Bronwen Book Van Der Vijver
Operations & Social Media Manager at Elite Search & Selection- Claim this Profile
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Corlia Nel
It’s my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Bronwen. I’ve worked closely with her over the past two and a half years at PDA-Africa, sharing the same open office space the majority of the time. During my tenure as Psychologist and Head of Training and Development, what has impressed me the most, is Bronwen's capacity to solve problems fast. She also quickly acquired an in-depth knowledge of the products and services of the business and introduced several new initiatives for improvement in the operating procedures and client communication. She deals with a variety of strategic and operational issues with ease and understands the day-to-day operations and big picture aims of the business. She is a friendly and pleasant individual, and her ability to learn new things and her tenacious personality underscores her ability to multi-task effectively. She is able to handle a very high-volume workload. She takes on all assignments with enthusiasm and dedication. Regardless of deadlines or other pressures, she always delivers. Bronwen is the consummate professional with a can-do and positive attitude. On a personal level, she’s charismatic and well-spoken, both qualities that have served her well during her tenure as Operations Manager at PDA-Africa.
Bronwynne Wiehl - Social media coach
Bron runs that PDA office like a well-oiled machine. She's on top of everything and I never need to be concerned that things will fall through the cracks. Her ease at assisting me with the global PDA office in Brasil was great, especially with the language & time difference. Diary management with senior executives on the team has been amazing & has been able to step in when required. She's a wonderful support to the team and her knowledge of how to effectively manage both the office and projects is exceptional.
Corlia Nel
It’s my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Bronwen. I’ve worked closely with her over the past two and a half years at PDA-Africa, sharing the same open office space the majority of the time. During my tenure as Psychologist and Head of Training and Development, what has impressed me the most, is Bronwen's capacity to solve problems fast. She also quickly acquired an in-depth knowledge of the products and services of the business and introduced several new initiatives for improvement in the operating procedures and client communication. She deals with a variety of strategic and operational issues with ease and understands the day-to-day operations and big picture aims of the business. She is a friendly and pleasant individual, and her ability to learn new things and her tenacious personality underscores her ability to multi-task effectively. She is able to handle a very high-volume workload. She takes on all assignments with enthusiasm and dedication. Regardless of deadlines or other pressures, she always delivers. Bronwen is the consummate professional with a can-do and positive attitude. On a personal level, she’s charismatic and well-spoken, both qualities that have served her well during her tenure as Operations Manager at PDA-Africa.
Bronwynne Wiehl - Social media coach
Bron runs that PDA office like a well-oiled machine. She's on top of everything and I never need to be concerned that things will fall through the cracks. Her ease at assisting me with the global PDA office in Brasil was great, especially with the language & time difference. Diary management with senior executives on the team has been amazing & has been able to step in when required. She's a wonderful support to the team and her knowledge of how to effectively manage both the office and projects is exceptional.
Corlia Nel
It’s my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Bronwen. I’ve worked closely with her over the past two and a half years at PDA-Africa, sharing the same open office space the majority of the time. During my tenure as Psychologist and Head of Training and Development, what has impressed me the most, is Bronwen's capacity to solve problems fast. She also quickly acquired an in-depth knowledge of the products and services of the business and introduced several new initiatives for improvement in the operating procedures and client communication. She deals with a variety of strategic and operational issues with ease and understands the day-to-day operations and big picture aims of the business. She is a friendly and pleasant individual, and her ability to learn new things and her tenacious personality underscores her ability to multi-task effectively. She is able to handle a very high-volume workload. She takes on all assignments with enthusiasm and dedication. Regardless of deadlines or other pressures, she always delivers. Bronwen is the consummate professional with a can-do and positive attitude. On a personal level, she’s charismatic and well-spoken, both qualities that have served her well during her tenure as Operations Manager at PDA-Africa.
Bronwynne Wiehl - Social media coach
Bron runs that PDA office like a well-oiled machine. She's on top of everything and I never need to be concerned that things will fall through the cracks. Her ease at assisting me with the global PDA office in Brasil was great, especially with the language & time difference. Diary management with senior executives on the team has been amazing & has been able to step in when required. She's a wonderful support to the team and her knowledge of how to effectively manage both the office and projects is exceptional.
Corlia Nel
It’s my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Bronwen. I’ve worked closely with her over the past two and a half years at PDA-Africa, sharing the same open office space the majority of the time. During my tenure as Psychologist and Head of Training and Development, what has impressed me the most, is Bronwen's capacity to solve problems fast. She also quickly acquired an in-depth knowledge of the products and services of the business and introduced several new initiatives for improvement in the operating procedures and client communication. She deals with a variety of strategic and operational issues with ease and understands the day-to-day operations and big picture aims of the business. She is a friendly and pleasant individual, and her ability to learn new things and her tenacious personality underscores her ability to multi-task effectively. She is able to handle a very high-volume workload. She takes on all assignments with enthusiasm and dedication. Regardless of deadlines or other pressures, she always delivers. Bronwen is the consummate professional with a can-do and positive attitude. On a personal level, she’s charismatic and well-spoken, both qualities that have served her well during her tenure as Operations Manager at PDA-Africa.
Bronwynne Wiehl - Social media coach
Bron runs that PDA office like a well-oiled machine. She's on top of everything and I never need to be concerned that things will fall through the cracks. Her ease at assisting me with the global PDA office in Brasil was great, especially with the language & time difference. Diary management with senior executives on the team has been amazing & has been able to step in when required. She's a wonderful support to the team and her knowledge of how to effectively manage both the office and projects is exceptional.
Experience
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Elite Search and Selection
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South Africa
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations & Social Media Manager
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Oct 2020 - Present
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DevelopMe Solutions (PTY)Ltd
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South Africa
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Human Resources
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Operations Manager
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May 2017 - Sep 2020
I am responsible for managing the diary, traveling, events and office for the Pan-African Executive of PDA International Africa / Leadership Tomorrow. I assist with all forms of communication, budgeting, project management, and office admin. Career highlight: Organizing the PDA 2018 Regional Conference from beginning to end. This involved over 100 delegates across the continent. Main responsibilities: • Scheduling and planning assistance to CEO regarding his diary • Interacting with internal and external stakeholder to confirm his arrangements, appointments, and programme • Briefing CEO daily on the status of appointments, projects, and venues for meeting attendance • Assist CEO with processing and management of all electronic communication • Dealing with incoming communication, including email, post, telephone calls • Dealing with correspondence and writing letters, and taking dictation and minutes • Producing documents, briefing papers, reports, and presentations • Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff • Devising and maintaining office systems to deal efficiently with paper flow • Arranging travel and accommodation and, occasionally, traveling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings, or to provide general assistance during presentations. • Client and partner liaison (Africa wide business partners and clients) • Invoice generation and Debt collection • PDA Head Office invoice reconciliation and liaison • Coordination of scheduled training for Africa and South Africa clients and partners • Supplier liaison ensuring all print jobs etc. are executed correctly • Running of the office on a day to day basis • Assist COO with banking and Accountants expectations and requirements • Complaints Management, Records Management, Business cards & stationery management Show less
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Parity Software
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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May 2016 - Apr 2017
I was responsible for a mix of both marketing and administrative tasks. Career highlights: Management of weekly newsletter & content ideas. Main responsibilities: • Formulated newsletter content • Assisted with account reconciliations • Informed clients when their account was up for renewal • Captured weekly timesheets • Minute taking at weekly Project Managers meeting • Assisted with the arrangement for staff meetings I was responsible for a mix of both marketing and administrative tasks. Career highlights: Management of weekly newsletter & content ideas. Main responsibilities: • Formulated newsletter content • Assisted with account reconciliations • Informed clients when their account was up for renewal • Captured weekly timesheets • Minute taking at weekly Project Managers meeting • Assisted with the arrangement for staff meetings
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Argon Business Solutions (PTY) Ltd.
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South Africa
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Executive
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May 2016 - Jun 2016
I was responsible for a mix of both marketing and administrative tasks. Career highlights: Management of weekly newsletter & content ideas. Main responsibilities: • Formulated newsletter content • Assisted with account reconciliations • Informed clients when their account was up for renewal • Captured weekly timesheets • Minute taking at weekly Project Managers meeting • Assisted with the arrangement for staff meetings I was responsible for a mix of both marketing and administrative tasks. Career highlights: Management of weekly newsletter & content ideas. Main responsibilities: • Formulated newsletter content • Assisted with account reconciliations • Informed clients when their account was up for renewal • Captured weekly timesheets • Minute taking at weekly Project Managers meeting • Assisted with the arrangement for staff meetings
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Elite Search and Selection
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South Africa
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recruiment Administration Specialist
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Jun 2012 - May 2016
I focused on all aspects of human resources and recruitment, learning key skills of training, advertising, BEE certification, interview techniques, and reporting. Career highlight: Responsible for the company website & upskilling myself about digital recruitment. Main responsibilities: • Training new employees on processes and procedures and in-house systems • Responsible for Elite’s website • Placing job adverts onto P-Net/other websites • Manage all adverts for Star/any other forms of Media • Debtor management and full invoicing process • Manage Social media including Twitter and Facebook on a daily basis • Compiling and updating all sales and payment schedule reports for Regional Manager and MD • CRM (Rapid) specialist, ensuring information is updated, conducting audits • CRM system training to all new recruits • Administration of leave and personnel files • Marketing/CRM, as required by the branch • Compilation of tenders • Liaise with suppliers, managing contracts and maintaining records • Compilation of Service Level Agreements specific to agreed terms between clients and Elite. • Ensuring SLA files up to date and relevant • Ensure supplier file up to date • Ensuring BEE certification is up to date and relevant • General PA duties including personal requirements of regional Manager as and when necessary • Assisting with typing overflow • Liaise with candidates on behalf of Regional Manager and MD to arrange interviews and ensuring candidates receive all relevant information pertaining to the interview • Conducting references Show less
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SPAR South Africa
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South Africa
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervisor
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Nov 2009 - May 2012
This role was my first introduction to the retail industry. I was exposed to both the management of people as well as basic human resource functions. Career highlight: Managing a team of 12 and learning people management principles. Main responsibilities: Department Supervisor: Staff compliment of 12 people • Fruit and Vegetables • Bakery • Deli • Take-away • Cashiers • HMR (Hot Meal Replacement) Functions: • Monthly staff salaries and wages on VIP Payroll • Personnel Leave control • Supplier payments • Daily control of company bank account • General administration • Assisting cashiers with change and customer queries • Customer liaison • Assisting with orders • Ordering and distributing of staff uniforms Show less
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Elite Search and Selection
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South Africa
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Personal Assistant
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May 2006 - Aug 2009
I was the right-hand person to the Managing Director. I was responsible for general office administration and gifting. Career highlight: Being promoted to the PA role within 3 days of starting with the company. Main responsibilities: • MD’s diary-keeping (electronic diary) • Travel arrangements • Screening MD’s calls • Ad-hoc duties such as typing letters or assisting with proposals • Collecting stats from Line Managers and putting them onto spreadsheet and sending through to MD on a weekly basis • Informing MD of placements lost or made on a daily basis • Invoicing: Responsible for getting all the placement forms • Invoicing done for all new placements on the day that the candidate starts with the new company • Gift management • Managing Rapid whereby all the reporting is done by the PA, training is done for new staff members, upgrades and re-training if necessary • Audits to be done on all admin staff members on a monthly basis • Check CV’s, hook up forms being filled in accurately, client files, candidate information etc. • Need to keep up to date with current contracts with regards to renewing them or cancelling them • Managing and organising events for all Elite Search & Selection. • Completing of tenders • Organising and completing BEE requirements • Minutes of Sales Meetings every Monday Personal Assistant & Database Administrator: • Setting up interviews • Typing CV’s • Taking messages • Faxing & Filing • Taking references • Credit checks • Searching for candidates • Loading of specs • Updating orders with placed candidates’ details • Loading of new clients • Weekly report sent to CEO and Account Managers • Sorting out and problems or queries • Training when needed Receptionist: • 7 phone line reception • Filing & Faxing • Typing of CV’s • Ordering of stationery • Buying of office groceries • Taking messages Show less
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Hereford Group
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South Africa
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Financial Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Receptionist
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Apr 2005 - Apr 2006
9 phone line reception Faxing Filing Data capturing Administration 9 phone line reception Faxing Filing Data capturing Administration
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