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Personal Statement:
In the project management arena I have worked on both contract and permanent roles and appreciate that long hours, short timescales and demanding deadlines can be a natural aspect of any work environment. My work has proved to be interesting, variable and rewarding. I believe that my combination of experience and commitment make me an excellent candidate.
I have strong organisational and administrative skills due to the many years spent in a range of project management, technical author and IT related positions, including providing one-to-one training, as well as office management and administration roles.
I have been able to expand on my knowledge of computers as well as extending my interpersonal skills and management experience. An ability to learn quickly and easily, and to be able to pass on this information to others successfully, has enabled me to perform in a teaching capacity.
I like variety in my daily tasks and enjoy a challenging role.
Experience:
IT and Project Management
Aug 1998 - Aug 2002 IT Consultant, Italics Consultancy Limited
Mason Communications Limited, Telecom's Consultant
* Analysis of data for GSM Mobile Telecommunications site acquisition
* Analytical audit of data held
* Management of client accounts for site search and acquisition process
* Technical support to RF Planners
* Central liaison point for customers and suppliers
* Creation and production of technical specification documentation
Solstice Consulting Limited, Junior Project Manager
* Research of Year 2000 and EMU compliancy issues
* Design and production of technical documents for EMU compliancy issues
* Design and production of EMU newsletter for company staff and clientele
* Production and maintenance of project planning documentation, using Microsoft Project
* Production and issue of minutes and documentation for project meetings and workshops
* Design and development of database using Microsoft Access
* Research, development and production of Access database training manual for new users
* Technical support, liaison and point of contact for both customers and suppliers
Wessex Water Utilities, Technical Author / Test Scripter
* Creation and maintenance of Functional Design Specifications (FDS) documents
* Creation of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) scripts to test both software and hardware
* Liaison with users for verification and validation of testing scripts
* Review and maintenance of Test Scripts and analyse Observation Reports (Error Reports)
* Analysis of Observation Reports (Error Reports)
Mar 1996 - Jul 1998 Admin - inc. Testing, Training and PC Support / Help Desk
Various companies inc. Lloyds TSB, Nat West, KPMG, Somerfield
* Testing of existing, amended and newly developed functionality on Windows front-end system
* Documentation of Test actions and results
* Office Management and staff supervision
Office Management and Administration
Jul 2003 – Feb 2004 CartridgeWorld, Urmston, Manchester
Office Manager
* Day to day running of a small business office including accounts and invoice preparation
Mar 1995 - Feb 1996 GLSU, British Army on the Rhine, Germany
Graphics Designer / Draughtsperson, BAOR, Germany
* Use of Apple Mac's and PC's for design and production of Posters, Booklets, Slides, MOD Crests and shields for BAOR departments
Administrator / Office Manager, BAOR, Germany
* Supervision of 5 members of staff in day to day work systems
* Maintenance of Local Purchase Order system, up to £0.5M per order
Jul 1992 - Feb 1993 Temp assignments, Recruitment Agencies, Hertfordshire
Various companies inc. Currys, BOC, John Lewis Partnership,
* PA, Administration and Office Management roles
* PC support on software and hardware and one-to-one software training to staff members
* Provision of training, PC support and problem solving on both hardware and software
May 1987 - Feb 1991 Women's Royal Air Force
Data Analyst, W.R.A.F.
* Collection, collation and statistical analysis of data for generation of charts and graphs
* Provision of tactical weapons information gathered on active firing range duty
* Production of monthly Unit Bulletin magazine, PA to Unit Commanding Officer
Software Skills:
P.C. Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Excel, NT4 W/S, Server, Access,
WordPerfect, Ami-Pro, Lotus 123, Lotus Notes, Visio, Sage Accounts
Apple Mac Freehand, Quark Express, PhotoShop, Persuasions, PageMaker, Illustrator
Education / Training:
Sep 2002 - Jul 2004 University of Manchester
BA (Hons) Language, Literacy and Communication
* 3 year honours degree course including time in Cairo on research study placement (to be completed via Open University).
* A Level English, Sociology, Art
* 0 Level Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Art, French, Sociology
Interests:
Adventure Sports, Swimming and Water Sports, Travel, Languages, Music, Roller Coasters, Crosswords and Puzzles, Computers and Internet, Films and Cinema
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