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Education
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Interests
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Nicole Mishka Paulsen

Personal Assistant / Administration Clerk
Grassy Park,Cape Town
Nicole Mishka Paulsen

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature. Punctual and honest bulk cashier with solid background in high performance environments. Satisfies customers with exceptional service. Uses slow periods effectively to stay on top of daily chores while pursuing opportunities to help team improve service and reduce waste. Reliable Personal Assistant with track record of initiative and accuracy. Highly organized and consistently anticipates needs of clients. Skilled multitasker proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe and correspondence management. Dedicated personal assistant with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills. Observant beauty product consultant skilled at managing customer needs, assessing styles and recommending optimal choices. Technically skilled hair and makeup stylist, recommending products and looks based on physical characteristics and customer requests. Highly coordinated cashier and desk operator with natural aptitude for multitasking and accurate money handling.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
2
Languages

Work History

Wind-O-Wash
Ottery, Cape Town

Filing and Administrative Assistant
03.2015 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Filing and general office duties
  • Skills Developed : Organisational and clerical skills
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.

The Forchini Group (TFG)
Kenilworth , Cape Town

Part-Time Salesperson
02.2016 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.

Devland Wholesaler
Epping Industrial , Cape Town

Bulk Cashier
01.2017 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Cash handling, balancing of cash and building enduring relationships with customers
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.

Lynn Brown's Boutique
Gardens , Cape Town

Beauty Product Consultant / Cashier
11.2017 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
  • Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.

Thaabit Isaacs
Foreshore, Cape Town

Personal Assistant
09.2019 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
  • Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies.
  • Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries.
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.

Education

Strandfontein Senior Secondary School
Strandfontein

from High School Diploma

University Overview

Subjects

  • English First Language
  • Afrikaans First Additional Language
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation
  • Accounting
  • Life Sciences
  • Home Economics

UCT
Cape Town

Philosophy and Arts course from Philosophy
01.2011 - 01.2011

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework Completed: Philosophy & Arts

OHSC
Oxford Home Study

Diploma from Office Management
03.2022 - Current

Skills

    Regulatory filings and compliance

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Software

Microsoft Office

Excel

Interests

Playing chess

Solving puzzles e.g. Sudoku

Swimming

Reading non-fictional novels

Playing softball with my family and friends

Timeline

OHSC

Diploma from Office Management
03.2022 - Current

Personal Assistant

Thaabit Isaacs
09.2019 - 10.2021

Beauty Product Consultant / Cashier

Lynn Brown's Boutique
11.2017 - 10.2019

Bulk Cashier

Devland Wholesaler
01.2017 - 11.2017

Part-Time Salesperson

The Forchini Group (TFG)
02.2016 - 07.2016

Filing and Administrative Assistant

Wind-O-Wash
03.2015 - 08.2016

UCT

Philosophy and Arts course from Philosophy
01.2011 - 01.2011

Strandfontein Senior Secondary School

from High School Diploma
Nicole Mishka PaulsenPersonal Assistant / Administration Clerk