Business Administrator
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Kayleigh was born in Lincolnshire in 1986. she went to a special needs school so did a course tailored to her ability. At the age of 16 she went on to Gainsborough College to study English and Business Studies. Kayleigh had always wanted to work with computers in administration having received careers advice at school.
The family moved to Dorset and Kayleigh continued her education at Twynham College. She did a further business course and obtained an NVQ2 in Business Administration. On leaving college she found a work placement at Weymouth & Portland Housing and was soon offered a permanent job. She has been there for three years now.
Kayleigh started off as a general admin assistant, sorting out stationary, placing orders, and seeing to the mail. She the took responsibility for collating papers and reports for board meetings – making photocopies of reports and sending out to board members. This meant copying as many as 50 pieces of paper twelve times, so that each board member had a pile of paper and then arranging for a courier to deliver this.
Her job has gradually developed as she took on more responsibility. The housing company has now joined a larger group, called Synergy Housing. Kayleigh now deals with insurance and similar matters. She has learnt everything on the job. She earns more money and still enjoys her job.
