Secretary/PA/Reception/Admin/Office Support

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PERSONAL PROFILE

I am an experienced and professional secretary who also has PA, reception and admin skills. I have worked in different industries and am capable of adapting to new environments. I am highly proficient in providing support to Directors, Managers and Chair of Departments. I am able to work independently and within a team setting. I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a deep respect for ethics and company policies. I am deadline driven and efficient in customer service delivery. I have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think ‘out of the box’. I am a keen individual who is willing and eager to learn. My goal is to promote and assist with the growth of the company which I work in. Driver’s license – Code 08 – Needs to be renewed

Availability – Immediate

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Oracle

QuickBooks (basic)

EDUCATIONAL DETAILS

School attended : Damelin Eden College - Randburg

Education level : Grade 12 (Matric)

Subjects passed : English, Afrikaans, Biology, Geography, Economics, Business Economics Completion date : November 2006

TERTIARY EDUCATION

Training College Subjects Completion Date

New Horizons Microsoft Office Nov 2005 – Feb 2006

Blazing Moon Microsoft PowerPoint May – Jun 2006

Educourse Online Courses Data Entry – Introduction Dec 2023 Educourse Online Courses Office Admin – Introduction Jan 2024 CAREER HISTORY (16 YEARS)

• RAINBOW TRADING WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR/ADMIN FEB 2021 – MAY 2021

Compiled quotations, invoices and delivery notes

Performed weekly stock-take and captured data on excel spreadsheets

Compiled spreadsheets with quantities of sales and projected monthly/yearly sales

Supervised staff in the warehouse regarding quantities of purchases, packing and pricing

Performed receiving and dispatch duties

Liaised with clients and courier services regarding delivery of stock and purchases

Ensured timeously delivery of purchases

Maintained daily staff register

Assisted with sales and adhoc functions

SUNITHA LATCHMAN (SUMAYAH)

SECRETARY/ PERSONAL ASSISTANT/ RECEPTION/ ADMIN/ OFFICE SUPPORT Address: 3 Foxglove Crescent, Parktown, Athlone, Western Cape, 7764 Cell no. : 079*******

Email : ***********@*****.***

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Achievements

• Acquired knowledge and skills regarding dealing with large orders and the timeous delivery thereof.

• Acquired knowledge and skills regarding customer liaison and service delivery. Reason for leaving – Made redundant due to Covid-19

• UNISA – SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SECRETARY TO THE DIRECTOR JAN 2011 – FEB 2018

Performed all secretarial duties

Performed reception and admin related duties

Drafted emails, letters, memos, presentations and reports

Acted as the first point of entry to the Director’s office

Scheduled meetings and appointments

Arranged and set up conference calls

Scheduled travel arrangements, accommodation bookings and transportation

Arranged team building sessions, conferences and student award ceremonies

Booked boardrooms and conference centres

Arranged catering for all meetings, conferences and team building events

Ordered and purchased gifts for the department

Oversaw the process of recruitment for the department

Procured and ordered office equipment and supplies

Oversaw the maintenance of office equipment (Air conditioning, IT issues, etc.)

Developed and maintained a filing and archiving system

Updated and maintained markers and student’s information on the system

Assisted with student queries and provided solutions

Created and distributed student’s certificates

Liaised with the accounts department regarding payments to external markers

Solved issues regarding non-payments to external markers

Assisted lecturers with travel arrangements, typing, filing, research, etc.

Performed non-accounts administration – filling in forms for new employees, etc.

Completed reimbursement forms for cell phone usage, etc.

Compiled and maintained daily/weekly and monthly staff register

Assisted students with exam/assignment related queries

Collected exam/assignment sheets and distributed to respective departments

Performed adhoc functions as requested

Achievements

• Acquired proficiency in working in a busy, fast paced environment while ensuring timeously delivery and turnover time.

• Acquired skills and knowledge in working and performing efficiently with a large group of staff.

• Became efficient in thinking ‘out of the box’ and problem solving.

• Became skilled in working under pressure.

• Became adept at time management, meeting deadlines and people management. Reason for leaving – Temporary incapacity – There was no boarding process in place.

• ROBSON SAVAGE – FUND ADMINISTATORS SECRETARY/ADMIN ASSISTANT OCT 2008 - NOV 2010

Performed all secretarial duties

Performed reception and admin related duties

Scheduled meetings and appointments

Scheduled travel arrangements, accommodation bookings and transportation

Arranged team building sessions and conferences

Booked boardrooms and conference centres

Arranged catering orders

Drafted emails, letters, memos, presentations and reports

Ordered and maintained office supplies/stationery

Developed and maintained a filing and archiving system

Managed client data-base

Performed non-accounts administration

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Achievements

• Developed skills in multitasking and performing different functions such as reception, secretarial and event management.

• Developed skills on how to perform under pressure and meeting deadlines. Reason for leaving – Acquired a job with better prospects

• KANTEY & TEMPLAR – CONSULTING ENGINEERS RECEPTIONIST/ADMIN ASSISTANT AUG 2007 - JUL 2008

Performed reception and admin related duties

Scheduled meetings and appointments

Arranged catering

Drafted emails, letters, memos, presentations and reports

Ordered and maintained office supplies/stationery/gifts

Managed client data-base

Performed non-accounts administration

Achievements

• Acquired skills in handling a switchboard and directing calls and messages efficiently and systematically Reason for leaving – Temporary position

• RAND MERCHANT BANK – CORPORATE FINANCE SECRETARY/PA JAN 2005 – JUN 2007

Performed all PA, secretarial, reception and admin related duties for 17 Corporate Financiers

Scheduled meetings and appointments

Arranged conference calls

Scheduled travel arrangements, accommodation bookings and land transportation

Liaised with travel agency regarding passports and visas

Arranged team building sessions

Booked boardrooms

Arranged catering for all meetings

Liaised with both international and national clients

Drafted emails, letters, memos, presentations and reports

Printed and binded documents and presentations

Ordered and maintained office supplies/stationery

Developed and maintained a filing and archiving system

Managed client data-base

Performed adhoc functions as requested

Achievements

• Completed and passed matric through Damelin Eden College.

• Acquired skills required to work in corporate environments with large number of staff.

• Acquired skills regarding multitasking and time management. Reason for leaving – To be discussed.

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Aspen Pharmacare Secretary Jul 2004 – Sept 2004 Temp position Toyota SA Motors Training Coordinator Jan 2004 – Jun 2004 Temp position Beeftech Marketing Personal Assistant Apr 2003 – Oct 2003 Nicola-J Promotions Receptionist Apr 2002 – Mar 2003 Kavicomm Communications PA Jun 2000 – Apr 2002

Supermarkets/Retail Cashier/Merchandiser Jan 1988 – Dec 1999 REFERENCES

• Mr. Naseem Choudry Rainbow Trading ****************@*****.*** 031-***-****

• Prof Ernest Mnkandla Unisa ******@*****.**.** 011-***-****

• Mr. Neil Savage Robson Savage ****@******.*** 011-***-****

• Mr. Richard North Rand Merchant Bank ******@***.**.** 011-***-****

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