Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Coursework
Secondary Education
Part Time Employment Details
Remuneration
Contact Details - Phone
Availability
Personal Information
Languages
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Jennifer Yvonne Dugmore Mayes

Johannesburg

Summary

A proactive and networked Specialist Recruiter who has a passion for Recruitment. Working closely with a number of high profile Investment Banks, both local and International, Global Consulting Houses and Corporate Finance Advisory firms, Retail and Commercial Banks, Private Equity, Asset Management and Stockbroking as well as an array of Corporates from listed to smaller privately owned entities and new start- ups growing businesses in Africa. I know how key it is for my clients to hire the best candidate so that they can grow their market share and it is through a close working relationship with them and a network of exceptional candidates that I have been successful in placing a number of key roles over the last 16 years. Many of my candidates have also become clients and I have developed strong relationships with them based on trust ,integrity, a sense of urgency and a deep understanding of what they would like to achieve.

• Passion for the human element, and how people are treated

• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building rapport.

Communication

• Good verbal, written and presentation skills, where she can comfortably communicate on various levels.

Meticulous

• Takes pride in doing things thoroughly and to the best of her ability, always.

• Lead through encouragement, fervent to inspire and motivate, incorporating mentorship, coaching and training when identified

• Value and encourage team collaboration when required, and apply an inclusive approach, through a relational method.

• Foster trust and credibility with stakeholders across multiple businesses

• Experienced at building strong, strategic sustainable relationships, built on credibility and trust, working cross functionally both internally and externally, and work with diverse cultures across

• Ability to positively Influence senior stakeholders.

• Able to offer a blend of critical thinking and/or creative thinking depending on the situation

• Enthusiastic about innovation with a curious mindset, she likes to explore and brainstorm alternative ways of ‘doing things’.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant Assistant

PeopleSource (Pty) Ltd.
11.2007 - Current
  • Searching of CV’s from various search engines like Career Junction and Pnet and LinkedIn
  • Networking with potential clients and candidates via LinkedIn
  • Conduct and write up references on candidates when required
  • Liaising with potential candidates, gathering all their relevant details: salary, original CV, academics, location, work, preferences (all the groundwork to get a workable CV)
  • Interviewing candidates
  • Discussing various opportunities with candidates and ensuring they have all the preparation material and information for the potential role
  • Setting up the candidate interviews with clients
  • Client visitation and telephonic liaison
  • Following up with the candidate post interview
  • General assistance when required.

Research Analyst

Merchantec Capital
10.2007 - 10.2007
  • To liaise with potential companies interested in listing on the Altex/JSE stock Exchange
  • Assisting in formulating and writing and business plans for companies proposing to list on the Altex/JSE stock exchange
  • Assist with general enquiries and marketing of Merchantec business
  • Assisting with travel arrangements
  • Assisting with arranging of conferences and business events
  • Updating of documentation and records and mailing lists.

Recruitment Assistant

PeopleSource (Pty) Ltd.
05.2006 - 09.2007
  • Cold calling of CV’s of potential candidates
  • Screening candidates and gathering details regarding their employment requirements
  • Calling to discuss appropriate roles
  • Setting up internal interviews
  • Coordinating external interviews with clients
  • General assistance to the directors when required.

Au Pair

Private Individual
05.1999 - 07.2006
  • The full care of a Tanya Donkin, born the 2nd of January 1997 and Natasha Donkin, born the 16th of October 1999.

Independent Movies Marketing Assistant

Ster Kinekor Pictures
05.1998 - 04.1999
  • Support to the Marketing Executive, which encompassed the co-ordination of movie promotions and festivals
  • Liaison with the press and marketing partners both locally and internationally
  • Preparation and editorial contribution of the email version of the “Film Finesse” magazine which had a subscriber-ship of over 200.

Licensing Assistant

Ster Kinekor Licensing (a division of Ster Kinekor Pictures Ltd)
02.1997 - 04.1998
  • Secretarial and administrative support to licensing Executive Marketing Manager
  • Liaison with both Licensors (international) and licensees (local), as well as strategic marketing partners.

Freelance Work – Assistant

Rapid Phase Group
08.1996 - 02.1997
  • General assistance for the creative team as well as working on various layouts for “Madam & Eve” cartoon book and the Storyboard for “Soul City”, a Television program screened weekly on South African TV.

Personal Assistant

Famous Name Company
11.1995 - 07.1996
  • Office administration and general assistance relating to both the financial and the licensing and marketing aspects of the business
  • Company relocated to Cape Town and I couldn’t move with them.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

UNISA
South Africa
05-2001

Skills

  • Client Engagement
  • Client Relationships

Coursework

  • HIV/Aids Counselling Course, 2001, UNISA
  • Life Line Counselling Course, 1998, Life Line
  • General Counselling Course, 1997, Boston College

Secondary Education

Matric, 1992, Woodmead High School

Part Time Employment Details

  • CNA, Yeoville, Sales Assistant
  • Bourbon Street Restaurant, Rosebank, Assistant Manager
  • Trocherderos, Waitress
  • CNA, Rosbank, Sales Assistant
  • Rapid Phase and Radio 5 (Now 5fm), Assistant
  • Videospot, Shop Assistant

Remuneration

Market Related

Contact Details - Phone

084 454 7054

Availability

Month (Calendar)

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 740831 02 000 82
  • Date of Birth: 08/31/74
  • Nationality: South African

Languages

English

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteered for Life Line as a telephone Counsellor.
  • Participated on a regular basis on team for the More to Life weekends in a volunteer capacity.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Consultant Assistant

PeopleSource (Pty) Ltd.
11.2007 - Current

Research Analyst

Merchantec Capital
10.2007 - 10.2007

Recruitment Assistant

PeopleSource (Pty) Ltd.
05.2006 - 09.2007

Au Pair

Private Individual
05.1999 - 07.2006

Independent Movies Marketing Assistant

Ster Kinekor Pictures
05.1998 - 04.1999

Licensing Assistant

Ster Kinekor Licensing (a division of Ster Kinekor Pictures Ltd)
02.1997 - 04.1998

Freelance Work – Assistant

Rapid Phase Group
08.1996 - 02.1997

Personal Assistant

Famous Name Company
11.1995 - 07.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

UNISA
Jennifer Yvonne Dugmore Mayes