CURRICULEM VITAE FOR CAROLINE BAILEY7 Sultan RoadEmsworthHampshire PO10 7PP

Home: 01243 430360Mobile: 07403 607477Email: cazbailey67@gmail.com

Date of Birth: 25th August 1967Marital Status: Married

SUMMARY

I would describe myself as a hard working and reliable individual who is committed to providing quality work. I enjoy challenges in my career and like to become involved with as many aspects as I can. I work well within a team structure as well as on my own and strive to complete any tasks that I am involved with to the best of my ability. I have the ability to prioritise, highlight and undertake any necessary actions to achieve the desired outcome. I have always striven to be efficient and productive, optimising good time management and organisational skills.

KEY SKILLS

Microsoft Office Applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook Wide variety of experience in different rolesAccurate Audio typing skills, (NFlow and Bighand)Excellent telephone manner and rapport with clientsUsing own initiative Lawsoft and iManage client management systemAbility to prioritise workload and make effective use of timeWorks well under pressureChosen by team members to be employee representative during recent firm merger. EMPLOYMENT

April 2015 to date – Team Assistant in Real Estate, Irwin Mitchell LLP (formerly Thomas Eggar LLP), Thomas Eggar House, Friary Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1UF

Principal duties:Managing two Partners calendars/diaries, arranging travel, meetings and conference calls. Prepare and collate papers ahead of meetings. Organise key team meetings.Deal with clients, both on telephone and in personAssist in preparation of bills and other financial information.Prepare emails and lettersClose files, prepare title deeds for storage.General filing and administrationHelp with preparing documents for exchange/completion

May 2013 to March 2015 – Residential/Commercial Legal Secretary at Belcher Frost Solicitors, West Street, Emsworth

Principal duties:Main duties as my current role but on a much smaller scale.

September 2004 to 22nd March 2013 – Legal Secretary to Residential Conveyancing Partner and Trainee solicitors at Macleod & MacCallum Solicitors, 28 Queensgate, Inverness, IV1 1YN

1999 to 2004 – Documentation /Calibration Controller in Engineering DepartmentACW Technology Ltd – Contract Electronic Manufacturer

To collate and issue controlled documentation internally and to suppliers, including manufacturing documentation, drawings and electronic files. To maintain records of documents issued and their issue status to ensure correct documents are issued at all times.

1996 – 1999 – Materials Expeditor/BuyerElmdene International – Security Alarm Manufacturer

Purchasing of electronic components, metalwork, plastic, packaging and all other items required for the company. Placing schedules for suppliers, obtaining the best price and delivery and quotations for new items. Expediting deliveries to ensure timely deliveries. Meeting supplier representatives.

1993 – 1996 Purchasing AssistantThermofil Polymers – Plastic Raw Material Manufacturer

Ordering of raw materials via MRP, expedite outstanding orders, meet with supplier representatives. Control of slow moving stock. Obtaining samples for Research and Development.

1989 – 1993 Data Entry Clerk/Purchasing AssistantKenwood Domestic Appliances

1986 – 1989 Clerical Assistant/Higher Clerical AssistantSt Richards Hospital, Chichester, West Sussex

1984 – 1986 Secretarial and Business Trainee on YTS and YWS Schemes

QUALIFICATIONS

O LEVELEnglish Language CGeography CReligious Studies C

CSEMaths 3English Language 3English Literature 3Geography 3Office Practice 3Typewriting 3

RSA I/II/III Typewriting PassB/Tec in Business Studies Pass

Hobbies and Interests:Digital Photography, Walking, Cycling, Reading.

References available upon request