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Elsie Hendrina Whittal

Elsie Hendrina Whittal

Senior Office Administrator

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. Proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Expertise in scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing travel and expense reports, and transcribing minutes.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Administrative Assistant

Automobile Association of SA
Johannesburg
04.2008 - 04.2018
  • Billing reports for towing and recovery done by the AA and contractors for various Insurance Companies and Banks.
  • Update of billing reports on a daily basis, for vehicles towed by AASA or appointed contractors
  • Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to billing systems or procedures.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Ordering and distribution of stationary, uniforms and groceries as required.
  • Set up conference rooms, technology, and materials to facilitate meetings.
  • Submitting overtime of drivers to HR department on time.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
  • Reason for leaving, retrenchment within the Company.

Temporary Positions

Various temporaty position
Pretoria
12.2007 - 03.2008

Temporary work.

Medical Receptionist

Dr. WL Sieling
Pretoria
07.2007 - 11.2007
  • Maintaining an up-to-date appointment book
  • Updating of ward-list twice a day
  • Preparation of scripts, medicine-collection for patients, preparation of motivation letters to medical aid schemes, for patients being admitted, general secretarial dutie
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Invoiced patients accurately in line with charging guidelines.
  • Printed prescription requests and queries in compliance with practice protocol.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Reason for leaving Personal.

Personal Assistant to the Owner

SADC Project Consulting
Pretoria
05.2007 - 06.2007
  • General administrative duties including employee timesheets, preparation of tender documents, all financial duties.
  • Invoicing and payments
  • Payroll administration
  • Any other secretarial duties as required
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
  • Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Reason for leaving, Company closed down.

Medical Receptionist

Dr IJ van Heerden
Pretoria
04.2007 - 05.2007
  • Updating of Dr’s diaries
  • Updating of theatre lists
  • Input of patient details in
  • MedEdi
  • General admin work as applicable to a medical practise
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Reason for leaving Temporary Position

Personal Assistant to the Managing Director

Hibiscus Private Hospital
Port Shepstone
07.2006 - 03.2007
  • Typing for Heads-of-Department, Ad-hoc switchboard duties.
  • TYping of Nursing Manual, maintaining an up-to- date theatre list, maintaining a call-out list for Casualty doctors, maintaining an up-to-date roster for nurses, general admin duties as applicable to Personal Assistant.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
  • Provided multifaceted services to professionals by managing mail, scheduling appointments and other administrative tasks.
  • Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
  • Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
  • Used discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
  • Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Reason for leaving, relocating to Gauteng.

Secretary to Manager, Assistant Manager, Financial Manager, Nursing Service, Manager and Assistant

Zuid-Afrikaans Hospitaal
Pretoria
07.2002 - 07.2006
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items and distributions of Minutes of Meetings.
  • Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings with Managers and Ward Managers.
  • Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
  • Used discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for Board of Directors.
  • Ordering and distribution of stationary for Wards and Theatre.
  • Ordering of Uniforms for Nursing Staff.
  • Reason for leaving, Job offer in KwaZulu Natal.



Data Capturing Officer

National Brands Limited
Pretoria
04.2002 - 07.2002
  • Processing of orders and ensuring on- time distribution of orders to suppliers.
  • Updated and maintained customer information, documents and records.
  • Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
  • Created spreadsheets for more efficient recordkeeping.
  • Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
  • Reason for Leaving Temporary Position

Magazine Merchandiser

Media24 - NND
Pretoria
06.2001 - 01.2002
  • Administrative duties as applicable to marketing and in-shop display of NND magazines
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Recovered sales floor by picking up items, shelving books, and product and straightening bookshelves and tables.
  • Maintained well-stocked inventory of books, magazines and literary merchandise for customer needs.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Reason for leaving- Temporary position Maternity relief

Administrative Assistant

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
Pretoria
08.2000 - 03.2001
  • General admin and secretarial duties.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for Medical Department.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Liaised between client and Medical Doctors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Arrange meetings, preparing Agenda for meetings.
  • Taking for minutes and distribution thereof in time limit.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Reason for leaving: Restructuring within the Company.

Executive Secretary to General Manager

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
Pretoria
11.1998 - 07.2000


  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Taking of Minutes of Meetings with Board of Directors, Division Mangers and General Staff meetings.
  • Distribution of Agenda and Minutes of Meetings.
  • Filing of records and updating of record on Company Data base.
  • Assist Departments with support when Staff shortage occur.
  • Type accident reports for Aircraft Accidents.
  • Reason for moving due to Internal restructuring.

Secretary to Managing Director

DAEWOO MOTOR SA (PTY) LTD
Midrand
07.1997 - 10.1998
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support to all departments.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Composed inter-office correspondence and provided product and service information to customers.
  • Booked airfare, hotel, and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
  • Performed research to collect and record industry data.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assist Parts Department with Stock take and stock delivery.
  • Assist Marketing Department with functions.
  • Reason for leaving: Company left South Africa

Executive Secretary

Various Companies
Pretoria
07.1996 - 06.1997

Temporary Positions.

  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Collated and distributed agendas and minutes for all executive meetings.

Secretary to Manager Fire and Rescue

Department of Transport
Kempton Park
01.1988 - 07.1996
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • 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.
  • All typing and administration within the Dire and Rescue Services was handle within requested time.
  • Agenda and Minutes of meetings was done within time and distribution within time.
  • Typing of all work manuals to new recruit's.
  • Ordering for groceries, stationary and uniforms and distribution thereof.
  • Typing of Progress reports for salary increases yearly.
  • Reason for leaving: Located to Pretoria.



PA

Fire & Rescue Services
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Duties General secretarial duties as applicable to
  • PA position, including travel arrangements, arranging of visas and accommodation, ad-hoc switchboard duties
  • Staffing of Control Room when
  • Fire Services vehicles on an emergency call.

Senior Secretary to Airport Manager

Department of Transport
Kempton Park
01.1988 - 10.1994

General admin duties including liaison with VIP’s (State

  • All Secretarial duties required.
  • Typing of minutes of meetings and distribution thereof
  • All typing as requested by all Departments.
  • Booking of VIP rooms for President, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Foreign Ministers visiting the Government.
  • Hiring out of VIP and Semi-VIP Rooms to Private Companies.
  • Arrange of beverages for VIP's.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects within the Departments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Assist Fire and Rescue Department during Emergency Situations.
  • Assist with planned Fire drills and Flight Emergencies.
  • Reason for moving to Fire and Rescue due to Department being Privatized.

Punch Operator

National Bolts Linited
Boksburg
09.1984 - 11.1987
  • Capturing for stock for ordering and delivery to the correct department to start manufacturing.
  • Daily capture of invoicing for Finance Department.
  • Update of statistics, costing and costs for Production Department.
  • Reason for leaving: Retrenchment within the Company.

Education

No Degree -

Hoerskool Dr EG Jansen
Boksburg

Secretarial Diploma - undefined

Skills

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Timeline

Office Administrative Assistant

Automobile Association of SA
04.2008 - 04.2018

Temporary Positions

Various temporaty position
12.2007 - 03.2008

Medical Receptionist

Dr. WL Sieling
07.2007 - 11.2007

Personal Assistant to the Owner

SADC Project Consulting
05.2007 - 06.2007

Medical Receptionist

Dr IJ van Heerden
04.2007 - 05.2007

Personal Assistant to the Managing Director

Hibiscus Private Hospital
07.2006 - 03.2007

Secretary to Manager, Assistant Manager, Financial Manager, Nursing Service, Manager and Assistant

Zuid-Afrikaans Hospitaal
07.2002 - 07.2006

Data Capturing Officer

National Brands Limited
04.2002 - 07.2002

Magazine Merchandiser

Media24 - NND
06.2001 - 01.2002

Administrative Assistant

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
08.2000 - 03.2001

Executive Secretary to General Manager

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
11.1998 - 07.2000

Secretary to Managing Director

DAEWOO MOTOR SA (PTY) LTD
07.1997 - 10.1998

Executive Secretary

Various Companies
07.1996 - 06.1997

PA

Fire & Rescue Services
01.1995 - 01.1996

Secretary to Manager Fire and Rescue

Department of Transport
01.1988 - 07.1996

Senior Secretary to Airport Manager

Department of Transport
01.1988 - 10.1994

Punch Operator

National Bolts Linited
09.1984 - 11.1987

No Degree -

Hoerskool Dr EG Jansen

Secretarial Diploma - undefined

Elsie Hendrina WhittalSenior Office Administrator