Stubbington, England, United Kingdom
I have worked for the Solent hotel and spa, a Daniel Thwaites hotel, as a Food and Beverage member for the last 6 years and it has seen me through college, university and after. Listed below are some of the key responsibilities I held: Produce high levels of satisfaction among guests insuring their want to return. As a station waiter, taking food and drink orders with a brilliant customer service ethic, assisting with menu suggestions and recommendations. Ensuring the high standards and values of the company are reflected in my work and maintained at all times. Since graduating university and securing my first post graduate role as an Income Assistant for Portsmouth Hospitals University trust, I took some time away from my career to travel South America, volunteering and exploring across Latin America. Upon my return, I went back to my job at the Solent Hotel & Spa to take some time to figure out the next steps in my career.
I secured my first post-graduate job at Queen Alexander Hospital, Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust, in the Finance department working amongst the income team. Key responsibilities included: Responsible for accurate completion of non-contract monitoring information on a monthly basis and processing internal and external sources of information. This includes tasks such as raising of and chasing payment of invoices, data quality checking and ensuring accuracy of data entry. Working closely with other members of the income team, members of staff across the clinical divisions and other external stakeholders. Assist with organising team meetings and taking minutes. Contribute to the planning and monitoring of income contracts which informs the budget setting process and monthly forecasting. Submit and prepare Non-contracted Activity and Contract Monitoring returns on a monthly basis. Analyse, investigate and resolve financial queries and discrepancies raised by managers. This role requires working to tight deadlines, flexible approach to working, excellent communication skills as well as organisational skills and teamwork. This role also requires a proficient skill of excel and computer work.
During my second year of university, I engaged in a Maths teaching internship over a 4 week period. During this time, I received training whilst observing and supporting teachers and their students, all whilst making an active contribution to the broader life of my placement school. Key responsibilities involved: Actively helping with students aged 11-18 in the maths department, teaching, assisting and being an active member of staff at the school. To make the most of the opportunity to interact with and support the learning of the students and to involve myself in extra curricular activities. To teach my own lessons by the end of the placement. To complete focused lesson observations and other reflective activities. Required resilience, excellent communication skills, organisation and problem solving.