Berny Holmes

I am enthusiastic, outgoing, self-effacing, friendly and efficient. I am a quick learner. I am methodical and pay attention to detail. I have an enquiring mind. My strength is prioritizing and time management.

I have a wide skill set and also like a challenge. I am interested in a job where I can share my skills, knowledge and experience and feel valued. I am capable of working alone or as part of a team. I am a people person and have been told I’m a good listener and mentor.

I moved from UK to South Africa in 2005 with my late husband’s inter-company promotion. I have experience in accounts, HR and other administrative and clerical secretarial personal assistant skills. I can touch type +-85wpm and use a Dictaphone.

My hobbies are walking, photography, traveling, socializing and music.

Advanced levels of all things administrative and accounts, HR etc. I have owned and run two businesses.

HND. Graphic Design/Marketing and Communications

BTEC NAT DIP Graphic Design/Marketing and Communications

CITY AND GUILDS Desk Top Publishing

U.L.C.I. Office Practice

R.S.A. I, II, III Shorthand and Typing

G.C.E. Human Biology, Art, English Language

C.S.E. English Language, English Literature, Math, Human Biology, Art

EDUCATION Flixton Senior School for Girls – Flixton, Manchester, England

FURTHER EDUCATION North Trafford College, Old Trafford, Manchester, England

HIGHER EDUCATION Salford University, Salford, Manchester, England