Name: Rosalind Medland

Job title: Secretary to Head of Department and Departmental Secretary

What education and qualifications do you have?

A few O levels, various Pitman Typing & Shorthand Advanced.

Give an outline of your career so far

After leaving school I worked in the Personnel Dept of an insurance company. After 10 years absence from employment (children) I did temporary work for a number of years. Started temporary work at Mullards in 1990 and was subsequently employed on a part time basis. Changed to full time in 1991 in a general secretarial role and moved to my present position approx 6 years ago.

Why did you choose this career path?

Went to a local insurance company on work experience and then employed after leaving school

What does your current work involve?

All secretarial/PA work for Prof Alan Smith. All travel/hotel etc arrangements for the Laboratory (150 employees). General help for all employees. Process expense/advance claims.

Hobbies and interests outside work

Gardening. Reading. Touring on motorbike. Walking.