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Beverley Thornton 3 Highfield Place, Taunton, Somerset, TN3 7FE Tel: 01823 753 220 Mobile: 07569 576 345 E-mail: Beverley.thornton@hotmail.com EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS 2006 – 2010 The University of Bradford B.Sc (Hons) Accounting & Finance: predicted 2.1 Modules included Financial Management; Taxation and Personal Finance; Auditing; International Finance; Company Law; Financial Accounting; Accounting for Management Decisions. 2004 – 2006 Taunton College of Further Education 2 A levels: Maths (C), Economics (C) 2002 – 2004 Taunton College of Further Education BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance 1997 – 2002 Taunton Dene Comprehensive School 6 GCSEs: (A*- C) including English and Maths SKILLS PROFILE TEAM WORKING · As part of my degree I work in small groups on projects. I am excellent at keeping the group focused on the task and ensuring that we get the work done on time. I do this through effective delegation and the sharing of common objectives. I have achieved an average of 78 % for my groupwork. · In my role at Prayesh Dairies I work within a team of three and due to the rapid growth of the company I have worked well within the team to achieve significant individual and team reporting deadlines. BUSINESS AWARENESS & EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION · I have demonstrated leadership and initiative through the implementation of a new stock control system at Prayesh Dairies, which has reduced costs and increased accuracy. · I have been pro-active in creating information sheets to calculate the weekly and monthly production of finished goods and raw materials, allowing for better use of resources and enhanced efficiency. · I have developed strong presentation skills and confidence demonstrated by making presentations at University and dealing with supplier and customer queries in the workplace. PLANNING AND ORGANISING · I have completed all my university work within the identified timescales while maintaining 100% attendance record at work and remaining committed to my voluntary work. COMMUNICATION SKILLS · As a volunteer for Nightline, the student listening service, I have developed my active listening skills. I am able to respect confidence and give impartial, factual information · While at Abbey, I developed excellent customer service skills and was able to communicate effectively with a diverse customer base as well as communicating with colleagues across all areas of the business. EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY 2004 - 2008 Prayesh Dairies – Accounts Assistant ( Part time and vacation) · Daily manual audit of over 60 products of finished goods, reporting and resolving discrepancies in stock, requiring a sharp eye for detail. · Use of Sage Line 50 to calculate sales and production, usage of raw materials and analysing the information to forecast demand. · Working in a team of two matching delivery notes to purchase invoices and up to 50 invoice statements per day, interrogating any differences. 2002 – 2004 Abbey - Customer Service Officer (Part time and vacation) · Provided an efficient and accurate banking service through building effective relationships with customers and colleagues. · Organised and facilitated team meetings to discuss targets and day to day operational issues. · Managed the administration of the training and development needs of my fellow 10 team members. · Ensured a constant flow of communication between team members and managers. · Delivery of sales and service targets on a weekly basis for the team. POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY & OTHER INFORMATION Voluntary work: Volunteer for Nightline, the student welfare, telephone helpline scheme run by students Other: I am a keen reader of science fiction and am an enthusiastic member of the University ladies football team. REFERENCES Available on request