AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Management
Administrative Support
Microsoft Office
IT Skills
Communication Skills
Customer Service
PERSONAL ABILITIES
Attention to detail
Punctual and reliable
Proactive and assertive
PERSONAL DETAILS
Natasha Farrell
3rd Avenue Bibby’s Lane
St. Michael
H: 246-***-****
M: 246-***-****
E: acqtos@r.postjobfree.com
Natasha Farrell
Personal Educator
PERSONAL SUMMARY
I am a stable, reliable person with high personal standards of excellence that can contribute quality education through excellent communication skills. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas and is willing to take on challenging tasks. Well organized and proactive in providing timely, effective and an interactive environment - one that is meaningful, worthwhile, and responsive to individuals and social needs.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
London School of Business and Finance 2014 - Present
University of the West Indies – Cavehill 2004 – 2010
Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic 2001 – 2003
Barbados Community College 1998 – 2000
Ellerslie Secondary School 1992 – 1998
St. Matthew’s Primary 1985 - 1992
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ministry of Health – Barbados Drug Service
CLERICAL OFFICER (REGISTRY) MAY 2015 – PRESENT
Opening, dating, copying and circulating incoming mail
Updating, processing and filing of all documents.
Maintaining an electronic and hard copy filing system.
Providing training and orientation for new staff.
Open and closures of files.
Update records immediately on the return of files from ministries and departments
Maintaining a register of all incoming and outgoing files.
Barbados Revenue Authority
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTING OFFICER MAY 2014 – APRIL 2015
Answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries
Ensuring adequate supply of stationery/stock within the office.
Ensuring adequate staff levels to cover for absences and peaks in workload.
Managing the collection of Government’s revenue
Entering the collection of revenue into Government’s smartstream system
Ensuring computer equipment is in working order
Barbados Revenue Authority
ACCOUNTING OFFICER (ag.) DECEMBER 2014 – JANUARY 2015
Dealing with complex situations and enquiries from the public
Resolving any administrative problems.
Ensuring that the Government’s revenue is collected in a timely and efficient manner
Supervising the assistant accounting and other clerical staff.
Ensuring adequate staff to deal with the public
Responsible for depositing of cheques to the Central Bank
Responsible for the ordering of stationery, printer and photocopier supplies
Ministry of Transport & Works (Barbados Licensing Authority)
CLERICAL OFFICER (CASHIER) MAY 2006 – JULY 2010
Providing customer services for the Licensing Authority regarding the collection of taxes; process documents, applications and fees; answering questions within scope of authority and training.
Providing information on fees and regulations to applicants; assisting applicants in completing forms.
Reviewing and accepting license and permit applications; reviewing applications for completeness; calculate and collect applicable fees; prepared and issued receipt.
Assist applicants in liaising with other departments pertaining to the licensing of private and public service vehicle and payment of fees for such as needed.
CLERICAL OFFICER (ACCOUNTS) AUGUST 2010 – APRIL 2014
Answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries pertaining to dishonored cheques.
Distributing outgoing mail and information to relevant parties pertaining to dishonored cheques.
Collection of cash for dishonored cheques.
Maintaining the folder for dishonored cheques.
To undertake general administrative duties e.g. photocopying, filing, data input and retrieval as required.
To liaise with appropriate departmental staff in matters relating to the returned of dishonored cheques and to ensure a coordinated and standard service.
Examining cashiers daily receipts and payments.
Ministry of Transport & Works
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (ag.) JULY 2012 – AUGUST 2012
Ministry of Health
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (ag.) DECEMBER 2012 – JANUARY 2013
Ministry of Industry & Commerce
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (ag.) JULY 2013 – SEPTEMBER 2013
Responsible for providing an efficient and professional administrative service to management to facilitate the efficient operation of the office.
Liaising with other staff regulatory authorities.
Providing secretarial services such as minute taking and diary management.
Handling requests for information and data.
Typing documents and distributing memos.
Circulating documents via post and email.
Setting up and coordinating meetings and conferences.
Recording, compiling, transcribing and distributing the minutes of meetings
Writing Cabinet Papers
Ministry of Health – Sewerage & Solid Waste Project Unit
CLERK TYPIST NOVEMBER 2001 – MAY 2006
Responsible for all secretarial functions, duties and responsibilities
Typing documents and distributing memos.
Circulating documents via post and email.
Photocopying & printing large batches of documentation.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Strong organizational, administrative and analytical skills.
Excellent grammar, spelling, and reading skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages.
Ability to produce consistently accurate work even whilst under pressure.
Ability to multi task and manage conflicting demands.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
2010 University of the West Indies – Cavehill Bsc Public Sector Management
2004 City Guilds Pitman Qualifications Diploma in Software Applications
2004 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Level I -Advanced Accounting
2003 Caribbean Examinations Council Mathematics
2003 University of the West Indies – Open Campus Records Management
2001 Caribbean Examinations Council Principles of Accounts
2000 London Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business Administration English for Business
Business Practice
1998 Caribbean Examinations Council Principles of Business
1997 Caribbean Examinations Council English Language
Typewriting
Office Procedures
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1.Presently pursuing the Professional Qualification of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) with a Masters in Financial Management
2.Trained in Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables.
REFERENCES
Available on request.