Curriculum Vitae
Ursula Newman
071*******; ********@*****.*** / Montgomery Park, Randburg SUMMARY
I am a devoted, trusted and reliable individual with experience gained since 1991 in many roles and capacities within the administration department. Multi-tasker and fast learner who would be an asset to your company. I am eager to secure a similar position where I can utilise my knowledge and apply my skills. Available immediately KEY SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
• Independent approach to work
• Natural organiser
• Time Management
• Dependable
• Multitasking capabilities
• Proactive
• Customer service orientated
CAREER HISTORY
PREMIER SHUTTERS AND FIRES T/A ESF SERVICES (APRIL 2016 – NOVEMBER 2021) Administration and Sales Assistant
• Assisting product knowledge to customers
• Set up client appointments
• Taking care of the customer's needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, quality service and assistance
• Receive deliveries and ensure order is correct
• Booking collections and deliveries with couriers
• Ordering all required items as per sales order
• Supervising teams for installations and repairs
• Booking installations
• Typing up of Quotations
• Petty cash
• Ad hoc duties
• Opening and closing the office
Reference: Amelia Voges 076-***-**** / 079-***-**** Greg Voges 079-***-**** TALISMAN HERMANUS (JUNE 2013 – MARCH 2016)
Administration Assistant
• Assisting with counter sales
• Invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit notes and payment transactions
• Opening of debtors account
• Reconciling bank accounts
• Emailing of statements
• Petty cash
• Dealing with customer account related queries
• Contacting clients for payment
• Filing
Reference: Joe Terblanche 028-***-****
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TOTAL HERMANUS (APRIL 2012 – MAY 2013)
Administration Assistant
• Answer, screen and divert all incoming calls
• Placing orders to replenish merchandise as and when needed
• Reconcile creditors statements for payment
• Capturing payments
• Daily Cash up
• Banking
• Assisting with customer queries
• Supervising cashiers
• Filing and controlling of all documentation
Reference: Alan Thomas 028-***-****
Alberto-Culver South Africa (July 2007 – December 2011) Receptionist
• Answering, screening and forwarding calls in a timeous and professional manner
• Give relevant and accurate information to callers regarding their request, questions, or concerns.
• Forward all messages via email
• Ensure the reception area is clean and maintained
• Receive visitors by welcoming and directing them appropriately and notifying company personnel of visitor arrival
• Receive deliveries and ensure order is correct
• Booking collections and deliveries with couriers
• Ensure refreshment stock and arrangements
• Ordering office stationery
• Ordering all marketing related products
• Ensuring stock of products at all times
• Internal document and mail distribution
• Report telephone issues
• Manage and update the boardroom calendar
• Update the company contact list monthly, or as changes occur to ensure accuracy
• Assisting other Departments with various tasks
• Ensuring customer complaints are logged and replacements posted EARLIER CAREER
• Graylor Workwear, Secretarial Administrator, July 2005 – October 2005
• H & S Hardware and Security, Girl Friday, April 2003 – October 2004
• Zenex Oil, Admin Assistant, December 1998 – April 2000
• Abkin’s Housing, Admin Assistant, March 1997 – June 1997
• New Concept Graphics, Girl Friday, September 1992 – April 1996
• Afrox, Data Capturer, February 1992 – August 1992
• Koppel’s Manufacturing Jewellers, Office Assistant, February 1991 – January 1992 EDUCATION
Grade 12: Dinwiddie High School - English, Afrikaans, Typing, Business Economics, Geography & Home Economics QUALIFICATIONS
• Med/Evac/Fire (2009): Induction of the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993
• Ken Mills (2007): Telephone Etiquette and Frontline Skills
• Quest Computer Skills (2004): Secretarial Diploma
• Rosebank College (1997): Introduction to PC’S
• Academy of Learning (1991): Introduction to Micro Computers / Multimate Wordprocessing TRAINING
• Computer Literacy: MS standard programs, Lotus Notes. ISIS, Orange Computer Software