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Hyacinth Richards is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving success in various industries. As a native English speaker with limited working proficiency in Spanish, she has honed her skills in project planning, report writing, CRM, and information technology. Richards' extensive experience includes stints at the BBC, where she participated in a quiz show, and at the Open University, where she evaluated student learning experiences. Throughout her career, Richards has demonstrated exceptional leadership and teamwork skills, having worked alongside top executives at BT, where she contributed to the modernization of the company from a Civil Service Department to a PLC. Her expertise in office administration, including Pitman's Shorthand and Typing proficiency, has enabled her to excel in various roles, from sales representative to senior personal secretary. Richards holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours from the Open University and has completed various certifications, including an NVQ and Office Administration certificates. With her unique blend of skills, experience, and education, Hyacinth Richards is a compelling and accomplished professional.

Experience

  • BBC
    • Central london
    • Contestant: The Boss quiz show, boradcast on BBC 1, 4 May 2017
      • Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
      • Central london

      Contestant on a brand new quiz show, filmed on location in Argentina, answering questions in a series of rounds, with the intention of winning thousands of pounds, should I get to the final round.March 2013 appeared once again on a brand new quiz show, answering questions in a series of rounds, w...

  • Open University
    • Central London regional office, Milton Keynes a...
    • OU Website Evaluator p/t
      • Feb 2011 - Mar 2012
      • Central London regional office, Milton Keynes a...

      Open University website student evaluator, meeting with team face to face or remote, suggesting methods likely to to enhance the student learning experience from a student perspective, as a distance learner to encourage participation online.

  • Abbey National plc
    • Central London
    • Customer Service Advisor
      • May 2006 - Nov 2006
      • Central London

      Retail Banking, including Cashiering, Customer Service, Bookkeeping, ATM as well as daily journals, Front of House, Mortgage referrals

  • Sainsbury's Bank plc
    • North East London in-store locations.
    • Retail Banking Sales Representative
      • Sep 2003 - Jun 2005
      • North East London in-store locations.

      Self-management conceptual instore-banking direct to Sainsbury's Bank customers, educating and selling to Sainsbury's customers, a range of banking and investment products, including credit cards, pet insurance and personal insurance in a new conceptual manner.

  • Manulife Financial Services
    • Office based in St Albans and face to face at c...
    • Consultant
      • Mar 1991 - May 1992
      • Office based in St Albans and face to face at c...

      Managed a personal portfolio of clients as a tied agent of Manulife at their offices in Hertfordshire, meeting clients there or in their homes as well as attending events to present the company's financial service products, including credit cards, mortgages, personal and company pensions, key...

  • Allied Dunbar Assurance plc
    • Central London regional office and at their pre...
    • Sales Associate
      • Jan 1987 - Dec 1989
      • Central London regional office and at their pre...

      Managed personal portfolio of clients as a tied agent of Allied Dunbar , meeting clients at my Mayfair, Saville Row office location or in their homes or office and attending public events to promote the company's products by invitation.

  • BT
    • Central London at various locations.
    • Senior Personal Secretary
      • Aug 1967 - Dec 1986
      • Central London at various locations.

      Worked alongside the top 100 men in BT at Director level, including the modernisation of the company from Civil Service Department up to PLC status, in many disciplines and departments throughout and in different areas of the City of London, in a supportive role throughout, using new technology a...

Education

  • 2004 - 2011
    The Open University, UK
  • 1993 - 1999
    Epping Forest College for FE, Essex, UK
  • 1968 - 1969
    Kingsway College for FE, London, UK
  • 1967 - 1968
    Tower Hamlets College for FE, London, UK
  • 1961 - 1967
    Haggerston Secondary School for Girls, London, UK
  • 1955 - 1961
    St John's Girls School, St John's, Antigua, The Americas

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