Florence Meso

Highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant with strong experience supporting senior leadership, managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Skilled in administrative operations, communication management, and process improvement in fast-paced environments. Adept at anticipating executive needs, streamlining workflows, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Passionate about supporting mission-driven organizations that expand educational opportunities for students worldwide.

Executive Assistant / Administrative Assistant - ABC Consulting Services - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2021-03)

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives and department leaders.
• Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and schedule appointments across multiple time zones.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and meeting materials for executive leadership.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and itineraries.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Improve office processes and workflows to increase operational efficiency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders.

Executive Assistant - Tsweletsang thuto pele Academy South Africa

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Orchestrated the CEO's calendar, reducing scheduling conflicts by 40% through meticulous planning and coordination.
• Enhanced executive productivity by managing email correspondence, strategically prioritising over 100 emails daily.
• Initiated a digital filing system for key documents, improving information retrieval times for the executive team by 30%.
• Curated and distributed executive meeting agendas and minutes, sharpening decision-making processes in over 50 board meetings.
• Administered travel arrangements, crafting seamless itineraries for 25+ international trips which led to reduction in travel stress for executives