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Alicia Grundlingh

@aliciagrundlingh

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Ambitious and driven Office Manager/Personal Assistant with a passion for Organizing.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role that utilizes my administrative and customer service skills, with opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic organization.

I'm Alicia Grundlingh, a highly motivated and organized office manager with a strong background in administration and customer service. With over 7 years of experience in managing offices, I possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work well under pressure. My expertise lies in generating estimates, quotes, and invoices, as well as managing daily operations, including production schedules, stock takes, and quality control standards.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to adapt to new environments and take on new challenges. I am proficient in a range of software applications, including Microsoft Office, Sage Pastel, and Google Docs. My strong attention to detail and ability to work independently have earned me a reputation as a reliable and trustworthy professional.

I am a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and suppliers. I am driven to succeed and continually look for ways to improve processes and increase efficiency. I am excited to bring my skills and experience to a new role and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.

Experience

Current

Office Manager/Personal Assistant

Current

Brainwave Projects t/a Wackpack

Generating estimates, quotes, and invoices. Interaction between suppliers and clients. Ensuring company procedures are followed by colleagues. Planning and organizing production schedules. Handling difficult enquiries/complaints from clients and service providers. Weekly payroll of colleagues. Overseeing production processes. Selecting, ordering, and purchasing materials. Liaising with buyers. Sch

Invoicing Planning Production Scheduling Client Meetings Purchasing Scheduling Travel Errand Running Pricing Reporting Sales

Creditors/Debtors Liaison Manager

VDM Attorneys

Feb 2016 - Jan 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Managing front house reception area. Handling debtors department. Handling creditors department. Obtaining personal information from creditors. Handling numerous accounts on behalf of clients. Arranging and negotiating settlements with financial institutions. Preparing and loading payment batches. Calculating repayment amounts to creditors. Assisting with general litigation. Handling office corres

Settlements Payments Litigation Training

Office Manager

Vramaar.com

Jan 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Designing company logos, developing websites and social media pages. Managing social media marketing. Designing invoice and estimate templates. Generating estimates and invoices. Assisting with financial administration. Ensuring company procedures are followed by colleagues. Handling difficult enquiries/complaints from clients and service providers. Managing meetings with potential clients. Handli

Design Web Design Social Media Management Invoicing Financial Management Client Meetings

Promoter/Sales Consultant

7 Starts Energy Drink

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 11 months)

Promoting and marketing the energy drink. Sales activities. Event participation.

Marketing Sales

Waitress

De Kelder Restaurant & Winery

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)

Greeting and seating customers. Taking orders from customers. Serving customers promptly. Performing waiter duties at the end of each shift. Maintaining a friendly and professional manner. Ensuring food presentation meets franchise standards. Promoting and selling products.

Waiter Duties Presentation