Yageshree Govender
Administration
Johannesburg
Summary
A dynamic and motivated admin professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing tasks and projects from concept to completion, and ensuring timeous delivery of key tasks. Skilled in collaborating and supporting cross-functional teams through exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during challenges. I am adaptable and a transformational individual with an ability to work independently, drive efficiency to through effective organizational processes, and developing opportunities that further help my team reach the desired organizational goals.
I make Admin fun!
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
School Administrator & Coordinator
Sparks Schools
Randburg
06.2013 - Current
- Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications and tracked records through delivery.
- Coordinated school facility use with maintenance personnel to achieve equitable access.
- Set academic and behavioral standards for students.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Generated reports to suggest corrective actions and process improvements.
- Collaborating and supporting the School leadership team with campaign management and customer services activities.
- Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
Personal Assistant
Medscheme
Roodepoort
04.2012 - 05.2013
- Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
- Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
- Maintained and organized all shared drives, documents and spreadsheets for easy reporting
Personal Assistant
Toyota Forklift
Kempton Park
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
- Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
- Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries.
- Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
- Enlisted as an Health and Safety rep, coordinated monthly meeting and ensured monthly inspection was compliant.
- Led as a Chairperson of the social committee for event coordinations
- Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies.
- Order coordination of stock from Japan to maintain stock levels.
Personal Assistant
Advtech
Sandton
04.2008 - 10.2011
- Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
- Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze and improve workflows.
- Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
- Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies.
- Handled membership and subscription renewals and
- Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
Education
Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
College Sa
Gauteng, South Africa 05.2022 - Current
Montessori Teacher Education
Montessorisa
Parkhurst 01.2013 - 11.2014
Marketing
Boston College
Gauteng, South Africa 02.2010 - 11.2010
Secretarial
Boston College
Gauteng, South Africa 02.2009 - 11.2009
Introduction To Computer Administration
Sun School of Computing
Gauteng, South Africa 02.2001 - 04.2001
Matric
Daleview Seconday School
KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng 01.2000 - 12.2000
Skills
Interpersonal and communication skills
Organizational skills
Decision making under pressure
Working with Cross Functional teams
Creative with optimising Admin processes
Internal & External Customer Experience Management
CRM Administration
Event & Campaign Coordination & Management
Microsoft Office
Working with confidential info
Timeline
Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
College Sa
05.2022 - Current
School Administrator & Coordinator
Sparks Schools
06.2013 - Current
Montessori Teacher Education
Montessorisa
01.2013 - 11.2014
Personal Assistant
Medscheme
04.2012 - 05.2013
Personal Assistant
Toyota Forklift
11.2011 - 03.2012
Marketing
Boston College
02.2010 - 11.2010
Secretarial
Boston College
02.2009 - 11.2009
Personal Assistant
Advtech
04.2008 - 10.2011
Introduction To Computer Administration
Sun School of Computing
02.2001 - 04.2001
Matric
Daleview Seconday School
01.2000 - 12.2000