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Sarah Cordes

Glenquin,Co Limerick

Summary

Marketing and Communications Marketing Manager and Executive PA for a niche construction company. Executive PA to the Director of The Limecrete company for the last two years and over a year ago, was also made Marketing Manager for The Limecrete Company. My work was very diverse and ever changing, I was responsible for the company’s social media and for attending and organising stands at marketing events at places such as the QEII Centre in London. I attended monthly meetings with the Directors and Owners of the company to report on ideas and feedback. Brand Ambassador, whilst at university, for Tennents Lager. Aided Tennents Lager in their marketing approach towards students. Involved written and oral communications, including presentations to the Board, formal evaluations of Tennent’s pubs and proposing new marketing initiatives to Senior Management. Marketing, Sales and Customer Service representative for Haggis Backpackers. I was the first point of contact for customers of all ages and nationalities. Assisted in delivering marketing campaigns, brainstormed new ideas and initiatives.

A self-motivated and hardworking individual. I am a strong team player, and I will work to ensure that both individual and team targets are met. I have excellent interpersonal skills and would consider communication to be a strong point of mine. My experiences in different countries have made me resilient, adaptable and confident. I have had experience in many fields in the past and am looking to continue my career and grow and develop as part of a team.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Marketing Manager and Executive PA

The Limecrete Company
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for running the social media platforms and the website as well as designing and producing leaflets and content.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative systems.
  • Liaised between executives and employees for transparent communication.
  • Managed complex diaries and meeting schedules to optimise executive's time usage.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering strong client relationships.
  • Ensured organised record-keeping system facilitating easy retrieval of information when necessary.
  • Checked and opened mail, enabling prompt response to correspondence, bills and invoices.

Waitress and meal preparation

Broadland Bars
Norwich, Norfolk
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Key member of team, preparing food as well as waitressing for large events such as weddings, funerals and parties.
  • Arranged tables and set up linens and silverware in preparation for guests.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.

Waitress

Aldis Farm Shop
, Norfolk
10.2021 - 03.2024
  • Worked at a popular farm shop and events.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.

Full-time parent and carer

01.2012 - 03.2022
  • Assisted with my husband's business and accounts
  • Involved moving around North America, often yearly due to the nature of his work
  • This required connecting with many people and carrying out a great deal of administrative work and problem solving
  • Then I became the sole carer to my terminally ill husband.

Maths Teacher and Teaching coach

01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Taught at two different schools as a Maths Teacher and coached an unqualified Maths teacher in a very challenging school
  • Due to my degree background, I taught some Science, IT, Business and Economics lessons.

Morocco

Casablanca
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Attended French classes at the French Institute
  • Did administration and accounting work for my husband.

Teacher of Mathematics

01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Taught Mathematics, Statistics, IT and Leisure and Tourism to ages 11-16 at a challenging school.

Customer sales representative

Haggis Backpackers
01.2002 - 09.2002
  • Worked in the marketing, sales and customer service department of the largest Scottish tour guides of the Highlands.

Brand Ambassador

Tennents Lager
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Worked as a Brand Ambassador for Tennents Lager.
  • Organised and participated in promotional events to boost brand visibility and market presence.
  • Represented the company at trade shows, resulting in greater exposure of products and services.
  • Acted as a role model to provide professional, positive brand representation.

Haddows Catering

01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Worked in customer service and was responsible for the running of a delicatessen
  • Catered at large events such as for New Holland at The Highland Show, premium house construction companies and at the Dutch Embassy.

Royal Naval Reserves

01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Served in the Royal Naval Reserves.

Call Centre Work

01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Worked in two telephone call centers
  • Both positions required considerable tact, persuasiveness, diplomacy and verbal communications skills, as well as the ability to put over key points cogently and in a short time.

President of the University Karate Club

01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Responsible for organizing and planning events for the University Karate Club.

Education

PGCE - Mathematics

University of East Anglia
Norwich
09.2004 - 07.2005

Master of Arts - Economics

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh
08.1998 - 07.2003

OCN - Level 1 Japanese

West Suffolk College
Bury St Edmunds
01.2004 - 06.2004

Post Standard Grade - French

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh

City and Guilds - Business and IT

City of Westminster College
London

A-Levels - Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry

Stowupland High School
Stowupland

AS Level - General Studies

Stowupland High School
Stowupland, Suffolk

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Adaptable and quick thinking
  • Work well in both team and individual environments
  • Strong and resilient when under pressure
  • Assertive and driven
  • Willing to learn and develop
  • Good with technology, both with Microsoft Office and with new systems to learn

Custom

I am a keen outdoors person. I like to walk, bike ride, swim and ride horses in my spare time. I enjoy travelling and, in the past, took part in an expedition to Kenya where I climbed Mt Kenya, trekked the Samburu and helped to build a school roof.

Timeline

Waitress and meal preparation

Broadland Bars
04.2023 - 03.2024

Marketing Manager and Executive PA

The Limecrete Company
03.2022 - 03.2024

Waitress

Aldis Farm Shop
10.2021 - 03.2024

Full-time parent and carer

01.2012 - 03.2022

Maths Teacher and Teaching coach

01.2009 - 01.2011

Morocco

01.2008 - 01.2009

Teacher of Mathematics

01.2005 - 01.2008

PGCE - Mathematics

University of East Anglia
09.2004 - 07.2005

OCN - Level 1 Japanese

West Suffolk College
01.2004 - 06.2004

Customer sales representative

Haggis Backpackers
01.2002 - 09.2002

Brand Ambassador

Tennents Lager
01.2001 - 01.2003

Haddows Catering

01.1999 - 01.2002

Call Centre Work

01.1999 - 01.2001

President of the University Karate Club

01.1999 - 01.2001

Master of Arts - Economics

Heriot-Watt University
08.1998 - 07.2003

Royal Naval Reserves

01.1998 - 01.2002

Post Standard Grade - French

Heriot-Watt University

City and Guilds - Business and IT

City of Westminster College

A-Levels - Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry

Stowupland High School

AS Level - General Studies

Stowupland High School
Sarah Cordes