Claire Conway

To whom it may concern:

I'm a British National and I reside in Brighton. I moved from South Africa in September 2017 where I grew up. I was offered a position in London as a Nanny and I subsequently decided to relocate due to better opportunities as well as having many relatives living in the UK. In 2018 I worked at Brighton University as Senior Administrator for a 3 month contract in the non-profit arm CUPP (Community University Partnership Program). I then worked for 5 months for Sussex Estates and Facilities at the University of Sussex as Receptionist and then was promoted to Transport Coordinator for a 3 month contract.

I have 2 years experience in events coordination, 4 years experience in an internal Sales/Admin Support, 3 years experience as an Account Manager, and a small amount of experience in a Compliance Administrator role working for an Architect and with the Council in South Africa. I have worked with children part-time for 8 years in total in the capacity of, an Au Pair, Brownie and Rainbow Helper, Sunday School Teacher and with underprivileged families through Family Support Work in Haywards Heath at their Homework Club.

I have 6 years experience working in IT, in corporate sales and in an Administrative/Business Development role. I have excellent working knowledge of most Microsoft office applications as well as knowledge of ERP systems such as Pastel. I'm comfortable updating CRM software as well as database software such as High Rise and

Caseworker.org (Green Party - Caroline Lucas), Autotask, Hubspot, Microsoft Access. I have compiled financial and service reports, as well as procurement reports, using Bookkeeping software for Brighton University, Sussex Estates and Facilities, and for a small non-profit organisation In His Name Ministries. I have also done filing as Choral Librarian for St Nicholas Church in Brighton.

Positions I'm interested in: 

• Financial Administrator/Administrator
• Sales Coordinator
• Events Coordinator
• Library Assistant
• Operations Assistant 
• Teaching or Educational Assistant with children
• Extra Actor or Relatable Artist/Presenter in Film Industry

I enjoy reading, writing poetry, taking online IT/vocabulary/memory and self improvement courses. I enjoy singing, yoga, golf and going to the gym. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and going to church at Emmanuel Brighton.

Availability to start a new position : Immediately

Hours required: 37.5 per week. 

A highly driven and well-rounded individual, I have acquired a range of transferable skills that make me a valuable asset to any business. With experience in event management, customer service, client management and administration, I can apply myself to a wide range of tasks, both independently or as part of a team. I have strong interpersonal and presentation skills, am an excellent communicator, with particular skills in managing client relationships and bring a high level of technical ability and ability to work under pressure to any role. Most importantly, I approach each role with high integrity and a strong work ethic. I am ready to use my refined communication and interpersonal relationship exeperience as well as my writing and administrative skills, to drive your company forward and to build lasting professional relationships with colleagues, management and clients.

SKILLS: Marketing; Administration; Statistical Analysis; Conflict resolution; High attention to detail; Strong communication skills both verbal and written; Ability to work to deadlines; Ability to self-motivate to use initiative; Organised and Methodical; Flexible attitude and the ability to work successfully in a close team environment; Good IT and Excel skills

COMPUTER SKILLS: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Visio, Lotus Notes, CRM and Autotask.

EDUCATION

BSC PSYCHOLOGY Sussex University 2020 - 2022

HUMAN SCIENCES PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING:  Unisa, South Africa 2017

COMMUNICATION SCIENCE & SOCIOLOGY: Unisa, South Africa 2014

Introduction to Communication Science 101/102 - Distinction

BACHELOR OF SOCIOLOGY : Carleton University, Canada 2008

MATRIC: Milnerton High School 1996

English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Home Economics, Biology, Geography

Further Achievements: School Council Representative, Secretary of S.C.A. (Student, Christian Association), Cross Country Running & Theatre