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Shannon Harris

Administrator
Witbank,MP

Timeline

Senior Administration Clerk - Lighthouse kids academy
10.2022 - Current
Sales Consultant - Telkom South Africa
06.2022 - 06.2022
Lead Brand Ambassador - LG Mobile
01.2020 - 12.2020
Northlink College - N6 Business Management , Business Management
01.2016 - 06.2017
Eben Donges - High School Diploma,
01.2011 - 12.2015

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Witbank, MP
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company Retreats

Work History

Senior Administration Clerk

Lighthouse kids academy
10.2022 - Current

* managing records, schedules, filing systems, correspondence, and daily school operations.
* Communication skills — professional written and verbal communication with learners, parents, teachers, management, and external stakeholders.
* Computer literacy — Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, school management systems, and data-entry platforms.
* Record keeping & data management — maintaining learner files, attendance records, staff information, reports, and confidential documentation.
* Time management — prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, coordinating meetings, and handling competing demands.
* Customer service — assisting parents, learners, visitors, and staff courteously and professionally.
* Financial administration — processing invoices, petty cash, purchase orders, payments, and basic budgeting where required.
* Problem-solving — handling administrative issues efficiently and knowing when to escalate matters.
* Confidentiality & professionalism — protecting sensitive learner, staff, financial, and school information.
* Attention to detail — ensuring records, correspondence, reports, forms, and data are accurate.
* Teamwork — working effectively with educators, management, support staff, governing bodies, and service providers.
* Planning & coordination — organising events, meetings, examinations, appointments, and school activities.
* Policy & compliance awareness — following school procedures and relevant education, employment, data-protection, and safety requirements.
* Multitasking & adaptability — remaining organised in a busy school environment and responding to unexpected situations.
* Conflict management — dealing calmly and professionally with difficult or sensitive situations.

Sales Consultant

Telkom South Africa
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
  • Stayed knowledgeable on latest [Product or Service] innovations and technological advancements through continuous training.
  • Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice messaging.

Lead Brand Ambassador

LG Mobile
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
  • Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
  • Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
  • Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Education

High School Diploma -

Eben Donges, Cape Town
01.2011 - 12.2015

N6 Business Management - Business Management

Northlink College, Cape Town
01.2016 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Budget administration
  • Calendar management
  • Time management mastery
  • Advanced communication
  • Document preparation
  • Office software expertise
  • Detail-oriented approach

Summary

Proficient Senior Administration Clerk with expertise in record management, event coordination, and problem-solving. Known for strong organizational abilities and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a busy school environment.

Shannon HarrisAdministrator