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. Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Administrative Assistant/Marketing
Sun Energy Solutions
08.2020 - Current
Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
Met budget targets through responsible planning and resource allocation.
Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
Financial Administrator
Pulse Properties
02.2018 - 07.2020
Handled client invoices by assessing, processing and approving.
Dealt with all queries, complaints and accounted amendments regarding client and company finances.
Managed and confidently dealt with all account discrepancies, resolving in a timely manner.
Followed agreed company and financial processes, departmental guidelines and policies at all times.
Administrative Assistant Manager
Rocs Builders
07.2014 - 11.2018
Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Thrived in fast-paced environment with energy and enthusiasm.
Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Personal Assistant
CIS Consulting
01.2006 - 10.2013
Provided positive first impressions by maintaining immaculately reception areas and warmly greeting clients.
Generated reports using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
Organised personal and professional calendars, including reminders and updates for upcoming meetings and events.
Answered inbound telephone calls promptly, directing clients, vendors and general queries to relevant teams.
Ran errands, including shopping for groceries
Screened incoming telephone calls and PR enquiries, directing them through appropriate communication channels.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education -
Cambridge High School
East London, South Africa
01.1998 - 12.2003
Skills
Problem-solving
Communication skills
Marketing
Knowledge of Xero, Sage, Ad-Hoc
Filing
Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Power Point
Organisation skills
Customer service
Sales
Communication
English
Mail Management
Travel Administration
Administrative Support
Office Management
Travel Planning
Time Management
Calendar Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Old Age Home - Manor
2021-present
• Playing games, entertainment, just spending time with the elderly.