
Chantell van Heerden
@chantellvanheerden
Remote customer support and virtual assistance professional who coordinated guest services and maintained detailed client records.
What I'm looking for
At Unitrans Ford, I maintained vehicle stock records, invoices, licensing and registration paperwork, keys and management reports. I coordinated customer and deal documentation with finance, sales, administration and management teams.
As a freelance translator, transcriber and project support professional, I manage assignments, files, deadlines and written communication independently. I provide translation, transcription, proofreading and document support in English, Afrikaans and Spanish.
At Kennington Lodge, I handled reservations and guest enquiries, coordinated staff schedules and lodge operations, and resolved guest concerns. I also supported the General Manager at Tusk Venda Casino & Hotel with calls, correspondence and appointments, handling sensitive information discreetly.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Voice Artist & Digital Content Creator
Chantell Narrates
Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)
Developed narration and educational or storytelling content, preparing scripts and digital assets using Canva and CapCut.
Freelance Translator, Transcriber & Project Support
Self Employed
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 9 months)
Managed client assignments, files, deadlines, and written communication independently. Provided translation, transcription, proofreading, and document support in English, Afrikaans, and Spanish.
Stock Controller, then Sales Consultant
Unitrans Ford
Jan 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 11 months)
Maintained vehicle stock records, invoices, licensing and registration paperwork, keys, and management reports. Coordinated customer and deal documentation with finance, sales, administration, and management teams.
Lodge Manager
Kennington Lodge
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Handled reservations, guest enquiries, arrivals, departures, and day-to-day administrative records. Coordinated staff schedules and lodge operations, and resolved guest concerns professionally.
English Teacher
Wornham English Academy
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)
Prepared lessons and progress records, adapting communication for learners of different ages and abilities.
Executive Secretary to the General Manager
Tusk Venda Casino & Hotel
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)
Managed calls, emails, appointments, and correspondence for the General Manager, handling sensitive information discreetly.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wornham English Academy
English Teacher, English Teaching
Prepared lessons and progress records, adapting communication for learners of different ages and abilities.
NVQ
NVQ Level 3, Hospitality Supervision
Completed NVQ Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision and NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service.
NVQ
NVQ Level 2, Customer Service
Completed NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service.
TEFL
TEFL Certificate, English Teaching
Holds a TEFL certificate for teaching English as a foreign language.
Finance & Insurance
Finance & Insurance Studies, Finance and Insurance
Completed studies in Finance and Insurance.
National Senior Certificate
National Senior Certificate, General Education
Completed the National Senior Certificate.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
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