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Uresha Govender

Uresha Govender

Executive Assistant | Administrator | Marketing Professional
Durban

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in executive support, administration, marketing, and operations. Adept at managing complex diaries, coordinating international travel, processing invoices and contracts, and maintaining internal systems like Sage and Box. Combines creativity, efficiency, and strong communication skills to thrive in both structured and fast-paced environments.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Executive Assistant & Administrator

African Leadership Academy
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments.
  • Coordinate national and international travel logistics for executives and visitors.
  • Serve as liaison for internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Process invoices, vendor payments, and contracts in collaboration with Finance and Legal.
  • Maintain organized and confidential filing systems (digital).
  • Oversee procurement, vendor management, and office administration.
  • Use Sage for submissions, expense tracking, payment processing, and reporting.
  • Develop branded presentations and internal communications.
  • Support planning and execution of events, retreats, and workshops.
  • Monitor and follow up on meeting action items to ensure timely completion.
  • Assist HR with onboarding logistics and interview coordination.
  • Proactively anticipate administrative needs and protect executive time.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.

Marketing Manager & Training Sales

Expleo Group
10.2014 - 01.2020
  • Led the development and execution of global marketing strategies.
  • Managed content creation, social media platforms, and analytics.
  • Coordinated training events and facilitated client communication.
  • Consistently achieved training sales targets through strategic outreach.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.

Sales Researcher & Marketing Support

Expleo Group
10.2010 - 01.2012
  • Conducted market research to support sales and marketing efforts.
  • Created reports and presentations for senior leadership.
  • Supported event coordination and maintained CRM databases.

Accounts Clerk

Airoil Equipment
08.2010 - 10.2010
  • Handled sales, purchasing, cashbook, VAT submissions, and payroll.
  • Performed bank reconciliations and financial reporting.

Finance Clerk

KRV Consultants
01.2008 - 03.2008
  • Maintained cashbooks and conducted reconciliations.
  • Ensured accurate internal financial records and payment processing.

Administrative Clerk (Temporary)

Storm and Company
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Data capturing, invoice generation, and payment receipting.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing - Marketing

University of South Africa (UNISA)
UNISA
11.2024 - 10.2025

Skills

  • Microsoft Word

Office management

Executive support

Administrative support

  • Microsoft Sway

  • Photoshop

  • PowerPoint

  • Excel

  • Microsoft Word

Timeline

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing - Marketing

University of South Africa (UNISA)
11.2024 - 10.2025

Executive Assistant & Administrator

African Leadership Academy
01.2022 - Current

Marketing Manager & Training Sales

Expleo Group
10.2014 - 01.2020

Sales Researcher & Marketing Support

Expleo Group
10.2010 - 01.2012

Accounts Clerk

Airoil Equipment
08.2010 - 10.2010

Finance Clerk

KRV Consultants
01.2008 - 03.2008

Administrative Clerk (Temporary)

Storm and Company
01.2005 - 01.2006

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