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Curriculum vitae

Danielle

Oliver

Address

** ****** ***

Dennesig

Middelburg

1055

Cell No

082-***-****

Email

adhklj@r.postjobfree.com

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Danielle Oliver

Personal Information

ID Number : 710**********

Gender : Female

Home Language : English

Second Language : Afrikaans

Nationality : White

Marital Status : Married

Drivers Licence : Yes (Own Transport)

Dependants : 0

Personal Profile

I am an experienced, qualified and results driven individual who would be an excellent choice for any Office Management, Administrative, Secretary or PA position. As someone who is accustomed to working in a high-pressure environment where accuracy and attention to detail are essential with the ability to anticipate executives’ needs, follow through on all details and tactfully handle sensitive situations I firmly believe that I would not only meet but indeed exceed your expectations. I possess a high degree of professionalism, maturity, loyalty, confidentiality and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. I pride myself on my ability to deal with pressure and multi-task with a positive and flexible attitude, and on top of all of this I have extensive knowledge of administrative policies, systems and procedures.

I am someone you can count on, who is confident in her ability to lead a team, and who is capable of making sure your office will run smoothly and efficiently. With over 20 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant and an Office Manager successfully using a democratic and coaching style of Management I am able to develop and implement new administrative systems, carry out staff appraisals, manage performance and discipline staff. In my previous role apart from attending to all the companies administrative needs including managing a busy diary for the Manager, arranging travel itineraries, Planning and coordinating events, Agendas and minutes of meetings and Monthly reports I was also responsible for monitoring the incoming and outgoing communications, debit and credit functions including requisitions, orders and invoicing, deliveries and receiving, and also setting departmental objectives, work schedules, budgets, policies, and procedures, as well as the costing and procurement on projects.

I also pride myself in the ability to learn and master any computer program new to me. I am an enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic, who is comfortable in any position of responsibility. Joining your company will help me to get closer to my long term career goals, and I am very confident that I would fit in very easily into your existing setup. I am a confident, self-directed and independent worker who will take the initiative to learn as much as possible about the company I work for in order to become a valuable information resource. 48 Buller Str, Dennesig, Middelburg, 105*-***-*** 0938 adhklj@r.postjobfree.com 3

Skills

Goal-oriented

Analytical problem solver

Strong interpersonal skills

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent time management

Excellent telephone manner

Fully aware of all Health & safety legislations.

Accept and adhere to the need for strict

confidentiality

Ability to learn new skills very quickly

Self-motivated

Excellent Communication, negotiation and

relationship-building skills.

Excellent team player

Merchandising understanding

Professional demeanour

Multi-tasking strength

Exceptional people skills

Customer service focus

Dependable

No Criminal Record

Good IT skills

Able to remain calm and relaxed under

pressure.

Creativity.

Maintaining a tactful, friendly manner.

Openness to learning new ideas and

techniques.

Cleanliness and good personal grooming.

Management skills

Problem assessment, Creative problem solving, Interpersonal skills, Leadership abilities, Teambuilding and supervision, Oral and written communication skills, Organizational skills

Report and document preparation, Records management, Inventory management, Time management, Scheduling, Decision making, Prioritization, Planning, Detail oriented, Facilities management, Space management

Technical and financial skills

Spreadsheet preparation, Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Budget preparation and management, Report and document preparation, Records management, Expense reduction, Database creation

Work History

HEAD ADMINISTRATOR (Finance, Procurement and HR)

Precon Survey Services (Middelburg)

October 2019 – Present

• Responsible for the effective functioning, operation and workflow of the business unit.

• Arranging & Taking minutes at meetings.

• Manage the admin function and day to day office operations of the business unit,

• Supervise and oversee the accounting function of the business including debtors, creditors, debt collection and supplier interaction.

• Develop and maintain administrative procedures, recommends, develops, and implements changes as appropriate, oversee maintenance of office record keeping systems.

• Oversee general supplies purchases, including managing petty cash fund, perform or oversee budgetary monitoring of purchases, recharges and transfers of expenses.

• Maintaining office services and efficiency, supervising office staff and maintaining office records.

• Assign and monitor clerical and secretarial functions. Supervise, coach, train and discipline office staff.

• Ensure the smooth running of the office including the maintenance of staff morale in relation to administration functions.

• Maintain office equipment,

• Compile and Manage Tenders, Quotes and proposals in line with the company’s profit targets. 4

• Oversee the business units Human Resource function inclusive of new appointments, remuneration

(Payroll), leave and expense management.

• Adhere to company policies and principles.

• Maintain a high level of accounting discipline in accordance with good corporate governance.

• Accountable for all admin functions in the office.

• Ensure Mine Compliance is adhered to and renewals are done timeously

• Maintain Insurance schedule submits and track claims.

• Compile monthly expense trend reports.

• Keep record of vehicle expenses and compile trend reports.

• Oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the Office building, including making sure everything is in working order, including IT, Alarm Systems and municipal accounts.

• Responsible for a fleet of 18 vehicles, renewals of licencing, Ensure Services and maintenance is done, Inspect daily Pre-uses, arrange for necessary repairs. OFFICE MANAGER

AECI Improchem Pty LTD (Witbank)

August 2008 – May 2019

Responsible for the effective functioning, operation and workflow of the business unit.

Manage Divisional Managers busy diary, travel itineraries, arranging and taking minutes at meetings.

Planning and organizing charity events.

Manage the admin function and day to day office operations of the business unit,

Supervise and oversee the accounting function of the business including debtors, creditors, debt collection and supplier interaction.

Develop and maintain administrative procedures, recommends, develops, and implements changes as appropriate, oversee maintenance of office record keeping systems.

Oversee general supplies purchases, including managing petty cash fund, perform or oversee budgetary monitoring of purchases, recharges and transfers of expenses.

Maintaining office services and efficiency, supervising office staff and maintaining office records.

Assign and monitor clerical and secretarial functions. Supervise, coach, train and discipline office staff.

Ensure the smooth running of the office including the maintenance of staff morale in relation to administration functions.

Assist Regional Sales Manager to achieve sales and profitability targets.

Maintain office equipment,

Manage the operations in the absence of the RGM.

Compile and Manage Tenders, Quotes and proposals in line with the company’s profit targets.

Have regular contact with Head Office to ensure compliance to the companies governing principals.

Oversee the business units’ human resource function inclusive of new appointments, remuneration, leave and expense management.

Adhere to company policies and principles.

Maintain a high level of accounting discipline in accordance with good corporate governance.

Accountable for all admin functions in the office. Maintain close contact with Clients when orders are received, conduct a high level of project management, ensure medicals and inductions are booked timeously and maintain Contractor packs for the various mines SALES AND MARKETING / PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Bella Casa Developments - Witbank

July 2006 – August 2008

Setting up and confirming meetings, Taking and typing Minutes of meetings;

Controlling the directors diary; Running personal errands for the director;

Typing of letters, faxes and e-mails, researching various aspects and new developments of property development on internet;

Property sales, Checking contracts brought in by outside agents, Arranging all documentation for approval of bonds by bond originators; Marketing and selling existing developments;

After Sales: Following up with bank approvals, ordering plans, arranging NHBRC Enrolment Certificates, supplying attorneys with all necessary documentation to assist in registration. 5

Following progress on building of unit, arranging for Payment requests to be signed and submitted, following up with banks on payments, recovering any outstanding money from Clients, handling customer complaints and queries.

Compiling feasibility report; Assisting in Market Research and compiling Marketing Strategies and Marketing plans;

Researching appropriate design for development; Assisting with designing floor plans for units; Assisting in design of external and internal finishes;

Assisting with the design of all marketing material i.e. brochures, banners, billboards; Compiling sales package; Arranging and facilitating the launch of the development; Designing company business cards and stationary; Invoicing; Reconciling Invoices; Advertising ESTATE AGENT

Chas Everitt International Property Group (Middelburg) January 2006 - July 2006

Canvassing via telephone and door to door for new clients; Listing and inspecting houses for sale;

Advising clients on property needs; Taking clients out to view properties; Conducting show days on Sundays;

Completing contracts for properties sold;

Conversing with attorneys on progress of deals; Property sold: 7 vacant stands, 3 houses;

Working daily on internet and e-mail, compiling weekly progress reports, compiling comparative market analysis

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

JJ Timber Supplies (Transport) (Piet Retief)

March 2004 – Sept 2005

All Office administration: Filing, Invoicing, Supplying orders, ordering machine spares, stationary and diesel.

Recording and summarising employee hours and doing wages and salaries,

Recording and summarising diesel usage.

Reconciling month end reports.

Control and ordering of stock in Hydraulics room and creating monthly profit and loss statements for the hydraulics.

Monitoring trucks on the matrix system

ADMINISTRATOR / PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Environmental Civil Mining Projects (ECMP) (Richards Bay) Jan 2002 – Sept - 2002

Based at Hallandale Tikor Mine,

Managing the Office and General Office Administration: Answering telephone, Filing, Invoicing, Supplying orders, ordering machine spare, (Managing incoming and outgoing parts), stationary, diesel.

Recording and summarising employee hours,

Recording and summarising diesel usage.

Reconciling and E-mailing month end reports.

Completing and following up on I.O.D cases.

Organising meetings, taking and typing minutes of meetings, arranging flights bookings, visa applications for overseas travel.

Monthly costing and reporting.

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ADMINISTRATION / TRAINING OFFICER / TRANSPORT MANAGER SA Post Office (Richards Bay)

Jan 1990 – Dec 2001

• I was in control of all Human Resource activities: Administration, filing, typing and correspondence in and out of the mail centre, including various related enquiries, staff leave, invoices, arranging payments of accounts and controlling staff records.

• I took and typed minutes for all meetings and disciplinary hearings.

• I have been an operator on a busy switchboard and have working experience as a Teller, dealing with people and large amounts of money and valuable stock.

• I made all arrangements in organizing functions and meetings for management, Staff and Unions held at the Mail Centre and various venues.

• I relate very well to people and had the respect of all the staff irrespective of race, they trusted me and were willing to come to me for help in all aspects whether work related or personal.

• I assisted in compiling the budget for the smooth operating of the Mail Centre

• I became a member of the SA Society for Training and Development through the company; I was responsible for the Training and Development of all the staff. I compiled a task analysis against which staff members doing functional training were tested, and presented various Development courses with them such as Indaba on Quality, Victim to Victor and Handle with Care.

• I also ensured the staff maintained a high standard of Productivity and excellent quality, by constantly testing their standards and the quality, and assisting in solving any problems arising off the floor.

• I was then put in control of the Transport Section and staff in the Zululand area, where I had 22 vehicles under my control as well as 10 staff members who reported directly to me, I arranged for bookings of services and repairs, controlling licensing, updating Co-driver System with relevant Information and drawing printouts on vehicle activities, as well as keeping control over the vehicles activities and the drivers. I also did all correspondence and necessary discipline relating to Staff

• I also successfully acted as Manager over the entire Mail Centre for a period of 2 months References

Current Employer not to be contacted please

Improchem Luhan Meyer 079-***-****

Bella Casa investments Chris Fourouclas 013 – 692 4199 JJ Timbers Sarel Swart 083-***-****

ECMP Dirk Booysens 082-***-****

Education

School attended : Empangeni High School 1989, Completed Grade 12 Current Subjects Passed : English, Afrikaans, Biology, Business Economics, Accounting, Typing

External training : Training Officers Course, Various Internal Quality Courses

: MS Dos, WordPerfect, Professional First Aid training Level 3

: Personal Assistant Diploma (Final exams not competed), HIRA

Incident Investigation

Computer Knowledge

Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Navision, Delphi, Quickbooks (Basic), Pastel (Basic)

Internet and Email

Personal Attributes

I enjoy being with people and working with people

I am a honest, punctual, Reliable, hard working person and work well under pressure

I am a very “approachable” leader where staff feel comfortable and ease with me

I am willing to learn anything I don’t know and really enjoy a challenge

If I do not know something I will go out of my way to learn and I am a fast learner

I am Innovative and very energetic and motivated to getting things done on time,

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