P E R SONAL D E T A I L S
Name: Marlize Bezuidenhout
D.O.B: 28 December 1969
Residential Address: 195 Retief Avenue, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, 0157 Mobile: +27-76-410-****
Nationality: South African
I.D Number: 691-***-**** 088
P ROFESSIONAL S UMMARY
I have 15 + years’ experience in various organisations working as a PA for EXCO members. This has not only given me a profound understanding of industry expectations and work processes but also given me valuable skills to thrive under pressure plus master teamwork and customer relationships. I believe I have strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering high levels of organizational skills.
I am proficient in using computers and various computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Internet, Easy Recruit, Outlook and the Sage and Quick Books accounting systems. I always go beyond what is expected of me and ensure that our clients’ requirements are dealt with in a professional manner. I feel my passion is underpinned by the commitment to continually improve, which is evident in the positive feedback received from clients. WORK E XPERIENCE
Aug 2017 – Feb 2020 EnterActive Productions cc
Booking Agent
o Cold calling of clients to arrange events/theater productions. o Booking of educational theater productions.
o Processing and capturing of client invoices.
o Working the front desk at theater productions – guest relations. o Developing and maintaining a promotional mindset: constantly marketing the theater productions and our actors.
o Working with the team to devise marketing strategies and executing these marketing strategies.
o Presenting a professional demeanor and appearance always. May 2014 – July 2017 Irma Schutte Private Practice Social Worker Office Manager
o Organise and make appointments for client interviews. o Maintaining of office services by organizing office operations and procedures, controlling correspondence, reviewing and approving supply requisitions. o Providing of historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of client’s confidential records. o Contribute to management meetings when required and communicate and cooperate fully with management team.
o Developed highly empathetic client relationships and resolved all customer complaints.
o Handling of all invoicing, payments and reconciliations of client accounts using QuickBooks as well as following up of outstanding payments due. o Sourcing and coordination of venues for training, o Assisting with registration, accommodation and travel arrangements for training. April 2007 – June 2013 WBA HR Consulting and Recruiting PA/Admin Manager
o Organising of the CEO’s dairy.
o Keeping notes and scheduling meetings, appointments and conferences. o Booking and assisting with travel trips for CEO and staff members. o Reviewing and editing of cv’s and documents compiled by junior recruiters. o Placing of adverts on various internet sites.
o Scheduling appointments for applicant interviews. o Handling of all invoicing, payments and reconciliations of client accounts using QuickBooks as well as following up of outstanding payments due. o From time to time undertake other duties and functions as appropriate, according to the needs and requirements of the company. Feb 2002 – Apr 2007 Fleet Africa
PA/Cost Controller
o Keeping and updating of the MD’s electronic dairy, screening of emails and phone calls on his behalf.
o Preparing of various quotes for customers and sales team as well as for new tenders.
o Liaising with suppliers to obtain pricing, specifications and vehicle availability. o Liaising with customers on vehicle requirements. o Scheduling and attending of customer and suppliers’ meetings. o Preparing and maintaining of customer records with regards to orders. o Compiling and distributing of the monthly Board Financial Packs as well as various monthly reports.
o Assisting with system restructures on client vehicles. o Booking of all travel arrangements through in-house travel agents. o Handling of petty cash, stationery and other office expenses. o Meeting customer and suppliers needs and satisfaction efficiently and effectively.
Sept 2000 – Jan 2002 BIC SA
Secretary to Works Manager
o Keeping of Managers diary and booking of all appointments. o Typing for various departments.
o Booking of travel and accommodation for management team. o Assisting with month end reports.
E DUCATION H I S TORY
Jan 1983 – Dec 1987 Goudveld High School – Welkom, Free State Matric
March 2003 PA & Executive Secretary Masterclass Certificate (Marcus Evans) August 2004 Professional and Corporate Empowerment Training Certificate July 2007 LexisNexis Training – Fingerprinting, reference checking, criminal checks, confirmation of education, fraud and employer checks