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Gosego Lekoko

Gosego Lekoko

Customer Liaison/Administration
Katlehong

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in public relations, customer service, and administration, seeking to enhance organizational effectiveness through innovative strategies. Strong commitment to personal and professional development, with a focus on serving vulnerable populations. Plans to establish a virtual public relations and events management firm to utilize industry knowledge and skills. Proven track record of contributing to team success and community engagement.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Artist Manager & Events Coordinator

TA MUSIC PRODUCTION
2023 - 03.2026

▪︎Administering artist (teboho moloi) booking schedules

▪︎Creating invoices and preparing client quotations

▪︎Guaranteeing timely arrivals for performances and proper dressing

▪︎Managing all housing reservations for both artist and team

▪︎Guaranteeing safety for artist

▪︎Ensuring artist meets schedule and performs effectively at events

▪︎Orchestrating end-of-year gatherings for music production team

▪︎Coordinating all social media outlets

managing music production performances

▪︎Led staff meetings and facilitated debriefing discussions

▪︎ Marketing and sourcing gigs for the artist

Administration Assistant for ADB Projects.

SADC Secretariat
07.2009 - 12.2020

▪︎Handle telephone calls and correspondences

▪︎Address queries or escalate issues outside own scope to relevant officers

▪︎Greet visitors and clients, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere

▪︎Maintain head's appointment schedule and provide reminders for appointments

• Inform staff of scheduled meetings

issue meeting reminders and confirm participant attendance prior to

conference

▪︎Organize and assemble all documents required for meetings.

▪︎Ensure relevant documents circulate to all member states representing countries prior to meetings

▪︎Coordinate logistics for meetings (venue, refreshments, etc.)

▪︎Record meeting minutes as required, produce and distribute

minutes of meetings following vetting by responsible officer

▪︎Coordinate lunches and social events on behalf of secretariat

▪︎Arranged travel and accommodation for staff as needed. Coordinated logistics for staff travel and lodging arrangements.

▪︎Managed travel arrangements and accommodations for staff members efficiently.

▪︎Navigate SADC countries to facilitate ongoing conferences and workshops.

▪︎Typed internal memos, correspondences, and reports with accuracy and efficiency.

notes…) taking dictations and submitting typed work for review and autograph

▪︎Manage and document correspondences (hardcopy and electronic and confidential files while retrieving documents as required

research and implement best practices in specialized field

▪︎Maintain extensive knowledge to effectively execute duties of the position

▪︎Execute additional tasks assigned by supervising officer

▪︎ participant in sadc secretariat tender & evaluation board.

Branch Customer Liaison Manager

ATM Solutions
07.2007 - 07.2009

▪︎Educating customers on functionality of mini ATMs

▪︎Consistent polite interaction with clients through email, phone, and site visits

▪︎Addressing customer queries in a friendly and efficient manner

▪︎Maintaining strong relations between ATM solutions and customers consistently

▪︎Active oversight of sites facilitating transactions

▪︎Deploying technicians to locations for ATM issue repair

▪︎Support technician with administrative duties (opening/closing job cards tickets)

▪︎Merchant liaison regarding operational inquiries & effective client relations

▪︎Ensure ATM operational status

refresh site on consistent basis

▪︎Generates monthly statements for merchants.

▪︎Followed up on settlements for merchants, collaborating with finance department at head office RSA.

▪︎Monitored daily closing processes of merchants to ensure compliance with timelines.

▪ Telesales

▪︎Maintaining flawless filing (digital and physical)

▪︎Organized office meetings and recorded minutes for future reference.

▪︎Managed scheduling of meetings and produced clear documentation of discussions.

▪︎ Facilitated effective office meetings by preparing agendas and taking thorough minutes.

▪︎Organized travel arrangements and accommodations for staff at RSA head office. ▪︎Compiled and submitted monthly reports detailing performance metrics and updates.

▪ Delivering update on ATM advancements to our banking partner Bank Gaborone management

▪︎Acquiring business cards for personnel in Botswana

▪ Function organization

▪︎Coordinating team-building events and customer interaction programs

▪ Manage received mail

▪︎ Facilitated on-time payments by promptly forwarding invoices to head office. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎Monitored invoice submissions to ensure adherence to payment deadlines.

▪︎Administer office cash fund

▪︎Holistic management of Botswana branch operations

Senior Customer Service Agent

Botswana Couriers
09.2006 - 06.2007
  • Receives and ensures that all customer calls are adequately logged into the system and prioritised
  • Prepares shipping documentation and issues shipping information to operations/couriers with procedures
  • Handling customer queries and complaints
  • Keeping accurate records of discussions or correspondence with customers
  • Operates switchboard and carries out functions of receptionist
  • Performs routine administration work
  • Prepare and develop quotations for customers and follow ups
  • Educate customers about our products and services
  • Respond to enquiries through phone, mail, email, fax and face to face contact with customers
  • Dispatch customer shipments to different locations both locally and internationally
  • To promote and sell our products and services
  • Inducting new customer service agents and training them
  • Office management
  • I was then delegated to be Personal Assistant to the General Manager, Finance and Admin Manager and Operations Manager
  • Arranging travel & accommodation bookings for senior staff
  • Scheduling meetings and prepare documents for the 3 managers
  • Event Management of all the activities of the company
  • Typing documents for them as per their requests
  • Ensuring that Board Members get relevant documentation for board meetings
  • Ensures that the board room is tidy before meetings
  • Assist with minute taking and compiling meeting report
  • Arrange snacks & refreshments for meetings.

Customer Relations Assistant

African Banking Corporation
01.2006 - 08.2006
  • greeting walk-in clients
  • educate customers on services and products
  • Gather loan payments from clients
  • assist customers with application form completion and drafting.
  • secure tt forms submitted by clients
  • gather draft application forms from clients
  • execute banking transactions
  • Ensure prompt preparation of customer drafts.
  • marketing African banking products and services
  • facilitated follow-ups for overdue loan repayments
  • Streamlined communication processes for improved customer experience and increased loyalty.
  • Maintained, tracked, and trended data for monthly reporting.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, allowing for better tracking of issues and trends over time.
  • Participated in team meetings to share best practices and brainstorm new strategies for enhancing customer relations efforts.
  • Coordinated with other departments to address complex customer issues, achieving faster resolution times and higher levels of satisfaction.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends and make recommendations for improvements in products or services offered.
  • Implemented efficient procedures for handling customer inquiries, leading to quicker response times and increased satisfaction rates.
  • Organized special events or promotions tailored toward building stronger connections between clients and the brand.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving complaints and concerns.
  • Investigated and responded to Better Business Bureau and attorney general inquiries.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to effectively handle challenging situations with customers, resulting in positive outcomes and lasting relationships.
  • Monitored social media platforms to address potential issues before they escalated into larger problems, protecting brand reputation online.
  • Conducted research, identified solutions, and responded to customers within outlined service level agreements.
  • Managed high call volume, prioritizing urgent matters while maintaining excellent service standards for all customers.
  • Facilitated the smooth processing of returns or exchanges by adhering to company policies while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to identify areas of improvement in customer service, resulting in higher satisfaction ratings.
  • Developed rapport with clients through active listening, empathy, and understanding of their needs.
  • Provided thorough follow-up support after initial interactions to ensure ongoing client satisfaction and continued business relationships.
  • Assisted customers with product selection based on their individual needs and preferences, ultimately increasing sales revenue.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.

Front Office Assistant

CGP Consultants (Pty) Ltd
06.2005 - 12.2005
  • greeting customers
  • Arranged office meetings and documented key discussions through minutes. Coordinated scheduling for office meetings to enhance team collaboration.
  • compiles meeting minutes report for held meetings
  • receiving CVs submitted by job seekers and organizing them accordingly
  • resource allocation for five consultants
  • conducted secretarial assessments with candidates invited for interviews and evaluated performance
  • training for lower positions such as cleaners, receptionists, and secretaries
  • facilitating training workshops
  • marketing training sessions for various organizations
  • delivering secretarial support to all five consultants
  • debt recovery
  • develop and sustain client database
  • comprehensive office administration

Customer Services Assistant/Flight Attendant

Air Botswana
11.2003 - 10.2004
  • Dealing with passenger enquiries about flight departures and arrivals
  • Verifying passengers identification i.e; validity of their passport
  • Ensuring that passages in need of visas on transit have proper visas
  • Checking in passengers and giving seat numbers
  • Providing boarding passes and luggage labels
  • Telling passengers about luggage restrictions
  • Weighing baggage and collecting any excess weight charges
  • Taking care of people with special needs, and unaccompanied children
  • Head counting the passengers and sharing the information with the flight crew prior to their take off
  • Calming and reassuring nervous passengers

Education

Diplomacy and Protocol Certificate -

Udemy
Online
01-2026

Counselling Children and Adolescents certificate -

Udemy
Online
01-2020

-2 - Basic Principles of Public Relations

PRISA
Gauteng
03-2005

Bachelor's Degree - Public Relations, Management

Botswana Open University
Botswana
01-2002

O'Level - Cambridge

Legae Academy
01-2001

Skills

Excellent understanding of the Administration and Customer Relations work field

Good communication skills

Ability to take initiative and be decisive as and when required

Ability to identify a challenge and to develop appropriate and innovative solutions using professional knowledge

Ability to function in a team and to interact across functional areas within an organisation

Ability to remain calm in emergencies or when dealing with difficult passengers

Diplomacy and tact

Ability to apply myself professionally in the areas that are not within the circle of my academic orientation

Ability to finish tasks on time even when given minimal time

Keen learner

References

  • Innocent, Modisatsoisle, Project Coordinator, 00267 71723204, SADC Secretariat, Communicable Diseases Project
  • Dikatso, Mmutle, Head Technician, 00267 71323480, ATM Solutions Botswana Branch
  • Dr Banyana, Madi-Segwagwe, Technical Advisor, 00267 72505325, SADC Secretariat, Communicable Diseases Project
  • Gobusamang Pro, Keebine, General Manager, 00267 71385400, Botswana Couriers

Interests

Reading self-help books & news papers, Meeting new people, Travelling, Socialising

Accomplishments

  • Being a prefect at Legae Academy (learnt leadership skills)
  • Being a registered member of PRISA (Public Relations & Communication Management

Training Courses

  • Front Office Management - CGP Consultants (Pty) Ltd
  • Professional Presence - CGP Consultants (Pty) Ltd
  • Events Management - CGP
  • Customer Service - Air Botswana
  • Aviation Medicine - Air Botswana
  • Aviation - Air Botswana
  • Inflight Training - Air Botswana
  • Ground Services - Air Botswana
  • First Aid - Botswana Defence Force (Air Botswana)
  • Emergency - Fire Brigade sent by Air Botswana
  • Be The Change Customer Care Seminar - Lets Sethole (SADC Secretariat)
  • Introduction to Computers - Academy of Business Management (Word, excel spreadsheet, internet, scanning)

Strengths

  • Very passionate about what I do
  • Hard working and flexible
  • Thrives on challenges
  • Enjoys transparency, humility and respect ‘BOTHO’
  • Work well under pressure
  • Team player

Affiliations

Member of Public Relations Institute of South Africa

Timeline

Administration Assistant for ADB Projects.

SADC Secretariat
07.2009 - 12.2020

Branch Customer Liaison Manager

ATM Solutions
07.2007 - 07.2009

Senior Customer Service Agent

Botswana Couriers
09.2006 - 06.2007

Customer Relations Assistant

African Banking Corporation
01.2006 - 08.2006

Front Office Assistant

CGP Consultants (Pty) Ltd
06.2005 - 12.2005

Customer Services Assistant/Flight Attendant

Air Botswana
11.2003 - 10.2004

O'Level - Cambridge

Legae Academy

Artist Manager & Events Coordinator

TA MUSIC PRODUCTION
2023 - 03.2026

Diplomacy and Protocol Certificate -

Udemy

Counselling Children and Adolescents certificate -

Udemy

-2 - Basic Principles of Public Relations

PRISA

Bachelor's Degree - Public Relations, Management

Botswana Open University
Gosego LekokoCustomer Liaison/Administration