Lesley-Ann Winn

I currently work for the Cellnex UK Operations Site Access and Accreditation Team. We ensure all company accreditations and individual engineer accreditations are compliant and approved to work on our sites; We are also given our own projects to ensure the smooth running of larger working contracts for principal contractors who work directly with us.

EXPERTISE

Leadership: Strong critical decision making, motivating, team building, delegation & monitoring quality

Office Management: Experience in organising a variety of administrative activities to facilitate the smooth running of an office, such as organising of people, information, and other resources. Ensure all relevant records are up to date and that all administration processes work effectively.

Administration: Undertake administrative tasks to support colleagues to work efficiently. Competent in prioritising and working with little supervision to ensure the smooth running of offices and contribute to driving sustainable growth.

Continuous Improvement: Proven ability to identify areas for further development, and able to support others in the process. Has an analytical and problem-solving approach to work. Excels at prioritising flexibly to meet rapidly changing needs. Adept at crisis and risk management

Organisational Skills: Well organised, adaptable, and flexible. Multitasks and prioritises flexibly to fulfil all assigned tasks within time constraints. Skilled at working under pressure and confidently meets targets. Thrives on a challenge and has a proven track record of high performance under challenging circumstances.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Commands exceptional communication and relationship management skills. Able to quickly build rapport and formulate relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues on all levels. Has an acute understanding of the need to employ empathy and sympathy within personal and delicate situations.

KEY SKILLS 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

30/08/2021 –Present                    Accreditation Coordinator UK Operations – Cellnex Telecom UK & C44

Key Responsibilities:

• Skilled at working in a fast-moving, high-volume environment whilst providing a service to external customers, Stakeholders, and internal teams across the business.
• Accomplished in interfacing with external customers and internal functions carrying out effective communication and speedy resolution for requests. 
• Experienced in recording and managing sensitive and critical data with extensive GDPR knowledge, providing detailed reports whilst confidently communicating information in a clear and concise manner.
• Highly competent with all Financial Administration, Procurement processes and project procedures.
• Confident with building and maintaining strong rapport with internal stakeholders, clients, and Operational Teams
• Demonstrates clear understanding of site safety working to SHE requirements, Accreditation and Site Access requirements with experience in training others to meet project targets.
• Knowledgeable Project Management skills in areas of initiation, planning, execution, monitoring process control and closing. 

01/03/2019 – 27/08/2021            Contracts Administrator – G4S Secure solutions UK & Mitie Total Security Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative support for G4S Security Contract Manager daily, with additional support provided to the Regional Manager & Regional Director as detailed. Periodically support the North Region as directed and provide a proactive contract help desk function.
• Coordinate a team of six Operations Managers to ensure the demand and sensitive nature of the contract is fulfilled. 
• Raise Purchase orders and process payments to meet the needs of the contract via SAP/ Ariba whilst ensuring all accounts are accurate and reconciled.
• Process a detailed financial invoice schedule with KPI targets monthly and present this to the client. 
• Arranging and assisting in disciplinary/grievances in line with legislative and procedural protocols
• Using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Google etc. to produce correspondence and documents and maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets, and databases. Have an excellent understanding of using spreadsheet advance formulas, charts, and pivot tables. Devising and maintaining office systems. Using content management systems to maintain and update websites and internal databases.
• Booking rooms and conference facilities. Attending meetings, taking minutes, and keeping notes. Liaising with colleagues and external contacts to book travel and accommodation. 
• Organising and storing documents and sensitive company information on behalf of Regional Manager & Director.

Aug 2018 – 28/02/2019                 Purchase Ledger Accounts Supervisor – McGoff Construction

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a high performing team of purchase ledger accounts administrators, continuously raising the bar and managed performance using best performance tools.
• Monitor all work completed to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with other managers to review policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness.
• Design and implement policies relating to a variety of functions including procurement and project management, establishing standards and procedures, measure results against standards and make necessary adjustments.
• Establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders including third party suppliers.
• Oversee company financial controls, procedures, and processes such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash Management ensuring all company and FSA procedures are adhered.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements including statements and balance sheet reconciliations
• Collaborate with management to conduct reviews and audits. 
• Accountable for all online banking payments and signing of company cheques as well as checking accounts daily for incoming monies.
• Managed relationships with Suppliers and Purchase Accounts ledgers, paying suppliers, negotiating payment terms with suppliers, 
• Logging all incoming invoices, credits, and goods receipt notes into Evolution, ensured accuracy by matching invoices to purchase orders and Goods receipt notes.
• Reviewed supplier accounts in detail to address queries from suppliers.
• Designed filing systems for completed, liaised with buyers to raise, amend, and increase orders.
• Liaised with Site Managers, Project Managers Quantity Surveyors and Buyers to ensure all GRNs were accurate and dealt with in a timely manner.
• Delivered training to new accounts employees to ensure best practice & procedure. 
• Enhanced office efficiency by introducing innovative technology and administration procedures.

2000–2004: BA Joint Honours with Business Management and Information Technology (2:2) – Manchester University

1998–2000: BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts with Popular Music (Distinctions and Merits) – Cumbria College of Art and Design

1993–1998: 8 GCSEs including English (C) and Maths (C) – Netherhall School