Key Competencies
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (2007 and 2003), IT troubleshooting and knowledge of Windows
Copy Typing speed of 66 wpm, Teeline Shorthand qualification, minute taking skills
Excellent communication, management, prioritisation and organisational skills
Excellent wine and restaurant knowledge
Excellent telephone manner and client interfacing skills and experience
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Website and Intranet design and experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Publisher and FrontPage, MindJet Mind Manager
Key Qualifications
2008 Mind Mapping for Business Advantage Illumine Training, London
2007 Introduction to Project Management City University, London (Credits: further study)
2007 Microsoft FrontPage Web Design Media Training Ltd, London
2007 Executive PA Diploma Pitman Training, London (Distinction)
2006 Microsoft Office Advanced Pitman Training, London (Distinction)
2001 RSA Diploma in Word Processing F & H Education College, York (Distinction)
2000 Diploma in Proofreading Regent Academy, London (Merit)
2005 Diploma in Wines & Spirits Wine & Spirit Education Trust, London
1998 Diploma in TEFL English Language Centre, London
Education
1997 BA Honours Degree: Modern English Studies & Journalism (University of Bedfordshire) - 2:2
1994 4: English Language, German, History, General Studies (York Sixth Form College) - A Level
1992 11: including English, Maths, Chemistry (Sexey’s School, Somerset – boarding) - GCSE
Hobbies and Interests
Regular theatre and cinema goer with keen interest in the Arts, especially Film Noir and the Art Deco period, original ski and travel posters. Regular tennis player and cyclist (commuting to work several times a week) who enjoys rollerblading, walking and skiing. Voracious reader (particularly 1920s biographies) who also enjoys cooking and the collection and appreciation of wine.