Michelle Louw
Somerset West,South Africa
Summary
I am a passionate, fun loving, kind, innovative, creative, bold, confident go-getter.
I have zero hesitance in asking questions. I am trustworthy, loyal, professional, resilient and thrive best under pressure. I am reliable, a great listener, observant and pay much attention to detail, finding solutions and creating a positive environment. I am determined to make a success of everything I set my hand and heart to.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
SENIOR LOGISTICAL COORDINATOR
SOUTHERN FRUIT GROWERS
Somerset West, Western Cape
04.2010 - Current
- Plan & coordinate containers exports / cross trade (Fresh Fruit)
- Stock management at different cold stores and packhouse across RSA
- Plan & coordinate air and courier imports /exports
- Arrange and coordinate local and international compliance inspections and document submissions
- Plan and coordinate group deliveries and collections
- Manage different freight forwarders
- Shipping reporting
- Client reporting
- Compiling packing lists for variant clients on centralized hubs
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT - PACKAGING MATERIAL
SOUTHERN FRUIT PACKAGING
Somerset West, Western Cape
04.2007 - 04.2010
- Assisting with financial duties - debtors / creditors
- Assisting with Producer Payment recons
- Ordering and maintaining packaging material
- Assisting with artwork details for export cartons
- Answering switchboard.
Was promoted within company to Logistical coordinator.
PERSONAL / FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSITANT
KATOPE CAPE
Somerset West, Western Cape
02.2004 - 03.2007
- Assisting the Financial Manager with monthly bank reconciliations
- Monthly Debtor / Creditor payments, invoicing and statements
- Petty Cash
- Assisting the Managing Director and CEO with day to day
- Assisting Procurement managers with claims
Travel Arrangements - Assisting with Board meeting packs / notes / agendas
SECRETARY / FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
BLAAUWKLIPPEN WINE ESATE
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
01.2002 - 11.2004
- Answering / managing switchboard.
- Assisting with day to day for the General and Marketing manger on farm.
- Assisting with debtors / creditors for winery / farm and hospitality.
- Assisting the marketing managers with wine tastings and wine shows.
Skills
- Supply chain understanding
- Communication expertise
- Scheduling software use
- Leadership proficiency
- Deadline adherence
- Customer relationship management systems
- Logistical planning
- Client relationship building
- Client assessments
- Schedule planning
- Task delegation
- Crisis response
- Staff performance management
- Event coordination
- Email inbox management
- Office administration
- Project problem-solving
Timeline
SENIOR LOGISTICAL COORDINATOR
SOUTHERN FRUIT GROWERS
04.2010 - Current
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT - PACKAGING MATERIAL
SOUTHERN FRUIT PACKAGING
04.2007 - 04.2010
PERSONAL / FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSITANT
KATOPE CAPE
02.2004 - 03.2007
SECRETARY / FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
BLAAUWKLIPPEN WINE ESATE
01.2002 - 11.2004
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