VIRGINIA MUTEBA
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Vanderbijlpark,GP
Summary
Experienced, professional individual with a background in administration, tutoring, and working with children with special needs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, high levels of patience. Ambitious job seeker seeking entry-level Human Resources position. Motivated employee with strong work ethic, adaptability, exceptional interpersonal skills. Dedicated administrative professional with excellent communication, problem-solving, resource allocation, and schedule management skills. Organized Administrative Assistant with exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and decision-making abilities for fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
FREELANCE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Pebeffile Computers
01.2022 - Current
TUTOR
Individual Partner
05.2023 - 09.2023
TUTOR
Individual Partners
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Tutoring children, ages 6 and 11 one with ADHD.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Prepared students for standardized tests, ACT exams and advanced course placements.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
- Reviewed class materials and discussed reading assignments, boosting comprehension.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Traveled to student's home or to another place of student's choice to conduct tutoring sessions.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Pebeffile Computers
06.2013 - 09.2020
- Administrative functions
- Filing
- Contacting clients
- Shredding documents
- Conducted research online using search engines such as Google or Yahoo!
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
CASHIER
Pizza Den
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Working the till and card machine
- Taking orders
- Making pizza
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Identified discrepancies between actual counts and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Education
BA - PSYCHOLOGY COURSE
North West University
02.2021 - 11.2021
BA - BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE - INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND LABOUR RELATIONS
North West University
02.2017 - 10.2020
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE - EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Sasolburg High School
01.2009 - 11.2013
Skills
Effective patience
Project planning
Instructional expertise
Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
Effective communication
Proficient typing skills
Administrative support
Appointment coordination
Information gathering
Agenda development
Grammar and style review
Skilled in email correspondence
HR administrative assistance
Strong speaking skills
File system maintenance
Excel proficiency
Additional Information
Youth leader (saint francis of assisi Catholic Church)
Vanderbijlpark
April 2023 – July 2023
Volunteer/Teaching Assistant (wings for life)
School for special needs children
Vanderbijlpark
November 2020 - December 2020
Volunteer outreach program
Missionary work
Zambia
June 2015 – July 2015
June 2017 – July 2017
Volunteer/Assistant basketball coach
Vanderbijlpark High School
February 2025 – May 2025
Timeline
TUTOR
Individual Partner
05.2023 - 09.2023
FREELANCE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Pebeffile Computers
01.2022 - Current
BA - PSYCHOLOGY COURSE
North West University
02.2021 - 11.2021
TUTOR
Individual Partners
06.2020 - 11.2020
BA - BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE - INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND LABOUR RELATIONS
North West University
02.2017 - 10.2020
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Pebeffile Computers
06.2013 - 09.2020
CASHIER
Pizza Den
01.2011 - 06.2013
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE - EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Sasolburg High School
01.2009 - 11.2013