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Ruhanè Van Jaarsveldt

Ruhanè Van Jaarsveldt

Designer, Admin, Creator
Secunda

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Sotran Trading
Secunda, South-Africa
07.2024 - Current
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Improved document processing speed by introducing automated templates for routine correspondence.

Receptionist Administrator

Rawson Properties Secunda
Secunda
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Expedited daily office tasks such as mail distribution, document scanning, photocopying, and data entry to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Facilitated seamless business operations by acting as a liaison between clients/vendors/staff when necessary for conflict resolution or problemsolving.
  • Streamlined office operations for increased productivity by organizing and maintaining physical and digital filing systems.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry practices by attending workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses relevant to receptionist administration duties.

Bartender

Legends
Secunda
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Contributed innovative ideas for seasonal cocktail menus that attracted new clientele while retaining regulars.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Participated in promotional events, representing the establishment positively while showcasing signature cocktails.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.

Education

National Senior Certificate - NSC

Hoërskool Oosterland
Hoërskool Oosterland
01.2019 - 12.2023

Skills

Document Management

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Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Patient Billing - Contacted patients for unpaid claims for HMO, PPO and private accounts and performed friendly follow-ups to ensure proper payments were made according to contracts.
  • Recognized by customers and for expedient and effective service.
  • Updated and maintained company database to reflect current and accurate client records for more than 1000 accounts.
  • Designed a more efficient Excel template to track and manage office personnel calendars and daily meetings.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave4-day work weekPaid time off

Quote

When people talk, listen completely. Don’t be thinking what you’re going to say. Most people never listen.
Ernest Hemingway

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Sotran Trading
07.2024 - Current

Receptionist Administrator

Rawson Properties Secunda
02.2024 - 07.2024

Bartender

Legends
10.2023 - 01.2024

National Senior Certificate - NSC

Hoërskool Oosterland
01.2019 - 12.2023
Ruhanè Van Jaarsveldt Designer, Admin, Creator