Previously a full time Insurance Underwriter (specialising in Engineering Insurance) I now work from home full time - can be available to suit your needs 24 hours - for all virtual assistant duties/ research work/ design & presentation work etc. Over 14 years office experience, 65 w.p.m typing speed, have completed ADVANCED training in the use of MS EXCEL additional to on-the-job experience. I am numerate and literate to a high level but more importantly I have common sense (a rare commodity these days!). Education including business and management finance (equivalent to NVQ level 2) which incorporated data presentation, report writing, cash flow forecasting, budget management and analysis and many more topics (see education). Organised, efficient, capable individual with the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and expectations using resources efficiently and effectively. All work considered ~ bespoke contracts undertaken!!!
About My skills:
65 w.p.m. typing speed.
Communication skills ~ verbal and/ or written.
Numerate and literate to a high level with attention to detail.
Adaptable and capable with the self motivation to get the job done.
Portfolio:
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Experience:
Over 14 years office experience. Customer services experience. Personal Assistant experience (for local authority director) incorporating event management, travel / accomodation / relocation arrangement. Commercial Account handling and case management experience including international and high net worth clients. Drafting of contract/ policy wordings to fit bespoke requirements. Premium negotiations, renewal retention and case management. Regulatory knowledge (including Money Laundering Regulations). Extensive knowledge of P.U.W.E.R. (pressure plant) and L.O.L.E.R. (lifting and handling) regulations.
Education and Training:
G.C.S.E.'s in :-
Mathematics ~ Level 1 / Mathematics ~ Level 2 /
English Literature / English Language /
Business Information Studies / Business Information Technology
BTEC National Certificate ~ Business and Management Finance. Topics covered include:
• Financial resources
• Report writing and data presentation
• Marketing
• European Studies/ economics
• Management finance (i.e. cash flow forecasts, budget analysis etc)
• Business law (i.e. Contract Law, Health and Safety etc.)
• Information Technology/ Processing
• Behaviour at work and management theories
• Physical resources and ergonomics
Certificate in Insurance - Specific topics Included :-
• IF1 ~ Insurance, The Market - Legal & Regulatory Background
• IF2 ~ General Insurance Business
• IF4 ~ Claims Handling Process
Diploma in Insurance - ongoing.
• P04 ~ Business Practice
First Aid Certificate ~ in accordance with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
MOUS: Excel 2003 Advanced Certificate (via Microsoft accredited course provider).
IT1 Word Processing (NEC 2000), Level 1 certificate for IT users (new CLAIT) ~ Learn Direct
LiveLink Content workshop ~ in house training provided by Oldham M.B.C. (Editing and creating website content.)
References available on request:
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Admin/Secretarial
- Data Entry
- Presentation Formatting
- Transcription
- Word Processing
- General Virtual Assistance
Design
- Illustration
- Letterhead
- Logo Design
Organising/Planning
- Conference Organising
- Event Planning
- Relocation
- Travel Planning
- Wedding Planning
Research
- Competitor Research
- Customer Research
- Financial Research
- Internet Research
- Market Research
- General Research
Writing/Translation
- Copy editing/writing
- Creative Writing
- Journalism
- Translation