Katrina Pye Email & Phone Number

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh

Initially providing data processing, administration and reception cover for 3 weeks in November/ December 2014, I was then employed on a full time contract from April 2015. My responsibilities include:- Providing administration support to the branch consultants, including formatting CVs, creating booking confirmations and taking references for candidates- Reception duties, including answering the phone and responding to emails- Dealing with prospective candidates and business… Show more Initially providing data processing, administration and reception cover for 3 weeks in November/ December 2014, I was then employed on a full time contract from April 2015. My responsibilities include:- Providing administration support to the branch consultants, including formatting CVs, creating booking confirmations and taking references for candidates- Reception duties, including answering the phone and responding to emails- Dealing with prospective candidates and business clients- Screening CVs- Carrying out various research projects- Database work using Profile- Ensure a smooth running of the office Show less

Edinburgh

A temporary contract organised through Stafffinders Recruitment agency to provide administrative assistance following Christmas. I was working within the Finance department and responsibilities included:- Analysing month and year-end tallies using spreadsheets and reconciling figures- Writing and editing Standard Operating Procedures- Using Raiser's Edge (RE) to record donation information to individual's records, also running various queries for reconciliations- Recording and… Show more A temporary contract organised through Stafffinders Recruitment agency to provide administrative assistance following Christmas. I was working within the Finance department and responsibilities included:- Analysing month and year-end tallies using spreadsheets and reconciling figures- Writing and editing Standard Operating Procedures- Using Raiser's Edge (RE) to record donation information to individual's records, also running various queries for reconciliations- Recording and processing daily banking information from various sources- Recording all donations and payments for the Christmas card campaign Show less

Wimbledon; Glasgow

I worked at the LTA Wimbledon Championships representing G4S, as well as Wimbledon, to a high standard in front of the world’s media. My duties included:- checking security passes in the Broadcasting and Press areas- being responsible for photographer’s equipment- ensuring privacy of the doping facilities- dealing with the athletes and celebrities.I now work at the Glasgow branch working in varying conditions at numerous events and venues including international athletics… Show more I worked at the LTA Wimbledon Championships representing G4S, as well as Wimbledon, to a high standard in front of the world’s media. My duties included:- checking security passes in the Broadcasting and Press areas- being responsible for photographer’s equipment- ensuring privacy of the doping facilities- dealing with the athletes and celebrities.I now work at the Glasgow branch working in varying conditions at numerous events and venues including international athletics, rugby and football matches and music concerts. I have developed my interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, links with risk assessment and security. I have also passed the NVQ Level 2 in Spectator Safety. Show less

Athletes' Village, Glasgow

It was exciting to be part of a massive, once-in-a-lifetime sporting event and the atmosphere surrounding it. Working within the athletes’ village, my role involved leading a group of volunteers to ensure that athletes and team officials’ needs are met while running a smooth and comfortable environment. Duties included creating policies and procedures, creating and delivering 24 hours shift rotas, delivering briefings and handovers, operating a work order system and liaising with various… Show more It was exciting to be part of a massive, once-in-a-lifetime sporting event and the atmosphere surrounding it. Working within the athletes’ village, my role involved leading a group of volunteers to ensure that athletes and team officials’ needs are met while running a smooth and comfortable environment. Duties included creating policies and procedures, creating and delivering 24 hours shift rotas, delivering briefings and handovers, operating a work order system and liaising with various departments. Show less

University Of Strathclyde

USM is an entirely student led project who design, manufacture, promote and race a single-seat race car ever year competing as part of Formula Student. I have been a part of the Formula Student society for three years undertaking various roles within the team. For the past two years I have been the Commercial Director, where I am responsible for:- securing sponsorships for the team, including a crowdfund site- liaising with sponsors- organising team social events-… Show more USM is an entirely student led project who design, manufacture, promote and race a single-seat race car ever year competing as part of Formula Student. I have been a part of the Formula Student society for three years undertaking various roles within the team. For the past two years I have been the Commercial Director, where I am responsible for:- securing sponsorships for the team, including a crowdfund site- liaising with sponsors- organising team social events- administrative duties- helping design team promotion- creating a business presentation to use at competition, involving carrying out market research, a competitor analysis, creating a comprehensive business plan, and creating promotional material working with feedback from previous years.I have also expanded my knowledge in areas that are not included in my degree such as engineering, basic mechanics and journalism. This past year at the UK competition we finished 23rd overall, and the business result was a much improved 8th position in comparison to 43rd the previous year. Show less

Glasgow; Peebles

I have undertaken several roles with Breeze, particularly promoting art collections to shoppers. In the summer break 2012 I undertook an unpaid internship, for part of my degree, where I helped organise and participate in several events most prominently at the Art Festival in Edinburgh. This developed my self-confidence, communication and organisation skills as well as proving I can work well as part of a team.

Peebles

Whilst working at the Tontine my roles included:- waitressing- bartending- helping mentor new staff. I also undertook the FLOW Hospitality Training Package (SQA approved). The modules I achieved were: licensing and social responsibility; wine; food safety; the waiter; health and safety; creating cocktails; the bartender; coffee; customer service; and service that sells. I built upon my customer service skills as well as my self-awareness, time management and leadership abilities.

Ba Business, Human Resources Management And Hospitality & Tourism Management, 2:1

Activities and Societies: University of Strathclyde Formula Student; HRM Society

1X Advanced Higher; 6X Higher; 8X Standard Grade

Activities and Societies: Editor of School Yearbook; Hockey Team