Lisa Crook

Proactive and reliable professional with a strong work ethic. Skilled in effectively managing shop operations with minimal supervision. Versatile candidate for diverse roles.

Assistant to store buyer - Nampak Paper Mills - Kliprivier, Gauteng, South Africa

(1989-01 - 1990-12)

Temporary employment.

• Processed invoices and purchase requisitions
• Scheduled appointments between company representatives and store buyer
• Executed general office tasks
• Left due to relocation for husband's career advancement

Residential renovation management - 32 Olga Street, Brenthurst - Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa

(1990-01 - 1995-12)

Self employed.

• Oversaw residential renovations for resale
• Managed purchase expenditures and profits

Residential and industrial renovation/maintenance - Anchor Utility Services - Brenthurst, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa

(1995-01 - 2001-12)

Self employed.

• Managed client quotations and customer communications
• Oversaw stock orders, invoicing, and financial controls
• Controlled expenditures to maximize profits
• Managed office operations for efficiency
• Closed company for relocation due to spouse's career advancement

Manager - Revival Products - Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa

(2000-06 - 2000-11)

Temporary employment.

• Conducted over the counter sales and provided customer service
• Managed sales and stock sheets daily, weekly, and monthly
• Completed weekly banking of shop revenues
• Oversaw general shopkeeping duties
• Sole employee and manager, supporting remote employer's venture
• Left position due to employer's stock replenishment difficulties

Manager - East Rand Custom Built Bars - Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa

(2000-12 - 2001-12)

Installation of custom built bars and sales of bar decor.

• Conducted over-the-counter sales of bar decor
• Gathered client information for custom bar installations
• Managed sales and stock sheets on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Completed weekly banking of shop earnings
• Oversaw shop operations
• Relocated due to employer's closure for immigration purposes and spouse's career advancement in mining sector

Managing assistant - Dennydale Enterprises - Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

(2002-02 - 2004-05)

Supermarket management.

• Managed direct counter sales
• Balanced sales and stock sheets daily, weekly, and monthly
• Oversaw ordering and purchasing of new stock
• Conducted monthly stock taking
• Maintained general office and shop keeping duties
• Solely managed shop in absence of employer
• Left position due to spouse's career advancement and frequent relocations from May 2004 to April 2010 with the mining sector

Loan assistant - Cash Converters - Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

(2010-04 - 2010-12)

Temporary employment.

• Recorded client data for processing
• Verified employment details
• Validated debit orders
• Balanced daily cash transactions
• Left position due to location-based license upgrade

Manager - Kobie's Shop - Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

Shop management.

• Conducted over-the-counter sales
• Managed sales, stock sheets daily, weekly, and monthly
• Completed weekly shop takings banking
• Oversaw shopkeeping duties
• Managed shop operations and supervised an employee
• Managed personal challenges while caregiving for loved ones with cancer

Commercial driver licence - Mzwakhe's Driving School

(2014-01 - 2014-12)

• Motivated to upgrade existing licence

AI artist - https://ko-fi.com/escapewithme

(2021-01)

Passionately motivated.

• Developed AI-generated art

Rhodesian Certificate of Education - Sir John Kennedy Junior School (1967-01 - 1973-12)

Rhodesian Certificate of Education (Higher Level) - Jameson High School (1974-01 - 1977-12)

Pitman Examinations Institute - Typewriting - Sternberg's College (1978-01 - 1978-06)