SELF DEFINITION

Introduction Letter

As a seasoned PA I bring to you a wealth of my skills, knowledge and experiences. I am a driven and motivated achiever, capable of organising and implementing workable solutions and logical systems. I am committed to on-going enhancements and improvements and continually searching for solutions. I can absorb information, have concern for error and will adhere to procedures.

I am accustomed to producing the desired result under pressure adhering to strict deadlines and targets. My motivation and fulfilment is derived from meeting fresh challenges.

I am a hardworking individual. I am extremely honest and loyal; people also get along with me effortlessly. I am a fast learner and enjoy a challenge. I have excellent communication and people skills. I gain clients trust without any effort.

I believe that I will be an enormous asset to any company that employs me.

DESCRIBING WORDS

The following words accurately portray my character/personality: accommodating, logical, innovative, accurate, systematic, resourceful, dynamic, enthusiastic, intelligent, presentable, punctual, responsible, focused, determined, assertive, tenacious and vibrant.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Zarina Samuels

Cell: 084*******

E-mail: adg57s@r.postjobfree.com

Present location: TBC

D.O.B.: 08 January 1962

EE/AA Status: Indian Female

Driver’s licence: Code 08 and own transport

Marital status: Single

Availability: Immediately

Salary: to be discussed

EDUCATION

Matric: Clare Hills High in 1979

Diploma: Goodhope Secretarial College in 1980

Certificate: Biztech in 2010 for Office Managers/Team Leaders

KEY SKILLS

●Diary Management

●Co-ordination of events for staff & clients (Up to 100 pax)

●Travel local & international

●Office management

●Planning and organising

●Relationship Management

●Typing (55 wpm)

●Mentoring

●Understanding of end to end Human Resources Administration

●Communication

●Project Management

●Research and Development

●Service orientated

●Team management

●Supervision of enablement staff

●Project co-ordination& administration

●Front line co-ordinator (Boardrooms, audio, etc)

●Petty cash – R5k

●Switchboard

●Upkeep of reception area

●Prep of board packs

●Minute taking

●Attention to detail

●Proof reading

COMPUTER LITERACY

●Ms Office

●Outlook

●SAP

●Mind Manager

●Adobe

●Oracle & Google

●Lotus Notes

●JDE

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Dates

Company

Position

Reason for leaving

June 2019 – to date

Momentum

Secretary

To be discussed

Jan 2018 –May 2019

PWC

PA to 5 Legal Directors

Contract position-

June 2018-Sept 2018 (Temp)

Ernst & Young

PA to 3 Partners & 2 Executive Directors

Temp

July 2007-Apr 2016

Deloitte Johannesburg

PA to Lead Director & AD’s in Customs & Global Trade

Family matters

2004-2007

Premier Foods

Executive PA to the HR Director

Retrenched

2002-2004

ABI

Secretary to Finance Manager

Contract

1999-2003

Pelican Systems

Secretary to the General Manager

Division closed down

1989-1999

Evanair Airconditioning

Sales, service & Customer Care co-ordinator

liquidated

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

Company: Momentum Health

Business Unit: Fund Management

Start date: June 2019 to date

Position: Fund Secretary

Reason for wanting to leave: To be discussed

Responsibilities: Prep of board packs

Minute taking

Diary Management/Travel/Expense recon

Company: PwC – Johannesburg

Business Unit: Legal

Start Date: Jan 2018 to May 2019

Position: PA to 5 Directors

Reason for leaving: Found permanent position in Durban

Responsibilities:

●Diary Management

●Time & Expense capture on Oracle

●Travel arrangements

●Printing

●Booking of meeting rooms & Webex calls

●General adhoc requirements

Company: Deloitte in Johannesburg

Business Unit: Tax

Start date: July 2007 to April 2016

Position: PA to Customs & Global Trade team

Reason for leaving: Family matters

Responsibilities:

●Managing Directors diary including booking of appointments

●Screening of calls

●Assist with quality control of documents

●Typing of proposals & engagements

●Assist with presentations

●Day to day administrative duties

●Travel Arrangements

●Expense claim capture & management

●Managing the Agenda items for Monthly team meeting

●Internal & external client event co-ordinating for the team conferences and workshops for external clients (50 pax)

●Managing a team of 15 pax

●Timesheet Capture

●Stationery control for the team

●SAP processing of procurement and a EM

●Recon of expenses

●Monthly reports of team time input and WIP

●Project Management & administration

●Training co-ordination for internal & external clients

●Employment Equity Forum secretary

●Prepare presentation slides

●Board packs

●Event Management

●Invoice prep

●Management of mail room & printing services

●Relief reception

●Shared point

●Project management & co-ordinator

Achievements in Role:

●Mentorship for PA's and Executive Assistants

●Becoming SAP Super user - support to team

●Champion for Smartnet/Phoenix (In-house risk software/data)

●VP of Tax Employment Equity Forum

●Client Admin Manager (CAM – in-house system for Risk management)

●OHS Supervisor

●Deloitte Way winner in the category of talent

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

Company: Premier Foods

Business: Human Resources

Start date: 2004-2007

Position: Executive PA to HR Director

Reason for Leaving: Retrenched

Responsibilities:

●Diary management

●Travel Arrangements

●Invoice Management

●Arranging management meetings and minute taking

●Co-ordinate HR Events and training Workshops

●Training Administrator for (e-learning)

●Support to team of 10 pax

●Recon of expenses

●Basic accounting and petty cash

●Travel to sites with HRD

●Letter of employment

●Interviews

●Announcements of deaths, births & new hires.

●Prep of board pack for Exco.

●Event co-ordination ( with max 100 people)

Company: ABI

Business: Beverages & Bottlers

Start date: 2002-2004

Position: Secretary to the Finance Manager

Reason for Leaving: End of Contract

Responsibilities:

●Prepare financial packs for board meetings

●Petty Cash

●Reconcile cell phone expenses for the Regions

●Co-ordinate functions

●Prepare financial schedules for month end

●Diary Management

●Travel logistics for local only

Company: Pelican systems

Business: Ceilings and partitioning

Start date: 1999-2001

Position: Sales and admin Secretary

Reason for Leaving: Reducing sales division

●Generate sales reports

●Sales statistic

●Liaising with suppliers

●Capturing of sales orders

●All adhoc admin

Company: Evanair air-conditioning

Business: Air-conditioning

Start date: 1989 – 1999

Position: Sales and service co-ordinator and customer care

Reason for Leaving: Liquidated

●Generate sales reports

●Sales statistic

●Liaising with suppliers

●Capturing of sales orders

●All adhoc admin

REFERRENCES

Jed Michaletos: 083-******* Deloitte & Character reference

Kayn Woolmer: 083-******* Deloitte counsellor

Dolly Sathekge: 082-***-**** Premier Foods & character reference

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