Office Manager/Receptionist

CURRICULUM VITAE

CHERYL NASH-BERESFORD

I am highly goal oriented and believe in a strong ethical and moral approach to business. I have the ability of developing strong relationships with clients and colleagues based on simple fundamentals of honesty and trustworthiness.

I approach any challenge in life with passion and drive and commit myself fully to the success and well being of the company for which I work. I set high standards for myself and prefer to operate in a work environment that fosters the pursuit of excellence. My long-term objective based on the opportunity afforded me would be to establish myself with the company on my own merits and develop a strong working relationship and understanding with all existing and new clients as well as with support staff and colleagues I believe that I would be an asset to any company due to my drive, passion and commitment. I look forward to the opportunity of discussing these points with you and answering any additional queries you may have.

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PERSONAL DETAILS

NAME Cheryl

SURNAME Nash-Beresford

GENDER Female

LOCATION Benoni

CONTACT DETAILS Cell 071-***-****

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

NATIONALITY South African

LANGUAGES SPOKEN English (Speak, read and write well). Afrikaans (Speak, read and write well).

LICENCE Code 08

HEALTH Excellent

HOBBIES Horse riding, reading

EDUCATION

SCHOOL Boksburg Commercial High School

HIGHEST STD Matric 1974

SUBJECTS PASSED English, Afrikaans, Accountancy, Typing, Mercantile Law, Business Economics.

SHORT COURSES

COMPUTER Microsoft Office 2007,ADAS (motor industry related) Micros, Opera (programmes used in hotel)

Nightsbridge (programme used in hotel)

Semper (programme used in hotel)

CERTIFICATES Mechanical Breakdown Insurances: AMP Warranties The Innovation Group eQuals, MBI

Credit Life Insurances: Hollard Life, Regent Life, Safrican Purchasers Protector Plan: Regent Life Assurance Company Limited

Shortfall Insurance: Hollard Insurance, Pinnafrica, Regent NCR Certificate: ABSA, IDA, NEDBANK

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

COMPANY Coating Worx

POSITION Receptionist/Office Administrator

DATE November 2015 to May 2020

DUTIES Answering phone preparing job packs for 4 teams liaising with dealers and clients preparing and updating various schedules checking job packs for invoicing loading photo’s onto client’s site assistant to manager reconciling monthly accounts managing petty cash

REASON FOR LEAVING Retrenched (Impact of COVID-19) COMPANY Woodridge Country Hotel and Spa

POSITION Front office manager – reception, reservations DATE January 2011 – October 2012

DUTIES Reception-checking in out of out of guests managing front office Reservations-Making booking via email and telephone

Pro Forma invoice sent and confirmation once payment is received Dealing with the guest till arrival Systems used- Opera, Nightsbridge and Semper Housekeeping-8

housekeeping staff Checking of rooms up to standard Stock taking Night Manager-On duty after hours for guests

Restaurant-Managed small restaurant System used-Micros REASON FOR LEAVING Personal

COMPANY Hammond Pole Majola Inc (attorneys)

POSITION Foreclosure Secretary

DATE July 2010 – August 2010

DUTIES Typing legal documents.

REASON FOR LEAVING Resigned due to personal reasons COMPANY River Auto Services (workshop)

POSTION Office Manager

DATE April 2009 – December 2009

DUTIES Buying of stock Client liaison Booking in of vehicles for service Making out Job Cards Invoicing Banking. REASON FOR LEAVING Company closed down

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COMPANY Rochoet (Pty) Ltd (dealt in precious metals) DATE September 2008 – March 2009

POSTION Personal Assistant/Receptionist.

DUTIES Taking of minutes Arranging of flights Handling personal accounts General office work Preparing documents for shipping Reconciling of accounts Assisting accountant REASON FOR LEAVING Contract expired.

COMPANY Normans Used Cars

POSITION Office Manager

DATE February 1994 – November 2007

DUTIES Reconciling of Debtors and Creditors Electronic payments Cash Book management and reconciliation Bank

reconciliations Cash flow forecast for accountant and dealer principal Arranging finance for clients with major banks Dealing with queries for finance and after sales Managing of 5 salesman, 2 cleaners, 2 workshop, 2 mechanics & 2 drivers

Evaluation of staff Salaries and wages, taxation issues

Preparing reports for accountant and dealer principal Preparing figures for financial year end Managing the Admin office.

REASON FOR LEAVING Company closed down.

REFERENCES Available upon request

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