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RESUME OF CHRISTIE SASLONKA

RELOCATING

CURRENT ADDRESS: BLOEMFTONEIN, SOUTH AFRICA

Date of Birth: 13 November 1971

Marriage Status : Widowed

Availability : Immediate

OBJECTIVE

I bring more than twenty years of experience in Public Relations, Management, Business Analysis and Development, Training, Marketing and Communication. I also have more than six years of experience in Marketing. Other experience includes Community Development and working in informal settlements, volunteering for CANSA and assisting in project planning, as well as Community development.

EXPERIENCE

DICKENSON REAL ESTATE

LETTING AGENT

01-01-1990 TO 30-11-1990

Managing of the Letting Department

Managing Maintenance Team

Invoicing

Contracts

Administrative Duties

Liaison between Owners and Tenants

Management Meetings

Accounts

Inspections

Time Management

Project Management

Data Entry

Processing of Applications and Processing of Transactions SKILLS : Strong Organizational Skills, Attention to detail, Presentation Skills, Administrative Skills, Working under pressure and fast past, Computer Literacy, Typing Skills, Management, Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Basic Accounting, Honesty and Integrity, Written and Verbal Communication

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS : Managing the Rentals Department within three months of employment REPORTING STRUCTURE : Management and Owners of Properties REASON FOR LEAVING : Relocation to Carletonville after Marriage REFERENCES : This company does not belong to the original owners any more 2 P a g e

LADEGAARDS ESTATE AGENT / ABSA

Carletonville (Small Agency)

TELLER AND LETTING AGENT

01-02-1991 TO 30-11-1994

Managing Maintenance Team

Invoicing

Contracts

Administrative Duties

Liaison between Owners and Tenants

Management Meetings

Accounts

Inspections

Time Management

Customer Service

Processing Transactions

Project Management

Data Entry

Typing

Phone Support

SKILLS: Cash Handling and mathematics, Computer knowledge, Organization, Problem Solving, Written and Verbal Communication, Attention to detail, Maintaining cash drawer, Teamwork, Basic Accounting, Honesty and integrity, Conflict Resolution.

REPORTING STRUCTURE : Management

REASON FOR LEAVING: Husband chooses to join family business in Vanderbijlpark REFERENCES : This company was closed down with the death of the Owner POKKEL PENSIES KLEUTERSKOOL

OWNER

01-03-1994 – 30-11-2011

Management of staff members

Marketing

Staff Training and Meetings

Basic Bookkeeping and Accounting

Staff appointment, contracts, performance analysis Approval and Maintenance on Annual Leave

Creating learning programs for all age groups

Yearly calendar development

Fundraising events

Annual Performance Analysis

Parent council meeting

Liaise with Department of Health

Liaise with Department of Education

Managing maintenance and upkeep of facilities

120 children

8 Staff Members

Development of Health Menu and eating plans

Problem Solving

Prepare budgets and allocate program funds.

Ensure facilities are maintained and cleaned according to Health Department regulations. Media exposure: Radio interviews, newspaper, local news letters Having sister schools in townships that were sponsored by my school to ensure that we gave back SKILLS : Management, Training, Writing and Developing of Education Programs for each age group, Establishing policies and communicate them to staff and parents, Maintain instructional excellence, Assist staff in communicating with parents and children

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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS : Chairperson for the Vaal Triangle Pre School Association, Secretary for the Gauteng Pre School Association.

REPORTING STRUCTURE : Department of Health, Parent committee REASON FOR LEAVING : I joined ECD Projects during 2010, and due to my passion for what the project meant to communities decided to devote my full attention to this Project. REFERENCE : HANS BRITS : CHAIRPERSON OF PARENT COMMITTEE : 083-***-**** ECD PROJECTS

PROJECT MANAGER

01-01-2010 TO 30-11-2012

Project Manager for the Gauteng Region

Train the Trainer

Training of Pre School Principals in School Management Scouting in Townships for selections process

Budget keeping

Basic Bookkeeping and Accounting

Performance Analysis

Approval and Maintenance on Annual Leave

Managing Vaal Triangle Training Facilities

Eight Staff Members

Development of training Material

Staff Training

Meetings

Management Meetings

Feedback to Public Investors

PowerPoint Presentations

Training of Parent committees in Township areas

SKILLS : Leadership, Time Management, Communication, Scheduling, Risk Management, Cost Management, Negotiation, Critical Thinking, Task Management, Sense of Humour, Patience, Technical Savvy. KEY ACHIEVEMENT : Graduation of more than 300 students, Upgrading Day Care Centres in Rural Areas to adhere to basic Health Department requirements

REPORTING STRUCTURE : CEO, Stakeholders and Sponsors REASON FOR LEAVING : The CEO of the Project Absconded with R30 000 000 of the Budget, the Project was closed down due to her Fraudulent activities.

REFERENCE : PATTY KOKKIN : Public Relations Manager: 082-****-*** TEMP POSITIONS

01-01-2013 TO 30-02-2014

Trainer on NQGF 5 & 6, DAYCARE MANAGEMENT: Private College Alberton, Johannesburg (Saturday Classes) Office Manager : Afri Projects, Vereeniging

Managing databases, Booking transport and Accommodation, Ordering stationery, dealing with correspondence, complaints and Queries, Preparing letters, presentations and reports, Supervising and Monitoring the work of administrative staff, Managing office budgets, Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients, Implementing and maintaining procedures / office administrative systems, delegating tasks to employees, organising inductions programmes for new employees, ensuring that health and safety policies are up to date, using a range of software packages, attending meetings with senior Management, Assisting with the HR functions by keeping personnel records up to date, arranging interviews KEY ACHIEVEMENTS : Implementing long term changes to uphold the efficient working of the Administrative offices REPORTING STRUCTURE ; Management

REASON FOR LEAVING : The factory was unable to pay our salaries REFERENCE : CARIN OOSTHUIZEN : Bookkeeper: 082-***-**** 4 P a g e

CANSA BLOEMFONTEIN

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

01-03-2014 TO 01-02-2015

Managing team of Volunteers

Event Planning

Training of volunteers

Meetings with Stakeholders

Budget Planning and working towards monthly targets Administrative duties

Data Capturing – updating and maintaining of all data Development of Administrative Systems

Travel arrangements

Community training (schools, radio interviews, businesses, church groups) SKILLS : Advocacy and networking skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills, Listening Skills, Research and report writing skills, Knowledge and understanding of community and social issues, Non-judgemental and positive attitude, Compassion, fundraising at management level, life experience and language skills KEY ACHIEVEMENTS : Rooi Rose Tea 2014, Breast Cancer walk 2014. Establishing committee’s in Reddersburg, Trompsburg, DeWets Dorp, Jagersfontein, Koffiefontein. REPORTING STRUCTURE : Regional Manager

REASON FOR LEAVING : A New Opportunity was offered by a Recruitment Agency REFERENCE : CANSA REGIONAL MANAGER : 051-***-****

MCINTYRE VAN DER POST LAW FIRM

CLIENT LIAISON OFFICER

01-03-2015 TO 01-03-2019

Public Relations

Office Management - Ordering stationery, Dealing with correspondence, presentations and reports, Supervising and Monitoring the work of office Cleaning Staff and delegating tasks, organising inductions programmes for new employees, attending meetings with senior Management, arranging interviews and so on. Event Coordination – Catering internal & external events. Brand Management

Client Services – Complaints and Queries - Gifting Marketing

Stock Control

Systems Development – updating and maintaining of client base Development of Training material for staff members PowerPoint

Liaison with stakeholders (Clients and Suppliers)

Boardroom Bookings – arrange drinks and lunch/dinner for visitors / clients / staff Conferencing: event, venue co-ordination, invites, liaise with service providers Coordination of gifting & deliveries

Event Planning

Catering

SKILLS: Excellent Communication and listening skills, Confidence and Presentation skills, Understanding and interest in financial / banking products and markets, ability to analyse and research information, Explaining complex information clearly and simply, Knowledge of customer relationship practices, communication skills, Problem solving attitude, Positive relationships, Teamwork and leadership skills, Conflict resolution, Problem Solving KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Implementing long term changes to uphold the efficient working of the Client Services offices as well as the Office Management offices. Implementing a yearly Conference for Estate Agents. REPORTING STRUCTURE : Partners

REASON FOR LEAVING : Personal

REFERENCE : Liezl van Zyl : Partner : 082-******* & Celeste van Tonder : Partner : 082-******* Karin Smith : HR Manager : 083-***-****

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BETTER BOND BLOEMFONTEIN

CLIENT LIAISON

01-04-2019 TO 28-02-2020

Event Coordinator, Client Services, Marketing

Knowing the basics of Property Law

Assisting in Networking with Estate Agents (Training of new and existing) Developing relations with new Stakeholders (Property 24 and Private Property) System Development

PowerPoint

Advertising, Knowledge of Customers,

Digital invitation design

Designing of promotional items

Liaise with Banks, Law Firms, Department of Social Development Boardroom Bookings and Events – arrange drinks, lunch / dinner for visitors/ clients / staff Training of Staff – Staff etiquette, office etiquette, Professional appearance, How to Market yourself, Knowing your client SKILLS: Excellent Communication and listening skills, Confidence and Presentation skills, Understanding and interest in financial / banking products and markets, ability to analyse and research information, Explaining complex information clearly and simply, Knowledge of customer relationship practices, communication skills, Problem solving attitude, Positive relationships, Teamwork and leadership skills, Conflict resolution, Problem Solving, Story Telling, Creativity, Delegating, Listening, Adaptability, Training.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Establishing new business links with Real Estate Companies in Bloemfontein, Bethlehem, Harrismith and Kimberley. Implementing data systems for the Client Base. Establishing a training facility for Real Estate agents within the Bloemfontein area.

REPORTING STRUCTURE: Regional Manager

REASON FOR LEAVING: Commission, Travel allowances etcetera, was not upheld my basic salary was not sufficient to cover my expenses. I was offered the opportunity to join a small business in Cape Town (as partner) REFERENCE: EMILY JWELI : Consultant : 063-***-**** & AUDREY PRETORIUS : REGIONAL MANAGER : 051-***-**** Due to the outbreak of COVID and restrictions placed on businesses I was not able to join the new business in Cape Town and was forced to stay in Bloemfontein. I had to seek urgent employment and worked as follows:- HOME MANAGEMENT & CHILD CARE / HEAD OF CLINICAL INFORMATION 01-03-2020 – 30-11-2020

HOME MANAGEMENT :

I was able to run things smoothly, as well as coordinate and delegate tasks effectively among staff members. Maximizing efficiency in the household and achieving short and long-term organizational goals. CHILD CARE : (A girl of 5 years as well as twins of 3 months) Respecting the parents’ wishes, co-operating, contributing and leading discussions, Problem solving, Creative thinking, Communication, Transporting the children, upkeep and buying of Household items and food. Interviewing and employing new staff members

Reviewing of Staff contracts

Staff Meetings and training

Performance Analysis

SKILLS: Communication, Decision making, Instructional skills, Interpersonal abilities, Patience, Physical Stamina Event Coordinator, Digital invitation design

REFERENCE: SALOMI (HR MANAGER) : 064-***-****

HEAD OF CLINICAL INFORMATION:-

Typing of clinical Reports

Patient Care (Medical Assistant to Neurologist)

6 P a g e

Follow up on complaints by Patients

Neurophysiology Administrative duties

SKILLS : The Ability to challenge the way things are, commitment to ideals of quality and fairness, willingness to work with others and respect their views, Communication skills, Organisational Skills, Physical Stamina, Patience. REFERENCE : LEONA STEMMET (NEUROPHYSIOLOGIST) : 082-***-**** REASON FOR LEAVING : End of Contract

EDUCATION

MATRIC

Drie Riviere High School

Afrikaans, English, Bookkeeping, Business Economics, Typing, Biology IN HOUSE TRAINING RECEIVED

Health and Safety, Personal Assistant, Telephone Etiquette, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google, Knowing your client, Effective Communication Skills, Knowing your Client, Different Personalities. Brain Development in Children, Effective management, Delegating Skills.

PROJECTS

ECD PROJECTS

Training given to schools in informal settlements, Gauteng. Train the Trainer (Training of Staff) Events: Graduations

POKKEL PENSIES DAY CARE CENTRE

Concerts, Writing and developing of learning programs for all age groups. Staff Training. Management Meetings, Parent meetings, Marketing, Fund raising events.

CHAIR PERSON OF THE VAAL TRIANGLE PRE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION AND SECRETARY OF THE GAUTENG PRE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

Training events, Conferences, Newsletters, Meeting with Pre School Managers, Owners and Teachers. CANSA: ROOI ROSE LADIES TEA 2013 & Breast Cancer Walk 2014, Survivor event 2014 Event planning, coordination, ticket sales, etc.

The Rooi Rose tea raised R80 000, the Breast Cancer Walk raised R35 000 for CANSA CANSA BLOEMFONTEIN

Community Development, Training of Volunteers, Chaired Meetings on events MCINTYRE VAN DER POST LAW FIRM

Coordination of training events, conferences, event planning, Golf days, Catering, Management Meetings, PowerPoint Presentations, Office Parties, Staff Events, Events for Bankers and VIP Clients. Marketing and liaising with potential clients. BETTER BOND BLOEMFONTEIN

Event Planning, Year en Function, formal evenings and events for VIP Clients, Co-ordinating of all events in the Free State, Northern Cape areas. Marketing and liaising with potential clients. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Driver’s license and own transportation

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