Tracey Slabbert

Energetic Personal Assistant / Executive Secretary / Administrator with 30+ years of experience providing top-tier executive and administrative support to CEO's, Directors, C-Level Executives and busy Management Teams. Skilled in multitasking, prioritization and stakeholder liaison across corporate and client-facing environments. Maintaining a high level of efficiency and accuracy.

Known for precision, confidentiality and a proactive approach to managing diaries, meetings, procurement, documentation and keeping busy offices running smoothly and delivering exceptional support. Team player, dedicated, problem solver, motivated and highly organized, proactive and trusted with sensitive information.

Bilingual

English/Afrikaans and advanced MS Office user.

Personal Assistant / Administrator Internal Sales at DENRON Group of Companies (2018-03 – 2025-04)

Provided comprehensive executive support to CEO, CFO, 5 Managers, 1 Foreman and 3 Representatives including diary management, call screening and confidential correspondence.

• Coordinated all board meetings, prepared documentation, compiled board packs, took and distributed minutes and managed boardroom logistics.
• Managed travel, accommodation and itineraries for senior executives to ensure seamless scheduling.
• Maintained accurate data capture and record-keeping for the Group, including client communications and dispatch of laboratory results.
• Produced and distributed quotations, tenders and annual price lists for Quarry, Concrete and Plant Divisions to internal teams and clients.
• Oversaw office administration: procurement of stationery, business cards, letterheads, stock control and weekly scheduling for 2 office cleaners.
• Managed financial admin including CEO credit card and petrol account reconciliations with strict confidentiality.
• Served as first point of contact for visitors and clients, upholding a professional image and fostering a positive company culture.

Personal Assistant / Administrator / Receptionist at Home from Home (2016-11 – 2018-03)

Managed administration for 150 homeowner properties.

• Coordinated all property services including maintenance, repairs, DSTV connections/disconnections and vendor scheduling to ensure homes were homeowner/guest ready.
• Served as main point of contact for homeowners and tenants, handling procurement of furniture, appliances, groceries and household supplies.
• Managed arrival and departure logistics to deliver seamless check-ins/check-outs and enhance homeowner/tenant satisfaction and loyalty.
• Maintained homeowner profiles, correspondence and confidential records. Provided support to bookkeeper with invoicing and payroll.
• Assisted management with presentations, reports and calendar coordination for meetings and events.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and maintained organized electronic and hard-copy filing system.

Career Break – Family Caregiver (2014-10 – 2016-10)

Stay at Home Mom and Caregiver to Mother

• Managed full household operations and caregiving responsibilities for elderly family member.
• Relocated and re-established home operations during personal transition.

Business Partner / Studio Administrator at Nicky Slabbert Photography (2011-01 – 2014-09)

• Managed all studio administration including client communications, diary coordination for 200+ annual shoots, quotations, invoicing and banking.
• Streamlined office operations and follow-up processes to improve efficiency and client retention.
• Drove business growth through creative package development and innovative marketing strategies for weddings, portraits and events.
• Assisted with onsite photography and post-production including photo editing and design of bespoke wedding albums and coffee table books.
• Delivered exceptional customer service from first inquiry to final product delivery, building strong client relationships and referrals.

Career Break – Family & Community Engagement (2006-01 – 2010-12)

Stay at Home Mom and Wynberg Boys Junior School

• Managed full household operations including budgeting, scheduling and logistics while supporting child's education and development.
• Actively volunteered with Wynberg Boys Junior School sports program, coordinating transport and support for Cricket and Hockey Teams.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time-management skills coordinating multiple team schedules and events.

Owner and Operations Manager at TraNic Electrical T/A Tracey Slabbert (1999-09 – 2005-12)

Owned and managed all day-to-day operations of a successful electrical contracting business.

• Drove business growth through client relationship management, targeted canvassing and innovative advertising resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Managed full financial function including quotations, invoicing, banking, payroll and petty cash with accuracy and integrity.
• Led a small team ensuring all projects and tasks were completed accurately, efficiently and to client specifications.

Personal Assistant to Dealer Principal / Executive Secretary / Administrator of New Heavy Vehicles & Used Heavy Vehicles at Magnis Nissan (1995-03 – 1998-04)

• Provided high-level executive support to the Dealer Principal including diary management, boardroom bookings, board pack compilation and minute taking.
• Managed all sales administration for 18 representatives including quotations, invoicing, commission sheets and petrol account controls.
• Coordinated corporate events and functions end-to-end: invitations, catering, décor and logistics to ensure professional brand representation.
• Executed advertising campaigns for newspapers and annual customers diaries, supporting sales and brand visibility.
• Performed accurate financial administration including account reconciliations, data capture for Nissan Head Office and procurement of office supplies and staff uniforms.

Executive Personal Assistant / Sales Representative / Receptionist at Furniture Forum and Dècor (1992-01 – 1995-02)

• Provided executive support to the Director including switchboard management, diary coordination, travel arrangements, boardroom bookings and minute taking.
• Managed full sales administration: processing quotations, tenders, invoicing, statements and commission reconciliations with accuracy.
• Oversaw financial controls including petty cash, petrol accounts, banking and stock management using Lotus 1-2-3.
• Drove new business through client canvassing and managed procurement of office furniture, supplies and sourcing of new suppliers.
• Contributed to client presentations through furniture layout designs, fabric selection and coordination of delivery and installation.
• Provided trusted administrative support to the Director, handling confidential personal and business affairs with discretion.

Administrator / Receptionist at Surroundings Furniture & Contracts cc (1990-01 – 1991-12)

• Managed front desk operations and switchboard, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for clients and visitors.
• Processed full sales administration including quotations, tenders, invoices and presentations.
• Identified and onboarded new suppliers to optimize resources and support procurement processes.
• Provided trusted administrative support to the Director, handling confidential personal and business affairs with discretion.

N3 National Certificate

Secretarial NQF Level 4 in Secretarial