Professional administrative professional with track record in supporting executive leadership. Proven ability to handle confidential information and manage executive schedules effectively. Focused on fostering team collaboration and meeting dynamic business needs through exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant and Administrative Manager
Afrika Wireless Tech Pty Ltd and International Agri Foods Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 10.2024
I worked as Executive Assistant to the CEO and Director of a National Agricultural Firm manages high-level administrative tasks, including calendar coordination, communication liaison, document preparation, meeting organization, research, project management, and maintaining confidentiality, all while supporting the executives in making strategic decisions and ensuring smooth operations within the company.
Tasks
Calendar Management: Scheduling meetings, managing appointments, and coordinating travel for both the CEO and Director, ensuring their time is effectively utilized.
Communication Liaison: Acting as the point of contact between the executives and internal or external stakeholders, including staff, clients, and government officials.
Document Preparation: Drafting, editing, and reviewing correspondence, reports, and presentations, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
Meeting Coordination: Organizing and preparing for board meetings, conferences, and strategic planning sessions, including preparing agendas and taking meeting minutes.
Research & Reporting: Conducting industry-specific research, providing insights into market trends, and preparing reports that inform decision-making.
Confidentiality & Compliance: Handling sensitive information related to company operations, financial data, and strategic initiatives with discretion and in compliance with relevant regulations.
Project Management: Assisting in the planning and execution of key projects within the firm, tracking timelines, and ensuring alignment with company goals.
Sales and Administration
Bou-Pen Properties (PTY) Ltd
05.2010 - 12.2019
To ensure the smooth running of internal processes, Data capturing administrative work is done timeously and done correctly. I also ensure that agents have help with any tasks at hand are done correctly, whether it be in the office or after hours and whatever else is needed with my skills sets to help assist our company and our agents.
Duties: (Sales Administrator Department, Sales Intern/Co-ordinator, Advertising assistant, Creative design for Website, Website Maintenance and support). Administrator to the Sales Agents E.g. Doing Valuations on property and analysing deed reports, Listing, Advertising and Managing Agents Coordination, Web Page management and Social Media Marketing, Capturing and updating sales leads and monitoring the registration process with attorney’s, Working with floor plans and measurements, creating brochure’s and pamphlets.
Assistant to: Andre Steynberg (General Manager)
Education
High School Diploma -
Pretoria Boys High School
Pretoria
12.2006
NQF 4 - undefined
Property Practitioner Authority of South Africa
Certificate - Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
UCT
Cape Town
09.2023
Skills
Administrative support
Executive support
Office management
Information confidentiality
Operations Control
Calendar management
Office administration
Business administration
Timeline
Executive Assistant and Administrative Manager
Afrika Wireless Tech Pty Ltd and International Agri Foods Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 10.2024
Sales and Administration
Bou-Pen Properties (PTY) Ltd
05.2010 - 12.2019
NQF 4 - undefined
Property Practitioner Authority of South Africa
High School Diploma -
Pretoria Boys High School
Certificate - Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
I enjoy challenges and believe in working as a team to achieve success and process through the development of a concept. My passion is achieving my goals as best I can to complete my objectives to move forward.
I am a dedicated hard worker, and derive much pleasure from the completion of a project or task. I believe that I would be an asset to any company as I am a fast learner and believe in constantly bettering myself. I work well under pressure. I am very much a people person.
I can communicate well with my colleagues as well as clients and see that as one of my strengths in the workplace environment. I am very passionate about the company I have worked for in last few years and believe I can take that same drive and passion anywhere.
My Motto “Don’t look for the light to show the way. Become the light and lead the way”. Harold Broomberg
Food Production Worker (2IC) at Australian International Foods Pty Ltd (AIF)Food Production Worker (2IC) at Australian International Foods Pty Ltd (AIF)