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Qualifications

BA(Hons) class 2.1 Spanish / European Studies
Queen Mary College, University of London – 1988

Professional Qualifications

RSA Advanced Bilingual Secretary Certificate 1984
Full time office studies course, including typing and audio typing.

PGCE Modern Languages,
St Martins College, Lancaster 1991

Work Experience

Administrative Assistant Department of Continuing Education, Lancaster University, until May 05

I have enjoyed my time in this department, and have made many friends. I have worked to strict deadlines, processing enrolments onto the departmental database, dispatching information, taking telephone queries, and maintaining filing systems.

Spanish tutor, The Adult College, Lancaster – since 1998

Clerk – Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, London-1988/89

Clerk – Guardian Royal Exchange, Lytham- 1989/90

These posts included data inputting, basic typing and general office administration, as well as speaking to customers on the phone and information desk.

Temporary part-time lecturer - Appointments:

IT Qualifications

Transferable skills

As an adult education lecturer I have gained clear and effective communication skills, and relate well to people. I organise my work and time thoroughly, prioritising in order to meet deadlines. I use my initiative, working mainly independently, but also as part of a college team.
I am conscientious, punctual and reliable, with an excellent health record.

Career Goals

I look forward to the opportunity of gaining further experience in an office environment, and in particular to increasing my computer skills. I believe that my administrative abilities, together with my fluency in both written and spoken Spanish would be of use in many University Departments.

Other skills

Interests

I enjoy gentle exercise like cycling, yoga and walking to keep fit and well. I also play netball each week as a fun social activity. I like to travel, and listen to live music.