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Vanessa Zographos

Basildon,Messenia

Summary

A highly organised and methodical professional with a strong foundation in business management and a proven ability to lead teams by example. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills, ensuring effective customer service and team collaboration. Possesses a keen attention to detail and the capability to work well under pressure, maintaining accuracy and responsibility in all tasks. Confident and tactful, with aspirations to further develop leadership capabilities within dynamic business environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Mini bus driver for vulnerable adults

Essex County Council
Basildon, Essex
2015.04 - 2018.04
  • Promoted safe driving habits amongst peers, contributing to overall safety.
  • Followed company policies and procedures to uphold professional standards of conduct.
  • Participated in regular driver training sessions to continuously improve skills.
  • Operated wheelchair lift for disabled passengers, ensuring accessibility in transit services.
  • Responded calmly in emergency situations, ensuring passenger security and wellbeing.

Self employed care worker

private carer
Basildon, Essex
2005.01 - 2014.01

caring daily for an elderly lady in her own home which included

- personal care

- routine management of financial affairs

- escourting to hospital and doctors appointments

- cooking and cleaning

- gardening and shopping

Office cleaner

Page limited
Basildon, Essex
2003.01 - 2004.01
  • Cleaned windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces for clear visibility and neat appearance.
  • Kept carpets fresh and clean through vacuuming, stain removal tasks.
  • Maintained clean work environment by sweeping, mopping, and dusting office areas.
  • Promoted professional appearance of office with regular cleaning tasks.

Nature care clinic

Proprietor
Pitsea, Essex
1998.02 - 2002.01

Assisted with auditing processes to ensure compliance with regulations.

Supported bookkeeping tasks for accurate financial records.

Managed payroll operations to ensure timely employee payments.

Maintained client records for 100 clients with regular updates.

Coordinated diary bookings for client meetings.

Helped increase client base through effective communication strategies.

Personal assistant

BS Graves electrical limited
Hungtingdon, Cambridgeshire
1987.04 - 1991.05

Assisted with stock control and auditing processes.

Organised work schedules to enhance team efficiency.

Supported payroll operations and ensured timely payments.

Typed all correspondence to maintain clear communication.

Managed diary bookings for optimal scheduling.

Handled worksheets and staff rotas to ensure coverage.

Education

NCFE level 2 - Developing skills for Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Greenstead School
Essex
2010.01 - 2011.01

NCFE Level 2 - Practical Parent Helper, supporting your child with Literacy

Workers Educational Association
Essex
2010.01 - 2011.01

Level 1 and 2 Literacy - Adult Literacy

Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examination
Essex
2011.01 - 2011.01

City and Guilds - Word processing, Computers and Computing

City and Guilds information Technology
Cambridge
1989.02 - 1989.02

GCSEs - Maths, English,Child care, Social care and Art

Stratton High School
Bedfordshire
/1984 -

Skills

Basic IT and Admin skills

Good customer service skills

Ability to lead a team by example

Business management experience

Organised and Methodical approach to work

Accurate with the ability to pay attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills

Ability to work well under pressure and with a high level of responsibility

Confident and tactful

Affiliations

  • reading, swimming and gym

Timeline

Mini bus driver for vulnerable adults

Essex County Council
2015.04 - 2018.04

Level 1 and 2 Literacy - Adult Literacy

Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examination
2011.01 - 2011.01

NCFE level 2 - Developing skills for Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Greenstead School
2010.01 - 2011.01

NCFE Level 2 - Practical Parent Helper, supporting your child with Literacy

Workers Educational Association
2010.01 - 2011.01

Self employed care worker

private carer
2005.01 - 2014.01

Office cleaner

Page limited
2003.01 - 2004.01

Nature care clinic

Proprietor
1998.02 - 2002.01

City and Guilds - Word processing, Computers and Computing

City and Guilds information Technology
1989.02 - 1989.02

Personal assistant

BS Graves electrical limited
1987.04 - 1991.05

GCSEs - Maths, English,Child care, Social care and Art

Stratton High School
/1984 -
Vanessa Zographos