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JENNIFER BRISTOW

JENNIFER BRISTOW

Manilva

Summary

Well-qualified Administrator with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Agent

Escape Property
01.2017 - Current
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.

Office Administrator

English Auto Services
01.2013 - 12.2016

Office Administrator & Partner Estepona Spain– English Auto Services is a fully Licensed Sales & Repairing Vehicle Workshop in Estepona Spain employing 3 full-time staff

Raising purchase orders, and arranging invoices - Organising the Parts Department -Maintaining a safe working environment of the Industrial Workshop keeping in line with Spanish Government Licensing Regulations - Carrying out daily, routine administrative duties like photocopying and filing etc. Dealing with incoming emails, faxes and post - Customer Accounts - Promoting a professional image of the company – Advertising and promotion –Recruitment – Budgets & Accounts – Sage Payroll

EAS has been successfully trading in Estepona Spain since 2007 has a customer data base from Malaga to and including Gibraltar. The workshop is 300 sq metre Industrial Unit professionally set up with the very latest diagnostics and equipment.

Regional Sales Manager

Cards for Good Causes Ltd
06.2003 - 08.2007

CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES LTD 2003 – 2007

POSITION – Regional Sales Manager & Area Organiser – Manage 30+ Charity shops in the North of England – Stock Control – Business Development – Staff Management – Area & Staff Reports – Planning Annual Budgets & Monitoring Sales Targets – Recruitment – Health & Safety Issues – Senior Management Meetings HO Andover, Hampshire

Cards for Good Causes is the Uk’s largest Charity Christmas Card Organisation, the Charity manages a National network of 300 Charity Christmas card shops throughout the UK, and raises over £20 Million per year for 30 participating National UK Charities.

I was extremely proud to hold such a rewarding position with CFGC for 5 years contributing my efforts & team building strengths towards continued growth and profitability for the Multi Charity Organisation.

Reference upon request :

Christine Holland Chief Executive Cards for Good Causes Ltd – Andover

Administrator

Abbey Court Nursing Homes Ltd
01.1995 - 03.1998

Home Administrator/Non Nursing Manager Derby – Working in a fast paced 24/7 environment, giving full administrative and secretarial support to the Homes Directors, Matron & Nurse Managers . Liaising with Local Health Authorities, Clients, Suppliers, implementing Health & Safety Homes Procedures, Involved in staff training, recruitment, benefits, management of data and Health & Safety issues. Assisting & contribution to acquisitions of further Homes in this chain.

SAGE PAYROLL

Education

RSA 111 – Microsoft Office – Excel –SAGE Payroll

Wetherby Business College
Wetherby, Yorkshire
1999

Horticulture & Floristry

Bishop Burton College Of Agriculture
Beverley, Yorkshire
1984

No Degree - Art Foundation Diploma

North Lindsey Technical College
Lincolnshire
1983

High School Diploma -

Thomas Sumpter Comprehensive School
Lincolnshire
1982

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills, cheerful, calm & confident appearance established in high end luxury client requirements, highly motivated, confident with exceptional multi-tasking skills Able to exhibit confidentiality, discretion, tact, diplomacy and professionalism when dealing with Directors or Senior Managers Possessing proven ability to help Clients, Team Member, Managers to make best use of their time professionally & efficiently Ready and qualified for next stage in my successful career

Currently looking for suitable Senior position within a professional company

AREAS OF EXPERTISE - Administration – Secretarial Duties – Finance – Document Management – IT Skills including Microsoft & Mac OSX– Event Management – Diary Management – Arranging Travel and Accommodation – SAGE Payroll

Personal Skills – Organising – Confident & Professional – Ambitious - Excellent Memory – Calm and Mature under Pressure - Promoting a Professional Image

Additional Information

I opened Escape Property in 2017, I am a Member Agent of Idealista & Resale Online in Spain, I manage Sales, Long Term Rentals and Holiday Rentals, making guest bookings and managing guest requirements and needs in luxury rental accommodation from Marbella to Sotogrande, including all housekeeping requirements. I have worked with prestigious clients throughout my career in Spain including all International Polo & Golf clients, and YOLO spaces, a South African company who for the last 5 years have developed a luxury portfolio of vacation rentals in Sotogrande. Escape Property is now being run by my son who went to the Sotogrande International School and has made his permanent home in Spain, I am relocating back to Yorkshire in June 2023 where I have family in Harrogate and York.



Languages

Spanish
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Real Estate Agent

Escape Property
01.2017 - Current

Office Administrator

English Auto Services
01.2013 - 12.2016

Regional Sales Manager

Cards for Good Causes Ltd
06.2003 - 08.2007

Administrator

Abbey Court Nursing Homes Ltd
01.1995 - 03.1998

RSA 111 – Microsoft Office – Excel –SAGE Payroll

Wetherby Business College

Horticulture & Floristry

Bishop Burton College Of Agriculture

No Degree - Art Foundation Diploma

North Lindsey Technical College

High School Diploma -

Thomas Sumpter Comprehensive School
JENNIFER BRISTOW