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Karen Meij

Karen Meij

Port Elizabeth,EC

Summary


With a strong passion for working with people, my professional background has equipped me with the necessary skills to effectively collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I have a proven track record of building strong relationships, fostering teamwork, and achieving goals through effective communication and interpersonal skills. My ability to inspire and motivate others has been key in driving positive outcomes in various projects and initiatives.

I am particularly drawn to the opportunity to work with a dynamic team that values teamwork, collaboration and innovation.

I am enthusiastic about the prospect of contributing my talents and expertise to a organization and making a meaningful impact.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelancer

Various

Services Includes:


  • Company Organograms
  • Detailed Asset Registers (Includes Photos of Assets). Insurance Approved.
  • Typing and setting up of various documents, templates and CV's.
  • Transcribing.
  • Debtors / Creditors.
  • Virtual Assistant.
  • Data Entry.
  • Social Media Management.
  • Email Marketing.
  • Virtual Customer Service.

All Rounder and Event Coordinator

The Italian Sports Club
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
  • Reconciliation of Invoices
  • Creating and sending Quotes to prospective clients.
  • All Administrative Duties.
  • Accounts.
  • Reply to queries on Google and Social media pages.

Branch Manager

Indipath Professional Placements
01.2017 - 03.2024
  • Management of staff.
  • Smooth running of office duties.
  • Daily meetings with potential clients and recruiters.
  • Daily staff motivation.
  • Attracting and hiring qualified candidates.
  • Sourcing Candidates.
  • Keeping records of candidate data.
  • Coordinating interviews and all screening processes.
  • Wages.
  • Debtors and Creditors.
  • All administrative and HR related duties.
  • Identifying top talent, building relationships with candidates and ensuring a seamless recruitment process.

Salon Owner

IHB Hair and Nail Bar
01.2012 - 12.2021

Whilst working at all my former employers, I had my own hair and nail bar in Randburg. Although fully managed by my manager, I did all the following duties myself:


  • Ordering and managing supplies, products and equipment.
  • Debtors / Creditors.
  • Wages.
  • Advertising and Marketing - Promoting the salon and my services to attract new clients and retain existing clients.
  • Managing Finances.
  • Hiring of stylists, Receptionist, Apprentices and General workers when necessary.
  • Budgeting, tracking income and expenses and ensuring profitability.
  • Providing ongoing training and support to my staff to improve their skills and customer service.
  • Staying up to date with the relevant laws and regulations of the Bargaining Council.

CSA, Air Hostess, CCA Arrivals Supervisor, Administrator

Comair LTD
01.2008 - 09.2017

Customer Service Agent Duties:


  • Giving Excellent customer service and assisting passengers with their needs, questions and concerns.
  • Resolving complaints and providing information to passengers on flight statuses.
  • Ensuring Customer Satisfaction
  • Smooth running of operations, Inbound and outbound call center agent, ticket sales.


Training Department Administrator Duties:

  • Manage daily office operations.
  • Provide office support to staff and management.
  • Ensure smooth workflows
  • Scheduling meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
  • Managing records, preparing documents, reports and presentations.
  • Data entry and retrieval.

All Rounder

Rolf Offerman Hair Beauty and Spa 5
01.2006 - 09.2008
  • Receptionist.
  • Managing the Front Desk.
  • Providing excellent customer service.
  • Greeting and welcoming Clients.
  • Scheduling Appointments for all stylists and therapists.
  • Appointment reminders.
  • Managing Cancellations and Reschedules.
  • Answering phone calls, processing payments and doing daily Cash-ups.
  • Retail and sales of products.
  • Manage website design, content, and social media updates.
  • Filing Client Cards and updating the data on the salon system.
  • Order salon supplies and maintaining inventory levels.

Education

High School Diploma -

Werda High School
Durban, South Africa
12-2005

Skills

  • PROGRAMS / SOFTWARE
  • MS OFFICE - Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Powerpoint
  • PASTEL
  • SAGE
  • QUICK BOOKS
  • AIMS
  • CRM
  • SKILLS:
  • CUSTOMER FOCUSED
  • EVENT MANAGEMENT
  • LEADERSHIP
  • HR
  • RECRUITMENT
  • TEAM PLAYER
  • ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
  • TIME MANAGEMENT
  • PROBLEM SOLVING
  • ATTENTION TO DETAIL
  • CONFLICT RESOLUTION
  • COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

REFERENCES

Rolf Offermann Hair Beauty and Spa *5

Deidre Crew - Manager

082 300 4587


Comair Ltd

Mags Reddy - Manager

082 933 7597


Indipath Professional Placements

Linda Kapp - Owner

062 268 4507


Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

"The worst disability in life is a bad attitude" "If you say you CAN or you CAN'T you are right either way."
Henry Ford

Accomplishments

I was the first and only person in the history of Comair Ltd to achieve 100% for all 3 of my entering exams.

I received the ''Woman of Valor Award in 2019

Certification

TEFL/TESOL Universal 120hour Certified

Timeline

All Rounder and Event Coordinator

The Italian Sports Club
03.2024 - 12.2024

Branch Manager

Indipath Professional Placements
01.2017 - 03.2024

Salon Owner

IHB Hair and Nail Bar
01.2012 - 12.2021

CSA, Air Hostess, CCA Arrivals Supervisor, Administrator

Comair LTD
01.2008 - 09.2017

All Rounder

Rolf Offerman Hair Beauty and Spa 5
01.2006 - 09.2008

Freelancer

Various

High School Diploma -

Werda High School
Karen Meij