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Charney Foukx

Johannesburg

Summary

Accomplished professional with a solid background in communication and strategic planning. Demonstrates strong capabilities in customer service and executive support, ensuring effective business relationships. Proficient in financial reporting and advanced spreadsheet management, with a keen eye for detail. Aims to leverage skills in CRM and productivity tools to enhance operational efficiency and pursue senior leadership opportunities.

Organised Executive Assistant to Managing Director with knack for streamlining office operations and enhancing productivity. Improved executive scheduling and communication processes, ensuring seamless coordination and timely completion of projects. Recognised for fostering strong partnerships with key stakeholders and spearheading initiatives that support strategic goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Executive assistant to the managing director

Environ
London
09.2024 - Current

Structured Managing Director’s calendar and communications to align with urgent operational priorities.

  • Facilitated weekly operations meetings, capturing high-level decisions and subsequent departmental actions.
  • Developed professional meeting minutes that included clear ownership assignments for follow-up tasks.
  • Monitored progress on multiple restoration projects while managing communication between office and field teams.
  • Utilised Google Sheets to create operational trackers that improved workflow efficiency.
  • Entrusted with confidential matters, ensuring discretion while managing sensitive issues effectively.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress and adjusting timelines as needed.
  • Improved efficiency in document management by digitising files.
  • Coordinated executive's travel arrangements for successful business trips.
  • Prioritised tasks effectively, ensuring optimal use of time and resources.
  • Assisted in decision-making processes for improved business outcomes.
  • Handled confidential documents with care, maintaining organisational integrity.
  • Boosted team morale with effective communication and delegation of tasks.
  • Managed complex scheduling and diary management to ensure smooth business operations.
  • Coordinated training sessions for staff development purposes.
  • Fostered a positive working environment through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information with utmost discretion.
  • Prioritised incoming communications to filter out basic requests and minimise disruptions.
  • Documented conferences, meetings and appointments with verbatim reports.
  • Oversaw and trained clerical support staff to accomplish challenging objectives.
  • Kept files organised and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.
  • Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.
  • Screened incoming phone calls and relayed detailed messages.
  • Booked flights and hotels for domestic and international meetings.

Customer Relations Specialist

4sure Technology And Solutions
Johannesburg, Gauteng
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed complex customer queries for improved understanding and resolution.
  • Delivered comprehensive product knowledge to customers, ensuring informed purchase decisions.
  • Utilised CRM software effectively to manage and monitor customer interactions efficiently.
  • Facilitated informative product demonstrations, influencing positive purchase decisions.
  • Manages all the incoming demands to the operations
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Responsible for actioning all assigned activities for the Call Center and ensuring business objectives are well supported. Applying organizational processes, and work to improve quality. Ensures professional relations exist with customers, service providers,
    reporting and informational needs are met. State changes- both internally and externally for service provider's and staff.
  • Streamlined customer service processes to increase efficiency.

Receptionist and Personal Assistant to C.E.O

Anti-Aging Art
Johannesburg, Gauteng
11.2022 - 02.2023

Optimised CEO's schedule through effective diary management.
Handled customer servicing via calls, emails, and WhatsApp to enhance responsiveness.
Implemented filing systems for stock and price management to improve efficiency.
Conducted switchboard operations to manage incoming communications effectively.
Promoted product sales through targeted marketing efforts.
Responded to customer enquiries efficiently to foster positive relationships.
Enhanced administrative functions, contributing to operational success.

Rental And Sales Agent

Rawson Property Group
Johannesburg, Gauteng
09.2021 - 10.2022

Proactively canvassed for properties, successfully sourcing new clients.
Listed and marketed properties, increasing client interest and engagement.
Facilitated viewings with clients, guiding them through options effectively.
Executed documentation and credit checks for rental clients to ensure eligibility.
Developed compliance documents for sales and rentals to maintain standards.
Provided outstanding customer service, resulting in higher client retention rates.

Navigated challenging negotiations successfully whilst maintaining strong relationships with clients.

Resolved customer complaints promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Luxury sales consultant

Arthur Kaplan Jewellers
Johannesburg, Gauteng
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Achieved high sales in luxury Swiss watches through personalised client assistance.
    Managed repairs for jewellery, ensuring quality and satisfaction.
    Streamlined stock control processes by efficiently handling merchandise logistics.
    Conducted comprehensive brand training to elevate overall product understanding.
  • Participated actively in team meetings and training sessions for personal development and shared learning.
  • Achieved sales targets with proactive customer engagement.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring financial integrity of the store.
  • Assisted in visual merchandising, boosting store appeal.
  • Used upselling techniques to maximise revenue generation potential.
  • Collaborated with team members for successful store operations.
  • Maintained store cleanliness to uphold brand standards.
  • Offered excellent customer service by staying on top of pending orders and customer requests.

Education

Matric -

Crown Christian School

Skills

  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Strategic thinking
  • Calm under pressure
  • Target Orientated
  • SelfMotivated
  • Great People Skills
  • Positive Attitude
  • Attention to Details
  • Team Player
  • Professional
  • Meticulous with attention to detail
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Administration and computer skills
  • Maintaining business relationships
  • Great Customer Service
  • Good Communication
  • Knowledge of crm systems
  • Time management expertise
  • Diplomacy and tactfulness
  • Senior leadership liaison
  • Productivity tools
  • Report drafting
  • Recruitment procedures
  • Organisational proficiency
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Priority setting
  • Budgeting competence
  • Executive level liaison
  • Advanced spreadsheet creation
  • Schedule management
  • Executive support
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Social media management
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Client relations
  • Meeting coordination
  • Business correspondence
  • Office administration
  • Travel arrangements
  • Presentation development
  • Financial reporting
  • Diary management
  • Event coordination
  • IT troubleshooting
  • Recruitment processes
  • Customer relationship management
  • Customer Service
  • Invoice processing
  • Team Leadership

Languages

English
Afrikaans

Custom

  • Reading
  • Charity
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Meditation and Relaxation
  • Motor Bikes and Cars

Affiliations

  • reading
  • hiking
  • Awareness against GBV and spokesperson
  • cooking
  • baking
  • gardening

Timeline

Executive assistant to the managing director

Environ
09.2024 - Current

Customer Relations Specialist

4sure Technology And Solutions
12.2022 - 10.2023

Receptionist and Personal Assistant to C.E.O

Anti-Aging Art
11.2022 - 02.2023

Rental And Sales Agent

Rawson Property Group
09.2021 - 10.2022

Luxury sales consultant

Arthur Kaplan Jewellers
05.2017 - 05.2019

Matric -

Crown Christian School
Charney Foukx