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Christina Elizabeth Marais

Office Management
Brakpan

Summary

Dynamic Office Manager with a proven track record at Jacaranda Investments, excelling in customer service and administrative support. Expert in inventory control and budget management, I streamlined operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Expert at fostering team collaboration and maintaining confidentiality, I drive organizational success through effective communication and planning. I am highly dependable, ethical and reliable & I work effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Jacaranda Investments
01.2004 - 12.2019
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
  • Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
  • Optimized office space utilization, leading to more efficient and productive work environment.
  • Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Debtor Control

Alvern Cables
01.1997 - 12.2004
  • Debtor control, collecting debit.
  • Worked well with 2 other team members handling a very big client under the supervision of Krish Govender
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Computer Department Manager

SA Quilt
01.1988 - 12.1996
  • Debtors; statement printing & posting
  • Creating new decorative patterns
  • Programming machines
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify technology requirements, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records of IT assets to ensure optimal resource allocation across departments.
  • Developed effective communication channels between the computer department and other business units for seamless collaboration on projects.
  • Streamlined department operations for improved productivity by optimizing processes and resources.

Office Support Manager

Finwood Papers
01.1986 - 12.1987
  • Debtors, managed the timely collection of outstanding debts
  • Resolved complex customer inquiries through careful research, maintaining excellent relationships with clients.
  • Successfully managed a diverse team of administrative professionals, ensuring optimal performance and productivity levels.
  • Improved interdepartmental communication by organizing regular team meetings and fostering open dialogue between staff members.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new procedures.
  • Managed inventory control for office supplies, anticipating needs ahead of time to avoid shortages or delays in daily operations.

Office Administrative Assistant

Sterns Jewelers
01.1980 - 11.1984
  • Data capturing
  • Debtors control
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Safeguarded company information by maintaining strict confidentiality in handling sensitive documents and records.

Education

Librarianship & Bible Studies -

Rand Afrikaans University
Auckland Park
04.2001 -

Matric -

Randburg High School
Randburg
04.2001 -

Skills

    Customer service

    Administrative support

    Office management

    Data entry

    Organizational skills

    Office administration

    Staff management

    Bookkeeping

    Billing

    Customer relations

    Expense reporting

    Inventory control

    Payroll and budgeting

    Credit and collections

    Administrative oversight

Timeline

Office Manager

Jacaranda Investments
01.2004 - 12.2019

Librarianship & Bible Studies -

Rand Afrikaans University
04.2001 -

Matric -

Randburg High School
04.2001 -

Debtor Control

Alvern Cables
01.1997 - 12.2004

Computer Department Manager

SA Quilt
01.1988 - 12.1996

Office Support Manager

Finwood Papers
01.1986 - 12.1987

Office Administrative Assistant

Sterns Jewelers
01.1980 - 11.1984

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