Jenny Wickins

Versatile and highly accomplished Business Owner and Senior Executive Assistant with over 44 years of experience spanning corporate administration, interior design project management, accounting, and the hospitality sector. Proven track record of directing full-scale business operations, managing complex vendor/supplier pipelines, and providing elite, high-discretion support to C-suite executives. Adept at handling end-to-end office procurement, financial oversight, and strategic project execution with an exceptional eye for detail.

Director and Owner - RW Art Consultancy – Private and Corporate Art and Interior Décor Company

(1994)

• Direct all business operations, accounting pipelines, and strategic marketing initiatives for an established fine art and interior design consulting firm.
• Led the end-to-end design, conceptualization, project management, and execution of modern corporate dining facilities for major blue-chip organizations.
• Delivered personalized commercial spaces for notable clients including ABSA, Telkom, Liberty Life, and Aspen Pharmacare, successfully balancing high-end aesthetics with high-traffic operational practicality.
• Aligned creative conceptual visions by utilizing professional mood boards and CAD visuals to meet strict corporate functional requirements.
• Project manage interior design, sourcing, and installation logistics for high-end residential developments, private art collectors, and commercial corporate properties.
• Negotiate and manage external contractors, suppliers, and project budgets to ensure all interior installations reflect distinct corporate identities and business goals.
• Curate, organize, and execute strategic art exhibitions at a dedicated art gallery, expanding network reach and driving commercial sales.

Administrative Assistant - Alexander Gilbert Marketing

(1993 - 1994)

• Supported the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with critical day-to-day administrative operations, document tracking, and client correspondence.
• Co-ordinated the timely preparation and distribution of corporate press releases to major news outlets and media networks.

Executive Personal Assistant to CEO - Clive Stuart and Associates

(1991 - 1993)

• Provided elite personal and administrative support to the CEO, managing complex calendars, communications, and strict executive gatekeeping.
• Facilitated comprehensive, end-to-end office acquisition and complete interior commercial space furnishing.
• Administered workplace logistics and budget-conscious procurement of office assets, materials, and consumables for a high-functioning team of 10 executive staff members.

Part-time Data Capture Specialist (Lecturer: R Davies) - Wits University (Department of Mining and Civil Engineering)

(1991 - 1991)

• Executed precision photogrammetry data capture and digital logging for the academic research teams within the Engineering department.

Executive Personal Assistant to Operations Director - Pim Goldby Management Consultants - Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu

(1988 - 1991)

• Delivered organizational support to the Operations Director, accurately transcribing high-level team meetings and distributing strategic corporate documentation.
• Managed board-level governance tracking, minute-taking, and documentation during the high-stakes Pim Goldby corporate transition and integration into Deloitte.
• Analyzed business operational workflows to assist management in identifying corporate inefficiencies and executing structural improvements.

Credit Controller & Food & Beverage Assistant - Southern Sun Hotel Group

(1983 - 1988)

• Promoted to Credit Controller (1985) at Landrost Hotel, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to audit client invoicing, reconcile complex ledger accounts, and manage debt recovery.
• Oversaw food, beverage, and hospitality cost control pipelines for Sunnyside Park Hotel and Gold Reef City Hotel properties to maximize structural profitability.

General Enquiries & Bank Teller - Southern Trident Bank & United Bank

(1981 - 1983)

• Handled front-line retail banking operations, balancing cash registers daily and accurately resolving complex customer financial enquiries.

Matric Certificate - Nigel High School