Front Desk Receptionist
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
CURLIE CHIKWANDA
Contact Tel No. +263-*********/ +263-********* Email: ***************@*****.***
Harare
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth : 14 April 1989
Gender : Female
I.D.Number : 63-2164816T-04
Languages : English and Shona
Nationality : Zimbabwean
CAREER OBJECTIVES & VALUES
•To associate with an organization that values and can utilize my academic and professional qualifications in positions requiring ability to effectively communicate at all levels, decision making, ability to work under pressure yet still display a high level of confidence and business acumen.
AREAS OF SPECIFIC INTEREST
•Dealing with people, information dissemination and opportunities for career advancement. Able to absorb information of any nature, organize in and impart it to others.
PERSONAL PROFILE
•Dealing motivated individual who is outgoing, positive, naturally helpful, patient and enjoys meeting and mixing with people.
•A friendly easy going person by nature, persuasive and self-confident individual who can handle pressure. A result oriented, dependable, thorough and innovative individual who is willing to learn and accept constructive criticism with an open mind.
SKILLS
•Able to work under pressure
•Learn new systems quickly and takes initiative
•Diligent, ambitious and willing to learn
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Roosevelt Girls High School, Trust Academy Ordinary Level (Zimsec)
Subject Grade
English Language B
Commerce C
Accounts C
General Science C
Geography C
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATE IN RECEPTIONIST MANAGEMENT (2011)
College Attended - PACE College
Subject Grade
Typing Technology Credit
Business Communication Distinction
Office Practice Credit
Grooming Distinction
Microsoft Word Distinction
Microsoft Excel Distinction
Project Pass
Diploma in Hospitality Management (recently acquired it 01/10/2024) Alison
PEARSON LCCI CERTIFICATE (2014): Level 3 Certificate in Public Relations
COMPUTER LITERACY
•Microsoft Outlook
•Microsoft Word
•Microsoft Excel
OTHER COURSES
•Grooming and Deportment
•Business Etiquette and Professionalism
IN -HOUSE TRAINING
•Function Organizing
•Receptionist Practice
•Public Relations
•Telephone Manners and Techniques
KEY ATTRIBUTES
•Keen to learn
•Good communications skills
•Commitment to work
•Hardworking
•Easily adapts to different working environments
WORK EXPERIENCE BITUMEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES- TEMP RECEPTIONIST CUM SECRETARY (02APRIL2012-31JUNE2012)
REASONS FOR LEAVING: WAS TEMPORARY EMPLOYED BASED ON
CONTRACT
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Typing as and when necessary
2.Attending to walk in clients
3.Operating Switchboard
4.Making outgoing calls
5.Emailing & Scanning
6.Faxing
7.Assisting deliveries and sorting mail
8.Monitoring staff movements
9.Petty Cash
10.Assisting in coordinating meetings and organizing catering
11.Taking dictation and minutes
DOUBLE C CONSTRUCTION P/L: TEMP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 18 FEBRUARY 2013 TO 17 MAY 2013.
REASONS FOR LEAVING: WAS BASED ON A TEMP CONTRACT
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Typing
2.Emailing
3.Customer Service
4.Petty Cash
5.Making outgoing and receiving telephone calls
6.Filing
7.Diary Management
8.Internet (Microsoft Outlook)
PLANET BUILDING CONTRACTORS: RECEPTIONIST (OCTOBER 15 2013- JUNE 31 2015)
RESPONSIBILITIES
12.Typing as and when necessary
13.Attending to walk in clients
14.Operating Switchboard
15.Making outgoing calls
16.Emailing & Scanning
17.Faxing
18.Making sure the Reception is kept clean
19.Assisting deliveries and sorting mail
20.Handling correspondence
21.Assisting in coordinating meetings and organizing catering
REASONS FOR LEAVING: PRIVATE FAMILY ISSUES AROSE
KIDSDALE ENTERPRISES CONSTRUCTION PVT (LTD) - RECEPTIONIST CUM SECRETARY (MAY 2016- MARCH 2020)
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Typing
•Making outgoing calls
•Filing
•Operating telephone switchboard
•Receive and relay messages
•Receiving and directing clients and visitors
•Managing Security department
REASONS FOR LEAVING: COMPANY CLOSED DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS
SKILLED MIGRATION INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT GROUP – RECRUITMENT DOCUMENTS CONTROLLER (FEBRUARY 2024- JUNE 2024)
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Communicating with candidates via WhatsApp, email and phone
•Receiving and editing documents from candidates
•Following up on candidates to submit documents within set deadlines
•Collaborating with our overseas visa applications office
•Scheduling zoom or face to face interviews
•Scanning and uploading documents
REASONS FOR LEAVING: OPEN CONTRACT REMOTE PART TIME EMPLOYMENT
MIC RADIOLOGY GROUP - SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR (NOVEMBER 2024 - JANUARY 2025.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
1.Answer all Incoming calls
2.Provide Pertinent Information to the caller and transfer the call to the appropriate source if requested.
3.Answer multiple telephone line system.
4.Perform various word processing responsibilities
5.Maintenance and Booking of meeting rooms.
6.Update appointment calenders and schedules.
7.Give accurate and detailed information to visitors and callers.
REASONS FOR LEAVING: FIXED TERM CONTRACT.
REFEREES
The Principle
Roosevelt Girls High School
Harare
The Principle
Trust Academy High School
Livingstone Harare
The Principle
PACE College
J/Moyo
Harare
Mr Paget Kurwakumire (Recruitment Manager – African Operations)
Skilled Migration International Recruitment Group
Karigamomobe Offices
10th Floor
Harare
Mr Clever Nziramasanga (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER)
KIDSDALE ENTERPRISES CONSTRUCTION (PVT) LTD
19817 Tilco Industry
Chitungwiza
Mr O .Z Makore (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER)
BITUMEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (PVT) LTD
07 Faber RD
BLUFFHILL
HARARE 305506-8
MRS FADZAI CHIPUMHA (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER)
DOUBLE C CONSTRUCTION P/C
12 Cumberland
Eastlea
Harare
MRS JANE MASAWI (HUMAN RESOURCES)
PLANET BUILDING CONTRACTORS (PVT) LTD
14 Melbourne RD
Southerton
HARARE
MRS MUZOFA ( HUMAN RESOURCES AND BRANCH COORDINATOR)
MIC RADIOLOGY GROUP (PVT) LTD
28 Cleveland Ave
Harare
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