Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Abilitiesandskills
Personal Information
Dependents
References
Additional Information
Timeline
Receptionist

René Watson

Executive Assistant
CAPE TOWN

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. An organized and dependable individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

As a skilled Assistant proficient in driving improvements and maintaining order within the company and its employees, always willing to take on added responsibilities where needed, to meet and achieve team goals. Offering excellent judgment, strong listening skills and a deep understanding of business operations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

PA to Chairman

LA Group (Pty) Ltd
11.2021 - Current
  • Diary management: schedule meetings and manage calendars
  • Answer emails and concise message taking
  • Accurate and comprehensive notes and minutes, including follow up of action items
  • Assist to maintain efficient daily time management
  • Travel arrangements including accommodation, flights, car hire (local and international)
  • Draft correspondence
  • Liaise with Banks and Corporate businesses at all levels
  • Payment loading for several accounts
  • Office support to all departments for various tasks.

Receptionist

LA Group (Pty) Ltd
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Reception duties included, but not limited to: Answering, screening and forwarding of phone calls
  • Meet and greet guests or clients and supplying refreshments
  • Booking and maintenance of board rooms & keeping reception area tidy
  • Sorting and distributing post
  • Petty Cash and recon
  • Pastel processing for several companies and recon including intercompany invoicing
  • Arrangements for couriers
  • Support to all departments i.e
  • Copies, printing, compiling files, travel arrangements, research, travel recon
  • Purchasing and maintaining office supplies and stock
  • Administration and implementation of efficient filing system.

Africa Fanatic - Sales Consultant

AFRICAN BUDGET SAFARIS
09.2016 - 01.2020
  • Consulting with direct clients from enquiries generated through website for African safaris - short stay tours as well as longer Overland and private tours
  • Full travel consulting support from inception to confirmation of booking and post tour check in
  • All tour administration, including payment of deposits and balance, invoicing and monthly reconciliations for commissions due.

Operations

ACACIA AFRICA ADVENTURES (TOUR OPERATOR)
09.2011 - 09.2016

Charters Assistant

AFRICA TRAVEL CO. (ex WORLDWIDE ADVENTURE TRAVEL)
06.2007 - 08.2011

Product Department Temp/Debtors Clerk/Reservations (FIT)

KUONI PRIVATE SAFARIS
04.2005 - 05.2007

Au Pair

KOLLER FAMILY
02.2004 - 02.2005

Reservations Consultant - SA & Euro Agents

WORLWIDE ADVENTURE TRAVEL (Tour Operator)
01.2003 - 02.2004

Travel Consultant

AARDVARK TRAVEL CENTRE
01.2002 - 01.2003

Junior Reservations Consultant

WORLDWIDE ADVENTURE TRAVEL (Tour Operator)
01.2001 - 01.2002

Data Capturer

HERITAGE COLLECTION/READER DIGEST
01.2000 - 01.2001

Education

SQL for Beginners: Learn SQL using MySQL & Database Design -

Udemy Online Short Course
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2020 - 01.2020

Certificate - Travel & Tourism - Tourism

Cape Town Academy
Cape Town, South Africa
01.1999 - 12.1999

Matric Exemption -

Livingstone Senior Secondary
Cape Town, South Africa
01.1998 - 12.1998

Skills

Organizational Leadership

Abilitiesandskills


  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, diligent, and dedicated to the task at hand.
  • Good team-player, adaptable and flexible and enjoy new challenges with great ability to multitask effectively.
  • Good communication and interaction skills, able to liaise at various levels with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Quick learner, tech-savvy and able to pick up on new programs and concepts with minimal support and basic training.
  • Strong time-management and organization skills

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 810812 0157 089
  • Criminal Offences: None
  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 08
  • Marital Status: Married

Dependents

  • Boy 1, 07/15/12
  • Boy 2, 12/10/15

References

  • Mr. Terence Murphy, Manager (Owner) - African Budget Safaris, 083 234 1679
  • Mr. Marc Daniels, Group Accountant - LA Group, 072 662 4727

Additional Information

With my many years of work experience, and especially my current work role, I feel that I am experienced, well rounded and the best candidate for the position your Company is currently offering. I am an avid learner and able to work reliably and responsibly with initiative to achieve goals and objectives.

Timeline

PA to Chairman

LA Group (Pty) Ltd
11.2021 - Current

Receptionist

LA Group (Pty) Ltd
11.2020 - 10.2021

SQL for Beginners: Learn SQL using MySQL & Database Design -

Udemy Online Short Course
01.2020 - 01.2020

Africa Fanatic - Sales Consultant

AFRICAN BUDGET SAFARIS
09.2016 - 01.2020

Operations

ACACIA AFRICA ADVENTURES (TOUR OPERATOR)
09.2011 - 09.2016

Charters Assistant

AFRICA TRAVEL CO. (ex WORLDWIDE ADVENTURE TRAVEL)
06.2007 - 08.2011

Product Department Temp/Debtors Clerk/Reservations (FIT)

KUONI PRIVATE SAFARIS
04.2005 - 05.2007

Au Pair

KOLLER FAMILY
02.2004 - 02.2005

Reservations Consultant - SA & Euro Agents

WORLWIDE ADVENTURE TRAVEL (Tour Operator)
01.2003 - 02.2004

Travel Consultant

AARDVARK TRAVEL CENTRE
01.2002 - 01.2003

Junior Reservations Consultant

WORLDWIDE ADVENTURE TRAVEL (Tour Operator)
01.2001 - 01.2002

Data Capturer

HERITAGE COLLECTION/READER DIGEST
01.2000 - 01.2001

Certificate - Travel & Tourism - Tourism

Cape Town Academy
01.1999 - 12.1999

Matric Exemption -

Livingstone Senior Secondary
01.1998 - 12.1998
René WatsonExecutive Assistant