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Sandra Potgieter

Sandra Potgieter

Personal Assistant
Edenvale

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Area of expertise and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Platen Press (Pty) Ltd
01.1998 - 10.2019
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Personal Assistant

South African Airways
01.1987 - 12.1998
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Assisted in the preparation of presentations and reports, contributing to well-informed decision making.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
  • Monitored expenses closely, maintaining an organized filing system for easy access to financial records.
  • Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Managed travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for smooth business trips.
  • Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
  • Accomplished project deadlines by assisting with task completion whenever required.
  • Facilitated smooth office operations by managing supplies inventory and overseeing maintenance requests.
  • Supported executive in achieving goals by proactively anticipating needs and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
  • Reduced operational costs, negotiated with vendors to secure competitive rates for office supplies.
  • Streamlined communication, acted as primary point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Contributed to strategic planning sessions, prepared comprehensive meeting minutes for future reference.
  • Improved document management, established systematic filing system that accelerated information retrieval.
  • Facilitated smoother daily operations by promptly addressing and resolving administrative issues.
  • Reduced missed opportunities, diligently monitored emails and responded to time-sensitive requests.
  • Boosted team morale, organized team-building activities that fostered positive work environment.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.

Education

Matric - Biology, Home Economics, Typing,business Economics

Vryburger High School
Johannesburg
12.1985

Languages

English and Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Director

Platen Press (Pty) Ltd
01.1998 - 10.2019

Personal Assistant

South African Airways
01.1987 - 12.1998

Matric - Biology, Home Economics, Typing,business Economics

Vryburger High School
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