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IMOGEN BARCLAY

Secretary/Admin Assistant
Toronto, ON - May '23
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IMOGEN BARCLAY

Summary

Experienced and passionate administrator, eager to bring and develop skills to an organization focused on providing excellent service to their customers. With 6+ years of experience working in fast-paced environments. 2.5+ years of having worked professionally as an administrator/secretary. Adept in proficient multi-tasking, managing telephone systems, organizing travel arrangements, overseeing office operations, advanced Microsoft skills and carrying out tasks with a high degree of accuracy. Quick to resolve challenges and have a self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
1
Language
1
Certificate

Work History

FJ&B Engineering Consultants
London, England

Administrative Assistant
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Refined administration process for over 5 projects
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Developed and implemented new administrative procedures.
  • Assisted CEO and remote coworkers with special tasks daily.

Dulwich Prep London
London, England

Middle School Secretary
08.2020 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Managed multiple calendars to strategically coordinate meetings, appointments, and events.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems ; documented attendance, grades and test scores and updated tracking spreadsheets to optimize workflow procedures and organized planning and materials for staff.
  • Compiled reports and completed secretarial tasks for Director of Middle School and recorded detailed notes for later use of SLT members.
  • Managed over 30 customer calls per day by answering multi-line telephones and greeted visitors and parents to ease office operations.
  • Resolved conflict professionally and tactfully; whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining excellent customer relationships.
  • Used time management to compile and distribute documents and business correspondences using collaborative platforms such as Google and Microsoft Office programs.

iris Worldwide
London, England

Junior Front-end Developer / QA Manual Tester
09.2015 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Increased team efficiency by 30% by designing and keeping scripts and test cases updated with current requirements and new software features.
  • Pursued professional development opportunities by learning new testing tools, test strategies and latest software and implementing techniques into matrix.
  • Collaborated with back-end team for testing and release management to achieve high-quality production of digital advertisements.
  • Provided comprehensive QA training to inexperienced staff.
  • Used HTML & CSS to build emails, websites, push messages, and banners.

Marks And Spencer
London, England

Switchboard Operator
11.2014 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Enhanced customers experience by providing telephone assistance to customers whilst collecting customer details and handling administrative tasks.
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments (across 38 stores nationally), routing to best qualified department.
  • Maintained exact records of calls placed and received.
  • Warmly provided professional customer support with exceptional efficiency for maximized satisfaction ratings .
  • Positively contributed to department achievements through collaborative teamwork and boosted morale during night shift.

Education

Creative Pioneers
London

Skilled Trade Certificate from Digital Marketing and Social Media
09.2015 - 07.2016

University Overview

Professional development NVQ Level 3 Diploma completed in Digital Marketing and Social Media.

Dunraven Sixth Form
London

Post-Secondary Diploma, AS Levels
09.2014 - 07.2015

University Overview

  • Awarded A in Sociology, English Language & Literature
  • Awarded B in Business Studies
  • Awarded C in Photography

Burntwood Secondary School
London

High School Diploma
09.2009 - 07.2014

University Overview

Awarded 12 GCSE's (2 A's, 5 B's, 5 C's) including Mathematics and English

Skills

Organizational Skills & Records Management

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Timeline

Administrative Assistant

FJ&B Engineering Consultants
02.2023 - Current

Middle School Secretary

Dulwich Prep London
08.2020 - 09.2022

Certified TEFL/ TESOL Teacher, LearnTEFL - April 2018

04-2018

Creative Pioneers

Skilled Trade Certificate from Digital Marketing and Social Media
09.2015 - 07.2016

Junior Front-end Developer / QA Manual Tester

iris Worldwide
09.2015 - 01.2020

Switchboard Operator

Marks And Spencer
11.2014 - 01.2015

Dunraven Sixth Form

Post-Secondary Diploma, AS Levels
09.2014 - 07.2015

Burntwood Secondary School

High School Diploma
09.2009 - 07.2014

Certification

Certified TEFL/ TESOL Teacher, LearnTEFL - April 2018

Hobbies

Travelling – My passion for travelling has taken me to 17 countries and 8 states. Enjoying new experiences has led me relocate to Toronto from London, England.
Baking – Started a baking company during the pandemic called ‘imsbakes'. Sold out on each release.
Volunteering – I have chosen to volunteer 70 hours per month for over five years, to instruct people using a study aid.
Digital Art – As a creative, I have found multiple ways to express creativity through photography, videography, and digital illustrations (still and animated).

IMOGEN BARCLAYSecretary/Admin Assistant