Emma Barnes

Experience

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  Pickersgill, Walls & North

  Jun 1992 - Jul 1998

  Receptionist, Accounts Admin, PA to Creative Director, Studio Admin

  First job fresh out of 'secretarial college', started on Reception then worked in various positions around the company. Loved every minute!

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  Marsel Display Marketing Ltd

  Sept 1998 - Feb 2003

  Office Manager, PA to Sales Director, Warehouse Liaison

  Staff management, general office management, diary management, typing, Client liaison, supplier ordering, job liaison with warehouse staff, goods out manager, transport liaison.

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  Skipton Building Society

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Executive Secretary

  Secretary to Finance Director and 5 other Senior Managers

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  Baseline Capital Limited

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Executive Secretary

  Typing, Board Reports, diary management, expenses, travel arrangements, meeting minute taking.

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  Linton Chapel Limted

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2011

  PA to Director / Accounts Manager

  PA to Director, diary management, attending Client meetings, Account Management, dealing with invoices, balancing month end accounts

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  Basis Media Limited

  Dec 2011 - Aug 2013

  Receptionist / Administrator / Project Manager / Office Manager

  I am the admin department for Basis Media Ltd. My role ranges from Receptionist, diary management, meeting arranging, accounts administrator, PA, tea-girl and filing clerk.Basis is much more than a leading Web Design Company. Our expertise in business analysis, branding, digital marketing, concept development, project management and service makes us a unique partner in every aspect of your online strategy. We deliver ideas and results for some of the biggest brands in the World - and some lesser known - with equal passion. We work in partnership with our customers, listen, learn, add our own expertise, to deliver solutions that make your position in today’s digital market, a pre-eminent one. Show less

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  Administration, self employed.

  Aug 2013 - Mar 2017

  Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Office Manager

  Working within a Harrogate based Events Management company, I do daily admin work, assist the Events Director and the Finance Manager, and now moving into Marketing and Research for new events. Every day is different, new challenges combined with work I am experienced at.For 3 days of my week I work in a wood-burning stove business, owned by my brother, where I take care of all administration tasks, attend to customers who call into the shop, diary management, sales invoicing, credit control, all aspects of purchase ledger, supplies and equipment ordering. I also keep an up-to-date database of customers and update the Sage accounts package accordingly. This business has now ceased trading due to the ill-health of my brother.I also do accounts administration at home for small businesses, and self-employed people. A shoe box of receipts, a spread sheet and a highlighter pen is all I need to keep me busy and to get any accounts paperwork in order for tax returns or accountant visits. Copy and audio typing are also skills I have, and I have clients who send me emails with spoken or printed files attached that need typing up for presentations or meetings.Recommendation from a sole trader who I do year-end accounts for, not a LinkedIn member:-"Emma is very reliable and trustworthy and I know that when I give her all my administration, receipts, bank statements and sales invoices, she will process and analyse accurately. Emma produces the yearly accounts information in a very clear manner, making the stress of financial year end seem a breeze. I am very happy to give this recommendation to anyone who is searching for an efficient and confident administrator". Show less

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  Airedale General Hospital

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  Medical Secretary

  Audio typing patient letters from Consultants, clinics and hospital appointments. Chasing test results, updating the patient system, filing results. Sourcing patient files from Medical Records and other parts of the hospital for appointments as required. Sending completed letters to patients in the post and GP’s electronically. Keeping in line with all deadlines and making sure nothing is in breach of the NHS compliance guidelines.

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  Self Employed

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  Office and Accounts Administrator

  Clients: Event Management in Harrogate, Furniture Designer in Skipton, Electrical Contractors in Skipton.• Office admin duties, ordering stationery, preparing for meetings, database inputting, purchase invoice processing, sales invoicing Clients, answering phone, dealing with phone and email enquiries, event preparation and email invitations, relevant filing, PA work to Directors, marketing.• Purchase and sales invoice processing, filing and general office organising.• Typing quotes, letters and proposals.• Using in-house parts ordering system for required jobs as requested.Recommendation from Teresa Slater, Office Manager, Watsons Electrical, Skipton - not a LinkedIn Member"I have known Emma for a number of years socially and her kindness and helpfulness were the first things I noticed about her. I had no hesitation in asking her to assist me at Watsons Electrical Ltd in order to tackle the increasing volume of administration. From the moment she started, I knew I had made a great decision in asking her to work with me. Her attention to detail, organisation skills and forward thinking was a breath of fresh air for the business. We can discuss systems and procedures and between us, we will find the most efficient way to succeed. Emma is a fast learner, quick thinker and matter-of-fact without being over-powering. Emma has a terrific sense of humour and a great attitude towards any task given to her. Her work ethics are second to none and she is very good at prioritising all work. She made the office a different place – in a very good way! I have absolute pleasure in recommending her to any small business or self-employed person who needs admin support or any off-site typing work". Teresa Slater, Office Manager, Watsons Electrical, Skipton. Show less

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  SUTCLIFFE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

  Jun 2018 - Apr 2022

  Office Manager and PA to Managing Director

  Secretarial and administration support to the MD, responsible for the efficient and smooth running of the office, assist with diary management, scheduling meetings and appointments. Typing, dictation and minute taking. Arranging and booking travel and accommodation as required. Assist with marketing and PR, updating website, Company brochure and Corporate events. Maintaining database, contact lists and liaise wit local councils as required. General HR duties. High level of confidentiality.

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  Walker Foster Solicitors

  Mar 2022 - Sept 2022

  Assistant to Head of Operations

  Ensuring all offices run smoothly and efficiently on a daily basis.Supporting the onboarding and induction of new employees, oversight of holidays, working patterns, payroll and absences. Assisting with company accounts, invoices, payments, and banking.Helping implement the necessary risk management procedures to ensure legal compliance across the company. Supporting and overseeing building and facility matters across all offices. Supporting Health & Safety, Office IT, carrying out file reviews, maintaining risk logs and breach register, maintaining conveyancing panel and lender portals, full support to business critical roles. Collating and identify risks and issues from Client feedback and colleague training and development requirements. Show less

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  JN Bentley

  Sept 2022 - now

  Office Manager for J N Bentley.Skipton, Shifnal and Leeds offices.

  • Offices & Facilities Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Office Manager

    Sept 2022 - Jan 2024