Malisa Lawrence
Personal Assistant
Johannesburg
Summary
An initiative-taking, confident individual with exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills. Able to exhibit confidentiality, discretion, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism when dealing with directors or senior managers. Possessing a proven ability to help managers to make the best use of their time by dealing with their secretarial and administrative tasks. Ready and qualified for the next stage in a successful career.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Team Assistant ABAS
ANGLO AMERICAN_CORPORATE
Johannesburg
2022.06 - Current
- Schedule meetings and appointments as required
- Order stationery and other consumables
- Book meeting rooms, catering and equipment
- Reconcile general and travel expenses in line with company policy
- Log invoices received and submit to accounts for payment
- Perform expense reconciliation and invoice administration
- Provide general administrative support as necessary
- Assist team members with time-related activities
- Execute SAP orders
- Process all documentation according to company policies and procedures as well as document control principles, within specified set time limits to ensure compliance
- Arrange travel, visas and accommodation for the department, according to the Anglo-American travel and accommodation policy
- Organise and coordinate all visits of consultants and other providers for the P&O management team according to procedures
Personal Assistant to Head of Department
OLD MUTUAL INSURE
Johannesburg
2011.08 - 2022.05
- Diary Management
- Minute Taking
- Expense and Credit Card Statements
- Travel Arrangements
- Planning and scheduling conference on and off site
- Scheduling video and teleconferences
- Processing of invoices
- Maintain office supplies
Personal Assistant to Two Business Managers
TELESURE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Johannesburg
2005.06 - 2011.08
- Diary Management
- Minute Taking
- Planning and scheduling year end functions as well as team buildings
- Travel Arrangements
- Planning and scheduling conference on and off site
- Scheduling video and teleconferences
- Processing of invoices
- Maintain office supplies
- Screening of telephone calls
- Returning calls on behalf of management in their absentia and ensuring queries are timeously resolved
- General administrative and ad hoc duties
- Expense and Credit Card Statements
Office Administrator
SCHOLASTIC INCORPORATED
Johannesburg
2004.10 - 2005.05
- Ensuring that all expenses are timeously completed
- Product marketing to international and local schools
- Day to day office management
- Administration of all databases
Personal Assistant
MASKEW MILLER LONGMAN
Johannesburg
2001.08 - 2004.09
- Diary Management
- Minute Taking
- Planning and scheduling year end functions as well as team buildings.
- Travel Arrangements
- Maintain office supplies
- Screening of all telephone calls
- General administrative and ad hoc duties
- Expense and credit card statements
Administrator
FEMPOWER PERSONNEL
Johannesburg
2001.01 - 2001.08
- Weekly capturing of timesheets for two retail stores
- Managed any wages queries
- Typing of curriculum vitae of potential candidates
Call Centre Agent
VODACOM
Johannesburg
2000.11 - 2001.01
- Weekly capturing of timesheets for two retail stores
- Managed any wages queries
- Typing of curriculum vitae of potential candidates
Data Capturer
FEMPOWER PERSONNEL
Johannesburg
2000.09 - 2000.10
- Capturing 300-400 exhibitors' information and printing of badges daily
- Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases
- Entered client information into databases quickly and with minimal errors.
Education
Diploma - Leadership Management
Upskillist.co.za
Online 2024.08 - 2024.12
Mini-MBA - for PA's & Secretaries Programme
SEVEN 7 Training
Johannesburg 2024.09 - 2024.09
Bible Study - Accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission International
Destiny College International
Online 2021.02 - 2024.11
Executive Secretarial Certificate - Fulltime Course
ACADEMY OF LEARNING
Johannesburg 2000.01 - 2000.11
Matric -
SILVER OAKS SENIOR SECONDARY
Johannesburg 1999.01 - 1999.12
Skills
Problem Solving
Meeting planning
Spreadsheet management
Document management
Calendar management
Travel arrangements
Expense reporting
Presentation preparation
Teamwork and collaboration
SMART goals
Teamwork
Time management
Data entry
Multitasking
Computer literacy
Accomplishments
- Member of Toastmasters International, 01/01/16 - 01/01/19
- Completed CC (Competent Communication) as well as CL (Competent Leadership) manuals.
- Served as Vice President of Education, 01/01/17 - 01/01/18
- Served as Vice President of Membership, 01/01/18 - 01/01/19
- Competed in the 2019 international speech and evaluations contest, reached division level.
- Entered the 2019 South African writers' college short story competition.
Timeline
Mini-MBA - for PA's & Secretaries Programme
SEVEN 7 Training
2024.09 - 2024.09
Diploma - Leadership Management
Upskillist.co.za
2024.08 - 2024.12
Team Assistant ABAS
ANGLO AMERICAN_CORPORATE
2022.06 - Current
Bible Study - Accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission International
Destiny College International
2021.02 - 2024.11
Personal Assistant to Head of Department
OLD MUTUAL INSURE
2011.08 - 2022.05
Personal Assistant to Two Business Managers
TELESURE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
2005.06 - 2011.08
Office Administrator
SCHOLASTIC INCORPORATED
2004.10 - 2005.05
Personal Assistant
MASKEW MILLER LONGMAN
2001.08 - 2004.09
Administrator
FEMPOWER PERSONNEL
2001.01 - 2001.08
Call Centre Agent
VODACOM
2000.11 - 2001.01
Data Capturer
FEMPOWER PERSONNEL
2000.09 - 2000.10
Executive Secretarial Certificate - Fulltime Course
ACADEMY OF LEARNING
2000.01 - 2000.11
Matric -
SILVER OAKS SENIOR SECONDARY
1999.01 - 1999.12