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Dawn Wilkinson

Actress who can bring the razzle dazzle!
About

I bring extensive experience in retail environments, excelling in customer service and dynamic team settings. Skilled in transactions, stock management, and client advising across menswear, womenswear, and accessories. Adaptable to varying retail formats with a passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences.

Previous Brands
BCI
NYK Shipping Europe, USPG, Chapter House
Help Musicians
United Insurance Brokers, Tysers Insurance Brokers
Mercy Corps
Prax , Stepstone, Odey Asset Management
The Fertility Partnership
VKE Contractors
Siemens Rail
Alzheimer's Society
Energy UK, Wates Group, Brewin
Ridge Partners
Wates Group
Maintel, EDF, Schawk/Anthem
IHS Markit
IHS Publishing, British Olympic Assos., Gieves
British Olympic Association
Taylor Woodrow, Old
SAFFERY CHAMPNESS
COFELY GDF SUEZ
Microsoft London Customer Centre
Saffery Champness, CMB Partners
Robinson Low Francis, ING Group
Engage Group, Old Street (Silicone Roundabout)
GW Franklin M & E Services
BCD Corporate Travel
WSP Group
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON (London Zoo)
Fitch Ratings
Pramerica Investment Management
Euroclear
Promotional Work & Events
University of Westminster, Dept of Biosciences, Purchase
CharcolOnline
Racal Telecom
PJD Tax Consultants Ltd
Essence Global
Stonehage
Searcy's, Royal Opera House
SPORT
Wren Academy
Prada
CHANEL
Dior
Helena Rubinstein
SkinCeuticals
Barbour
Tanner Krolle
LinkedIn
Skype
Selfridges
harrods
Work Experience
Office Manager
Feb ‘24 - Sep ‘24
BCI

implementing procedures for new office location. Liaising with Canadian and New York offices. Managing new reception desk installation

Receptionist
Aug ‘23 - Feb ‘24
NYK Shipping Europe, USPG, Chapter House

Franking, booking travel/hotels

Facilities Manager
May ‘23 - Jun ‘23
Help Musicians

management, key holder, facilities

Receptionist
Apr ‘23 - May ‘23
United Insurance Brokers, Tysers Insurance Brokers

Office Coordinator
Jan ‘23 - Mar ‘23
Mercy Corps

post pandemic office space

Receptionist
Feb ‘22 - Jan ‘23
Prax , Stepstone, Odey Asset Management

Trillium, Help Musicians, White Stuff Receptionist Meet & Greet. Booking meeting rooms, ordering lunches, answering calls, couriers, franking, security passes, covid testing

Receptionist
Sep ‘21 - Nov ‘21
The Fertility Partnership

with high profile clients

Office Manager
Aug ‘21 - Sep ‘21
VKE Contractors

orders, telephone

Assist. Office Manager
Mar ‘20 - Apr ‘20
Siemens Rail

remote work, project management

Receptionist
Dec ‘19 - Mar ‘20
Siemens Rail

passes, managed office move

Receptionist
May ‘19 - Nov ‘19
Alzheimer's Society

with visitors living with dementia

Receptionist
Apr ‘19 - May ‘19
Energy UK, Wates Group, Brewin

stationery, catering

Receptionist
Aug ‘18 - Mar ‘19
Ridge Partners

stationery, catering

Receptionist
Nov ‘17 - Jul ‘18
Wates Group

managing catering staff

Aug ‘16 - Nov ‘17
Maintel, EDF, Schawk/Anthem

Mercedes-Benz, Hays Head Office, Receptionist ABF Soldiers, Proudfoot Consulting, Gerald Eve, LinkedIn, Eversheds Booking meeting rooms, meet & greet, travel and hotel bookings, issuing passes, booking future visitors

Receptionist
Jan ‘16 - Aug ‘16
IHS Markit

franking, security passes

Receptionist
Mar ‘15 - Dec ‘15
IHS Publishing, British Olympic Assos., Gieves

Dunhill, Skinners Company, EDF Receptionist Meet & Greet. Booking meeting rooms, preparing passes, answering calls, ordering lunches, preparing refreshments, couriers

Receptionist
Jan ‘15 - Feb ‘15
British Olympic Association

Olympic values

Receptionist
Nov ‘14 - Dec ‘14
Taylor Woodrow, Old

Common in West London.

Receptionist
Jul ‘14 - Sep ‘14
SAFFERY CHAMPNESS

Geneva and Zurich.

Facilities Assistant/
Jan ‘14 - Jun ‘14
COFELY GDF SUEZ

escalating to sub-contractor. Receptionist Booking over 30 meeting rooms on 5 floors. Logging calls re repairs and contacting appropriate engineers/Building Manager. DAWN WILKINSON

Receptionist
Dec ‘13 - Jan ‘14
Microsoft London Customer Centre

2 other receptionists.

Apr ‘13 - Nov ‘13
Saffery Champness, CMB Partners

May ‘12 - Mar ‘13
Robinson Low Francis, ING Group

Receptionist Talent Management, Glencore, BBVA Bank, Allsop, HOK, The Edge Picture Company, Insanity, Slaughter & May, Skype

Apr ‘12 - May ‘12
Engage Group, Old Street (Silicone Roundabout)

Content Management Digital, social media consultancy publishing new website for Freshfields 'Magic Circle'. Uploading content, proofreading

PA/Secretary
Feb ‘12 - Mar ‘12
GW Franklin M & E Services

hotels/private houses.

Nov ‘11 - Feb ‘12
BCD Corporate Travel

Receptionist/Facilities see below

Receptionist
Oct ‘11 - Nov ‘11
WSP Group

meeting rooms, etc

Receptionist
Sep ‘11 - Oct ‘11
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON (London Zoo)

advising catering staff, passes.

Facilities Assistant/
Aug ‘11 - Sep ‘11
Fitch Ratings

Auditorium and 40 meeting Events coordinator rooms on four floors. Set-up. Breakfast/Lunch orders. Facilities orders. Training and preparing documentation for new staff

Receptionist
Jul ‘11 - Aug ‘11
Pramerica Investment Management

refreshments. Breakfast/Lunch orders. Distributing and franking mail. Booking couriers. Stationary/facilities orders. Answering calls.

Assistant
Jun ‘11 - Jul ‘11
BCD Corporate Travel

rooms/hot desks. Looking after IT tapes Assistant Distributing/franking mail. Liaising with contractors, engineers, Building Manager. Couriers, stationary/facilities orders.

Receptionist
Feb ‘11 - Mar ‘11
Euroclear

services. Meet & Greet . Booking 15 meeting rooms with Lotus Notes. Preparing refreshments. Ordering lunches. Booking taxi's. Using 'Vicinitee'

Brand Ambassador
Jan ‘06 - Jan ‘11
Promotional Work & Events

sampling, hostess, photographer. BT Summer House, Ideal Home Show, performer Wembley Stadium, registrations. Costume/make up. Reporting, management, tech demo, working with children. Worked with all levels from cleaners to millionaires. Set up Promotions Agency with £1m contract.

Admin
Aug ‘03 - Jul ‘06
University of Westminster, Dept of Biosciences, Purchase

Receptionist
Mar ‘02 - Sep ‘02
CharcolOnline

Switchboard Operator
Oct ‘98 - Apr ‘99
Racal Telecom

Administrator
Jul ‘23
PJD Tax Consultants Ltd

Receptionist
Jul ‘21
Essence Global

lateral tests, Refreshment orders

Receptionist
Oct ‘14
Stonehage

high net worth families.

Reservation Clerk
Apr ‘00
Searcy's, Royal Opera House

Sales Assistant
Feb ‘00
SPORT

Receptionist
Wren Academy

Retail Experience
Store Approvals
Selfridges
Work Environment
Department store
Product Category
Menswear
Womenswear
Accessories
Leather goods
Beauty & Fragrances
Footwear
Responsibilities
Greeting
Client Help
Storytelling
Client Advising
Transactions
Cash register
Packaging
Product labelling
Stockroom management
Stock control
Order preparation
Open/closing store
Health & safety
Languages
English - Native
Education & Training
Northern School of Contemporary Dance
‘92 - ‘95
Bachelor of Arts
Newcastle College of Arts and Technology
‘90 - ‘92
Btec National Diploma