Carin Venter

I am an approachable, articulate, enthusiastic, and self-motivated professional with a proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels. I am a collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to delivering high-quality results. With a proactive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic, I am always eager to apply my experience, contribute to organisational success, and embrace new challenges in a role that aligns with my skills and strengths.

Sales Consultant - Stuttafords V&A Waterfront - Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

(2001-02 - 2002-06)

Reason for leaving – personal growth.

• To make monthly targets
• Cashing Up
• Stock Take
• Merchandising
• Following up on customer's request
• Answering of phone.

Data Administrator / Receptionist, Docufile - Montague Gardens - Cape Town, South Africa

(2002-07 - 2003-07)

Reason for leaving – growth opportunity

• Capturing of various documents
• Drawing up of monthly statements for various banks
• Checking in various documents
• Dispatch
• Answering of phone.
• Assisting with month end.

Data Administrator - Mortgage SA - Cape Town, South Africa

(2003-07 - 2005-08)

Reason for leaving – Contract Ended

• Capturing of home loans
• Credit Checks
• Archiving of home loans
• Trainer

Senior Support Analyst (Branch IT Support) - Farber Coachworks - Montague Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa

(2005-09 - 2007-03)

Reason for leaving – Contract Ended

• Answering all call on Switchboard
• Loading job cards
• Booking in vehicles
• Ordering Parts
• Dealing with insurance companies
• Handled all incoming money
• Loaded quotations
• Customer Liaison

PA - Western Cape Properties - Pinelands, Cape Town, South Africa

(2007-04 - 2007-07)

Reason for leaving – Company went bankrupt

• Customer Liaison
• Dealt with bond originators
• Administrator
• Received all payments

PA / Administrator - Land Rover Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa

(2007-07 - 2008-12)

Reason for leaving – better salary

• PA to Dealer Principle
• Banking for four companies
• Handled petty cash
• Paying casual wages
• Handled all salaries/PAYE/UIF queries
• Processing all invoices
• Booking all Travel arrangements
• Managed board room dairy
• Handled IRP5
• Handled Medical Aid for Company

Executive PA / Administrator - Fuel Group SA - Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa

(2009-01 - 2009-03)

Reason for leaving – Company closed down

• PA to all directors
• Capturing of all invoices
• Handled petty cash
• Expense Claims – Processed and Submitted
• Assistant Financial Manager
• Booking all Travel arrangements
• Managed all staff leave days and attendance register
• Office Manager – Ordering stationery, maintain up keep of the office.
• Recruitment
• Managed all director's diaries

Sales Administrator - Bowline - Montague Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa

(2009-04 - 2011-04)

• Reconciling invoices with statements
• Processing of manufacturing orders
• Loading all jobs on system
• Capturing of all sales orders
• Reports
• Dealing with all retail clients
• Processing invoices
• Processing sales orders
• Invoicing
• Order processing
• Dealing with major retailers
• Debt collecting
• PA to national sales manager
• Opening accounts for clients
• Updating sales figures
• Handling of all retail claims

Telesales/Office Manager/Buyer - Interstat - Montague Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa

(2011-06 - 2022-01)

• Reconciling Statements
• Processing orders
• Creditors Clerk
• Debt collecting
• Opening accounts for clients
• Handling Claim
• Handling all consignment stock
• Ordering of stock.
• Monitoring all stock levels.
• Following up on all back orders and outstanding stock.
• Dealing with all suppliers
• Petty Cash
• Processing GRV
• Invoicing
• Maintaining stock levels.
• Managing 6 staff members

Admin Manager/PA /Events Manager - Kenilworth Racing - Cape Town, South Africa

(2022-01)

• Vendor and Stakeholder Liaison
• Post-Event Evaluation
• Maintaining stock levels
• Managing 6 staff members
• Booking of Flight
• Visa applications
• Permit applications
• Processing Orders

Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Numeracy, Business Management, Computer Literacy and Life Skills - Cape College