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Education
Skills
Certification
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Software
Languages
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Angelique De Gouveia

Angelique De Gouveia

Customer Service Manager
Cape Town

Summary

Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 15+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant

Westinghouse Electric Company
08.2018 - Current
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
  • Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
  • Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
  • Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.

Online EFL Tutor

Self-employed / Likeshou
07.2018 - Current
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
  • Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
  • Developed personalized learning plans for students with special educational needs, enabling significant progress in their academic performance.
  • Facilitated teacher training, curriculum design workshops and public classes with up to 400 students.
  • Integrated cultural and historical context into language teaching, enhancing students' understanding and appreciation of subject.

Customer Service Manager

Mindmatter Software Solutions
1 2010 - 11.2018
  • Managed complex customer issues effectively, navigating multiple internal resources to identify and implement the best possible solutions.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Increased team productivity by providing ongoing training and support to customer service representatives.
  • Maintained detailed records of interactions with clients, allowing for easy retrieval when needed during follow-up communications or escalations.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends and areas for improvement, driving continuous enhancement of services provided.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to develop tailored solutions for prospective clients, resulting in increased revenue generation opportunities.
  • Optimized workflow processes to maximize efficiency while maintaining an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction.

Education

Speech And Drama / Performing Arts

The Waterfront Theatre College
Cape Town
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Science And Linguistics

Unisa
South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Administrative Support

Certification

C E R T I F I C A T I O N

Equipment

HP Pavilion 10th gen i7, 8GB RAM, Lifechat LX 3000, Logitech c922, 10/10 mbps / Ping 3

Software

MS Office

Languages

Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Reading, Cultural Studies, Travel, Food

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Westinghouse Electric Company
08.2018 - Current

Online EFL Tutor

Self-employed / Likeshou
07.2018 - Current

Speech And Drama / Performing Arts

The Waterfront Theatre College
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Science And Linguistics

Unisa
04.2001 -

Customer Service Manager

Mindmatter Software Solutions
1 2010 - 11.2018
Angelique De GouveiaCustomer Service Manager