Blanche Neethling

Finance Manager

• Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
• Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
• Debtors and Creditors Manager
• Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
• Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
• Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
• Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
• Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
• Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.

Events Manager

• Managed budgets effectively, optimizing allocation of resources to maximize event impact.
• Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
• Streamlined event operations for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness through comprehensive logistical management.
• Ensured smooth event transition with thorough pre-event walkthrough and detailed day-of coordination efforts.
• Led cross-functional teams in the execution of successful events, fostering collaboration and communication among all stakeholders.
• Established strong relationships with vendors, securing optimal pricing and service quality for events.
• Selected and ordered refreshments, decor and event materials.
• Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.

Admin Manager

• Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
• Provided exceptional administrative support for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
• Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
• Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
• Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
• Nurtured a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns promptly and fairly, fostering open communication channels between staff members at all levels of the organization.
• Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.

Front Desk Manager

• Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
• Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
• Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
• Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
• Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records for the front desk department.
• Streamlined check-in and check-out processes for a smoother guest experience.
• Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Managed team schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels for optimal front desk operations.
• Improved staff communication through regular meetings, leading to enhanced teamwork and overall efficiency.
• Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure rooms were ready in a timely manner.
• Maintained an organized workspace at the front desk, contributing to a professional atmosphere that welcomed guests upon arrival.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

HR Manager

• Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
• Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
• Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
• Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
• Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
• Promoted a culture of continuous learning through the coordination of professional development opportunities and workshops for employees at all levels within the organization.

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Organized annual Merritt evening for Grade 0-7
• Organized annual Intercourse Athletics event
• Senior Assistant to School Concert Coordinator
• Was put in charge of ordering School Textbooks for Grade 4 - 7 including DBE workbooks
• Head Softball coach and umpire
• Taught Mathematics Grade 4 - 6
• Taught Technology Grade 7

• Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
• Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
• Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
• Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
• Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
• Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
• Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
• Kept children's areas neat and clean.
• Provided reliable transportation to various appointments, activities, and outings while maintaining safety standards.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
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• Enhanced the company''s reputation by ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process.
• Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates to ensure seamless scheduling and communication throughout the process.
• Improved client satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality candidates for various positions.
• Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients and candidates to ensure successful placements.
• Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding their unique needs.