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Nola Gerdis

Cape Town

Summary

Organized Administrative Assistant to the Executive offering - background implementing administrative systems, procedures and policies and monitoring administrative projects. Coordinated and tech-savvy professional with in-depth knowledge of job-related equipment. Skillful in maintaining filing systems and creating and reconciling expense reports. Helpful and friendly individual comfortable working independently in fast-paced environment. Hardworking administrative professional familiar with recordkeeping, mail management and data entry. Good at building relationships with healthcare staff, patients, and provider representatives. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Pastel and various School Program's. Results-driven candidate with successful track record of providing administrative support in busy office environments. Adept at handling multiple projects and prioritizing tasks. Professional Customer Specialist motivated to provide highest quality customer experience. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Dedicated to increasing customer satisfaction and retention through efficient and accurate problem resolution.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative

Anstey Bros,
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Recommended solutions to improve organization and administrative procedures.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for increased accuracy and time management.
  • Streamlined administrative tasks for increased efficiency in daily operations.
  • Delivered administrative support to senior-level editors.

Financial Manager

Glendale Home For Intellectually Challenged
08.2014 - 04.2023
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
  • Developed reporting for executive financial reviews.
  • Improved accuracy of commission payouts with implementation of process improvements.
  • Controlled $[Number] annual budget.
  • Improved supply chain processes by implementing cross-functional efforts in customer service and repair operations.
  • Negotiated advantageous contract terms with suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings without sacrificing quality or delivery times.
  • Optimized cash flow management strategies, ensuring sufficient funds were available for daily operations while maximizing returns on idle cash balances.

Head Debtors, Bursaries and Enrolments

United Herzlia Schools
03.1988 - 12.2013
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Hottentots Holland High School
Somerset West, South Africa

Skills

  • Administrative abilities
  • Administrative tasks completion
  • Administrative and Office Support
  • Administrative Personnel Supervision
  • Administrative Support Abilities
  • Administrative Recordkeeping
  • Basic administrative tasks
  • Administrative arrangements
  • Administrative Task Efficiency
  • Organizational and Administrative Skills
  • Timeline

    Administrative

    Anstey Bros,
    10.2023 - 06.2024

    Financial Manager

    Glendale Home For Intellectually Challenged
    08.2014 - 04.2023

    Head Debtors, Bursaries and Enrolments

    United Herzlia Schools
    03.1988 - 12.2013

    Hottentots Holland High School
    Nola Gerdis