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Fatima Laattoe

@fatimalaattoe

Executive Assistant with 15+ years supporting CEOs. Experienced in executive & personal support, operations, research and coordination.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Virtual Assistant, Executive Operations, Business Operations Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Administrative Coordinator, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Coordinator

have over 15 years of experience supporting CEOs and senior leadership, with a background spanning Executive Assistance, Business Operations, Procurement and Administration within engineering and manufacturing environments.

My experience includes executive and personal support, calendar and appointment management, travel coordination, correspondence, research, stakeholder communication, project coordination and supplier liaison. I enjoy being the person who keeps things organised, follows through on details and makes sure important tasks do not fall through the cracks.

I am particularly interested in international remote opportunities where I can support founders, executives or business leaders as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Virtual Assistant or Operations professional. I am also interested in learning new systems and using technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and streamline everyday workflows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Procurement Officer &Executive Assistant

Current

Union Steel South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Jun 2011 - Present (15 years 4 months)

Manage end-to-end procurement while continuing to support the CEO. Coordinate sourcing, quotations, purchase orders, supplier relationships, deliveries, pricing, and procurement records using SYSPRO ERP and Excel. Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Projects, suppliers, and senior management to resolve issues, coordinate priorities, and support business requirements.

Excel Microsoft Office Stakeholder Management CRM English Executive Support Calendar Management Stakeholder Coordination Business Operations Travel Coordination Procurement Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)
South Africa
• National Diploma in Human Resource Management – 1 Year Completed
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)