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Marizan Fourie

Marizan Fourie

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Cape Town

Summary

Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizing mail and collecting messages to facilitate office communication. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities. Experience delivering customer service and administrative excellence, including clerical support and public interaction. Excels in calendar management, scheduling, data entry and database administration. Friendly Receptionist with background in various office settings. Knowledgeable about security, service and clerical requirements. Takes on multiple simultaneous tasks with excellent time management abilities and resourceful approach.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Pescatech
Cape Town
11.2022 - Current
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.

Guest Relations Officer

Life Day Spa Waterfront
Cape Town
04.2019 - 06.2022
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

Manager and Administrator

Sorbet, The Point Mall
Cape Town
12.2016 - 03.2019
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Beauty Therapist

Life Day Spa, Century City
Cape Town
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Helped customers feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.
  • Promoted additional products and services to increase sales numbers and revenue with diverse selection.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Analyzed customer skin to assess conditions and skin type and suggest products and treatments.
  • Handled stocking and cleaning of both therapeutic workspaces and front office.
  • Educated clients on care processes and advised on further care and products.
  • Analyzed client needs and came up with individualized and continuous treatment plans.
  • Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays and attract clientele.

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Camelot Spa - Table Bay Hotel
Cape Town
12.2015 - 02.2016
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.

Beauty Therapist/Receptionist Assistant

Mani Pedi
Cape Town
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
  • Helped customers feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Promoted additional products and services to increase sales numbers and revenue with diverse selection.

Receptionist/Administrator

Simply Skin Wellness Centre
Cape Town
04.2014 - 11.2014
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.

Administrative Assistant

City of Cape Town Municipality
Cape Town
04.2013 - 05.2013

Part-time work on a skills audit project.

Education

National & International Diplomas - Somatology

International Academy of Health & Skincare
Cape Town CBD
01.2014 - 11.2015

High School Diploma -

Fish Hoek High School
Fish Hoek, Cape Town
01.2008 - 11.2012

Skills

    Data Entry

Training and Development

Self-Motivated

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Dependable and Responsible

Excellent Communication

Good Telephone Etiquette

Fluent in English & Afrikaans

Software

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Skilled in Google systems (G-Drive, G-Calendar, Gmail)

Timeline

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Pescatech
11.2022 - Current

Guest Relations Officer

Life Day Spa Waterfront
04.2019 - 06.2022

Manager and Administrator

Sorbet, The Point Mall
12.2016 - 03.2019

Beauty Therapist

Life Day Spa, Century City
07.2016 - 11.2016

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Camelot Spa - Table Bay Hotel
12.2015 - 02.2016

Beauty Therapist/Receptionist Assistant

Mani Pedi
10.2015 - 12.2015

Receptionist/Administrator

Simply Skin Wellness Centre
04.2014 - 11.2014

National & International Diplomas - Somatology

International Academy of Health & Skincare
01.2014 - 11.2015

Administrative Assistant

City of Cape Town Municipality
04.2013 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

Fish Hoek High School
01.2008 - 11.2012
Marizan FourieReceptionist/Administrative Assistant