Alison Skibinski
Finance & Marketing Administrator at Simmatic Automation Specialists Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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WordPress Essentials for Business
e-CareersAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Sage 50 Accounts 2017
Pitman Training Group Ltd.Dec, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Leisuresafe LtdSep, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
2009 Sage 50 plus Sage 2012
e-CareersAug, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft PowerPoint online
Randstad UKJun, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Worcestershire County Council minibus driving assessment
Worcestershire County CouncilJul, 2010- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Simmatic Automation Specialists Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Industrial Automation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance & Marketing Administrator
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Dec 2017 - Present
Simmatic are dedicated to bringing you the latest in automation technology. We stock and supply the most comprehensive range of vacuum and pneumatic products and accessories from the world’s leading manufacturers - off the shelf, tailored, or custom made to meet your exact requirements. My principal role is to manage all accounts based functions using Sage 50 Accounts. Responsibilities and associated tasks also include: - ♦ Social media marketing ♦ Proficient and regular use of MS Office: Outlook, Word and Excel ♦ Carrying out credit control ♦ Diary/calendar management for the Managing Director ♦ Proof-reading and sense checking reports and company literature ♦ December 2018: Sage 50 Accounts 2017 qualification ♦ August 2020: e-Careers WordPress Essentials for Business
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Leisuresafe Ltd
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Hospitality
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PA & Administrator
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Nov 2014 - Nov 2017
A specialist health and safety consultancy for the leisure and hospitality industry. I managed the accounts for Leisuresafe and its sister company Saeker, with Sage 50 Accounts. In addition, I assisted with all aspects of running the business by providing a strong customer focused administration service: - • Administration of the Safe Siting BTEC qualification and H&S training courses for clients • Liaising with sub-contractors to book work and ensure it was carried out according to schedule • Maintaining the customer database and managing contract renewals • Making travel and accommodation arrangements: booking flights, hotels, organising visas
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Randstad Inhouse Services
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Administrator
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Jan 2014 - Nov 2014
Carried out a complete range of administrative support in a busy evolving environment which included; diary management, telephone answering, front of house duties, recording and updating health and safety documents, stationery goods and consumable orders to manage stock levels. Regular and substantial ad-hoc requests from Account Directors or Senior Account Managers for resourcing of temporary workers, referencing and pre-screening. Dealt with and coordinated travel and accommodation bookings for senior management. Provided support to the Business Manager and deputised in her absence. Produced weekly payroll and reports for 50 workers at three different geographic locations using a bespoke payroll system.
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Lawton Construction Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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Office Manager/PA
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2013
Sage 50 Accounts, PA support to Director, diary management, weekly and monthly payroll administration. Dealt with purchase orders and payments, accommodation bookings. Organised training workshops, recorded holiday, sickness and absence. Key holder. Sage 50 Accounts, PA support to Director, diary management, weekly and monthly payroll administration. Dealt with purchase orders and payments, accommodation bookings. Organised training workshops, recorded holiday, sickness and absence. Key holder.
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Worcestershire County Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Northwick Manor Primary School
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Apr 2003 - Jul 2011
Breakfast Club Supervisor: Managed and entertained up to sixty children at the preschool Breakfast Club. Teaching Assistant: Supported numeracy and literacy lessons with year 6 children. Assistant to the School Manager: Provided clerical and organisational help in the office and around the school. Breakfast Club Supervisor: Managed and entertained up to sixty children at the preschool Breakfast Club. Teaching Assistant: Supported numeracy and literacy lessons with year 6 children. Assistant to the School Manager: Provided clerical and organisational help in the office and around the school.
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Waller and Waller Opticians
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United Kingdom
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Medical Practices
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Receptionist/Administrator
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Aug 1996 - Dec 2002
Full responsibility of reception including the preparation of consulting rooms for clinics. Handled all incoming phone calls, booked sight test appointments and updated patient’s records. Full responsibility of reception including the preparation of consulting rooms for clinics. Handled all incoming phone calls, booked sight test appointments and updated patient’s records.
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Commercial Union
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Poland
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Insurance Underwriting Clerk/Section Head/Telesales
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Jul 1981 - May 1996
Telesales: August 1995 - June 1996 Received and made calls to potential customers for both motor and home insurance quotations. Maternity leave: November 1994 - August 1995 New Business Section Head: January 1989 - November 1994 Managed and coordinated the day to day running of the New Business department totalling seventeen staff. Planned weekly rotas, conducted appraisal interviews and carried out a wide range of administrative and office duties necessary to run my section effectively. Underwriting Clerk: July 1981 - January 1989 Using knowledge of underwriting and policy issuing procedures; maintained insurance files, dealt with correspondence and telephone calls. Performed routine clerical tasks.
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Education
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1990 - 1992
Worcester Technical College
National Diploma in Business and Finance, subjects studied: Insurance, Accounting, Law and Economics -
1976 - 1981
Bishop Perowne
High School, O levels
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