Claire Marks
Alhaurin El Grande
Summary
I am a very driven and committed person who enjoys a challenge. I am focused and I enjoy leading and/or working as part of a team. Adaptability and flexibility come naturally to me and I have the motivation not only to achieve but to also maintain the high standards that I set for myself and which others have set for me. I pride myself in having the ability to remain calm in stressful situations and experience has taught me to face all situations head on. I pay particular attention to detail and have the ability to follow tasks through to completion. I have good communication skills and confident in public speaking. I am attentive and enthusiastic in all I do. I am out going and have a positive outlook, which often inspires others. I believe it is important to be ethically and socially aware, I am diligent and conscientious - especially good with younger children or the elderly.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Time Teacher
Nuestra Senora de Lourdes
09.2019 - 05.2022
- A member of the Cambridge department within the main stream Spanish school
- Teaching all levels of students aged 3 - 18 as well as preparation for Cambridge exams within the schools' Cambridge exam centre.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Prepared quarterly reports, test papers, parent meetings.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Left due to Maternity Leave.
Director - Office Manager - Operations
London & Midland Scaffolding Ltd
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Accurate accounting for all Company expenses and revenues.
- Accurate estimating/invoicing and daily rental/hire - contracting billing.
- Implementing systems for accurate and timely inventory costs.
- Managed Vehicle fleet.
- Dealing with Clients and Project contacts.
- Assigning work load.
- All training – Risk assessments - Health & Safety.
Branch Office Manager
ATPAC LTD
12.2012 - 05.2014
- This is a Global Company whose head office is based in Roswell, Georgia - USA.
- I was responsible for all aspects of the London Office including getting it set up and established in the UK.
- As well as bringing a new design of scaffold into the market and Budgeting, Forecasting, Accounts & Finance, some HR, organizing all areas of training from Manuel to software and managing the branch.
- Assisted in quarterly audit and EC Sales list.
- Project involvements and Freight.
- Introduced saving ideas and implemented them.
- Enforced Security policies.
- Learnt an American system called Quantify so we could work along our main head office in Roswell, Georgia and sister branches in Australia, Canada and South America and also China were our factories were based.
- This controlled all our stock and freight.
- Managed high volume of work for 2 Clients and our stock for new set up on warehouse floor- for my first 6 months had 60 shipments.
- Dealing with companies like COSCO.
- Managed all Vehicle fleet.
- Dealt with import and export vat.
- Responsible for the Yard Manager and On Road Sales Team.
- Manager in UK office and worked alongside with UK MD, Accounts team and 3 Directors in USA head office on a daily basis.
- Organized software training and yard – Health & safety.
- Team socials and other events. Travel requirements - Visas.
- Held interviews and Disciplinary procedures when required.
Project Coordinator/PA
Myers Mechanical Ltd
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed maintenance for the warranty contracts on a portfolio of commercial and residential development projects.
- Responsible for 25 on site employees.
- Maintaining communication throughout projects.
- Establish priority response rate on all call outs for existing contracts within a 7 day period.
- Produce weekly reports for each on site Project Manager highlighting changes to the construction and technical requirements of the build.
- Managed accounts for each contract.
- Managed the buying for all sanitary ware on site projects.
- Arrange equipment hire over all sites.
- Assist in the production of tenders for new business requests.
- Manage the senior management team diaries, timesheets, complaints, assist administration support for sites.
- Arrange corporate hospitality for clients.
PA/ Office Manager to Area Manager
Vange Scaffolding Ltd
11.2005 - 05.2010
- Responsible for all the PA/Admin duties to the Area Manager and three Supervisors of the 11 sites in the South East region based on site at Tilbury Power Station in South East Essex.
- Sole responsibility for operations for the warranty contracts; duties including workforce scheduling, pricing, stock movement, equipment and materials hire and problem solving any issues.
- Managed a working team of 30 employees increasing to 100 – 120 during outages and shut downs.
- Ensured risk assessments, method statements and asbestos notifications were current and accurate.
- Production of the South East monthly audit reports for the head office.
- Assessing staff qualifications and training were adhered to.
- Managed weekly client meetings.
- Maintenance of the Plant and fleet within the region.
PA & Accounts assistant
M. Sullivan & Sons Groundwork & Plant Hire
05.1999 - 11.2005
- Responsible for the day-to-day office management and PA duties to the Director which was based on site on Canvey Island in South East Essex.
- Effectively managed the accounts processes.
- Managed the plant and fleet hire, rotation of equipment and assigned budgets.
Assistant Manager & Licensee
Bass Carrington's
06.1994 - 05.1999
- Front House Responsibilities incorporating stock levels, cash flow, complaints.
- Managing Staff rotas - private functions - fun days - charity events.
- Bar service and waitressing front line customer service.
Education
7 G.C.S.Es A - C grade -
Castle View School
Canvey Island, EssexNVQ Level 5 English as a Foreign Language -
The Tefl Academy
01.2020
Higher National Diploma Power Station - Scaffolding -
Vange Scaffolding Ltd.
Benfleet, Essex01.2009
National Licensee's Certificate Management -
Bass Carrington's/Lobster Smack
Canvey Island, Essex01.2008
Food Hygiene Certificate Management -
The Chartered of Environmental Health
01.2008
Management Diploma Management -
Bass Carrington's Training
01.2008
Intermediate Excel 2007 Office -
Reed Learning
01.2007
Introduction to Enhanced PC Office -
Weatherby Training Services
01.1999
NVQ Level 2 & 3 ITEC: Anatomy, Physiology & Body Massage -
Adult Community College
Pitsea, Essex01.1998
A & AS-Level Art & Design - Psychology - Sociology -
Seevic College
Thundersley, Essex01.1996
Skills
- MS Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Teams
- Sage 50
- Quick Books
- Live Link Systems
Drivinglicence
Full, clean driving licence.
Languageskills
I can understand quite a lot and can hold a basic conversation in Spanish, but I am not fluent.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/17/1976.
- Nationality: British.
References
References are available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Swimming
- Dog walking
- Skiing
- Weight training
- Socializing
- Reading
- Trying new things
Timeline
Part Time Teacher
Nuestra Senora de Lourdes
09.2019 - 05.2022
Director - Office Manager - Operations
London & Midland Scaffolding Ltd
09.2014 - 05.2016
Branch Office Manager
ATPAC LTD
12.2012 - 05.2014
Project Coordinator/PA
Myers Mechanical Ltd
06.2010 - 12.2012
PA/ Office Manager to Area Manager
Vange Scaffolding Ltd
11.2005 - 05.2010
PA & Accounts assistant
M. Sullivan & Sons Groundwork & Plant Hire
05.1999 - 11.2005
Assistant Manager & Licensee
Bass Carrington's
06.1994 - 05.1999
7 G.C.S.Es A - C grade -
Castle View School
NVQ Level 5 English as a Foreign Language -
The Tefl Academy
Higher National Diploma Power Station - Scaffolding -
Vange Scaffolding Ltd.
National Licensee's Certificate Management -
Bass Carrington's/Lobster Smack
Food Hygiene Certificate Management -
The Chartered of Environmental Health
Management Diploma Management -
Bass Carrington's Training
Intermediate Excel 2007 Office -
Reed Learning
Introduction to Enhanced PC Office -
Weatherby Training Services
NVQ Level 2 & 3 ITEC: Anatomy, Physiology & Body Massage -
Adult Community College
A & AS-Level Art & Design - Psychology - Sociology -
Seevic College
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