Philip McGonigal CV (PDF)

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10 Meredith Mews, London, SE4 2SL
07535 142 577
philipmcgonigal@gmail.com

Highly motivated self-starter with a wealth of experience in business and
office administration, both in owner-managed enterprises and in the
charitable sector.
Sharp and quick-witted, an acutely organised adaptive strategist with a
particular penchant for spreadsheets. A creative, naturally curious
individual possessed of a ‘can do’ attitude and a desire to ‘get stuck in’.
Industrious, analytical and accurate with a thorough focus on team and
task.

Numerate & Logical
Versatile & Conscientious
Creative Mindset & Positive Attitude
Detail Oriented
Skilful Communicator
Efficient & Thorough Administrator
Adept Time Manager & Organiser

CURRENTLY STUDYING AAT
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN
ACCOUNTING

RECEPTIONIST
THE MANOR AT BICKLEY, APRIL 2017 – AUGUST 2017
A varied front of house role at a family run hotel in Bromley.
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COMPANY ADMINISTRATOR

Accountancy Learning

RANDOM BADGE EMPORIUM, OCTOBER 2008 – APRIL 2017

Distance Learning Program

Online retailer of custom printed apparel and accessories.
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OTHER QUALIFICATIONS :
Levels 1 & 2 City & Guilds Sound
Engineering and Music Business
Studies
A-levels in Computer Science &
Physics
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Answering telephone enquiries and taking bookings.
Answering and forwarding emails.
Checking guests in and out and assisting with their needs.
Cashing up and financial reporting.
Producing various additional financial reports for the Bookkeeper and
Accountant.
Maintaining accurate room availability levels across various sales channels.
Liaising with kitchen staff about occupancy levels.
Liaising with Events Team about upcoming weddings and events.
Ad hoc design duties and manifestation creation and installation.
Bar and food service duties when required.

9 GCSEs grades A-C, including Maths
and English

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Design, implementation and maintenance of a catalogue of over 180,000
products.
Supply chain creation and cost optimisation.
Stock planning & control.
Competition analysis.
Creation & implementation of all office administrative procedures.
Bookkeeping, accounting & financial returns.
Customer order fulfilment & distribution.
Website design, maintenance and copy writing.
Customer services and correspondence.
Staff training & Health & Safety implementation.

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EXPERTISE IN:
MS Office
Word & Excel.
Graphics Software
Adobe Photoshop, Vector Magic,
Flexisign, Sign Lab.
Misc.
MJTNet’s Macro Scheduler, Basic
HTML Coding.
Experience of coding EKM, Shopify and
Squarespace web platforms.

COMPANY DIRECTOR
THE BLUE LIGHT DISTRICT LTD, SEPTEMBER 2005 – SEPTEMBER 2008
Arts organisation with a strong local presence and a very busy schedule of public
events. Ranging from music concerts, film screenings, exhibitions, comedy and
spoken word events, theatrical performance, quiz nights and stages at various
festivals. We worked to develop, inspire and promote local artists and artisans
and to help their work reach larger audiences.
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Artist agglomeration and liaison.
Event planning, promotion & staging.
Creation & maintenance of record distribution network & administering
sales.
Press liaison & public relations.
Bookkeeping, accounting & financial returns.
Customer order fulfilment & distribution.
Website design, maintenance and copy writing.
Customer services and correspondence.
Arranging meetings and minute taking.

BROADCAST WIREMAN
CABLE MONKEY, AUGUST 2006 – AUGUST 2008
Broadcast wiring & technical installations sole trader business.
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In June of this year my Wife gave birth to
our first Son Leo, ever since then the
concept of ‘free time’ is a vague but
pleasant memory. We do a lot of cool
activities as a family though, including
regular trips to all of South East London’s
marvellous parks, Baby Comedy and Baby
Sensory classes. Also now that he is
sleeping a little longer in the evenings we
are able to cook dinner and have the odd
hour to ourselves, if we are lucky!
Prior to Fatherhood I was in a band called
Practice Face, now sadly on hiatus. I am
hoping to find more time for singing and
songwriting when circumstances allow
though. I also enjoy a good potter in the
garden and try to get out there everyday,
even if it is just to chase the slugs away.

Design & installation of cabling systems.
Furniture and equipment assembly.
De-installation, removal and re-installation services.
Bookkeeping, accounting & financial returns.

DEPUTY MANAGER
YHA OXFORD STREET, MARCH 2000 - AUGUST 2006
Initial Receptionist position at a busy central London Youth Hostel with a later
promotion to Deputy Manager. The Hostel attracted an international customer
base of short term guests with a constant turn over.
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Office Administration & financial returns.
Customer check in & service.
Management of a small team of colleagues.
Co-ordination of external cleaning staff.
Building management & maintenance.
Stock planning & control.