Alderson-Scott Electrical Contractors, Morpeth,
• Estimating work using the firms computer system, invoicing work carried out, ordering job materials, Sales and Purchase ledger, recording all transactions and reconciling banking. Part P all jobs and filing of electrical test certificates. All other general administrative duties as requested by the business partners.

• Ran my own lighting showroom. Responsible for day to day running of shop, ordering goods, dealing with customers. Keeping customer records, Advertising and marketing. Shop displays. All book keeping and administrative work associated with running a shop.

• Voluntary role. This company was set up to help the local people in the community set up small businesses. We ran an office/workshop block. Let out the space to small businesses for a nominal rent, to cover the running costs of the building. I worked in the depot for one of these businesses and decided to get involved in the trust as I thought it was a worthwhile cause. When I sadly had to resign because of the pressures of running my lighting shop, the depot was full, with 9 units let to small businesses. We helped set up a hairdressers, cafe, printing business, and building firm. We also had various voluntary groups using the depot. I feel very proud of what was achieved.

• Company secretary. Responsible for all aspects regarding the company status and companies house. All day to day running of the office and administrative duties. Including filing company returns, Vat returns, payroll. Receiving vendor’s invoices and payment of invoices preparing reports for the directors and the accountants. Issuing of CIS subcontract vouchers. All day to day general office duties.

• Administrator for electrical contracting department. Duties included invoicing work, checking and recording vendor’s invoices, job costing. All administrative support to the electrical contracting manager. Preparing monthly financial reports for the company accountant.