Alexandra Pettit

Personal Assistant

Professional and efficient personal assistant with 3+ years’ experience working for directors of accounting and law firms. Excellent project management, organisation, and communication skills. Introduced a time management system and increased the efficiency of the office.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Personal Assistant to Director

Hainsworth Koopman Attorneys Inc

07/2019 - Present Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

New generation law firm specialising in high volume correspondent services in corporate and insurance litigation.

Achievements/Tasks

Provided superior customer support to both individual and corporate clients to assist in maintenance of their ongoing litigious matters, from essential updates to account billings and queries.

Conducted requirements analysis of existing procedures and structuring developments for revision and implementation of streamlined operations, resulting in operational savings.

Collaborated with management in the recruitment and onboard training of new candidate attorneys on a yearly basis.

Drafted 800+ professional letters and legal documentation, 90% error-free.

Reduced un-invoiced total from over 50% to below 5% during first year of employment.

Temporary Receptionist

The WorkSpace

01/2019 - 07/2019 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Offers modern, fully furnished workspaces that are connected and flexible. Perfect for start-up businesses.

Achievements/Tasks

Created a professional and welcoming atmosphere for both tenants and guests.

Fielded incoming communications for tenants.

Scheduled meetings and managed calendars.

Assisted with organisation of company functions.

Administrative Assistant

Kaumpek Construction CC

01/2019 - 07/2019 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Residential building construction and residential rental closed corporation.

Achievements/Tasks

Commended for maintaining the administrative functions of the office, including the filing and archiving system.

Attended TPN conferences and updated existing rental agreements in line with current legislation.

Conducted basic accounting tasks in TPN with regards to invoicing of 10+ tenant accounts on a monthly basis.

Personal Assistant

Carmelle Venter Accounting

09/2017 - 06/2018 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Achievements/Tasks

Assisted accountants in preparing tax returns, financial statements, and EMP501s.

Performed data processing in MS Excel.

Processed company documentation, such as invoices and income, into Pastel Partner.

Performed administrative tasks including filing, reporting, and ad hoc duties.

Assisted in the processing of payroll and benefits for 100 employees monthly.

SKILLS

CERTIFICATES

Office Administration and Client Care for Support Staff

(09/2019 - 10/2019)

Legal Education & Development

EDUCATION

Matric Certificate

Epworth Independent High School for Girls

01/2011 - 12/2015 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Bachelor of Laws

University of South Africa

01/2020 – Present Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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