Michele Lawrence

Dedicated and enthusiastic professional with extensive experience, quick to familiarize with new skills and technologies while demonstrating a logical and analytical approach to solving complex problems. Possessing excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate concisely and articulately in various settings. Effective working on own initiative and as a valuable member of a successful and productive team, thriving under pressure. Acquired practical experience in a variety of employment contexts, making a sought-after candidate. Meticulous, results-oriented, highly motivated, and with excellent interpersonal skills. Firm believer in the notion that success is achieved through effort and dedication, making an asset to your organization. Dynamic administrative professional and leader with 30+ years of experience playing a key role in attaining daily objectives and long-term goals across diverse office platforms. Excel in timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and receivable, applying advanced analytical acumen. Strong commitment to raising productivity and service quality through strategic planning, resource allocation, and process improvements. Skilled receptionist and liaison with superior communication, computer, support, and organizational skills. Focused Administrative Support handling diverse administrative functions. Proven history managing competing priorities in fast-paced and rapidly changing environments. Energetic Administrative Coordinator dedicated to assisting highly effective administrative teams and managing office operations with efficiency and grace. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with proficiency in MS Office/Google Chrome/SAMS (limited). Diligent Peoples Person with a solid background in coordinating administrative tasks and supporting executive teams. Managed office operations efficiently and facilitated successful project completions. Demonstrated organizational skills and proficiency in communication and problem-solving.

• Nominated as a Mrs Bloemfontein contestant in 2017, awarded 1st place in public speaking, style, photogenic, and leadership.
• Crowned winner and served in the position during 2018, mentoring ladies and young girls.
• Presented a motivational program on community radio station every Sunday.
• Assisted with Admissions administrative work and managing aspects of the Eunice Market.
• Completed the Swim SA Judges course and affiliated with Swim SA, judging at various galas.

I was nominated as a Mrs Bloemfontein contestant in 2017.

The competition was based on various aspects of leadership in community projects, personal growth as well as charity projects

I was awarded 1st place in the following categories

• public speaking

• style

• photogenic

• leadership

I was crowned the winner and served in the position during the 2018 year. I have been mentoring ladies and young girls ever since. During my tenure, I was invited by many business chambers and events to address members and serve as a community leader, promoting women in the business place

Earlier this year I was approached by our community radio station to present a motivational 4-hour program on weekends. This is still ongoing and I present every Sunday.

All of the above are done over weekends and in free time

Through the successful collaboration with Eunice High School to successfully transport their stock for

the Eunice Market, I was approached to assist on a four (4) month contract to assist with Admissions

administrative work, as well as managing certain aspects of the Eunice Market such as liaison with

exhibitors, and arranging of Courier Services

I have successfully completed the Swim SA Judges course, and is affiliated to Swim

SA

I have had the privilege to Judge at galas for both Club, Provincial and National Galas With my son aiming for Paralympics / Special Olympics in 2028, swimming has become part of our way of life, and I would definitely also be able to contribute to this section of sport in Eunice setup