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Taryn Lewthwaite

Senior Business & Operations Manager

Summary

Age 45, I am a highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills and a drive for success. I have a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR BUSINESS & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Hadeda
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • The primary function of this position requires me to manage the running of our CPT Warehouse
  • Stock control
  • Shipping & airfreight quotes
  • Quality checking
  • Tracking of Pre-orders
  • Managing Packing/stacking of 40ft containers
  • Updating Google docs for UK Team
  • Arranging items for shoots
  • Streamlined business operations by implementing efficient processes and maximizing resource allocation.

CLAIMS EXECUTIVE

Kuda Holdings
8 2021 - 8 2024
  • The primary functions of this dual position requires me to manage & process all admin as well as assist clients with their claims for both Short term & Niche (Sport horse) - the claims process functions:
  • Telephonic communication
  • Receiving of all required documents
  • Capturing on CIMs or Salesforce
  • Updating clients on progress
  • Double checking all is in order and finalizing claim
  • Loading of payments/Banking

EXECUTIVE PA & OFFICE MANAGER

2Oceansvibe Media & Malawi Cane Furniture
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • The primary functions of this dual position requires me to manage all personal and professional requirements of 2Oceansvibe Media's CEO and Founder; and all administrative activities of Malawi Cane Furniture as part of the company umbrella by staying on top of the below functions:
  • My 2Oceansvibe Media Executive PA role further involves:
  • Proof-reading and editing of daily news stories on WordPress for the 2Oceansvibe.com platform
  • Maintaining the office daily to ensure the smooth running of operations for the editorial and sale teams
  • Executive personal assistant to 2Oceansvibe Media CEO – organising CEO's diary, personal travel arrangements, day-to-day personal errands & requirements
  • Airbnb management of CEO's multiple properties
  • My Malawi Cane Furniture Office Manager role further involves:
  • Management of all online orders globally to ensure efficient turnaround times and customer satisfaction
  • Management and upkeep of all supporting procedures and stock for the business
  • Liaising with customers daily on a local and international level
  • Reconciling accounts on Xero
  • Liaising with Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient customer turnaround times and product satisfaction in order for retention

EXECUTIVE PA & TRAVEL COORDINATOR

ADP Marine & Modular Pty Ltd / Namdeb
01.2008 - 10.2019
  • The primary function of this position requires me to keep the client happy by staying on top of the below functions:
  • My role further involves:
  • Booking of all travel arrangements & Accommodation requirements
  • Car hire & flight requirements
  • Updating travel details & ID/Passports management
  • Insurance management
  • Responsible for travel folder
  • Travel manual & Europcar vouchers
  • Personal assistant to Namdeb (Client)
  • Administrative duties & Managing diaries & meeting calendars
  • Recon & Claims / Corporate credit cards
  • Catering /venue arrangements for management teams
  • Managing all office functions; stationery orders/accounts, office stock/kitchen orders/accounts
  • Cost reports & Processing of Purchase orders

Director

Durbanville Florstore
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • The primary function of this position required me to part manage the business and keep on top of job costings while promoting the company:
  • My role further involves:
  • All sponsorships for organisation
  • Trafficking of all jobs between various Customers and suppliers
  • Ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely fashion
  • Responsible for final quality check before the product is handed over to client
  • Giving clients advice on selecting the best product for their specific needs
  • Formulating quotations and handling all customer queries
  • Co-ordinate projects and process orders
  • Responsible for point of sale
  • General administration which includes: invoicing, typing, filing and switchboard
  • Responsible for debtor's accounts and following up on outstanding invoices
  • All office Administration
  • Local client liaison as well as Responsibilities for advertising
  • Ordering of stock
  • Debtors and Creditors
  • Wages and Salaries
  • Employment
  • Customer Complaints

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Sea Point Florstore
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • The primary function of this position required me to, manage the front- line shop
  • My role further involves:
  • Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Stock Control
  • Switchboard
  • Bookings

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Eton
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • The primary function of this position required me to manage the office and team, and co-ordinate the MD's diary
  • My role further involves:
  • All Marketing strategies for the company
  • Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Stock Control
  • Switchboard
  • Bookings/Reservations of flights and accommodations

Education

Business Computers -

VARSITY COLLEGE

Matriculated - undefined

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Skills

    Team management

    Attention to detail

    Time Management

    Deadline Driven

    Strategic Thinking

    Problem solving

    Negotiation

    MS Office

    QuickBooks

    SAP

    Syspro

    Xero

    Caspio

    Wordpress

    Slack

    Peach Payments

    Logistics

    Salesforce

    CIMs/Cardinal

    Asana

    Flexi

    Shopify

Timeline

SENIOR BUSINESS & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Hadeda
08.2024 - 11.2024

EXECUTIVE PA & OFFICE MANAGER

2Oceansvibe Media & Malawi Cane Furniture
12.2019 - 01.2021

EXECUTIVE PA & TRAVEL COORDINATOR

ADP Marine & Modular Pty Ltd / Namdeb
01.2008 - 10.2019

Director

Durbanville Florstore
01.2007 - 01.2008

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Sea Point Florstore
01.2005 - 01.2007

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Eton
01.2001 - 01.2004

Matriculated - undefined

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CLAIMS EXECUTIVE

Kuda Holdings
8 2021 - 8 2024

Business Computers -

VARSITY COLLEGE

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