Janet Davies

Janet Davies

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  • About me

    A Solutions Explorer🔎 Helping overwhelmed business owners to step back from the day-to-day, so they can think bigger, work smarter, truly understand all aspects of their business and grow it with confidence.

  • Education

    • Rainham Mark Grammar School

      1977 - 1982
  • Experience

    • Diageo

      Nov 1991 - Jul 2002

      Facilities management of premises containing UK head office of its spirits divisionManaging a small team of staff, including Reception and CateringDealing with all daily issues involved with managing a premises Writing and implementing Health and Safety Policy for corporate Head OfficeArranging and providing health and safety training for relevant personnelAdvising management on health and safety matters and legislation Monitoring £2 million budget, ensuring effectiveness and best value for moneyImplementing and maintaining contracts registerMaintaining and updating health and safety systems Preparing presentations, primarily of company resultsOrganising presentationsOrganising corporate events and entertaining Providing confidential secretarial work regarding Mergers and Acquisitions, including extensive travel arrangements

      • Neighbourhood Manager

        Jul 2000 - Jul 2002
      • Safety Coordinator

        Feb 1998 - Jul 2000
      • Office Services Administrator

        May 1997 - Feb 1998
      • Secretary to Head of Investor Relations

        Nov 1991 - May 1997
      • Secretary to Group Controller, Corporate Projects

        Nov 1991 - May 1994
    • Admin2day

      Jan 2018 - now
      Independent Business Owner

      Providing a full Executive Assistant administrative support service to small businesses and self employed individuals, including bookkeeping, filing systems, email correspondence, letter composition, procurement of services, preparation of quotes and invoices, telephone calls to customers re credit control.

    • Business BUZZ HQ - Local Business Networking

      Jan 2021 - now
      Host - Business Buzz Harpenden/Hemel Hempstead

      I am hosting this fantastic no obligation networking group, which post-Covid will return to Hemel Hempstead. Currently we have teamed up with Harpenden and are running the events online on the Remo platform - the nearest to face-to-face networking I have seen.

    • HERTFORDSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

      Jan 2022 - now
      Financial Controller

      Working alongside the Executive Officer to provide meaningful financial accounts for this innovative charity using existing systems to allow the development of promoting education on agriculture in Hertfordshire.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate Membership

      International Association of Bookkeepers
      Sept 2019
    • Workflow Specialist Certificate

      Asana
      Mar 2025
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    • Sage Report Designer

      Sage
      Jul 2024
    • Xero advisor certificate

      Xero
      Nov 2021
    • Bookkeepers Certification

      International Association of Bookkeepers
      Jul 2019
    • Certified Bookkeeper (CB)

      The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
      Aug 2020
    • Sage 50 accounts

      International Association of Bookkeepers
      Jul 2019
    • Registration

      Information Commissioner's Office
      May 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chair

      Issued by Hemel Hempstead Swimming Club on Jul 2014
      Hemel Hempstead Swimming ClubAssociated with Janet Davies
    • Vice Chair of Governors

      Issued by Leverstock Green C of E Primary School on Jul 2010
      Leverstock Green C of E Primary SchoolAssociated with Janet Davies
    • Committee Member

      Issued by Leverstock Green Playgroup on Sept 2009
      Leverstock Green PlaygroupAssociated with Janet Davies