Admin Assistant/Data Capture/Reception/Personal Assistant
Resume:
KAREN GERHARDI
EDUCATION
Secondary Education
• School: West Ridge High School
• Completion: 1987
• Certificate: Matric
• Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Home Economics, Geography, Biology, Typing Tertiary Education
• Institution: Technikon Witwatersrand
• Period: 1988 - 1989
• Qualification: ND Executive Secretary (Incomplete) Additional Training
• Health Science Academy
• Medicines Registration for Registration Assistants (Quad Pharmaceutica, 5- day workshop)
EXPERIENCE
Secretary EHL Consulting Engineers August 2021 – August 2022
• Directed calls and assisted visitors
• Managed visitor logs and COVID screening
• Captured purchase orders and managed payments
• Managed tuck shop operations
• Booked meeting rooms
• Formatted CVs and sourced candidates on LinkedIn
• Ordered office groceries and captured purchase orders on Sage Reason for Leaving: Fixed-term contract ended.
Minute Taker MICT SETA October 2020 – February 2021
• Attended meetings and took minutes
• Typed action points and distributed minutes
Reason for Leaving: Fixed-term contract ended
Typist/Administrator MIFA July 2019 - December 2019
• Typed and combined agendas and minutes for death claims
• Assisted with benefit distribution and prepared agendas for disability claims CONTACT
Benoni
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SUMMARY
I am a detail-oriented professional with a
strong focus on accuracy and precision in
my work. With extensive experience in
regulatory environments within the
pharmaceutical industry, I have sharpened
my skills in document preparation,
including typing balance sheets and Bills of
Quantity. My expertise extends to
proofreading and ensuring that all written
content is of the highest quality, leveraging
my excellent language proficiency.
I am adept at building and maintaining
strong professional relationships, while
demonstrating the ability to remain calm
and focused in high-pressure situations.
Driven by outcomes, I am committed to
following established procedures
meticulously, exploring all possible
solutions to ensure tasks are completed
efficiently. I thrive in roles with clearly
defined expectations and am seeking a
long-term position where I can apply my
skill set to contribute to an organization’s
success.
I bring a strong foundation in
administrative support and secretarial
duties, having worked across multiple
industries where I delivered high-quality
results. I am looking to utilize my
experience and keen attention to detail to
secure a position where I can settle and
provide meaningful contributions.
2 P a g e
• Scheduled appointments with specialists and prepared doctor payment vouchers
• Ensured filing remained alphabetical
Reason for Leaving: Fixed-term contract until December 2019 Secretary Royal HaskoningDHV June 2014 - 31 August 2018
• Edited and formatted documents, project references, and CVs
• Managed CRM data and arranged travel bookings
• Handled intranet updates, including migration to SharePoint and Insight using Joomla!
• Assisted in typing financial statements and organizing in-house training courses Reason for Leaving: Retrenchment
OLDER EXPERIENCE
June - December 2013 - Parsons Brinckerhoff – Typist March & April 2013 – HSBC - Legal Assistant
February 2012 - June 2018 - Star Dog School & Grooming - Owner December 2011 - February 2012 - HCL Axon- Administrator August 2011 - October 2011 - Werksmans Attorneys - Administrator November 2010 - May 2011 - Bayport Financial Services - Minute Taker May 2008 - October 2010 - Grant Thornton - Assistant to Partners November 2007 - April 2008 - Biovac - Assistant to Marketing Department/Sales Administrator
July 2007 - November 2007 - Janssen Cilag - Data Capturer March 2007 - August 2007 - Clockwork Properties - Estate Agent May 2001 - March 2007 - Boehringer Ingelheim (Pty) Ltd - DRA Secretary
(reporting to Drug Regulatory Affairs Manager)
May 1997 - August 2000 - Arthur Andersen & Co - Word Processor and Secretary July 1995 – April 1997 - Mutual & Federal - Secretary to Legal Manager April 1994 - June 1995 - Various temp agencies (Mostly Quest Rosebank) November 1989 – March 1994 - Gencor Ltd/Samancor Ltd - Floating Secretary SKILLS
MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel Outlook
• Administrative Expertise:
Comprehensive experience across
various industries, with strong
capabilities in document management,
formatting, and proofreading.
• Project & Time Management: Highly
organized with the ability to manage
multiple responsibilities
simultaneously.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency
in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and
CRM systems.
• Interpersonal Skills: Adept at building
professional relationships and
maintaining calm under pressure.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus
on accuracy, ensuring that all
documentation meets high-quality
standards.
REFERENCES
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