Karlene WatsonKW
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Karlene Watson

@karlenewatson

Community-focused business entrepreneur with diverse sector experience.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to grow my skills and contribute to community-focused initiatives.

I am a community-focused business entrepreneur with a wealth of experience across various sectors. My journey has been marked by a commitment to supporting educational initiatives, as evidenced by my role as a Volunteer School Librarian at Elderslie Primary School, where I successfully managed the re-opening of the school library. My analytical skills were honed during my tenure as a Financial Analyst at EnviroBuild Ltd, where I produced comprehensive financial and management reports that informed strategic decisions.

In addition to my professional roles, I have actively contributed to community organizations, serving on the Board of Management for CDS Housing Co-operative and as a Board of Trustee Member for the 1st Place Children and Parents Centre. These experiences have deepened my understanding of community needs and the importance of collaborative efforts in achieving shared goals. I am passionate about continuous learning and seek opportunities to expand my skills and experiences in wider roles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Volunteer School Librarian

Elderslie Primary and Infant School

May 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Supporting the school with planning and managing the re-opening of a previously closed school library. Responsibilities include managing cleaning and reorganizing of the library, cataloging books and materials, and creating and running library sessions for grades 1 to 6.

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Financial Analyst

Envirobuild Materials

Jul 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years)

Analyzed financial data using Xero accounting software, created credit control and forecasting reports, and reviewed financial information to support management decisions.

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Self Employed Bookkeeper

Meanwhilespace CIC

Jan 2016 - Jul 2019 (3 years 6 months)

Responsible for reconciling sales and purchases ledgers, clearing suspense accounts, and producing management reports.

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Community Involvement Administrator

Southwark Council

Jan 2000 - Jan 2006 (6 years)

Organized events and prepared reports and correspondences to enhance community involvement.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Kaplan Financial Training Company

NVQ in Accounting, Accounting

2006 - 2009

Completed NVQ levels 2, 3, and 4 in Accounting, gaining a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices.

BS

Bourneville School

GCSE, General Education

1987 - 1992

Studied core subjects including Mathematics, English Literature, English Language, Business Studies, and Information Studies, laying a strong foundation for future academic and professional pursuits.

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Software and tools used professionally

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