Ambitious Receptionist equipped to handle front desk operations greeting guests, routing correspondence and solving immediate issues. Goal-oriented and meticulous professional with outstanding computer skills and telephone etiquette. Committed to contributing to company growth.
Focused Receptionist with 6 years of hands-on experience answering phone calls, scheduling appointments and directing guests. Personable and organized individual possessing strong administrative skills paired with outstanding recordkeeping and time management abilities. Committed to providing outstanding administrative support to staff and guests.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist/Switchboard Operator
Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality
Volksrust
09.2017 - Current
Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
Greeted and directed visitors to appropriate personnel and answered average of [Number] calls and emails daily.
Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and office environment.
Reported suspicious individuals to supervisor.
Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
Greeted visitors entering establishment to determine nature and purpose of visit.
Monitored reception area to provide consistently safe, hazard-free environment for customers.
Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls to appropriate personnel.
Maintained business office inventory and equipment by checking stock for needed supplies.
Supplied callers with office address and directions, employee email addresses and phone extensions.
Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
Composed and prepared routine correspondence, letters and reports with job-related software.
General Maintenance Worker
Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality
Perdekop
11.2004 - 08.2017
Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
Followed correct procedures for handling, transporting and disposing of new and recycled materials.
Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
Read work orders or received instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Administration - Administration
Regent Business School
Durban
11.2022
Skills
Correspondence management
Tech-savvy
Technologically savvy
Organization and efficiency
Office equipment operations
Meticulous and organized
Multitasking and prioritization
Data entry
Service-oriented mindset
Multi-line telephone skills
PC proficient
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