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Charmaine Bovey CV
CHARMAINE BOVEY
E-Mail Address: cbcbovey@gmail.com
Contact Number: +27 (0)84 506 8516
Age: 52
Reside in Bloubergrant, Cape Town
Drivers Licence: Yes (code 08)
Skills:  Computer Literacy: Word, Excel, Power Point, Email, Internet, Visio (Basic)
 Typing 65-70 w.p.m.
 Highly professional
 Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Excellent organizational and time management skills
 Excellent administrative skills
 Excellent people skills
 Ability to multitask
 Ability to work with multiple key business stakeholders
Attributes:  I am very reliable
 Attention to detail
 I work well on my own
 Excellent timekeeping
 I handle change well
 I can work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
 I work well in deadline situations
 I have good inter-personal skills
Employment History:
SMIT Marine S.A. (Pty) Ltd /
(Boskalis Offshore Energy Division)
Date: January 2000 – Current
Title: Personal Assistant/Office
Administrator
 Typing 65-70 w.p.m.
 Various office administrative duties: staff leave records/travel
records/department office travel both local & overseas/visa
applications/monetary exchange/placing of office stationery & consumable
orders
 Control office staff Travel Planner schedule
 Screening of calls/assist Global SHEQ Manager with monthly SHEQ stats
 Taking minutes & typing thereof + distribution of all management meetings
 Handling of all Group Personal Accident claims
 I am Line Supervisor to the Receptionist + 2 x Tea Ladies/Cleaners
Temp Assignments
Annemie Apffelstaed Translation &
Business Services
(1 May 1999 – 4 June 1999):
Visser Attorneys
(7 – 11 June 1999)
 Girl Friday/Typing/Liaison with
clients/emails/excel
spreadsheets/seminar
arrangements
 Secretary to Mr Visser
 Typing/Dictaphone
typing/switchboard (Siemens
Operfone – 2 x incoming + 3
extensions)
 Faxing and day to day running of
the business

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Charmaine Bovey CV
Herbert Penny
(1 – 26 July 1999)
Pentow Marine
(4 – 12 August 1999)
Intersite Property Management Services
(30 August – 29 October 1999)
 Secretary to Director & Managing
Director
 Typing/emailing/Dictaphone
typing/faxing/liaison with clients
 Switchboard (Philips MBX 2 x
incoming + 6 extensions
 Travel arrangements and day to
day running of the office
 Typing monthly meeting minutes
 Emailing/faxing
 Assisted with Conference and
Boardroom bookings
 Screening of calls
 Typist to 6 x Managers
 Daily switchboard relief (Siemens
Operfone 12 x incoming lines + 41
extensions)
Eskom (Head Office – Megawatt Park)
Date: August ‘89 – October 1996
Title: Private Legal Secretary
 Typing
 Diary Control
 Screening of calls
 Department function arrangements
 Filing
 Speedwriting
 Liaison with clients at Executive levels
Kent Instruments
Date: January ‘88 – July 1989
Title: Secretary to Financial Manager
 Typing
 Screening of calls
 Petty cash
 Medical Aid
 Pension Fund
 Salaries
 Diary management
 Filing
 Employee records
Hegenscheidt
Date: January ‘87 – December 1987
Title: Switchboard Operator
 Managed 4 x incoming + 40 extensions
 Local and international telexes
 Incoming & outgoing mail
 Invoice typing

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Malcomess Scania
Date: January 1984 – August 1986
Title: Secretary to Procurement
Manager
 Typing
 Dictaphone typing
 Filing
 Petty cash
 Screening of calls
 Diary control
 Job card control
 Fuel stock control
Education and Qualifications: Kempton Park Technical College Date: January – December 1983
 English1
 Afrikaans
 Shorthand (Distinction)
 Typing
 Financial Accounting
 Speech & Deportment (Distinction)
 Dictaphone Typing
Sir Pierre van Ryneveld High Date: January ‘78 – December 1983
 English
 Afrikaans
 Typing
 Shorthand
 Business Economics
 Accountancy
Career Achievements:  Eskom Highly Commended Award in 1994 for improvement & innovation
 Eskom Managers Award in 1996 for contribution of exceptional value to Eskom
School Achievements:  Deputy Head Girl
 Awarded an Honours Blazer (Highest honour bestowed on a pupil)
 Full colours for Athletics/Southern TVL colours for Softball/Eastern TVL colours for
Hockey
 Captain of 1st Team Hockey
 Captain of School Athletics Team
Personal Values:  Trustworthy / Integrity / Honesty / Fairness & Dedication
Overview:
I have a working career that spans over 32 years and have always been a loyal and
trustworthy employee who has gone the extra mile when required. I thrive in a busy
environment and am always willing to learn. My organizational skills are excellent and I
strive to maintain professionalism and integrity in all aspects of my job.
* References and supporting documents will be furnished upon request.