NAME: KAREN MILLER DATE OF BIRTH: 06.03.1969
ADDRESS: 80 Acacia Way MARITAL STATUS: Married
Drumsagard
Cambuslang
GLASGOW G72 7ZY
TELEPHONE No: 07808 928 730 or 0141 642 9347
E-Mail Address: ktm40@btinternet.com
EDUCATION
1981-1986 Cranhill Secondary School, Glasgow
QUALIFICATIONS:
`O' Grades: Maths 'A'; English 'A'; Geography 'B'; Arithmetic 'C'; French `C'
`H' Grades: Maths 'C'; English 'C', Geography `C'
Training:
Nov 2009 – Jan 2010 Chapterhouse Publishing Proofreader Plus course – home study.
Oct 2007 – Feb 2008 Home study: European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
July 2006 SVQ home study Scottish Legal Framework
Sep '01- Nov `01 one night per week (9 wks) course in Word Processing ADVANCED (Langside College)
March 2000 EXCEL - Intermediate one day course (Glasgow Opportunities, North Hanover Street)
Sep 1998 - Dec 1998 Computerised Accounting, SAGE9 on DOS. Pass - College Certificate (Central College of Commerce)
Sep 1997 - Jun 1998 Institute of Association of Bookkeepers (IAB), foundation Accounts course.
(Evening class).
(Central College of Commerce) Pass - Grade `A'
1992-1994 Scotvec Higher National Certificate (HNC) Public Administration
(2 Yr Day Release) (Central College of Commerce)
1986-1988 Scotvec National Certificate (NC) Public Administration
(2 Yr Day Release) (Central College of Commerce)
WORK HISTORY:
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
1995-1997 Aerobics Instructor at various leisure centres, mostly within Glasgow City Council
1990-1992 Receptionist at Marco's Leisure Centre, Templeton Street, Glasgow
1985-1986 Saturday Sales Assistant, Saxone Shoe Shop, Argyle Street, Glasgow
FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT:
1998 – Present
Scott Wilson Ltd (Consulting Engineers) – ADMINISTRATION/MARKETING ASSISTANT
• I was PA to Director from 1998 until 2004 where I have since worked within the Business Development Group as Business Development Assistant (part-time Mon-Wed), this involves varied tasks, including completing tenders (always to deadlines), creating company Project Description Sheets (using InDesign software). I am Administrator for the upload of images onto Asset Bank & input of documents onto company intranet, issue press releases and administer CVs. My other main duty is distributing prospective jobs by way of Tender Notices from the European Journal site to company Directors.
• PA/Secretary to one of the Company’s Directors (Nov 1998 – Jun 2003)
• Various admin duties including collating tenders by gathering contributions from other offices and sub-consultants - work to deadlines
• Trips to Rome and Milan to liaise with clients
• Processing monthly timesheets and costs onto EXCEL
• Produce Power Point Presentations
• Secretarial duties including booking flights/accommodation and monitor Director's diary
• Admin work for Director in his capacity as past Chairman for Institute of Logistics and Transport (Scotland)
• Reception/switchboard duties
• Maternity Leave (June 2003 - June 2004 and May 2006 - April 2007)
1996-1998
ULW Systems Ltd – ADMINISTRATOR
• Responsible for all admin work for Director and 6 Engineers within company
• Telephone enquiries from customers and suppliers
• Monitoring all jobs from start to finish
• Invoicing, petty cash and process cheques
• Sales and purchase invoices onto SAGE accounts system
1994-1996
Strathclyde Police, Divisional Headquarters - EARLY SHIFT CUSTODY TYPIST
• Audio typing of police and civilian statements
• Audio typing of police reports for distribution to Sheriff and District Courts
• Constantly worked to deadlines
1990-1994
Strathclyde Police, Sub-Division – TYPIST
• Type police and civilian statements
• Type various police documents (copy typing)
• Audio typing of police reports
• Use own initiative to prioritise work
1989-1990
Strathclyde Regional Council - Education Department, John Wheatley College
• Assist college Registrar in running of college
• Banking of monies
• Evening lecturers' salaries
• Issue accounts/invoices
1986-1989
Strathclyde Regional Council - Education Department, Central College of Commerce
• Calculation and issue of Industrial Training Accounts
• Reception work, switchboard duties
• Typing and filing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I hold a full Driving Licence. I am an avid runner and participate in running events within Glasgow. I also enjoy reading - I run a Bookclub for my friends and attend another Bookclub.
With my abilities and eagerness to learn, I feel that I would be able to adapt to any type of work required. I am a mature, honest and hard working individual with an excellent timekeeping record.