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ANJA LOURENS
Executive Personal Assistant
Cape Town
Summary
Highly capable and experienced executive administrative professional with a proven ability to collaborate effectively, adapt to meet deadlines, and successfully coordinate in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated growth within the chosen field, earning a significant degree of trust from employers. Possesses strong business skills and meticulous attention to detail, consistently excelling as an assistant. Goes above and beyond job description, actively seeking ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Recognized for exceptional communication skills with clients and management at all levels. Achieved an average rating of Exceeding in performance reviews over the last 10 years.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Jua.ai
Zurich
04.2024 - Current
- Manage and planned corporate retreats and ensuring all logistics are communicated professionally to all staff in a timely manner while ensuring all costs are within budget.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
- Provided exceptional administrative support during high-pressure situations such as funding rounds. Setting up 18x meetings in a week in multiple timezone while ensuring travel and time arrangements align with these meetings.
- Organized complex international travel itineraries that factored in meetings across different time zones while maximizing efficiency.
Personal Assistant to Chief Data Office
Nedbank Pty (Ltd)
Sandton
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Efficiently manage the CDO's schedule by coordinating meetings and logistics
- Collaborate with external consultants and internal key stakeholders to support the growth of a new division within the bank.
- Provide comprehensive support to the CDO, enabling the fulfillment of all expectations and objectives.
- Successfully assisted the seamless integration of a newly formed division by effectively liaising with both external and internal parties.
- Played a pivotal role in the CDO's ability to meet all strategic goals and deliverables through proactive time management and logistical coordination.
Personal Assistant to Chief Digital Officer
Nedbank (Pty) Ltd
Sandton
03.2016 - 06.2023
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
- Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Managed travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for smooth business trips.
Executive Assistant to Managing Executive
Nedbank (Pty) Ltd
Sandton
09.2014 - 02.2016
Personal Assistant to Executive
Nedbank (Pty) Ltd
Sandton
09.2011 - 09.2014
- Achievements: 5x Recognition Awards
Executive Personal Assistant to GM
Bucyrus Africa
Kempton Park
03.2010 - 10.2010
- Achievement: Source, manage and implement a world class stand at the Mining Expo along with our International Vice President of Corporate Marketing Budget: R1.5million
Executive Personal Assistant to MD
Multotec Process Equipment
Kempton Park
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Achievements: Inward Buying Trade Mission – manage and implemented funds from the government to bring foreign investors into South Africa
- We’ve managed to secure 15x delegates from overseas
PA & Office Manager
FCB Redline
Sandton
03.2003 - 07.2007
- Achievements: R1.5m event (Skip4Health, Albany) - proposed idea and concept to client
Senior PA to Two Business Unit Directors
FCB Johannesburg
Sandton
03.2002 - 02.2003
Senior PA to Marketing Director
Fritz
08.2000 - 02.2002
Traveling, Fitness Instructor
01.1999 - 07.2000
Senior Secretary
Edcon
11.1995 - 10.1998
Education
Grade 12 (Matric) -
Jan de Klerk High School
Diploma - Secretarial
Edcon
Diploma - Fitness Instructor
YMCA
Project Management Workshop - undefined
PRISA
MS Excel Database & List Management - undefined
Keybase Training Solutions
Advance Minute Taking - undefined
Siyanqobe Training Institute
SharePoint 2010 Beginners Training - undefined
Let’s Collaborate
SharePoint 2010 Intermediate Training - undefined
Let’s Collaborate
Leading for Deep Green Workshop - undefined
Diversity Management Workshop
Business Writing 1 - undefined
NELS
Marketing Management Diploma - undefined
IMM Graduate School of Marketing
01.2011 - 10 2015
Skills
- Communication
- Calendar Coordination
- Travel Logistics Management
- Project Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Fast learner
- Agile
- Resourcefulness
- Growth Mindset
- Proficient in office software
Software
Notion
Slack
MS Office 365
HubSpot
Timeline
Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Jua.ai
04.2024 - Current
Personal Assistant to Chief Data Office
Nedbank Pty (Ltd)
07.2023 - 03.2024
Personal Assistant to Chief Digital Officer
Nedbank (Pty) Ltd
03.2016 - 06.2023
Executive Assistant to Managing Executive
Nedbank (Pty) Ltd
09.2014 - 02.2016
Personal Assistant to Executive
Nedbank (Pty) Ltd
09.2011 - 09.2014
Marketing Management Diploma - undefined
IMM Graduate School of Marketing
01.2011 - 10 2015
Executive Personal Assistant to GM
Bucyrus Africa
03.2010 - 10.2010
Executive Personal Assistant to MD
Multotec Process Equipment
01.2008 - 08.2009
PA & Office Manager
FCB Redline
03.2003 - 07.2007
Senior PA to Two Business Unit Directors
FCB Johannesburg
03.2002 - 02.2003
Senior PA to Marketing Director
Fritz
08.2000 - 02.2002
Traveling, Fitness Instructor
01.1999 - 07.2000
Senior Secretary
Edcon
11.1995 - 10.1998
Diploma - Secretarial
Edcon
Diploma - Fitness Instructor
YMCA
Project Management Workshop - undefined
PRISA
MS Excel Database & List Management - undefined
Keybase Training Solutions
Advance Minute Taking - undefined
Siyanqobe Training Institute
SharePoint 2010 Beginners Training - undefined
Let’s Collaborate
SharePoint 2010 Intermediate Training - undefined
Let’s Collaborate
Leading for Deep Green Workshop - undefined
Diversity Management Workshop
Business Writing 1 - undefined
NELS
Grade 12 (Matric) -
Jan de Klerk High School
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