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Receptionist
NADIA JACOBS

NADIA JACOBS

Wellington

Summary

A skilled and experienced professional, currently seeking new challenges to further develop skills and expertise. Possessing 20 years of experience at Assmang Pty (Ltd) Black Rock Mine Operations, including 5 years of Continuous Improvement experience, expertise in Organizational Performance Improvement, business management, administration, and individual and team coaching has been honed. Approach challenges with a positive and upbeat demeanor. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with effective communication abilities across all levels of the organizational hierarchy.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Candidate Property Practitioner

Harcourts Real Estate
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
  • Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
  • Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
  • Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Monitored tenant behavior and implemented corrective action to maintain order in assigned properties.
  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
  • Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.

Continuous Improvement Administrator & Relieving as Continuous Improvement Specialist

ASSMANG PTY LTD
01.2015 - 12.2023
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

ACCOUNTS CLERK, AP, AR, AP SUPERVISOR

ASSMANG PTY LTD
10.2009 - 11.2015
  • Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Maximo, Accountability JD Edwards.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Facilitated onboarding of new employees to feel welcomed and understand roles organization.

SENIOR GENERAL MANAGER'S SECRETARY

ASSMANG PTY LTD
06.2008 - 10.2009
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Orchestrated successful conferences and associated travel for speakers and attendees.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Organized and updated schedules for executives.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and bookings for executive staff.
  • Collated and distributed agendas and minutes for all executive meetings.
  • Handled confidential information in professional manner.
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.

ENGINEERING CLERK

ASSMANG PTY LTD
10.2007 - 06.2008
  • Worked to minimize and maintain engineering costs and plant.
  • Established labor and method standards for processes in plants.
  • Communicated operational activities, priorities, and problems with management engineers and supervisors.
  • Used various tangible and verbal techniques to solve problems with equipment or dispel disagreements between associates.
  • Followed proper documentation and standard engineering processes.

RELIEVING CLERK

ASSMANG PTY LTD
08.2005 - 01.2007

BUYING(PROCUREMENT), FILING, HR, ADMIN, PLANNING, MAXIMO RECORDER

  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
  • Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
  • Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
  • Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.

MANAGER

Scot Scotts
02.2004 - 08.2005
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Liberty Life
01.2003 - 03.2003
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.

OFFICE MANAGER

I.S.O
04.2002 - 12.2002
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Managed Payroll.

Education

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT N4-N6 -

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY
02.2025

B.PRIM ED - undefined

CAPE TECHNICON WELLINGTON CAMPUS
12.2002

GRADE 12 -

KALAHARI HIGH SCHOOL
12.2000

Skills

  • Training and Coaching skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to maintain favorable employee morale
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate people
  • Resource optimization
  • User access control
  • Performance monitoring
  • Information management
  • Schedule coordination
  • Payroll administration
  • Problem-solving
  • Administrative improvement
  • Performance improvement
  • Documentation and reporting
  • MS office
  • Business development
  • Goal setting
  • Calendar management
  • Expense monitoring
  • Email management
  • Timesheet processing
  • Travel arrangements
  • Office administration
  • Data analysis
  • Equipment usage tracking
  • Data entry
  • Document management
  • Operations oversight
  • Office management
  • Financial reporting

Training

Windows 2000

MS Office

Excel Advance

MAXIMO Training

Visual Training

ISOMETRIX Training

Achiever Training

Oracle Training

Publisher

Visio

Accountability

JD Edwards Training

Influencer Training

ARM Supervisory Development Program

LEAN Management

A3 Way

Change Management Training

PiPWare

Qlikview

Leadership Development Training

Sig Sigma LEAN Green Belt Training

WECONNECTU

Propdata

Harcourts Hub

Virtual Assistant

Lightstone

RedRabbit Inspections

Personal Information

ID Number: 8203020117083

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Candidate Property Practitioner

Harcourts Real Estate
08.2024 - Current

Continuous Improvement Administrator & Relieving as Continuous Improvement Specialist

ASSMANG PTY LTD
01.2015 - 12.2023

ACCOUNTS CLERK, AP, AR, AP SUPERVISOR

ASSMANG PTY LTD
10.2009 - 11.2015

SENIOR GENERAL MANAGER'S SECRETARY

ASSMANG PTY LTD
06.2008 - 10.2009

ENGINEERING CLERK

ASSMANG PTY LTD
10.2007 - 06.2008

RELIEVING CLERK

ASSMANG PTY LTD
08.2005 - 01.2007

MANAGER

Scot Scotts
02.2004 - 08.2005

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Liberty Life
01.2003 - 03.2003

OFFICE MANAGER

I.S.O
04.2002 - 12.2002

B.PRIM ED - undefined

CAPE TECHNICON WELLINGTON CAMPUS

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT N4-N6 -

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY

GRADE 12 -

KALAHARI HIGH SCHOOL
NADIA JACOBS