Yvelle Dowrie

Motivated hard working, psychology graduate and admin assistant, who seeks to gain hands-on experience in the working environment. I am a quick thinker/learner and eager to add a positive contribution to the world of work, through acquiring new skills

General Admin / Events Assistant at KD Weddings & Parties (2023-01 – 2025-12)

• Assist events planner part-time, weekends and holidays.
• Assist with event set-ups, layouts, breakdowns and cleaning.
• Oversee events run smoothly and provide additional help where needed.
• Assist by transporting event materials where needed.
• Call suppliers to source event décor, flowers equipment etc.
• Perform pre-event and post-event administrative skills.
• Report and record all event stock shortages, breakages and repairs.
• Ensure all event stock is counted, packed, cleaned and accounted for.

Admin Assistant at OTL Lens Lab (2026-02 – Present)

• Processed and uploaded orders from optometrists onto the laboratory management system, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Assisted with order preparation by printing and highlighting critical information for lens fabrication and fitting.
• Coordinated with production team to ensure smooth workflow and timely dispatch of orders.
• Received and processed returned lenses, verifying order details and updating records accordingly.
• Prepared and packed lenses and frames for dispatch to customers, ensuring secure and efficient shipping.

Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology – University of the Free State (2022-02 – 2025-12)

National Senior Certificate – Emmanuel Secondary School (2017-01 – 2021-12)