Rachael Milligan Resume

WORK EXPERIENCE

Gates Power Transmission Ltd 05/04/2004 - Present

I am currently employed as an HR Assistant. My main duties are: -

- To provide an administrative service to the Human Resources department
- Maintenance of Employee Database (Vizual Personnel Manager)
- Preparation and checking of all Hourly Paid payroll information with some corresponding analysis and reporting
- Sourcing, administration and evaluation of all training courses
- Maintenance of all employee training records
- Also included is weekly input of all absence as well as the supervision and monitoring of all absence statistics in particular hourly paid database which enables Management to monitor and review absence situation on a regular basis as well as providing employees and payroll with payment bands for Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Provide information to external enquiries as well as ensuring payments are made to external bodies i.e. CSA, Court Orders and Trade Union

I also work closely with the Secretary to the Director of Factory Operations to ensure maximum versatility in some of the key activities is maintained at all times.


N-ary Limited 09/02/2004 - 02/04/2004

Employed as a CFML Developer. My job entailed the development and implementation of ColdFusion code to produce web pages.

Due to personal commitments I found alternative employment.


UCI Logistics 10/03/2003 - 06/02/2004

Employed as an Administrative Assistant. My main duties included: -

- Accurate and timely input of purchase orders using CODA Cadenza.
- Collation and production of invoices to subcontractors.
- Collating the information required to produce the weekly invoice.
- Ensuring all Proof of Deliveries were returned and agreed.
- Production of the company’s daily efficiency report.
- General administration, i.e. filing, photocopying, telephones, ordering supplies, etc.

I left this job because I was offered my previous role as CFML Developer at N-ary Ltd.


Dumfries and Galloway College 29/07/2002 - 06/03/2003

Employed as a Part Time Receptionist. I dealt with telephone/desk enquiries, photocopying, pool typing, mail and other general office duties.

I left to go into full time employment.






Southwest Business Services June 2002 - July 2002

I worked as an Administration Temp for Southwest Business Services for a short time during my unemployment. I was actively seeking permanent employment throughout this time and eventually left to accept a permanent position at Dumfries and Galloway College. Although this was a Part Time position, there was a possibility of it becoming a full time position.


N-ary Limited 18/09/2000 - 14/06/2002

Employed as a Receptionist. My main duties were: -

- Answering telephones
- Producing and sending documents
- Maintaining both manual and computerised filing systems
- Researching information from various sources mainly using the Internet
- Arranging travel and accommodation

In June 2001 I was promoted to Trainee CFML Developer. My main duties were: -

- Developing web sites using HTML, CFML, JavaScript and SQL
- Database Design
- Project management (co-ordination of a small team of developers to ensure deadlines were met)

Position was made redundant in June 2002.

QUALIFICATIONS GAINED
Standard Grade Level
Maths 1
French 1
Modern Studies 1
History 2
Biology 2
Accounting & Finance 2
English 3
Art & Design 3


FURTHER QUALIFICATIONS

I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and also a student at the
CIPD Certificate in Personnel Management & Development October 2006 to January 2007

CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice September 2005 to May 2006

ECDL March 2003

First Aid at Work Certificate February 2003

NVQ in Administration Level 3 April 2001 to January 2002

NVQ in Administration Level 2 September 2000 to April 2001

Very good organisational skills.
Very motivated and enthusiastic.

I have a friendly personality and I’m very easy going. I listen to others and I am confident about expressing my own views. I am very enthusiastic, willing and able to use my own initiative when required. I feel I am able to adapt very quickly to new roles and I am always striving to achieve new goals.

English
Currently learning Greek

SCHOOL
Dumfries High School
DATES
August 1996 – September 2000

IDS HR Masterclass May 2006
IPPM Statutory Payments March 2005
IPPM Introduction to Payroll March 2005

I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and also a student at the
University of Cumbria and currently studying towards a Post Graduate Certificate in HR Management due for completion in December 2007.

I am a member of the local Fitness Centre. In my spare time I like to keep fit and go out with friends. I also enjoy reading and listening to music.

REFEREES
Sheila Jardine - HR Officer
Stewart Queen - Industrial Sales - Project Manager
Gates Power Transmission Ltd
Tinwald Downs Road
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 1TS
Tel. +44 (1387) 242001