Jade’s CV – Administration or Entry-Level WordPress Role

I’m Jade, a dedicated professional with strong skills in administration, business, and WordPress. My education and self-study have equipped me with teamwork, problem-solving, and digital skills. I’m confident in building and managing websites, customising themes, and optimising for SEO. I am eager to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to an administrative or entry-level WordPress role. I am dedicated to supporting the team and enhancing the overall online experience while continually developing my expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS

NCFE Level 2 Principles of business and administration

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE: 2023

Essential administrative skills, including;

  • Managing information
  • Supporting events
  • Applying knowledge in various industries
  • Team working, independent learning
  • Problem-solving
  • Appropriate behavior and dress
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication with colleagues and seniors
  • Supporting other employees
  • Understanding work practices and departmental functions
NCFE Level 2 Digital Skills for Work

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE: 2021?

Developed strong, workplace-ready digital skills including;

  • secure data handling,
  • professional online communication, and
  • confident use of collaborative tools such as email platforms, cloud storage, and virtual meeting software.
  • Identifying cybersecurity risks,
  • managing digital information efficiently, and
  • building a positive online presence to support job applications and career development.

This training enhanced my ability to work independently and adapt to digital systems used across modern office and remote environments

ADDITIONAL COURSES AND TRAINING

Introduction to Administration

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE: 2020

Introduction to administration skills including;

  • Writing proffesional emails
  • Health and safety in the office
Introduction to Graphic Design

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE: 2020

Introduction to Graphic Design skills including

  • Colour theory
  • Typography
  • Layout
  • Introduction to designing graphics in Canva

BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION

Starting a business online

SANTANDER

Teaches key steps to launching an online business including;

  • Defining a brand
  • Building a digital presence
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Using digital tools to manage and grow your venture effectively
Working as a Virtual Assistant

ALISON.COM

Teaches the essential skills, tools, and strategies needed to work as a virtual assistant, covering;

  • client management,
  • niche selection,
  • remote collaboration, and
  • how to set up and market a VA business effectively
Working as a Virtual Assistant

ALISON.COM

Teaches the essential skills, tools, and strategies needed to work as a virtual assistant, covering;

  • client management,
  • niche selection,
  • remote collaboration, and
  • how to set up and market a VA business effectively

WEB DESIGN

Responsive Web Design

FREECODECAMP

A hands-on course teaches how to ;

  • Build modern, mobile-friendly websites using HTML and CSS
  • Use layout techniques like Flexbox and Grid,
  • accessibility best practices,
  • responsive design principles through real-world projects such as forms, cards, and blog pages.
Working as a Virtual Assistant

ALISON.COM

Teaches the essential skills, tools, and strategies needed to work as a virtual assistant, covering;

  • client management,
  • niche selection,
  • remote collaboration, and
  • how to set up and market a VA business effectively
Think like a computer: the logic of programming

OPENLEARN

This course introduces the core logic behind computer programming.

  • helping learners understand how computers make decisions,
  • use functions, and store data, while
  • building confidence in thinking algorithmically and solving problems like a developer.
Working as a Virtual Assistant

ALISON.COM

Teaches the essential skills, tools, and strategies needed to work as a virtual assistant, covering;

  • client management,
  • niche selection,
  • remote collaboration, and
  • how to set up and market a VA business effectively
Learn Layout

LEARNLAYOUT.COM

Teaches the fundamentals of CSS layout

  • Understand how to position and structure elements on a webpage
  • Using techniques like the box model, floats, Flexbox, and Grid for clean, responsive design.
Working as a Virtual Assistant

ALISON.COM

Teaches the essential skills, tools, and strategies needed to work as a virtual assistant, covering;

  • client management,
  • niche selection,
  • remote collaboration, and
  • how to set up and market a VA business effectively
Create Modern CSS Animation

OPENLEARN

An intermediate course teaching how to

  • create smooth, engaging CSS animations using transitions, transforms, and keyframes
  • Applying animation principles and performance techniques to enhance user experience on modern websites

WORDPRESS

WordPress for beginners

YOAST

Learned how to build and manage a professional and responsive website using WordPress ,

  • learning how to customize themes,
  • configure plugins,
  • create structured content,
  • optimize for SEO, security, and user experience.
WordPress Block editor training

YOAST

Developed confidence using WordPress’s block-based editor to create and structure content visually, including

  • adding and customizing blocks for text, images, and layout.
  • Explored best practices for formatting, accessibility, and SEO within the editor, while
  • preparing for future updates in WordPress’s evolving content system.
Build quick and beautiful WordPress sites

OPENLEARN

Learned how to quickly create attractive, functional WordPress websites by

  • installing and customizing themes,
  • structuring site content
  • launching pages without needing back-end coding
WordPress Academy – Learn WordPress step by step

SKILLSHARE

Learned how to build and customize WordPress websites from scratch, including

  • installing themes,
  • creating pages and blog posts, managing media, and
  • optimizing site layout and navigation.
  • Gained practical experience with the Gutenberg editor,
  • eCommerce integration using WooCommerce, and
  • basic theme development — building confidence in both design and functionality for personal or client projects

Core WordPress Skills

  • Installing and configuring WordPress on a hosting platform
  • Customizing themes and layouts Creating and managing pages, posts, menus, and categories
  • Using the block editor (Gutenberg) for structured content
  • Managing media libraries and optimizing images
  • Installing and configuring plugins for added functionality

🔒 Maintenance & Security

  • Updating WordPress core, themes, and plugins safely
  • Backing up websites and restoring content
  • Setting up SSL certificates and basic security plugins (e.g. Wordfence)
  • Managing user roles and permissions

🎨 Design & Branding

  • Customizing headers, footers, and typography
  • Embedding social media feeds and share buttons
  • Using CSS for minor visual tweaks

🧠 Advanced & Developer-Friendly

  • Understanding the WordPress file structure
  • Editing theme files (HTML, CSS) safely
  • Creating child themes for customizations

Skilled in:

  • Installing and configuring WordPress on hosting platforms
  • Customizing themes and layouts to suit brand or client needs, and managing site structure through pages, posts, menus, and categories.
  • Confident using the block editor to create clear, responsive content and optimizing media libraries for performance and accessibility.
  • Experienced in selecting and configuring plugins to extend functionality, maintaining site security through updates, backups, and user role management, and applying basic CSS tweaks for design consistency.
  • Familiar with safely editing theme files using HTML and CSS

Previous Employment

From 2000 to 2008, I worked in the catering industry, advancing to the position of Kitchen Manager. This role allowed me to develop a range of transferable skills, including team management, inventory control, and customer service excellence. These skills are highly applicable to various administrative and leadership roles.

Volunteering

Between 2009 and 2014, I served as a peer support volunteer for new mothe`rs, eventually becoming the Chair of a breastfeeding support charity. Additionally, I worked as an administrative assistant for a women’s charity supporting vulnerable women. In these roles, I honed my skills in graphic design, handling new client inquiries, and providing general administrative support. These experiences have equipped me with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Career Break

I took a career break from 2008 to the present to focus on raising my family. During this time, I continued to develop my skills in time management, multitasking, and adaptability.

Present Career Goals