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LYNNE BEHAGG

LYNNE BEHAGG

Executive Assistant / PA / Office Administrator
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Timeline

Office Administrator

Overstrand Hospice
07.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant

The Eatery - Food Cellar
01.2008 - 12.2022

PA / Administrative Executive Assistant

Kent Fire and Rescue Service
01.2003 - 12.2006

Office Administration Coordinator

Cert Logistics Plc
02.2000 - 05.2002

Office Administration Coordinator

Legal Aid Board
02.1999 - 12.1999

Internal Auditor

DTC (Pty) Ltd
01.1989 - 11.1998

Executive Secretarial And Office Administration

Northern Cape Technical College
01.1988 - 12.1988

High School Diploma -

Pretoria Hight School For Girls
01.1982 - 12.1987

Summary

Experienced with managing executive schedules, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and collaboration among team members. Knowledge of office management software and administrative protocols.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pretoria Hight School For Girls
Pretoria, South Africa
01.1982 - 12.1987

Executive Secretarial And Office Administration

Northern Cape Technical College
Kimberley, South Africa
01.1988 - 12.1988

Overview

7
7
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Administrator

Overstrand Hospice
07.2023 - Current

• General Office Administration
• Data Entry
• Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
• Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
• Developed comprehensive digital database for ease of communication with staff, volunteers and supporters via Social Media platforms
• Managed executive travel arrangements, optimizing itineraries for cost-effectiveness and time management.
• Implemented digital document management system, reducing paper waste and promoting environmental sustainability.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to strict data protection policies..

Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant

The Eatery - Food Cellar
01.2008 - 12.2022

• Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• Managed calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
• Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for management group.
• Streamlined communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
• Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
• Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
• Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for management
• Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors leading to improved contract terms resulting in cost savings for the company.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding company's privacy policies and ethical standards.
• Streamlined office operations, leading to more organized environment by implementing digital filing systems.
• Coordinated international travel arrangements, ensuring seamless logistics for team attending global conferences.
• Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
• Took notes and dictation at meetings.
• Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party.

PA / Administrative Executive Assistant

Kent Fire and Rescue Service
01.2003 - 12.2006

General PA / Executive Assistant and Office Administration duties

Office Administration Coordinator

Cert Logistics Plc
02.2000 - 05.2002

General Office Administration duties

Office Administration Coordinator

Legal Aid Board
02.1999 - 12.1999

General Office Administration duties

Internal Auditor

DTC (Pty) Ltd
01.1989 - 11.1998
  • Performed internal audit on rough diamond stocks.
  • Identified and reported audit issues.
  • Produced audit reports.

Skills

Time management

Office administration

Administrative support

Database entry

Verbal communication

Customer relationship management (CRM)

Calendar management

Travel coordination

MS office expertise

Certification

Executive Secretarial and Office Administration Diploma

Accomplishments

Work:

Created 8 Whatsapp communication groups consisting of over 2000 members.

Extracted all information from Excel database and amalgamated into 8 groups

Personal:

SA Ladies Senior Golf Champion 2021

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

It is what it is.....
Myself

Software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Microsoft Outlook

Gmail

Dropbox

Zoom

Google Calendar

Languages

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

Interests

Golf

Travel

Time with family

LYNNE BEHAGGExecutive Assistant / PA / Office Administrator