1. Deidre Saunders
Unit 273 Gold reef sands Phone: +27 72 298 6736
Data crescent Rd Identity Number: 810324 0136 089
Ormonde Married
2091
Languages: English & Afrikaans(Speak, read and write)
Valid driver’slicence
Competencies and skills
Experienced in Coordinating corporate, social and recreational events. I am able to plan,
coordinate, execute and deliver dedication and hard workin ensuring the task put before me is
done withthe utmost attention to detail ensuring desired outcomes are successful.
Advanced computer literacy (MS Outlookforelectronic diary management; MS Word, MS Excel,
MS PowerPoint)
Proactiveand detail oriented
Self-motivated
Applying initiative when it calls for thinking out of the box
Professionalism at all times
Curious spirit in expanding my knowledge base
Experience in all PA functionalities
Confident in leadership capabilities
Good communication skills
Professional telephone manner
Ability to prioritize and workto tight deadlines
Positiveand flexible approach
Vibrant and enthusiastic personality
Able to workin an environment whether in a team or self-managed
Able to workunder pressure
Valid Driver’s license
Clear Credit/Criminal record
2. EMPLOYMENTEXPERIENCE
• Employer: HowdenPower
JobDescription: Data Capturer/ Expediter
1. Data capturing on MCBA
2. Printed purchase orders in order to submit them for processing
3. General officeduties, I.E.filing
4. Trained on AX buying system
5. Expediting old orders
6. Following up with suppliers
PeriodofEmployment: 18 May 2015 – to date
Reportedto Inderan Pillay: (011)240-4265
• Employer: HowdenPower
JobDescription: Data Capturer
7. captured purchase orders on MCBA
8. Printed purchase orders in order to submit them for processing
9. General officeduties
PeriodofEmployment: November 2013 – June 2014
Reportedto Petro Rosslee: (011)240-4011
• Employer: MultiChoice(Pty)Ltd and NMScomProperties (Pty)Ltd
Divisions ofNaspers group
Contracted by Quest recruitment agency as a permanent temp
PeriodofEmployment: 5 November 2005 – September 2011
JobDescription:
Events coordinatorfor MultiChoice corporate events
3. i. DSTV Mobile launch, Harvard program, Idols prize giving,
ii. Big brother Africa candidate preparation coordination,
iii. Annual Marketing conference,
iv. DTTAfrica conference
v. Leadership forums,
vi. Hosting various speakers in different fields in
Employeegrowth
i. AAA schoolof advertising seminars,
ii. Women’s day seminars
iii. As well as other corporatesocial events held by
Naspers group companies
i. Liaising with all relevant parties involvedi.e.
Eventplanners, caterers, decor specialists,
sound and lighting experts.
i. In this post since October2010 to August 2011
Personal assistant to Lourenco Rodrigues – NMSCom GM
Key duties performed within department:
i. Travel arrangements including forex
ii. Day to day electronic Diary management MS Outlook
iii. Screening of calls and department secretary
iv. Issuing of Permanent laptop gate passes across company
v. Recording of meeting minutes
vi. Coordinating and heading up video conferencingfacility on both localand international
scales
vii. Coordination of bookings foran auditorium whichcaters for100 guests as wellas 7
boardrooms
viii. Compiling quotes for rental of venue
4. ix. Ensuring purchase orders were generated
x. Following up with accounts department to ensure clients are invoiced
xi. Procurement of all necessary requirements in the upkeep of the facility
Personal assistant to Tim Fick (Contact centre Technologies Manager
i. Organising of corporate social events such as site visits
ii. Recording meeting minutes
iii. Electronic diary management on MS Outlook
iv. Dealing withclients in a professional manner
v. Coordinating of Team buildings
vi. General officeadmin tasks
vii. Creating PowerPointPresentations and Excel report updating
viii.Activemember in planning MultiChoice year-end function
ix. Travel Arrangements (flightand hotel bookings, car hire, itinerary etc.)
x. Following up and keeping record of invoices and purchase orders
xi. Health and safety representative
Procurement(Assistantto FarahDomingo procurementmanager
i. Generating and paying invoices utilising Vortal-e Procurement system (This was a total
duration period of 4 months)
ii. Call logging utilising Uni-Centre system
iii. Receiving and compiling asset tag database for goods procured within company
Other responsibilitieswithinmytimeat MultiChoice
i. In charge of MultiChoice survey concerning The Vision and Mission Launch video.
5. ii. Acting personal assistant to Content general manager.
iii. Maintaining records of Call centre agency performance & productivity reports,
iv. Auto hold updates,
v. Assisting in Agency Payroll,
vi. Updating of FTE’s,
vii. Updating call volume impact reports,
viii.Updating of monthly recons and sending them out to all relevant key players involved
ix. Completed Ms Excel& Ms PowerPoint advanceas part of internal development
References: Tim Fick (MultiChoiceAfrica contactcentre Manager)
Linda Becker(PA to GM Corporate affairs)
Gertrude Nortjie (ProjectsAccountExecutive- Quest)
Emelda Pretorius (MultiChoice corporate events Manager)
Ridwan Gattoo (Contact centre technologies manager)
Telephone: 011 289-3061 (Linda Becker)
011 280-3000 (Shamiera Sarlie)
011 289-3114 (Emelda Pretorius)
011 289-3000 or 082 777 7907 (TimFick)
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• PlaceOf Employment: SanlamWealth Agency
PeriodofEmployment: July2005 – October2005
PositionHeld: Personal assistantto financial advisor
JobDescription:
i. Arranging and confirming appointments,
6. ii. General officeduties,
iii. Followingup on client based medicals,
iv. Processing clients policies on Spotlight and Astute then getting it approved
v. Accompanyingclients fortheir medical test and checkingthat the relevant
information was done correctly forprocessing,
i. Activein Switchboardoperation.
ContactPerson: Thomas Bennett / Natasia Nicola
Telephone: 011 669 6700
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• Placeof Employment: GDE (Gauteng Department of Education)
PeriodofEmployment: 4 APRIL – JUNE 2005
PositionHeld: Data capturing statistics forall the schools in Gauteng
Employer: Flexi Personnel Contracted to GDE as a Temp
Name ofSupervisor: Zoleka Khumalo
Telephone: 011 355 1508
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7. • Employer: Carlton Hair International (Eastgate mall)
Periodof Employment: January 2004 – January 2005
PositionHeld: Apprentice
ContactPerson: Lesley Khan (Carlton Hair Head office)
Telephone: 011 646 2420
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• Employer: Abbott Laboratories (S.A)
Periodof Employment: February 2000 – November 2000
PositionHeld: Administration Temp
JobDescription:
i. Data capturing of companies expense reports onto BPCS,
ii. Posting of credit notes onto BPCS,
iii. In charge of backorders,
iv. In charge of vat recovery project.
ContactPerson: Shireen Harroon (Commercial Manager of Africa) and
Charles Hogan (Financial Director)
8. Telephone: 011 858 2000
QUALIFICATIONS
CIW CERTIFIED INTERNET WEBMASTER
Year : 2003
Subjects Completed : CIW CERTIFIEDINTERNETWEBMASTER
DAMELINEDUCATIONGROUP
Course : CIW FOUNDATIONS-Certified internet webmaster
Year : Graduated 5th March 2003
QUALIFIED HAIRDRESSER
Course :
Year : July 2003 – December 2003
Subjects Completed : Hairdressing
CARLTONHAIRINTERNATIONAL
Course : Hairdressing
Year : Completed December 2003
EVENTS MANAGEMENT
Course : EventsManagement
Subjects Completed : Still continuing in order to complete after 24 months
SIR JOHN ADAMSONHIGHSCHOOL
Highest qualification : Grade 12
Year : 1999
Subjects Completed : EnglishMathematics
Afrikaans Geography
Accounting Business Economics
