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Brandon Groenewald

@brandongroenewald

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Detail-oriented admin assistant with strong data management skills.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities and values teamwork.

I am an experienced admin assistant currently working at People Specialist, where I manage databases, prepare presentations, and handle various administrative duties. My role involves maintaining meeting minutes and writing business documents, showcasing my strong organizational and communication skills.

Previously, I worked as a storeman and embroidery machine operator at Farbe Designs, where I honed my skills in data capturing and fabric management. My background in information systems and technical programming from Cape Peninsula University of Technology has equipped me with the necessary skills to excel in technical environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Storeman

Current

Farbe Designs

Jun 2018 - Present (7 years)

Managed fabric deliveries, allocated fabric rolls, operated fabric measuring machines, and maintained inventory records. Responsible for data capturing and ensuring the organization of fabric storage.

Inventory Management Fabric Measurement Quality Control Organizational Skills Fabric Allocation Stock Updating

Current

Admin Assistant

Current

People Specialist

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Responsible for annual equity submissions, maintaining meeting minutes, writing business documents, managing databases, and preparing presentations. Engaged in various administrative duties to support the team.

Administrative Support Database Management Equity Submissions Time Management Communication Skills

Embroidery Machine Operator

Farbe Designs

Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 2 months)

Operated single and six head embroidery machines, performed daily maintenance, and managed vinyl cutting and heat pressing processes. Ensured quality control and machine upkeep.

Embroidery Machine Operation Vinyl Cutting Maintenance Quality Control Technical Skills

Student/Lab Assistant

CPUT Bellville

Apr 2007 - Dec 2007 (8 months)

Monitored labs and assisted students with programming tasks. Provided technical assistance for network issues and computer maintenance.

Visual Basic Java C++

Partner

Amacool

Jan 2008 - Aug 2014 (6 years 7 months)

Manufactured and sold cold drinks, overseeing all aspects of the business from production to sales. Developed customer relationships and managed operational tasks.

Business Management Sales Customer Relations Management Marketing Financial Management

Admin Assistant

Valles Supermarket

Jan 2001 - Nov 2003 (2 years 10 months)

Handled administrative tasks, operated tills, supervised take-away services, and managed stock taking and new stock supervision.

Administrative Support Till Operation Customer Service Time Management Organizational Skills Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TVET College

Certificate, Productivity

2018 - 2018

Engaged in a work-study program on productivity, covering concepts such as work measurements and line balancing.

Signa Academy

Learnership, Business Practice

2015 - 2016

Participated in a learnership program focusing on business practices, learning strategies, and self-management skills.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Bachelor of Technology, Information Systems

2004 - 2007

Studied Information Systems, focusing on software development, technical programming, and IT skills. Completed courses in System Software and Development Software.