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.
