Experience

Spoor & Fisher

• South Africa
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Section Head

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  Overseeing total management and execution of tasks and responsibilities within the department;Receiving correspondence from Clients & Associates requesting quotes for filing trade marks in African and other foreign countries;The drafting of all quotes in the relevant currencies of countries requesting services for filing trademarks;Updating Spoor & Fisher’s new tariffs for the New Year;Preparing of quotes worldwide for the Trade Mark Department;Dealing with clients worldwide to provide quotes for them in all currencies;Attention to detail within this department is paramount. Show less

• Communications Assistant

  • Jul 2008 - Sep 2014

  Receiving, sorting and forwarding of all faxes and e-mail messages received via “Spoor Info”.Opening of MM (Internal Tracking References), for e.g. new litigation matters - TA (new applications) and ST (new search) files.Correspondence with clients.Providing of quotations and documentation to clients.Telephone communication with clients."Trouble shooting".Attending to smooth running of the Post & Communication office.Arranging for collections and deliveries.Planning routes and schedules for the drivers and making follow ups thereon.Monitoring Matrix. (Tracking device in S&F vehicles)Monitoring the drivers log books on a weekly basis.Monitoring the driver’s routes and deviations. (If any)Setting up of the partners monthly meetings, (appointments, booking boardrooms, ensuring that boardrooms are “opened” and “closed” before and after meetings), arranging the preparation of the various options of meals and ensuring that the caterer is informed about the specs, dates and number of people involved.Ensuring that the work in the Postal & Communication departments is dealt with on a “1 day service” basis.Assisting wherever assistance is required in the Postal or Communications department. Show less



GoReefers

• Bellville

• Receptionist / Personal Assistant

  • May 2007 - May 2008

  To facilitate communication in a courteous and efficient manner between staff, visitors and incoming callers, through professional manning of the switchboard and the Reception Desk. Receive all hand delivered parcels and forward to respective personnel and arrange courier services. Prepare and send faxes, circulate internal magazines as per specific distribution list. Organize staff functions and ensure farewell parties and other celebrations are arranged. Prepare refreshments for meetings and visitors as and when required. Planning and co-ordinate travel arrangements. Order of stationery, sanitary products and others as and when required Assisting in organising the day-to-day activities for the Chief Executive Officer. Planning and organizing the Chief Executive Officer’s diary regarding meetings and appointments. The management of telephone calls, travelling, accommodation & flight arrangements for all personnel. Prepare boardroom for executive meetings accompanied with refreshments during such meetings. Interact and liaise with colleagues and clients on different levels. Perform general administrative duties within the organization. Handle a variety of miscellaneous office and other routine tasks within GoReefers. Show less



Spoor & Fisher

• South Africa
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Personal & Counterfeit Assistant

  • Jan 2006 - Nov 2006

  Assisting in organising the day-to-day activities for the head of the Counterfeit Department. Planning and organizing the Office Manager’s diary regarding meetings and investigations. The management of telephone calls, travelling & flight arrangements. Prepare and distribute various correspondences to own colleagues and also clients. Interact and liaise with people on different levels within the department and clients. Perform general administrative duties within the department. Handle a variety of miscellaneous office and other routine tasks within the Counterfeit Department. Handle and responsible for all counterfeit goods from customs and excise as well as all border posts. Dealt with sensitive and confidential customer information. Planning and organizing raids where and when necessary Show less



SAPS

• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Administration Clerk

  • Apr 1984 - Mar 2001

  Handled and responsible for all administration regarding the Commanding Officer’s office. Planning and organizing the Commanding Officer’s diary regarding meetings and investigations. Responsible for the placing of sensitive information into the organization’s computer systems (database) as well as extracting information during high level case investigations. Handled and responsible for all pay-outs regarding Police Informer claims. Keeping minutes during Senior Management meetings. Planning leave schedules for all office personnel. Responsible for safekeeping of all “Top Secret” information regarding sensitive and high level criminal cases for the Commanding Officer. Co-responsible for the following activities within the Commanding Officer’s office: Gathering and safekeeping of information regarding internal cases of corruption of all internal personnel. Gathering, safekeeping and sharing of relevant information during investigations of internal corruption cases. Placing of all sensitive information regarding the above-mentioned cases into the organization’s computer systems. Upkeep of all correspondence regarding above-mentioned cases until such time that a particular case is finally closed. Show less



Santam Insurance

• South Africa
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administration Clerk

  • Feb 1981 - Mar 1984

  Handled and responsible for all general administration within the Short Term Insurance office. Handled and responsible for all administration regarding client’s insurance claims. Handled and responsible for all pay-outs regarding client’s claims. Handled and responsible for all general administration within the Short Term Insurance office. Handled and responsible for all administration regarding client’s insurance claims. Handled and responsible for all pay-outs regarding client’s claims.



Standard Bank Group

• South Africa
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administration Clerk

  • Dec 1979 - Jan 1981

  Handled all administration and hold controlling responsibilities of customer checks within the bank. Handled all administration and hold controlling responsibilities of customer savings accounts within the banking sector. Handled and responsible for all administration of Standard bank’s overseas banking currency. Handled all administration and hold controlling responsibilities of customer checks within the bank. Handled all administration and hold controlling responsibilities of customer savings accounts within the banking sector. Handled and responsible for all administration of Standard bank’s overseas banking currency.