Laurel Ann Gobey
Executive Personal Assistant /Receptionist Address: 166 Hans Strijdom Avenue, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, 0157
Cell: 072-***-****
E-mail: ad4elw@r.postjobfree.com
I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible, and hard-working person. I am a mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations. I can work well both in a team environment as well as using own initiative. Work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines. 10 years' experience working as a personal assistant/ Receptionist in the Corporate Industry. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Multi-tasking capabilities, attention to detail.
I have a professional manner and I'm able to efficiently prioritise the most important tasks and my time.
Skills
Excellent Communication
Detail Orientated
Highly Organized
Excellent Telephone Manner
Time Management
Multi-Tasking
Computer Skills
Education
1985- 1989: Clapham High School
Subject: English
Afrikaans
Biology
Science
Typing
Home Economics
1990 – 1992: MSC Business College
Course Name: Business Administration Services Secretarial Support
SAQA ID: 35928 – Level 3
Professional Office Conduct
Effective Administration Skills
Advanced Calculations
Communication for Business
Computer Proficiency
Bookkeeping for Secretaries
Work Experience
AFROX Information Services Bedfordview
2005/08/29 - 2008/09/30
Executive Personal Assistant
Compiling of monthly reports
Client correspondence
Confirm flight bookings National and International
Arrange Travel requests.
Accommodation arrangements for visitors
Arrange Forex from Rennie’s
Taking minutes for Management Team
Distribute minutes and prepare agenda.
Completion of benchmark graphs
Sourcing venues for conferences.
Confirm all appointments with attendees in advance.
Invoices authorised by relevant managers and invoices processed on Main Frame
Screen all telephone calls for Managers.
Printing and filing of confidential documents for Managers.
Typing business documentation
Reference: Mrs Megan Hopkins (Manageress) Contact Number: +27-011-***-****
NICD (National Institute for Communicable Diseases) Sandringham
2009/01/05 - 2010/12/15 (Contract)
Executive Personal Assistant
Assisting in taking messages and booking appointments for the Manager
Liaise with travel agents and service providers regarding travel bookings.
Type, fax and collate documents, reports and prepare presentations timeously as per requirements.
Maintain a filing system and ensure that all documents are filed timeously.
Manage Diary and ensure that all meetings and commitments are properly recorded.
Distribute documentation according to standard distribution instructions.
Take minutes ensuring that an accurate and concise summary of proceedings is recorded, typed, and distributed on time.
Reference: Mrs Megan Vandecar: (Manageress) Contact Number: +27-84-585-****
Mstores (Pty) Ltd Isando
2011/04/04 – 2016/05/24
Executive Personal Assistant
Provide high – level administrative support.
Source information for meetings
Diarise meetings and confirm attendance.
Minute Taking
Circulate minutes and ensure action points are completed by due date.
Typing of documentation and obtaining the authorities signatures
Capture Sales figures daily
Manage C.E.O. diary.
Arrange travel flights and booking reservations.
Arrange conference calls.
Reconcile petty cash business statements & slips.
Purchasing of Stationery and buying office consumables
Prepare power point presentations for Board Meetings
Inform C.E.O. on any events and appointments that require his urgent attention.
Consolidating agenda for monthly meetings.
Arrange venue and refreshments for designated event.
Maintain a filing system and ensure all documents are filed timeously according to procedures.
Photocopy, fax and scan documentation according to specific requirements and instructions
Keeping documentation strictly confidential
Client liaison
Taking messages and making appointments for C.E.O.
Collate Provident Fund Documentation, and Typing of Disciplinary Hearings
Collate Expense Claim Forms.
Collate and file all documentation for store burglaries and liaise with AON Insurance on all payments.
Reference: Mr Kevin Wright (CEO) Contact Number: +27-82-880-****
PSG Insure Centurion
2019/03/01 – Present
Conversions Administrator / Office Assistant / Receptionist
Compiling Master Lists on Excel from Commission statements received from Brokers.
Saving schedules received from Insurers on folders allocated for Brokers.
Preparing Broker folders on SharePoint for Conversion Team’s utilisation.
Equating PSG schedules against the Insurers schedules and noting errors for correction.
Scanning
Electronic Filing
Assisting Social Club with functions and the procurement of stock
Managing Team Leaders diary and Meeting Planner
Greeting clients helping them navigate through an office and supplying them with refreshments.
Answering Switchboard – 300 / 400 calls a day.
Taking correct Messages for all staff and Managers
Directing the correct calls to relevant staff members and Managers
Opening Post and sorting of Mail.
Assist plan travel arrangements.
Collection of parcels and documents daily
Keep record of all collections and deliveries
Making copies of all documentation
Completing CPD (Continuous Professional Development) Points on a yearly basis
Completed SCP/SMK 123 – Commercial – Santam
Belong to the Culture Committee assist with all yearly arrangements and orders.
Book Boardrooms and Meeting Rooms for Managers and Staff.
Reference: Mrs Denise-Wolfe Botha (Manageress) Contact Number – +27-83-500-****
Mrs Hantie Burger – (Manageress) Contact Number - +27-82-879-****