Gemma Parsons

GEMMA PARSONS- Lgh 1105, Häradsvägen 10, Huskvarna 561 43 Sweden - About Me Thank you for reading my CV. I am a young skilled professional with a strong will and sense of tenacity to my work. I was work in the UK but grew up in Sweden and since 2013 I have been back in the UK. I moved to study at the Glasgow School of Art and since graduation I have been working in various professional positions. From creative positions as a photographer to administrative positions such as my role at the General Medical Council. In my working experience I have picked up many crucial and vaulable skills and have an eagerness to learn and apply knowledge to new situations. I look forward to hearing from companies that seek a organised, well rounded, team player. Work Experience Investigation Assistant, General Medical Council (GMC),- The General Medical Council (GMC) is an independent organisation that helps to protect patients and improve medical education and practice across the UK. My roll is within the fitness to practise directorate, which investigates concerns raised about individual doctors, where the doctors fitness to practise is called into question. Concerns can be raised by many channels, including but not exclusive to patients, trusts, police and doctors themselves. As an investigation assistant I work closely with investigation officers to provide crucial administrative support. Main Responsibilities ​​ - ​To provide quality administrative support to investigation officers - Ensure work adheres to the dataprotection act and internal policy - Follow instructions to accurately indentify doctors, workplaces and trusts - ​​Ensure case management system is correctly managed/updated - Demonstrate excellent customer service in all interactions with external and internal stakeholders - Communicate clearly with third parties, including police, social workers and complainants - ​​Ensure that post, faxes, NHS.net secure emails and cross directorate service requests are allocated promptly - ​​Answer general correspondence and preparing standard letters - ​​Answer telephone enquiries from GMC members, the public and profession - Ensure Siebel is kept updated with correct information - Participate to regular meetings with ideas for continuous improvement to work processes. Sales Consultant, Art Graphics UK Ltd,- Art Graphics Uk Ltd is a bespoke conservation and museum grade framing company based in Cheshire. Art Graphics is a small business, and my role is predominately within sales however, my responsibilities are much wider, encompassing each stage of client journey from initial contact to final product. Working as part of a small team, I have utilised my varied skillset to meet the responsibilities of the role. Key Responsibilities: Sales Providing quotations and creating price-lists for new products Advising on art-care and framing techniques Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships Reach out to customer leads through cold calling and re-engage existing customers Engaging with current and potential clients on social media platforms Create sale and marketings strategies and plans Keep CRM up to date Marketing Engaging with existing customers through new campaigns Researching sales, marketing and product development Present, promote and sell services to existing and prospective customers Create product visualisations, moodboards and information leaflets for customer meetings Digital artwork editing and colour correction for print Creating marketing materials including brochures, presentations Product photography for marketing materials Writing articles, blog posts and social media posts Workshop Ordering materials needed in production Procurement of suppliers and supplies. Liaising with production team to ensure smooth manufacture of clients projects Creating production sheets for each job, with technical accuracy Responsibly for reception area of workshop, greeting visitors and maintaining and welcoming environment Counter Clerk, Post Office Ltd., WHSmith Macclesfield/Altrincham UK,- Branch based, customer facing role in a nationwide retail post office company that provides a wide range of products including postage stamps, banking & foreign exchange. Key Responsibility: Effective day to day operation of the post office and bureau du change within agreed budgets and targets Ensure the smooth operation of postal services and to comply with Post Office rules and regulations Business banking on a daily basis General administrative duties, involving keeping accounts Ensuring end of day and end of week records are kept to date and paperwork sent off /stored Looking after stock (such as foreign currency and stamps) Promotional materials such as leaflets and posters are current and well displayed Photographer, The Ships Photographer , P&0 Cruise Ship Ventura,- Customer facing role onboard one of the world’s leading providers of cruise holidays. Based on the MV Ventura, the second largest of P&O’s fleet. Key Responsibility: Build studio sets and assist with studio preparations Consistently producing high quality photographic images in the fast-paced environment Pro-actively approach the role, bring new ideas to photo shoots and sales tactics Work efficiently through high volumes of images Retouch to a high standard in-line with company style guides Ensuring customer service and revenue targets were achieved Build rapport with passengers and remain engaged through completion of services Give inspiring talks and workshops on the topic of photography Act as an ambassador of the P&O brand Safety Duties, including crowd-management, first aid and safety at sea procedures Photographer, Jackdaw Photo, Glasgow,- Freelance photographer; working within a small team and providing photographic services for a full range of commercial events My daily duties include liaising and corresponding with clients while offering a tailored service to meet their expectations. Putting new marketing strategies in place to reach and target our clients, using diverse advertising methods. As well as editing photographic images and publishing online. Nursing Assistant, Backahus & Kerstinsås Elderly Care Home. Sweden,- The main role is to provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own. Above this level of basic care, the role also includes managing patients medicines, finances, healthcare appointments and social activities. It involves ongoing communication with friends and relatives of patients, without breaking confidentiality of patient and protecting the trust and communication between patients and healthcare advisors. The role is entirely to support and care for the well-being and happiness of the patients from the basic needs to the more complex social needs and health problems they may face. Education Fine Art Photography BA (HONS) Fine Art Foundation Course Photography Course Fotografik Digital Photography Glasgow School of Art Scotland Gamleby Photography School Sweden Viebäck School of Photography Sweden Linnéauniversity in Växjö Sweden Linnéauniversity in Växjö Sweden - Relevant Skills Creative Skills - High level literacy skills and knowledge using Photoshop, Indesign, Premiere Pro, Bridge and Lightroom - Experience using path clipping, airbrushing, masking, colour balance and general retouching - Excellent graphic tablet knowledge and experience - Technical knowledge of camera and studio equipment, - Experience working in studio environments Lanuage Skills Bilingual in English and Swedish.