Michelle Windvogel

Global Mobility Specialist & Executive Administrator with 20+ years of experience blending high-level administrative mastery with global talent deployment. My background as a C-suite Executive Assistant forms the backbone of my approach: managing complex logistics with absolute precision, delivering elite stakeholder care, and streamlining cross-functional operations. Expert in corporate immigration, tax compliance, and relocation frameworks, I ensure a seamless, empathetic experience for assignees.

Open to both contract and permanent opportunities.

Mobility Country Business Advisor - Africa at Accenture South Africa (Pty Ltd (2012-04 – 2026-09)

• Implemented a Destination Services Program that increased service-level satisfaction to close to 100% for assignees.
• Prepared 10 daily, weekly, and monthly reports to support global Mobility reporting and tracking.
• Advised client engagement teams on staffing decisions, assignment costs, and foreign resource entitlements.
• Managed local Mobility staff and coordinated offshore operations and teams across strategic assignments.
• Reviewed immigration compliance requirements with vendors and strengthened internal policy and process safeguards.
• Coordinated relocation services, pre-assignment briefings, vendor support, quality checks, and issue resolution for foreign assignees.
• Managed tax compliance with internal and external tax teams

Executive Assistant to 4 Managing Directors including Executive Committee Members at Accenture South Africa (Pty Ltd (2007-03 – 2012-03)

• Handled 4 Executive calendars weekly in total including 2 Exco members prioritizing meetings, travel, and coverage across four Executive Directors.
• Drafted and proofread executive correspondence, reports, and group communications for professional distribution.
• Scheduled meetings, prepared agendas, and managed reminders to improve coordination between executives and employees.
• Arranged extensive executive travel, hotel accommodation, and itinerary details while handling timing changes and logistics.
• Managed AKHA Trust alongside Executive including the end-to-end execution of the trust's annual report by planning governance disclosures, consolidating multi-million financial statements, and securing final trustee sign-off to ensure complete regulatory compliance.

Project Coordinator at Umsobumvu Youth Fund (2006-04 – 2006-12)

• Managed director correspondence, monitoring incoming emails and drafting outgoing responses as needed.
• Recorded meeting minutes and tracked follow-up actions to keep decisions moving forward.
• Managed facilities administration in the absence of a facilities office, supporting day-to-day operations.

Events Coordinator at Alexander Forbes (Pty) Ltd (2001-03 – 2006-03)

• Planned year-end functions for approximately 750 staff members annually, coordinating themes, logistics, and feedback-driven improvements.
• Managed event budgets from concept through completion, keeping planned spend within approved limits and monitoring variances.
• Supported branding campaigns and launch events for new divisions, coordinating messaging, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Oversaw Ellis Park and Loftus Stadium suites, handling lease agreements and client entertainment for premium hospitality.
• Produced and distributed diaries and calendars for branches across South Africa and internationally, supporting consistent planning and communication.

Executive Secretary to Financial Director and 3 Senior Managers at Alexander Forbes (Pty) Ltd (1996-05 – 2001-02)

• Managed screening calls, mail distribution, and confidential correspondence for the Financial Director and senior managers.
• Typed minutes, report schedules, presentations, and confidential documents from dictaphone notes with accuracy.
• Maintained electronic diary management and manual filing systems to keep records organized and accessible.
• Arranged international and local travel, including air, ground transport, foreign currency exchange, and itinerary details.
• Supported the MD's daily workload, prepared meeting packs, handled personal matters in their absence, and served as client ambassador.

Personal Assistant to Managing Director at De Villiers and Associates Staff Recruitment (1992-10 – 1996-01)

• Liaise with senior recruitment consultants, hiring managers, and key client accounts to ensure smooth communication with the MD's office.
• Handle sensitive data, including executive recruitment files, high-level placements, financial metrics and company strategies.

Customer Services Officer at Standard Bank of South Africa (1985-08 – 1992-09)

• Opened and closed customer accounts accurately, maintaining reliable records for day-to-day banking activity.
• Managed switchboard calls and customer liaison duties including balancing of cheque books and responding to queries with clear and professional telephone etiquette.
• Liaised with customers on overdrawn accounts, balancing service expectations with accurate account guidance.
• Processed foreign exchange transactions, including issuing travellers cheques and supporting related travel payments.

Matric in English, Mathematics, Afrikaans, Biology, Geography, Business Economics – Chris J Botha Senior Secondary