CURRICULUM VITAE
JOANNE CLAIRE HEWISON
| Date of Birth: | 17 May 1975 | Nationality: | British |
| Drivers Licence: | Full, Clean | Location: | London |
| Email: | joanne@zymurgy.org |
Oct 1993 - Jul 1996 University of Kent at Canterbury
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Computing
Modules studied include: Financial and Management Accounting, Computing (basic programming, DBA, Desktop Publishing, HTML), Economics, Maths & Statistics and Organisation, Information & Control.
Sep 1991 - Jul 1993 Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology
BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance
Also passed the following exams whilst studying for my BTEC:
A Level Business Studies, Young Enterprise Europe Examination and English Speaking Board, Grade Two
Sep 1986 - Jul 1991 Heathfield School and Community College
RSA Intermediate Levels (Word Processing and Typewriting)
8 GCSE's, including Mathematics, English and French
25 Nov 1997 & 9 Dec 1997 Training Solutions
HTML Customised Course
Developed intermediate skills in the use of HTML authoring with FrontPage and HoT MetaL Pro.
9 Sep 1997 Payroll Alliance
New Rules on Travel & Subsistence Expenses
12 May 1997 - 16 May 1997 Payroll Alliance
Payroll Basics
An intensive 5-day course covering all aspects of payroll processing and management.
Jan 2001 - Present
Self Employed
Currently undertaking some freelance work but generally taking a career break to dedicate my time to bringing up my son.
Feb 1999 - Dec 2000 Astbury Marsden Search and Selection (http://www.astburymarsden.co.uk)
Office & Finance Manager
I was promoted to this position in June 1999 from Office Manager. I report directly to the partners and am responsible for two secretaries and any temporary secretarial staff. The partners are considering going public in the near future and I will play a key role in the administration of this.
As Finance Manager my role includes:
As Office Manager my role includes:
Sep 1998 - Jan 1999 Dashboards Software (UK) Ltd.
Finance Manager
I was involved in an attempted buyout of DTG-UK Limited whereby 3 management level employees and the director sought employment with Dashboards Software. Dashboards Software is a start-up company working in the field of Object-Oriented development, consultancy, and recruitment.
The company has been trading since May 1998 and no bookkeeping had been maintained until I was employed. I was responsible for selecting an accounting software package to manage the accounts and analysis of the UK, USA and German companies, then creating an appropriate set of nominal accounts and inputting the previous 6 months of trading into the UK Company accounts. Other duties included invoicing, credit & debt control, processing employee expense claims and improving finance and personnel procedures.
My reason for leaving was that the company operates virtually and I found that communication (both business and social) was not effective. Although the job function was promising, I found that working from home did not suit my personality and proved frustrating and unrewarding.
Apr 1998 - Sep 1998 DTG-UK Limited (http://www.datacom1.com)
Office Manager
Recently established UK subsidiary of a New York based IT Recruitment Consultancy.
I was headhunted for this role by colleagues from my previous employment with Optima Connections. DTG is a well established (c.25 years) Recruitment and Software Consultancy in New York. In November 1997, the London division was set up and after some struggle with the administrative side of the company, I was employed to develop this function with the knowledge and experience gained in my previous employment. My responsibilities were similar to those at Optima Connections except that I was building everything from scratch. I was in daily communication with the Accounts department in New York and in July made a visit to their offices.
Oct 1997 - Apr 1998 Demon Internet Limited (http://www.demon.net)
PA to MIS/Projects and Development
Demon Internet was the largest independent European Internet Service Provider.
Responsibilities included:
Jun 1996 - Sep 1997 Optima Connections Limited (http://www.optima-connections.com/)
Administration Manager/Office Manager
Optima is an IT recruitment consultancy, with high profile clients in the banking and financial markets.
Responsibilities:
In this role I had sole responsibility for the financial and management accounts (Sage Sterling), employee and contractors payroll, maintenance of the personnel files, credit control, purchasing, administration of contractor agreements, office maintenance and control and assisting the Managing Director.
I also delegated the responsibilities of stock control, processing of CVs, monitoring of sales and marketing and various other general administrative duties. Other important tasks included, liaising with the company’s clients and candidates, arranging client visits and other meetings, mail merging various letters and labels and maintaining the company database.
Achievements:
I set new procedures to improve the profile of the company. This was evident in such fields as contracts, insurance, accounts, personnel files, cash flow and budgetary spreadsheets and office maintenance.
Before I took over the payroll, it was calculated by a chartered accountant. I saw the opportunity to reduce accountancy fees by investing in Sage payroll software, attending a course and taking over the function myself. This was a successful decision that I managed with ease.
Towards the end of my employment at Optima, I administered the successful relocation of the organisation’s offices. This was done on a very tight timescale and with a small budget.
Summer 1993 Goodchilds Recruitment Agency
Secretarial/Clerical Temporary Positions
I held various secretarial and clerical positions in the summer between college and university.
1992 Nationwide Building Society
Work Shadow Placement
Two weeks work experience, developing skills in filing, typing, faxing, photocopying, customer communication and working with others.
1989 - 1996 Part-Time Employment
I have always been in full/part time employment since 1989. I have worked for The Falstaff Hotel, White Friars Hotel and Scolfes Coffee House performing the duties of a waitress and housekeeper, and Gateway Food Markets as a Cashier.