PROFILE

ID: 740**********

Gender: Female

Nationality: South African, Colored

Criminal record: No

CONTACT

PHONE:

079*******

EMAIL:

ade42o@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Windows 95

MS Word 2010

MS PowerPoint 2010

MS Excel 2010

MS Outlook 2010

SOFT SKILLS

Great organizational and

communication skills (at all levels)

Experience in consumer facing

organization

Ability to work under pressure

Planning and organizing

REHANA

RICHARDS

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/ ADMINISTRATOR/ EVENT

PLANNER/ INTERIOR DECORATOR

Information and monitoring

Administrative

Administrative support

Advertising

Banking

Looking to join an establishment where I can utilize my many years of experience and acquired skills to ensure the smooth coordination of the business. Initiative-taking, a collaborator, determined and enjoy new challenges. Looking for a place that I can not only grow but can be challenged as well. Work very well under pressure, analyze situations rapidly in an efficient, creative and practical manner. Talented Administrator, highly effective at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytic and persuasive communicator with a talent for thinking outside of the box for creative solutions. Motivated employee offering aptitude for administration and demonstrated success in an office environment. Deliver initiative-taking support on key administrative matters to promote productivity across departments. Recognized for organizational and communication skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Administrator

Quantec (PTY) (LTD)

January 2019 - July 2019

Working in the office of the Quantity Surveyor on a part time bases I performed various administration tasks and was able to learn about the industry.

This was a new field for me; however, I was able to take on the challenge as I have always had a keen interest in the built environment and a passion for Interior Design.

Also, was able to use the administration skills that I have developed previously to implement new ideas and amend the workspace.

Personal Assistant

Luthuli Junior Academy, Unene Business Enterprise

January 2018 – December 2018

Working the school administration office as the Principals Personal Assistant, I performed all administrative tasks as well as coordinated different projects and events.

Responsible to develop strong relationships with staff, suppliers, prospective enrolments, and parents of the children at the school

This role involves a high level of tact, prioritization, independence, people skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Duties included the following, while adhering to standard operating procedures:

Assisting the Principal with general administrative functions, filling, fees, Excel spreadsheets for Petty Cash & Month end, banking and accounts

Function & events coordinator- Parent/Grandparent teas, Staff birthday lunches, Formal Graduation Dinner, Special events and bookings

Purchasing of all school supplies, Capex and Online Shopping

Staff registers, leave and adhoc salaries

Consulting

CIS

Critical thinking

Editing

Fashion

Filling

First Aid

Hiring

Interior Decorating

Team Building

Marketing

Formatting

Problem solving

Purchasing

Reading

Reception

Report writing

Health & Safety

Sales

Scheduling

Sound

Typing

Website

LANGUAGES

English

Afrikaans

HOBBIES

Interior Decorating

Event Planning

Sewing & Crafts

Baking & Cooking

Enrolments

Newsletters, D6, all communication with parents, enquiries, dealing with conflict and building

relationships.

Consulting with suppliers

Planning and organizing the school activities and calendar

General administrative support (scheduling meetings, communicating agendas, invitations, creating

PowerPoint presentations, printing supporting materials, hosting visitors, arranging refreshments and catering

Accurate typing, editing, creating of presentations, and finalizing of documents

Monitoring of security cameras and Raspberry PI

system

School communication, taking minutes and letter

writing

Assisting with school marketing pictures

Responsible for all school photographs for advertising and newsletters

Parent liaison complaints and enquiries

Reception and answering calls and emails

Team support- Assisting the staff and principal

whenever necessary

Supervising Cook, planning menus and purchasing

supplies

Staff birthday celebrations & gifts

School uniform shop

Projects – Interior Décor when the need arose

First Aid

St Johns Level 1

26 January 2018

Health Safety Representative

NOSA SHE Representative - Public

03 September 18

Personal Assistant

Luthuli Junior College

ADvTECH July 2012 – December 2017

Worked closely as Personal assistant to the Principal for a period of 5 years.

Worked remotely & reported to the head office in Johannesburg. Please see previous Personal Assistant position for listed duties as I worked with the same principal for another year.

Portfolios: - Events, Staff Enrichment, and Quality Retail Experience

Assistant manageress, Sales & general store administration (banking, cash & account purchases, Merchandising)

Hilton Weiner Year 1993 -1994

Designer Imports Year 1995 -1996

Just Japs Boutique Year 1996 - 1998

Collaborator

1999 - 2011

Problem solving and critical thinking. Areas of expertise: - Functions & Events coordination, Interior Decorating, High-end fashion sales and merchandising Skills: Planning and coordination of private events (catering, décor) Planning and set up of adult and children’s themed parties and events

(Birthday parties, High teas, baby showers etc.) this includes sourcing and hiring of equipment, décor, handmaking invitations, supplying cakes and party favors.

Interior decorating service including soft furnishings and various paint techniques etc.,

Sourcing and sales of various garments and attire EDUCATION

Our Lady of Fatima Convent High School

Diploma

Durban Central Technical College

Clothing Production N1-N3

Matric Certificate

1992

Certificate

Institution Sight & Sound Business College

“Girl Friday”

1993

Certificate

Academy of Interior Design

Interior Designer

2000

Diploma

Intec

Interior Decorator

2003

(1 assignment required for diploma)

Certificate

iSolve Learning Solutions

Microsoft Word Level 2

Microsoft Excel Level 2

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Microsoft Outlook Level 2

2014

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