Benita Black
Birchleigh, Kempton Park
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional with experience in retail management, administration, accounting support, and customer service. Proven ability to manage stock, suppliers, finances, and daily operations. Strong organizational skills with hands-on experience in running a successful small business. Detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Owner and Operator
Biz Party Rentals
01.2015 - 01.2026
- Owner and Operator of an event equipment rental business.
- Responsibilities:
- Full business management and daily operations
- Customer bookings and client relations
- Quoting, invoicing, and payments
- Stock management and equipment maintenance.
- Marketing and promotions
- Event setup, coordination, and service delivery
- Basic accounting and administration
Retail & Marketing Manager
Hobby Centre
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Retail store specializing in remote-controlled cars, planes, and boats.
- Retail store specializing in remote-controlled cars, planes, and boats.
- Responsibilities:
- Customer service and sales
- Stock ordering and stock control.
- GRVs and quality control
- Cash register management.
- Product costing and pricing
- Supplier capturing and liaison.
- Debits and credits
- Accounting and administration
- Email correspondence and internet usage.
- Marketing, promotions, and website management
- Data capturing
Receptionist / Admin Assistant
Icon Carriers (Pty) Ltd
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Import and Export Company.
- Import and Export Company.
- Responsibilities:
- Reception duties
- Stock control
- Stationery management
- Diesel control for fleet
- Tracking export containers
- Booking of trucks and containers (imports)
- Email and internet administration.
Education
Grade 10 - Lower Grade
Panorama High School
Kempton ParkSkills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Windows XP & Windows 7
QuickBooks Accounting
Pastel Accounting
Voyage POS 10 Accounting
Internet & Email
Image Composer 15
Administration & Office Management
Retail & Customer Service
Stock & Inventory Control
Basic Accounting & Bookkeeping
Supplier & Client Liaison
Marketing & Promotions
Time Management & Organization
Timeline
Owner and Operator
Biz Party Rentals
01.2015 - 01.2026
Receptionist / Admin Assistant
Icon Carriers (Pty) Ltd
06.2008 - 08.2008
Retail & Marketing Manager
Hobby Centre
01.2008 - 01.2015
Grade 10 - Lower Grade
Panorama High School