Dear Hiring Manager

I am writing to express my interest in the position that you currently have listed, and I feel I would be an excellent candidate as I have a successful track record of collecting debt, keeping customers happy and putting measures in place to stop problems from repeating themselves.

Further qualifications include:

Strong background in all aspects of office management, from scheduling meetings to answering a busy switchboard

Knowledge of computer operations including Microsoft Office, as well as various database applications, the internet and how to invoice and quote clients,

Professional telephone etiquette manner and good communication skills,

Excellent organization skills, an outstanding work ethic, and the ability to work well in both team-oriented and self directed environments,

Supervised and liaising with staff,

Understanding the importance of and have the ability to maintain a well-organized stock room by keeping all merchandise in the right area with data sensitive items protocol,

Experienced in bookkeeping, billing, payroll systems, requisitions etc

Ability to take ownership of issues and work alone and respond to time frames and deadlines.

My previous accomplishments are as follow:

Compliments from clients for my timeously service on returning calls and emails,

Excellent attendance record, flexible and a quick learner,

Raising funds for the homeless people

With my friendly but strong personality, I like to use my problem solving skills ensuring great customer service resolving their complaints and queries. I also like to research, making sure I get competitive quotes for the business. Possessing a strong aptitude for accounting as well as numbers, means that I can manage multiple demands without losing focus or energy.

Most importantly, I will quickly learn your preferences, your goals and objectives, and I’ll do my very best to aid in the leadership of your company. I would appreciate the opportunity to present in greater detail my contributions.

Thank you for you time and consideration.

Yours faithfully

Corene Janse van Rensburg

Curriculum Vitae

Personal Details

Address: Meyerton

Tel: 067-***-****

Email: adhw7u@r.postjobfree.com

Driver’s License: Yes with own transport

Nationality: South African

Age: 43 – Female

Languages: Afrikaans & English

Qualification Matric (1995)

Education: Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Typing, Accounting, Economics

Career Summary

Well presented with exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to provide an effective reception and switchboard service. Experienced in working under pressure in a quick paced fast moving environment and able to receive guests on arrival in a friendly, helpful manner. With a long track record of achieving within a commercially-driven environment, my skills lie in vendor management and verifying month-end numbers for accounting purposes.

Able to be an integral member of a administrative and clerical team, and can follow instructions and also have a willingness to learn.

Key Skills

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Reception & Switchboard

Administration

Organising meetings & functions

Managing of databases

Supervising staff

Microsoft Office & Internet

Stock Control

Accounting

Data Capturing

Invoicing & Quotes

Buying off consumables

Personal Skills

Attention to detail

Meeting deadlines

Friendly and confident

Time Management (working under pressure

Using own initiative

Critical thinker

Team Player & Leadership

Communication and Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Problem solving & Negotiating Skills

Confident & Motivated

Analytical skills

Work Experience

Computer Creche Course 2003 – Current

Computer Tutor

Teaching basic computer skills to kids aged 3-13 years old

Liaising with parents and teachers

Collecting monthly fees

Assisting in general duties

Mrs L Janse van Rensburg

083-***-****

Acriform Engineering 2000-2003

Office Assistant/Payroll Clerk

Cashbook, Cash flow & Petty Cash

Invoiving and quoting clients

Process payments and receipts

Following up on outstanding orders

General ledger & Reconciliation of accounts and with suppliers

Payroll – Salaries & Wages

Internet payments – Preparing requisitions and loading payments and beneficiaries on system

Buying of consumables for the workshop

Reception and Switchboard, Stock control

IOD claims

General office duties

Reason for leaving: Better job offer

Mr. A van Wyk

Tel: (016-***-****

Do-All Engineering 1997-2000

General Office Assistant

Reception duties and general administration, filing, photocopying, petty cash etc

Management of the staff

Answering all incoming calls/emails and re-routing them to relevant parties

Accurate data entry and keeping of records

Liaising with customers and suppliers

Monitoring stationary stock and reordering when required

Following up on orders

Invoicing and quoting clients

Reason for leaving: Company went bankrupt

John Scott 1996

General Office Assistant

Responsible for sales growth and profits

Performing administrative duties

Switchboard duties and forwarding callers on to relevant staff

Writing receipts and following up on paid up accounts (new business)

Telephonic debt collecting of outstanding accounts

Assisting customers when opening new accounts

Operating a computer system and reporting any problems to the office manager.

Reason for leaving: Company went bankrupt

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