Tasneem Parker
Cape Town
Summary
I am a youthful, assertive, energetic, and ambitious individual who is not afraid of a challenge. I strive for excellence in all that I do, and I am proud to say that my performance has consistently been commended. I possess strong organisational skills and am able to work efficiently and effectively in highly pressurised environments. I am detail-oriented and have developed the ability to multitask while ensuring that all deliverables are completed accurately and timeously.
I am self-motivated, creative, and a strong team player who builds positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders alike. My excellent interpersonal skills have enabled me to establish and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. I am guided by values of honesty, respect, and service excellence in my professional conduct. I am a fast learner, adaptable, and eager to apply new knowledge and skills in a practical setting. I am also seeking a change of environment where I can continue to grow and contribute meaningfully. My short-term goal is to secure employment that offers opportunities for learning and career development. In the long term, I aim to further enhance my education by completing part-time courses to support my professional growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Administrator
Faculty of Natural Sciences
University Of The Western Cape
05.2024 - Current
- Act as Personal Assistant to the Dean
- Diary Management
- Document Management
- Enquiry Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Committee Administration
- Financial Administration, including budget administration, procurement and reporting
- Event Organisation
- Meeting Administration
- Human Resources Administration
- Reception Duties
- General Administration and Reporting, including office administration, liaising with service providers, e.g. Technical Services, Audio Visual Services, etc.
Administrative Officer
Faculty Of Arts And Humanities Dean's Office
University Of The Western Cape
01.2017 - 04.2024
- Professional support to the Faculty Manager.
- Manage and control visitation and access in the Dean's Office.
- Act as representative between faculty, departments and the Dean.
- Maintain inventory, asset management
- Administer internal and external mail.
- Financial administration, procurement and budget control (Capex and Opex).
- Events Coordination (Dean's Distinguished Lecture, Annual Dean's Merit Awards, Orientation, Open Day, Wellness Day, etc).
- Venue Management (venue bookings including the Dean's Boardroom and meeting room).
- Maintenance and special maintenance projects. Report faults and ensure work is carried out. Coordinating the execution of work, including monitoring and tracking progress against plan.
- Media and marketing, updating faculty and departmental brochures and signage
- Co-ordination of Office Equipment and Furniture requirements
- Co-ordination and printing of faculty brochures and marketing material
- Assisting with undergraduate and postgraduate administration
Administrative Assistant
The School Of Public Health
University Of The Western Cape
04.2013 - 12.2016
- Reception duties.
- Assisted the manager with HR related queries and employment contracts.
- Events Coordination (assist with the Winter and Summer School programmes)
- Updating Winter School brochures
- Assisted UWC Applications Development with designing an online system for the Winter School Programme.
- Debt collecting of Winter School fees
- Meeting Administration
- Venue management
- Financial Administration
- Travel Coordination
- General administrative duties, postal services, booking out equipment, etc
Personal Assistant to the Managing Director
Globex Financial Services
Kenilworth
09.2008 - 02.2013
- Personal Assistant to the Managing Director.
- Diary management and scheduling appointments.
- Manage and control visitation to the Director.
- Prepare clients financial needs analysis.
- Office coordination and supervision (ordering of office supplies, groceries, inventory, onboarding new staff).
- Maintenance of all existing policies.
- Keeping staff up to date with new business regulations and system changes.
- Events coordination.
- Financial administration (invoicing, budget control).
Personal Assistant
Liberty Life
Century City
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Personal Assistant to 2 Financial Advisors.
- Diary Management.
- Capturing all new business.
- Manage existing client portfolios.
- General administration.
Personnel Manager
Balco Outsourcing Solutions
Wynberg
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Recruitment of hospitality industry staff.
- Oversee and coordinate posts to be advertised in the Career Times and Cape Argus.
- Handle advertisements response calls and shortlisting of candidates.
- Interview shortlisted candidate and reference checking.
- Contracts and placements.
- Manage and update CV database.
- Coordinate staff and client queries.
- Assisted the payroll clerk with wages, payroll queries.
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- General admin and secretarial duties.
Education
Diploma - Advanced Executive Secretarial Studies
PC Training And Business College
Cape Town, South Africa04-2001
Grade 12 -
Alexander Sinton Senior Secondary
Crawford12-1999
Skills
- Knowledge of UWC systems, MS Office and Google
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Self management
- Time management
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Professional Etiquette
- Organised
- Multitask effectively
- Stress management
- Empathy
- Work efficiently under pressure
Certification
Personal Details:
Surname : Parker
First Names : Tasneem
ID Number : 820426 0175 088
Drivers License: Code 08 (own transport)
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Administrator
Faculty of Natural Sciences
05.2024 - Current
Administrative Officer
Faculty Of Arts And Humanities Dean's Office
01.2017 - 04.2024
Administrative Assistant
The School Of Public Health
04.2013 - 12.2016
Personal Assistant to the Managing Director
Globex Financial Services
09.2008 - 02.2013
Personal Assistant
Liberty Life
09.2007 - 09.2008
Personnel Manager
Balco Outsourcing Solutions
08.2004 - 08.2007
Diploma - Advanced Executive Secretarial Studies
PC Training And Business College
Grade 12 -
Alexander Sinton Senior Secondary
References
University of The Western Cape - The Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Contact person: Prof. Monwabisi Ralarala (Dean of Arts)
Contact email: moralarala@uwc.ac.za
Contact telephone number: (021) 959 2235 or 082 253 5126
University of the Western Cape - The Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Contact person: Prof. Zannie Bock (Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching)
Contact email: zbock@uwc.ac.za
Contact telephone number: 082 781 4367
University of The Western Cape - The School of Public Health
Contact person: Corinne Carolissen
Contact email: ccarolissen@uwc.ac.za
Contact telephone number: (021) 9592166
Globex Financial Services
Contact person: Mr. Alwyn Niddrie (Managing Director)
Contact telephone number: (021) 670 5888 or 083 250 1077
R&R Awards
2020 - Positive Attitude Award (Faculty of Arts and Humanities UWC)
2022 - Outstanding PA/Secretary Office Administration Award (Faculty of Arts and Humanities UWC)
2023 - Outstanding PA/ Secretary Office Administration Award (Faculty of Arts and humanities UWC)
2024/5 Outstanding PA/Secretary Office Administration Award (Faculty of Natural Sciences UWC)
References
University of The Western Cape - The Faculty of Natural Sciences
Contact person: Prof. David Holgate (Dean)
Contact email: dholgate@uwc.ac.za
Contact telephone number: (021) 959 2255 or 083 259 6643
University of The Western Cape - The Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Contact person: Dr Sue Mcwatts (Faculty Manager)
Contact email: smcwatts@uwc.ac.za
Contact telephone number: (021) 959 3677 or 082 816 1393
University of The Western Cape - DVC: Academic Office
Contact person: Prof. Monwabisi Ralarala (DVC Academic)
Contact email: moralarala@uwc.ac.za
Contact telephone number: (021) 959 2142 or 082 253 5126
University of the Western Cape - The Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Contact person: Prof. Zannie Bock (Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching)
Contact email: zbock@uwc.ac.za
Contact telephone number: 082 781 4367
University of the Western Cape - The Department of Women's and Gender Studies
Contact person: Prof. Vivienne Bozalek (Emerita Professor)
Contact email: vbozalek@gmail.com
Contact telephone number: 082 202 3255
University of The Western Cape - The School of Public Health
Contact person: Corinne Carolissen
Contact email: ccarolissen@uwc.ac.za
Contact telephone number: (021) 959 2166 or 083 965 9688
Globex Financial Services
Contact person: Mr. Alwyn Niddrie (Managing Director)
Contact telephone number: (021) 670 5888 or 083 250 1077