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Work History
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Achievements And Career Highlights
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Louise Du Rand

Louise Du Rand

Benoni AH

Summary

Dedicated to maintaining progress and productivity, I bring a sense of order and discipline to the team. Expertise in setting timelines and meeting deadlines comes naturally to me, and I thrive on creating an organized working environment. Count on me to consistently deliver on commitments, as my strong ethical principles ensure follow-through. As a problem solver, I view challenges as opportunities for finding innovative solutions rather than feeling discouraged. Having a team member who actively resolves issues and restores normal functioning is invaluable to any organization. My confidence and self-motivation drive me to seek out the next challenge, always eager to learn and take on additional responsibilities. I firmly believe in the potential of both myself and others, and I actively create environments that foster personal growth and stimulate the learning process. The development and success of my team members are top priorities for me, as I genuinely care about their growth and achievements. Driven and detail-oriented professional with exceptional organizational skills and positive, upbeat attitude. Possesses comprehensive understanding of administrative operations and adept at managing office functions and coordinating schedules. Focused on streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and achieve impactful results. Experienced with coordinating and optimizing administrative functions to support business operations. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance workflow and productivity. Knowledge of implementing process improvements and managing cross-functional teams.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Administrator

H Systems (Pty) LTD
10.2017 - 04.2022
  • Typical administrative duties such as filing, record keeping, document processing, data capturing
  • Stock orders in conjunction with procurement
  • Source stock from supplier ensuring cost effectiveness
  • Order capturing with supplier, do follow ups and ensure timeous delivery
  • Administer special customer orders
  • Administer powder coating for Inter branches
  • Capture all goods receive (GRV)
  • Administer all inter branch orders
  • Process Credits notes - and all the research and investigations and supporting documents
  • Petty cash box
  • Creating purchase orders for all vehicle maintenance and expenses
  • Control freight administration, fuel slips
  • Order warehouse packaging materials, stationery and consumables
  • Load all expenses on to sage
  • Maintain staff register

Administration and Social Media Marketing

Real Woodworx
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Compiling quotations, invoices and credit notes
  • Setting up appointments with leads
  • Liaising with clients
  • Setting installation schedules
  • Social Media marketing (Facebook etc
  • I still do some of this, see Real Woodworx)
  • Administrative duties such as filing and document processing
  • To be candid, many couples have a hard time working together as it is
  • I also fell pregnant so when I went on maternity leave, I decided not to go back to work immediately but to spend some quality time with my son, focusing on being a mom for a little while

Administration

Into Real Estate Benoni
09.2012 - 12.2015
  • Lead tracking and conversion through advertising
  • Tracking estate agents’ appointments, sales, commissions
  • Advertising property listings across media platforms traditional (newspaper) and digital
  • Liaising with service providers
  • Typical administrative duties such as filing, record keeping, document processing, data capturing
  • Left to join my partner’s business

Document Controller

Cosira International
10.2011 - 08.2012
  • Administrative Duties
  • Compiling data packs
  • Compiling test packs
  • Data Capturing
  • At the time there were questions around the viability of the department and rumours of retrenchments and redundancies were circulating
  • I decided to be proactive and seek alternative opportunities, as I was one of the last people employed

Assistant to General Office Administrator

Blue Sands Trading
03.2011 - 07.2012
  • General Office Admin including filing, document processing and data capturing
  • Dealing with timesheets, tracking credit checks, reference checks
  • Capture and maintain client information database
  • Quotations
  • Invoicing
  • Sales & Marketing activities as required
  • Customer relationship management
  • Look after existing business
  • Meetings with your existing clients
  • Price communication and negotiation
  • New business generation, prospecting, cold calls and carry out mail shot activities
  • Advertisements in newspapers and on Website
  • Temporary Position

Sales Representative

Joat Sales and Services
10.2010 - 02.2011
  • New business and lead generation
  • Prospecting and cold calling
  • Email marketing
  • Meet sales and GP targets
  • Aftersales service and customer care
  • Quotation
  • Collecting and delivering stock
  • Planning
  • Territory management
  • Sales was a good experience and afforded me the opportunity to gain new experience and conquer fresh challenges, but the greatest learning for me is that I am better suited to office work
  • I prefer the security that comes from working within an office environment

Administration / Reception / Personal Assistant to General Manager and Internal Sales

VNF Technologies
04.2003 - 09.2010
  • Administration and Reception
  • Filing, document processing and data capturing
  • Answering phones
  • Receiving clients
  • Scheduling and managing repair technicians (5 technicians over 4 sites per day)
  • Maintain drivers’ logbooks
  • Assist accounts (debtors and creditors)
  • Sending out statements
  • Handling company cellular phones and insurance
  • Secretarial
  • Minute taking
  • Managing the General Managers diary and appointments
  • Scheduling meetings
  • Prepare presentations
  • Running morning meetings
  • Internal Sales
  • Quotations
  • Processing invoices
  • Maintain client records
  • Customer service, aftersales service and complaints resolution
  • Booking and tracing repairs
  • New business and lead generation
  • Following up on new leads
  • Customer stock and consignment stock control and replenishment orders
  • Meeting sales and GP targets
  • Email marketing
  • Regular customer reporting
  • Catalogue and website update management
  • Company closed down

Education

Grade 12 / Matric -

Vryburger High School

Internet security basics -

KnowBe4

Security Awareness -

KnowBe4

Working securely from home -

KnowBe4

Internet hazards and threats -

KnowBe4

Certificate in Business Administration and Management -

IQ Academy
02.2025

Skills

  • Strong Excel Skills
  • Telephonic Communication
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Coaching
  • Written Communication Skills
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Workflow and Document Processing
  • Office management
  • Process improvements
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Systems management
  • Process updates
  • Recordkeeping and file management
  • Office administration
  • Inventory control
  • Document management
  • Filing system organization
  • Document control

Values

  • Trust
  • Certainty
  • Tradition
  • Creativity
  • Commitment

Achievements And Career Highlights

  • Promoted to senior administrator at H Systems
  • Voted employee of the year
  • Elected to the Employment Equity Committee

Contact - Personal Information

Louise Du Rand, Benoni, Gauteng, 1501, South Africa, +27 79 112 4808, louise28louw@gmail.com

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Senior Administrator

H Systems (Pty) LTD
10.2017 - 04.2022

Administration and Social Media Marketing

Real Woodworx
01.2015 - 02.2016

Administration

Into Real Estate Benoni
09.2012 - 12.2015

Document Controller

Cosira International
10.2011 - 08.2012

Assistant to General Office Administrator

Blue Sands Trading
03.2011 - 07.2012

Sales Representative

Joat Sales and Services
10.2010 - 02.2011

Administration / Reception / Personal Assistant to General Manager and Internal Sales

VNF Technologies
04.2003 - 09.2010

Grade 12 / Matric -

Vryburger High School

Internet security basics -

KnowBe4

Security Awareness -

KnowBe4

Working securely from home -

KnowBe4

Internet hazards and threats -

KnowBe4

Certificate in Business Administration and Management -

IQ Academy
Louise Du Rand