KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Effective communication skills, people skills and negotiation skills.

Excellent Microsoft office skills and Business writing skills.

Excellent financial acumen and Numeracy skills.

Data capturing and Telephone etiquette.

Occupational health and safety and Risk awareness.

Strong organizational, Administration and analytical skills.

Customer and Public service regulation.

I am able to work independently and remotely, yet be strong within a team environment.

OBJECTIVE

To learn and be in a challenging environment where I am able to fully utilize and grow my skills and experience and in the process become a positive force that will enable the organization to continue to meet and exceed its objectives through people management.

HOBIES AND INTERSTS

Read, hike and watch movies.

CURRRICLUM VITAE OF KOELSUM SEVIS

PROFILE

As a highly organized, efficient and motivated professional, I am able to deliver excellent service to clients and exceed their expectations by having a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude towards every case. I possess strong business acumen, sound judgment and I have the ability to bring tasks to completion in a timely manner. I am results driven and easily able to manage every client’s expectation by being diplomatic, tactful and always on the lookout for new ideas and solutions.

PERS0NAL DETAILS

Name: Koelsum

Surname: Sevis

D.O.B: 31 May 1986

I.D.No.: 860**********

Address: 78 Loganberry Street, Bonteheuwel, Cape Town,

South Africa

Marital Status: Single

Dependants: 1 (One)

Gender: Female

Nationality: South African

Driver’s License: None

Contact Details: 081-****-***

Email address: adm6bo@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/koelsum- sevis-5522071a6 (LinkedIn)

EDUCATION Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Department of Social Justice:

Mediation (NABFAM) Level 7 (2020)

South African Law School:

Certificate, Paralegal • (2017 - 2018)

Damelin:

Certificate, Professional Receptionist and Personal Assistant • (2012 - 2012) Certificate, Microsoft office • (2010 - 2010)

Modderdam High School:

Matric • (2005 - 2005)

EXPERIENCE Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Allen jones Attorneys

RAF Paralegal/legal secretary October 2019 - August 2020 (10 months)

In the capacity of an RAF paralegal/legal secretary, I was responsible for the following duties:

•Reception duties; Organize client correspondence, maintaining company records, and handling high call volumes;

•Consultation with clients; liaising with police departments and hospitals to gather information regarding road accidents;

•Drafting of the summons and assisting with settlement proposals;

•Arranging appointments and transport for expert doctors and clients;

Reason for leaving: Retrenched

Reference: Muzeina Snell (HR Manager)

Tel: 072*******

Sharuh Attorneys

Paralegal/legal secretary November 2018 - December 2019 (13 months)

In the capacity of a paralegal, I was responsible for the following duties:

Wills and Estates: Consulting with clients; file probate documents with the Master's department; locate wills, codicils, and other related documents; correspond with banks, businesses, insurances, brokerage firms, employers, accountants, and others to collect asset and other pertinent information to prepare and file claims for insurance for records and assisting with finalizing the estates.

Debt Collection: Contacting clients, Negotiation between company and clients; Drafting of documents such as Acknowledgment of debt, Letter of demands, Summons, Request for Default Judgements, Warrant of Execution against Property, and letters to the clerk of the court. Liaising with Sheriffs.

Eviction: (PIE ACT) Research and prepare documents such as Letter of Demand, Notice to vacate, Eviction to Section 4(1), 4(2), 4(4), Founding Affidavits, Confirmatory Affidavits, and Court order as to service.

RAF: Organize client correspondence, maintaining company records, and handling high call volumes; Consultation with clients; liaising with police departments and hospitals to gather information regarding road accidents; making appointments; filling and administration.

Reason for leaving: Contract expired

References: Jose De Wet (Attorney)

Tel: 083*******

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Volunteer February 2017 – January 2018 (12 months)

Volunteer in the Wills and estates division. Work functions included:

•Considering and processing applications relating to deceased estates generally

•Reviewing legal documentations included wills and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and formalities;

•Consulting and attending to queries from the members of the public;

•Interacting and attending to queries from attorneys on deceased estate matters;

•General office administration responsibilities; Filing and data capturing.

Reference: Grace Lamberty / Zayaan Isaacs (Masters)

Tel: 021-***-**** / 021-***-****

Levi Strauss & Co.

Jeans scrappist/Receptionist/HR Administration October 2006 – February 2017

(10 years and 4 months)

I was responsible for the following duties:

•In charge of garment production; Human resource administration and Reception duties;

•Meet and greet of clients; Interacting with suppliers; and managing directors’ weekly schedules.

•Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers/clients, employees, and management.

•Project management skills. In particular, balancing diverse views from various stakeholders in order to ensure that project goals and common objectives are achieved efficiently and effectively.

•Reviewing and consulting with employees on employment policies and Labour legislation matters. Business writing and verbal communication, for internal company-wide communication.

Reason for leaving: Better prospects

References: Natasha Solomons / Marwaan Daw (Managers)

Tel: 021*******

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