ANETTE LOUW
* ********* ******, ********, ******* Cape, South Africa
PERSONAL
INFORMATION
MARITAL STATUS SINGLE
AGE 52
E-MAIL **********@*****.***
TEL +27-81-021-****
Education
MATRICULATED IN 1990 AT BASTION HOëRSKOOL
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE GEOGRAPHY BIOLOGY
Completed courses at Duck University/Talent LMS (online) 2022:
*Communication
*Cyber Security & Secure remote working
*Business writing
*Research skills
*Email etiquette
*Time management
*Google docs
*Basics of Zoom
*Remote customer service
Languages
AFRIKAANS & ENGLISH
Work experience
1991 - 1996 VAN DER MERWE CRONJE ATTORNEYS
CLERK / RECEPTIONIST
* OPENING POST
* BILLING
* RECEIPTING
* DATA CAPTURING
* BANKING
* FILING
1996 - 1997 RANDBURG MEDICROSS
RECEPTIONIST
Program used: MED E MASS
* CAPTURING OF NEW PATIENT DATA
* BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
* RECEIPTING PAYMENTS
* ANSWERING TELEPHONES AND SWITCHBOARD
* BILLING
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1997 - MARCH 2007 DRS SPIRO WILSON DUNCAN
(Sunninghill Radiology)
HEAD RECEPTIONIST
Program used: PROMED
* BOOKING OF APPOINTMENTS
* RECEIPTING MONEY
* BILLING, DEBTORS
* HANDLING QUERIES
* OBTAINING AUTHORISATIONS FROM MEDICAL AIDS
* HEALTHBRIDGE (EDI) AND CLAIM VALIDATIONS
* SWITCHBOARD
CREDIT CONTROLLER / LEGAL DEPARTMENT
* ACCOUNT QUERIES
* EDI AND PAPER CLAIMS
* LEGAL CREDIT CONTROLLER (DEBTPACK)
* BILLING, DEBTORS
* ICD 10 CODING
* CREDITING OF PAYMENTS
* ASSISTING WHEN CREDIT MANAGER GOES ON LEAVE
* LIAISING WITH MEDICAL AIDS
* CONSOLIDATING OF FOREIGN ACCOUNTS
2007 - NOV 2007 RANDBURG DENTAL CENTRE
CREDIT CONTROLLER
Program used: MED-E-MASS
* BILLING, CREDITORS, DEBTORS, HEALTHBRIDGE
* CAPTURING OF NEW PATIENT DATA
* ICD 10 CODING
* CREDITING OF PAYMENTS FROM MEDICAL AIDS & DEBTORS
* LIAISING WITH M/AIDS & DEBTORS RE OVERDUE ACCOUNTS
(REJECTIONS / SHORT PAYMENTS)
* TELEPHONIC AND E-MAIL QUERIES
* FILING
* PAYING CREDITORS
* DEBTORS / CREDIT CONTROL
* OBTAINING AUTHORISATION FOR PROCEDURES
TELEPHONICALLY & VIA EMAIL
OCT 2012 – MAY 2014 DR R LAPIN (DENTIST)
ADMIN / RECEPTIONIST / ACCOUNTS / PERSONAL ASSISTANT
– HALF DAY
Program used: Med E Mass
*CAPTURING OF NEW PATIENTS ON ARRIVAL
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*BILLING, INVOICING AND RECEIPTING PAYMENTS
*PETTY CASH
*BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
*FILING & GENERAL ADMIN
*BOOKING THEATRE PATIENTS & ANEATHETISTS
*PROVIDING QUOTATIONS AND OBTAINING AUTHORISATIONS FROM MEDICAL AIDS
*ASSISTING MY EMPLOYER WITH TASKS IN HIS PERSONAL
CAPACITY: GOLF DAYS, VACATIONS, SEMINARS - BY
BOOKING ACCOMMODATION & FLIGHTS AND MANAGING HIS
DIARY
DECEMBER 2007- SEPTEMBER 2019 ERGOMETRIX
DEBT RECOVERY (MEDICAL AID & SPECIALIST DEBT
RECOVERY)
Program used: Excalibur
* FULL FUNCTION CREDIT CONTROL
* CAPTURING OF NEW WORK / DATA
* GENERATING STATEMENTS
* GENERAL ADMIN & QUERIES
* ITC LISTING S & TRACING
* PETTY CASH
* CAPTURING OF PAYMENTS
* ASSISTING WITH SALARIES
* MONTH END REPORTING
OCTOBER 2019 – APRIL 2020 SALDANHA BAY
ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONIST
Program used: Nightbridge
* TELEPHONIC & ONLINE BOOKINGS
* MEET & GREET VISITORS ON ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
* INVOICING & RECEIPTING
* QUOTATIONS
* DAILY BANKING
* SUPERVISING HOUSEKEEPING STAFF
*DRAFTING COMMUNICATION
*ASSISTING WITH TRAVELING, ACCOMMODATION & FLIGHTS
*ARRANGING POST AND DELIVERIES
MAY 2020 - AUGUST 2020 – UNEMPLOYED AS A RESULT OF COVID 19
SEPTEMBER 2020 – MARCH 2022 SELF EMPLOYED
DEBT COLLECTOR
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* DATA CAPTURING
* BILLING & GENERATING STATEMENTS
* GENERAL ADMIN & QUERIES
* ITC LISTINGS & TRACING
* PETTY CASH
* JOURNALS & REFUNDS
* CAPTURING OF PAYMENTS
* FULL FUNCTION ADMIN & MONTHLY REPORTING
MAY 2022 – NOVEMBER 2023 COWDREY JENKINS LLP
VIRTUAL ADMIN ASSISTANT (REMOTE – LOS
ANGELES)
Program used: CLIO
* POTENTIAL NEW CLIENT INTAKE
* DISCOVERY RESPONSE SHELLS
* DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS FROM COURT WEBSITES
* SCHEDULE COURT VIDEO OR PHONE APPEARANCES FOR
SETTLED CASES, MARK EACH CLIO CALENDAR ITEM
AS “OFF”
* CALENDAR TRIALS AND RELATED DATES IN CLIO, UPDATE CASE LIST
* RESERVE HEARINGS & COURT REPORTERS WITH COURTS
* E-FILING DOCUMENTS WITH COURTS
* PREPARE, FORMAT, AND EMAIL LETTERS, DISCOVERY,
PLEADINGS
* ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS FOR PARTNERS
* CLEAN UP FORMS FILE
* TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
* MISCELLANEOUS TASKS AS ASSIGNED
* ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
JAN 2024 – NOW Self - employed Debt Collector (REMOTE) Program using: Case Manager
Medical accounts debt collection for a Radiology Department in JHB.
* FULL FUNCTION CREDIT CONTROL
* CAPTURING OF NEW WORK / DATA
* GENERATING STATEMENTS
* GENERAL ADMIN & QUERIES & COMPLAINTS
* ITC LISTING S & TRACING
* TELEPHONIC & EMAIL COMMUNICATION
* MONTHLY STATEMENT RUN
* FOLLOW UP ON LATE PAYMENTS & BROKEN PTP’S
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References DRS SPIRO WILSON DUNCAN (SUNNINGHILL RADIOLOGY) MRS ROSE SCHRIMPTON +27-11-806-**** (****@*****.**.**) RANDBURG DENTAL CENTRE
MRS LOUISE SMITH +27-11-706-**** / +27-82-570-**** ERGOMETRIX
MRS RONELL CROSS +27-82-417-**** (*****.******@*****.***) DR R LAPIN – SEE ATTACHED LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION SALDANHA BAY ACCOMMODATION – SEE ATTACHED LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
COWDREY JENKINS, LLP - SEE ATTACHED LETTER OF
RECOMMENDATION
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December 18, 2023
Re: Anette Louw
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to highly recommend Anette Louw for any position within your company. As one of the founding partners of Cowdrey Jenkins, LLP, I worked directly with Ms. Louw from May 23, 2022, through November 30, 2023. I had the privilege of witnessing her exceptional administrative skills, reliability, dedication, and professionalism firsthand.
During Ms. Louw’s tenure with our firm, she consistently demonstrated outstanding organizational abilities and attention to detail. Her duties included the following:
• Potential new client lead follow-up
• New client intake
• Preparing discovery documents
• Downloading orders and related documents from court websites
• Scheduling video or phone court appearances
• Calendaring trials and related dates on the firm’s master calendar
• Reserving hearings & court reporters for court appearances and depositions
• E-filing documents with courts
• Preparing, formatting, and e-mailing letters, discovery, and to opposing counsel
• Administrative tasks for partners
• Organizing electronic files
• Tracking and managing accounts payable
• Making travel arrangements
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned
Ms. Louw is a fast learner, asks appropriate questions, and requires very little supervision after being trained on whatever task she is asked to perform. She has exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. One of her most commendable qualities is her proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
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Undoubtedly, Ms. Louw would be a valuable asset to your company. Her resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities were instrumental in streamlining processes and enhancing the overall efficiency of our firm. In fact, the only reason we had to let her go was that there was not enough work to keep her busy on a full-time basis.
Thank you for considering Ms. Louw and I am confident that she will exceed your expectations. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
COWDREY JENKINS, LLP
Sean D. Cowdrey