Experience

Solumed Medical Practice Software
• South Africa
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Administrative Services Coordinator

  • Mar 2020 - Present


Aquatan Lining Systems

• South Africa
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Admin Assistant – Accounts, Estimating and Sales Department

  • Feb 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Provided support across areas encompassing accounts, sales and marketing, estimating and administration. • Performed accounting tasks to provide support and ensure the smooth running of the department, including processing expense reports, entering financial transactions into databases and reconciling invoices. • Processed new contract applications and credit limit checks using Coface. • Processed internal orders for cash sales, including payment and checking of orders as well as obtaining information for invoicing and addressing any queries. • Managed debt collection activities. • Performed a sales and marketing function, which included compiling marketing files and sales brochures, assisting with designs and coordinating, arranging and attending exhibitions, conferences and conventions. • Assisted with new project applications, registering, compiling project files and credit checks. • Processed orders from inception to dispatch. • Skillfully negotiated better product pricing. • Provided support to the estimating department in the coordination of quotation, tender and other project related activities. • Performed various additional duties, including coordinating courier bookings, providing training, reception duties, archiving and electronic document management. • Appointed as the company First Aid Assistant Level 1 2018. Show less



Uni-Catering

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales, Advertising and Office Assistant

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Undertook daily administrative and sales tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of business activities, as well as contributing to advertising by way of designing adverts for print media and on-line marketing and managing placement of adverts. • Conducted market research and organized promotional events and digital campaigns. • Assisted in the running of daily administrative operations of the company and performed a variety of office support tasks, consistently identifying effective ways to streamline processes. Show less

• Estimating Administrator / Assisting in Marketing & Sales Department

  • Feb 2013 - Oct 2015

  • Provided support to the estimating, sales and marketing departments in the coordination of tenders and other project related activities to successfully execute assigned tasks. • Reviewed specifications to identify tender and contract requirements and prepared estimation documentation including cash quotes and tenders. • Processed orders on cash quotes and tenders and assisted with registration and follow ups. • Performed general administration duties. • Provided support to the estimating, sales and marketing departments in the coordination of tenders and other project related activities to successfully execute assigned tasks. • Reviewed specifications to identify tender and contract requirements and prepared estimation documentation including cash quotes and tenders. • Processed orders on cash quotes and tenders and assisted with registration and follow ups. • Performed general administration duties.

• Sales, Advertising and Office Assistant

  • Dec 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to expand the customer base, achieve sales quotas and contribute to the success involved in buying and selling of catering equipment. • Conducted target market research and media planning, designing adverts for print media and on-line marketing. • Oversaw product pricing and compiled quotations for customers. • Managed the maintenance and repairs processes relating to the business. • Managed accounts and ensured all payments were made timeously. • Led and managed stock control activities and related administrative duties. Show less



Caxton Newspaper - Germiston City Newspaper

• Advertising Sales Consultant

  • May 2010 - Nov 2010

  • Engaged customer prospects to sell advertising space for the East Rand area, providing appropriate solutions to boost revenue growth, customer acquisition levels and profitability. • Provided strategic and practical advice to boost the company’s marketing efforts and ensure that advertisements engaged customers and outperformed the competition. • Contributed to advert designs, reviewed weekly newspaper adverts, conducted cold copy checks and ensured all advertisements were correct before being placed. Show less



KLK Communications - Special Projects Division (The Star Newspaper)

• Senior Advertising Sales Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Assisted the creative team in creating advertising campaigns and selling advertising space for Independent Newspapers in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban Areas. • Researched features for newspaper content and prepared analysis reports for management. • Reviewed content to ensure that the adverts were accurate before being placed. • Canvassed for new and potential clients and ensured database was up to date at all times. • Assisted the creative team in creating advertising campaigns and selling advertising space for Independent Newspapers in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban Areas. • Researched features for newspaper content and prepared analysis reports for management. • Reviewed content to ensure that the adverts were accurate before being placed. • Canvassed for new and potential clients and ensured database was up to date at all times.



Standard Bank Group Ltd

• Personal Assistant

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2008

  • Provided personalized secretarial and administrative support to 2 HOD’s in a well-organized and timely manner. • Compiled organisational charts and presentations and reviewed documentation prior to distribution.• Ensured that monthly Audit Files where up to date and available upon request.• Planned, coordinated and managed events such as team building events.• Made the necessary arrangements for training within the department.

• Call Centre Agent – Personal Lending Department

  • 2003 - Aug 2006