Sarah Burchill22 Old Station Close, Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3DF, England

Ph: 01934 741206 Mob: 077669 54017 Sarah.Burchill@hotmail.co.uk

Employment

o Sales Administrator 2015

High Power Media

Promoting an international technology magazine worldwide and monitoring on line sales.

Dealing with subscriptions, raising invoices and dealing with all telephone sales.

o Sales Administrator 2013-2015

Debbie Fortune Estate Agents

Front of house position in a very busy and successful country estate agent, meeting and

greeting all visitors to the office. Matching out new properties, telephoning and emailing

applicants on mailing list. Making and confirming viewings and valuation appointments.

Following up appointments and giving feedback to vendors.

Contacting vendors regularly and all procedures associated with this. Typing up property

details and preparing window cards showing new properties taken on. Viewing properties for

sale to aid selling and meeting vendors. Maintaining office systems including speed dial and

reminders. Logging all history relating to properties and vendors. Promoting the expansion of

the company at every opportunity.

o Property Consultant 2013

Aventria Asset Management

Setting up eviction and management of all suppliers in the process, along with issuing of

marketing report to client. Instruction of agent to market property, negotiation of fees, updating

client on progress, in line with client service mandate.

Pro-active in terms of positively affecting price achieved and time to sell. Qualification of offers

from prospective purchasers. Produce robust recommendations for changes to marketing

strategy and acceptance of offers, with ongoing pro-active sales chasing (post offer

acceptance). Ongoing system update upon each event – and effective use of case logs.

Updating Financial Controller at key stages – exchange and complete.

o Technical Support Off icer 2007–2013

Dignity Funeral Services Plc, Weston Crematorium

Administering very busy front line service to general public, funeral directors, coroners and

medical referees involving tact , diplomacy, extreme accuracy and sensitivity

Managing legal matters, formal documents, queries and enquiries arising from the industry

process. Organising external contractors and teams. Managing and training junior staff. Co-

ordinate memorial sales, product ordering, banking, invoicing and weekly accounts.

o Senior Administrator 2005–2006

Churchill Investments, Winscombe

Administrating investment portfolios for private clients. Purchasing and selling unit trusts and

pension funds. Preparing half-yearly and annual valuation reports for managed portfolios.

o Senior Sales and Customer Service Manager 2002–2005

John & G Ross Bathrooms Ltd (Rosco), Stone Allerton

Responsible for sales and customer service for major European bathroom designer

Organising logistics, international shipping, delivery and stock-take. Credit recovery, financial

arrangements, brochure design and invoicing.

o Senior Sales Personnel 2000–2002

Cadbury Garden & Leisure, Yatton

Derek Paget Interior Design, Winscombe

Sales roles requiring exceptional versatility, negotiation and communication skills, ultitasking.

o Owner/ Manager of Animal Au Pair 1992–2000

Somerset area

Set up and successfully operated my own business in a niche market in property and animal

care for a varied and extensive client base, generating absolute responsibility and trust and

requiring self promotion, sound administration and financial management skills.

o Product Development Manager 1990–1992

General Electric of America, Bristol

Launching wide variety of insurance products for leading retailers via credit cards

o International Travel 1986–1989 (Australia / New Zealand / South Africa)

While enjoying three years of international travel, accepted several lengthy contracts with

large international companies including PA to the Chairman of the largest stockbrokers in the

southern hemisphere and a Lloyds of London Brokerage in Cape Town selling and marketing

travel insurance.

o Personal Assistant to the Managing Director 1983–1986

Foreign & Colonial Investment Managers Ltd, London

Youngest PA to be employed in such a senior role in the City of London.

Duties included full secretarial support, meetings and diary keeping, international travel

arrangements, charity commitments and all aspects of personal support

o Investment Clerk and Assistant to the Managing Director 1980–1983

Edenhall Securities, Clifton, Bristol

Administrating investment portfolios for private clients. Purchasing and selling unit trusts and

pension funds. Preparing half-yearly/annual valuation reports for managed portfolios

Competencies

o Excellent selling techniques and customer service skills

o Excellent communication and telecommunication skills

o Proven office management and team management ability

o Fully competent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

o Competent invoicing, accounts and reporting skills

o Exceptional organisation, time management and multitasking ability

o Calm and capable working under pressure and meets deadlines

o Adaptable, confident and enthusiastic employee always keen to learn new skills

o Self motivated or integrated team member

Education

o Cheddar IT Centre: SAGE Computerised Bookkeeping course

o Everest School of Commerce, Bristol: RSA Typing II/RSA 100wpm shorthand

o Sacred Heart High School, Chew Magna, Bristol: achieved eight ‘O’ Levels

Volunteering

Volunteer on Ein Hamifratz Kibbutz, Israel / Fundraising for Bristol Dog and Cats Home (RSPCA)

Fundraising for International Wildlife Fund

Interests

o Outdoor pursuits, surfing, international travel, animal welfare

Referees

o Will be supplied upon request and include:

Manging Director, High Power Media Founder & Owner, Cadbury Garden Centre

Director, Debbie Fortune Estate Agents Line Manager, Aventria Asset Management