Receptionist
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name
Caren Reid
Home Address
** ***** ******, *********, ***********, 7550, Western Cape, South Africa
Contact Number/s
E-mail Address
*********@*****.***
Gender
Female
Languages
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Home language: English
Profile
I am experienced in data capture, reception, secretary, administration, client service, death claims, LISP and client administration work with various qualifications in secretarial and public relations. I enjoy working on administrative tasks and with people. I am good at creating order in my work and am diligent and consistent, organized and systematic. I am a fast learner, numerate, trustworthy, helpful, cooperative, friendly, positive, self-motivated, take initiative, give attention to detail, follow through and can multitask. I have worked within the sectors of finance, property, training NGO’s, public relations consultancies, medical, transport, IT Engineering and others.
Skills and Knowledge that make me competitive for this job
Competencies, Skills and Experience
Reception and Secretary
Administration and Client Service
Death Claims, LISP and client administration
Typing speed 53 wpm and accuracy of 98%
Computer Literate – Microsoft Office Suite, Sage, AccPacc, SageOne, Pastel, Indesign
Driver’s licence – EB/code08
Worked internationally – RSA, UK, EU, UAE
Have the ability to step into a position and find my feet
Education
Certificate
Year
Institution
Course Content
Life Skills
2021
Fisantekraal Centre for Development
Life Skills for emotional, social, spiritual and economic development, including relationships, communication, conflict, human rights, active citizenship and work ethics.
Introduction to Computers (Word, Internet & E-mail)
Basic Maths and Financial Literacy
Foundations in Business
2008
USB/Louis Group
Leadership, General Management, Marketing, Financial Management, People Management and Business Plan
B.Tech: Public Relations Management
2003
Cape Technikon
Research Methodology, Communication Science, Public Relations, Media Studies, Management Practice
ND: Secretarial business computing
1991
Technikon OFS
Financial Accounting 1, Office Administration 1-2-3, Typing Technology 1-2-3, Secretarial Public Relations, Computer Operation 1-2-3, Communication in Afrikaans and English, Legal Practice 1
Highest Grade 12
1986
Brebner High School
English, Afrikaans, Maths, Accounting, History, Typing
Work Experience
Start date
End date
Organisation
Position (include Responsibilities)
8 Feb 2022
14 Dec 2021
20 Mar 2022
7 Feb 2022
Stats SA Census 2022
(Temp position)
Captivity Headwear and Apparel
(Temp position)
Fieldworker
* Household enumeration on a tablet.
Administration Clerk
* Alpha numeric data capturing of invoice information onto an excel spreadsheet
* Filing of Invoices and credit notes
* Shredding of confidential documents
2 Aug 2021
13 Aug 2021
Quest Employment Agency
(Temp position)
Receptionist
* Email correspondence and printing documents
* Receiving visitors and helping them to do the
induction training and put on safety equipment to go to the factory
* Ordering of stationery (request a quote, fill out a purchase order requisition, mail the purchase order to the stationer)
* Order cleaning products (request a quote, fill out a purchase order requisition, mail the purchase order to the company)
* Ordering of kitchen supplies from PnP online
* Filing for finance
* Counting petty cash for finance
* Two way radio communication with security
6 Apr 2021
31 Jul 2021
Bookkeepers in Cape Town
Job Shadow (Contract position)
Junior Bookkeeper
* Bookkeeping to trial balance (coding of bank statements, capturing bank statement onto the cash book, reconciliation) SageOne and Pastel
Oct 2019
4 Feb 2020
The Really Great Teacher Company
(Contract position)
Online English Teacher
* Facilitating English classes online to non-English speakers contracted to Wall Street English
Jan 2015
Feb 2018
Drake Intl, KellyQuest
(Temp position)
Data Capturer/Receptionist/Secretary/PA/Office Manager
* Capturing survey, research and administration data electronically on various systems
* Handle local, national and international calls on a manual and electronic switchboard
* Managing Diary, meeting rooms, emails/ communication and transport needs of the management and directors
* Hospitality by receiving guests and postal service needs of the company staff
* Managing an intercom system and IT backup tapes for storage
* Managing subordinates for cleaning and transport services
* Capturing management and Directors mileage records, invoices, credit/debit notes, statements, petty cash
* Managing training administration and material on spreadsheets and database
* Assisted with HR timesheets and leave records as well as psychometric profiling tests
* Typing correspondence, filing, photocopying, setting agendas, typing minutes
* Event management for conference and exhibitions
* Office management in terms of stationery, equipment, building maintenance, list of suppliers
June 2013
Dec 2014
VASTech
(Perm position)
Sales and Marketing Assistant
* Assist with the project management of international meetings and exhibitions
* Coordinating marketing material for the international meetings and exhibitions
* Typing correspondence, filing, photocopying, setting agendas, typing minutes and staff newsletter
* Capturing administration data electronically on the Sage systems
* Year end function management and catering for meetings
Mar 2012
Dec 2012
Intercape Ferreira Mainliner Bus Company
(Contract position)
Personal Assistant
* Capturing survey, research and administration data electronically on various systems
* Managing diary, meeting rooms, emails/communication and transport needs of the management and directors
* Hospitality by receiving guests and postal service needs of the company staff
* Capturing management and Directors mileage records, invoices, credit/debit notes, statements, petty cash
* Typing correspondence, filing, photocopying, setting agendas, typing minutes
* Event management for international and national meetings
Jan 2011
Dec 2012
Mario Denton
(Freelance)
Funding assistant and assisting with profile testing
* Cold Calling telephonically and via email, capturing survey, research and administration data electronically on various systems
* Assisted with HR profiling testing at the Dairybelle factory for factory staff
Sept 2003
Sept 2010
Ovation Global Investment Services
(Perm position)
Client Services Administration Specialist
* Administration for the transfer of investments (post-, pre-retirement and equity funds) onto and off the platform
* Managing the deceased estate administration from receipt of death certificate to payment of beneficiaries
* Managing the fund balloting process from notification of change through to the results
* Managing the Service Level Agreements and client forms from reviewing to management acceptance and rollout
* Updating company communication on the website
Jan 2003
April 2003
Netcare Christiaan Barnard Hospital
(Contract position)
Personal Assistant
* Capturing survey, research and administration data electronically on various systems
* Managing diary, meeting rooms, emails/communication and transport needs of the management and directors
* Handling customer complaints and managing the calls for the management
* Typing correspondence, filing, photocopying, setting agendas, typing minutes
* Assisting with events in the hospital
Sept 2002
Dec 2002
Jenny Handley Promotions
(Contract position)
Personal Assistant
* Liaising with media and producing media releases
* Hospitality at events and providing support for event management
* Capturing management and Directors mileage records, invoices, credit/debit notes, statements, petty cash
* Typing correspondence, filing, photocopying
May 2001
Aug 2002
Corporate Image Holdings
(Perm position)
Personal Assistant
* Liaising with media and assisting with producing media releases
* Hospitality at events and providing support for event management
* Capturing management and Directors mileage records, invoices, credit/debit notes, statements, petty cash
* Managing diary, meeting rooms, emails/communication and transport needs of the management and directors
* Hospitality by receiving guests and postal service needs of the company staff
* Typing correspondence, filing, photocopying, setting agendas, typing minutes
* Assisting with event management
Nov 1998
Apr 2001
Global Careers
(Perm position)
Personal Assistant
* Liaise with students locally and internationally
* Typing correspondence, filing, photocopying, setting agendas, typing minutes
* Capturing survey, research and administration data electronically on various systems
* Handle local, national and international calls on a manual switchboard
* Managing Diary, meeting rooms, emails/communication and transport needs of the management and directors
* Hospitality by receiving guests and postal service needs of the company staff
* Managing training administration and material on spreadsheets and database
* Event management for conference and exhibitions
* Office management in terms of stationery
Aug 1996
Jul 1998
Coopers & Leibrand, National Heritage Trust of Architects, Veritas College (UK)
(Contract position)
Personal Assistant
* Typing correspondence, filing, photocopying, setting agendas, typing minutes
* Capturing survey, research and administration data electronically on various systems
* Handle local, national and international calls on a manual switchboard
* Managing Diary, meeting rooms, and emails/communication needs of the management and directors
* Hospitality by receiving guests and postal service needs of the company staff
* Office management in terms of stationery
Feb 1991
Jul 1996
Standard Bank of SA
(Perm position)
Secretary
* Typing correspondence, filing, photocopying, setting agendas, typing minutes
* Capturing survey, research and administration data electronically on various systems
* Handle local and national calls on a manual switchboard
* Managing Diary, meeting rooms and emails/communication of the management and directors
* Hospitality by receiving guests and postal service needs of the company staff
* Office management in terms of stationery
Jul 1990
Dec 1990
Dr C Geldenhuys
(Contract position)
Secretary
* Typing correspondence, filing, photocopying, setting agendas, typing minutes
* Capturing survey, research and administration data electronically on Accpacc system
* Handle local calls on a manual switchboard
Jan 1990
Jun 1990
National Real Estate
(Contract position)
Secretary
* Typing correspondence, filing, photocopying, setting agendas, typing minutes
References
Name
Organisation
Contact Number
Hanle van Niekerk
Captivity Headwear and Apparel
Sydra Kock
Quest
Mr Greg Groenmeyer
Sanlam IT SPF Architecture
Mr Wynand Janse van Nieuwenhuizen
Intercape Ferreira Mainliner Bus Company (Pretoria Branch)
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