Charlotte Ashford
Purchasing Executive
07925991423 | charlotteskidmore11@gmail.com | Stafford

PROFILE
My most recent experience is as a purchaser at EU Automation. I am seeking a role that offers new challenges and the opportunity to use my initiative and creativity. I enjoy working independently and seeing tasks through to completion. Having worked across several departments and teams, communication and collaboration have become two of my greatest strengths.

WORK EXPERIENCE
EU Automation
Purchasing Executive | 2026
- Manage order progression and fulfilment, including sending purchase orders, receiving payments, negotiating with suppliers and communicating with customers.
- Maintain consistent communication with suppliers and customers by telephone and email to keep processes running smoothly.
- Negotiate sales and savings with suppliers, independently saving around £4,000 per month.
- Coordinate transport and couriers, book shipments, arrange collections, oversee international shipments and liaise with warehouse staff.
- Handle warranty and return issues to support customer satisfaction.
- Source and procure suitable products using eBay and the Plexus system.
- Collaborate with finance, global trade, sales and warehouse teams, as well as external logistics and transport teams.
- Manage a high-volume inbox, data entry and spreadsheets.

Aspire People
Teaching Assistant | 2024–2026
- Provided primary support to the teacher, assisting with daily schedules, planning and extra-curricular activities.
- Supported students in small groups and one-to-one with reading, writing and mathematics, as well as arts, sports, recreation, topic and environmental studies.
- Maintained children's school books and prepared classroom resources.
- Worked for periods as a one-to-one teaching assistant for children with disabilities and learning difficulties, providing emotional, educational and physical support.

Midlands Partnership NHS Trust
Administrator | 2023–2024
- Handled confidential information and booked patient appointments by telephone and letter, using NHS systems to manage bookings and caseloads.
- Liaised with external tradespeople and engineers for building repairs and maintenance, and served as the first point of contact for patients, clinicians and external departments.
- Managed the inbox and reception desk, and arranged room hire for external departments.

EDUCATION
Erasmus Darwin Academy
A-Levels | 2020–2022
Psychology: B
Biology: C
Chemistry: D

Erasmus Darwin Academy
GCSEs & BTECs | 2015–2020
Mathematics: 7/A
English Literature (2019): 8/A*
English Language: 8/A*
Chemistry: 9/A**
Biology: 7/A
Physics: 7/A
RE: 7/A
BTEC IT: Pass
History: 6/B
BTEC Performing Arts: Distinction*

SKILLS
Negotiation, Problem-solving, Communication, Microsoft packages / Outlook, Procurement, Team collaboration, B2B sales, Supply chain management, Logistics, Customer-facing, Accounts receivable

LANGUAGE
English (native)

REFERENCES
James Savona
Team Leader, EU Automation
james.savona@euautomation.com

Charlotte Scrivens
Nursery Manager, Lichfield Cathedral School
c.scrivens@lichfieldcathedralschool.com