Nikita Whelan, Personal Assistant

Nikita Whelan

Personal Assistant

Lanigan & Curran Solicitors

Location
Ireland - Waterford
Education
Diploma, Special Needs Assistant
Experience
11 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 0 Months

Personal Assistant at Lanigan & Curran Solicitors
  • Ireland - Waterford
  • My current job since September 2020

• Personal Assistant to Partner and Legal Consultant of the Firm
• Typing up letters and important legal documentation
• Scanning, copying and binding legal documentation in preparation of court cases
• Taking appointments and preparing files/documentation in advance
please
• Preparing Contracts and documentation for the purchase and sale of properties
• Proficient in word processing and transcription applications and equipment.
• Managing diaries and recording attendances of meetings
• Preparing and completing documentation for Mortgage applications
• Answering and directing enquiries
• Welcoming clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone

Special Needs Assistant at Cappoquin Primary School
  • Ireland - Waterford
  • October 2023 to December 2023

•Being empathic and patient
•Effective communication
•Open minded
•A passion for working with children and the ability to manage groups of pupils
•Ability to manage difficult behaviour effectively
•Observational skills
•General assistance to the class teachers, under the direction of the Principal
•Special assistance as necessary for pupils with particular difficulties e.g. helping special needs pupils with typing, writing, computers or other use of equipment
•Respect for Diversity

Retail/Administration Assistant at Forde's Daybreak
  • Ireland - Waterford
  • September 2013 to August 2020

•Advising customers and encouraging them to buy and to return to buy in the future.
•Operating cash registers and accepting payments.
•Key holder of the premises.
•Performing internal audits.
•Preparing end of day shift.
•Preparing wages on Thesaurus payroll.
•Paying wages through IBB.
•Managing and creating staff training modules.
•Organising rotas for staff members.

Front Desk Receptionist at The Beauty Place
  • Ireland - Waterford
  • June 2013 to August 2016

•Welcoming clients as they arrive in the salon and providing them with any information required.
•Receiving calls and responding to any inquiries, cancellations and bookings.
•Maintaining knowledge of the industry and keeping up with current trends and fashion.
•Operating cash register, taking payments issuing change, receipts and vouchers.
•Price, stack and display items for sale and keeping the store tidy and attractive.

Education

Diploma, Special Needs Assistant
  • at Dungarvan College
  • June 2024
Diploma, English Teaching
  • at TEFL Certificate for 120 Hours
  • February 2024
Diploma, Administration And Business Administration
  • at Dungarvan College
  • June 2018

I received an overall Distinction in my Business Administration Level 5 QQI Course. The subjects I studied inclued, Bookkeeping, Payroll, MS Office, Word Processing, Transcription, Business, Communication Skills and Work Experience. I carried out my work experience in Lanigan and Curran Solicitors who I have now been working for since September 2020.

Specialties & Skills

Communication Skills
Dealing with the Public
Customer Service Skills
Typing Skills
Administration
Accounting
Office Work
Computer Skills, Teamwork, Organisational Skills, Working in my own initiative, MS Office proficient
Receptionist
Microsoft Office
Administration
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Planning
Early Childhood Assisting
Marketing
Outlook
Receptions
Personal Assistant
Office Administration
Office Management

Languages

English
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Full Irish Driving Licence (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2018
Valid Until:
September 2028
Level 3 HACCP (Certificate)
Manual Handling (Training)
Training Institute:
C.F First Aid Training and Manual Handling
First Aid Responder (Training)
Training Institute:
C.F First Aid Training and Manual Handling
TEFL 120 Hours (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2024

Hobbies

  • Art & Crafts
  • Horse Riding
  • Golf
  • GAA
    I have achieved 2 Munster Medals for Gaelic Football for my County and I have achieved a Munster Medal for Camogie for my County also.