Sharon Gumede
Receptionist
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DurbanMember since October 25, 2026
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About
Detail-oriented and customer-focused professional seeking a Helpdesk Administrator role to deliver excellent, accurate, and empathetic support to customers while contributing to team efficiency during peak periods.
Experience
Receptionist - CMH First Car Rental
(2015 - 2018)
- Welcomed visitors and handled inbound calls and emails professionally, ensuring positive first impression.
- Logged customer queries, tickets and account information accurately with strong attention to detail.
- Provided first-line support and escalated issues to relevant teams while keeping customers updated until resolution.
- Managed appointments, meeting rooms, mail, and courier services.
- Maintained organized filing system and performed data entry for customer records.
- Upholded confidentiality and company professionalism at all times.
Inbound Operator / Dispatcher - SA Can t/a Trackbox Technologies
(2018 - 2019)
- Answer inbound calls, emails, and WhatsApp messages promptly and professionally.
- Listen carefully to customer queries.
- Keep customers updated on the progress of their query.
- Handling high volume of inbound calls and emails.
- Logging tickets with accurate information on the correct account.
- Providing first-line support and escalate unresolved issues.
- Maintain professional customer service during peak and month-end periods.
Dispatcher - Blue Security
(2020-03)
- Receive and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls quickly and calmly.
- Gather accurate information: location, nature of emergency, contact details
- Dispatch appropriate response teams (police, ambulance, fire, technicians) immediately.
- Track and monitor response units, provide them with clear updates and directions
- Log all calls, incidents, and actions taken accurately into the system.
- Provide life-saving instructions to callers over the phone when needed.
- Coordinate with multiple departments and stay in contact until help arrives.
- Handle high-stress situations with patience, empathy, and clear communication
- Maintain confidentiality and follow emergency protocols and procedures.
- Prepare daily incident reports and hand over to the next shift.
Education
Matric - Zibonele High School (2010 - 2010)
Automotive Sales & Service Advisor - Katz Training (2014 - 2015)
Skills
Receptionist



