I have 8 years' work experience in Marketing, Administration and Office Support within higher education and the local government sector. I am currently working as an Administrative Assistant.
I am proficient in Microsoft Office software i.e.. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. I am skilled with good communication skills, the ability to plan and organize diligently, and the ability to effectively maintain good interpersonal and stakeholder relations.
I am an independent and self-motivated thinker who is detail oriented, practices critical thinking to solve problems with tact, confidentiality, and integrity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
University of Mpumalanga
07.2022 - Current
Assist with front-line duties and act as first point of contact for the unit, handling queries with customer care and politeness
Planning of meetings i.e. venue bookings, collation of documentation, agendas, taking minutes, compiling and distributing thereof
Planning, coordinating, and executing general, project and financial administration i.e. obtaining quotations for requisitions in compliance to the SCM policy, making travel arrangements, stock control and process goods received
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
Providing functional support to the unit i.e. ordering office supplies, filing and record management, coordinating documentation for signing etc.
Assistant Administrative Officer
University of KwaZulu-Natal
03.2018 - 06.2022
Draft project plan by breaking projects into tasks and creating work flows and service flows to effectively collaborate, ensuring tasks are tracked and supplies delivered
Oversee the RSVPs for each graduations and inaugural lectures and on site communication with guests, suppliers & stakeholders
Responsible for procurement and financial administration
Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of event materials and services
Assist in the planning and coordination of Graduations and inaugural lectures
Supervising and training of Graduation staff and processing their employment forms.
Marketing and PR Intern
Msunduzi Municipality
01.2016 - 02.2018
Assist with organizing events and public relations activities
Report writing of monthly activities
Coordinating and setting up branding/marketing material
Writing news articles for newsletter and social media pages.
Education
Master of Commerce - Marketing
University of KwaZulu-Natal
09.2022
Master of Commerce in Marketing - undefined
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and Supply Chain Management - undefined