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Liezel Lizzy

@liezellizzy

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Internal communications specialist supporting fast-paced retail through precise administration.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own internal communications, calendar and stakeholder coordination, and event/operational support—staying organized under pressure while contributing to clear, efficient team execution.

I’m an Administrative Professional and Internal Communications Specialist who thrives in fast-paced environments. I’ve built a track record of handling multiple priorities, coordinating stakeholders, and keeping office operations running smoothly.

At Leroy Merlin (2025–Present), I manage calendars for senior leadership and liaise across internal and international meetings with our overseas branch. I coordinate press and internal engagements, plan monthly/quarterly schedules, maintain planning registers, and write and circulate meeting minutes after approval.

Before that, as a Communication Assistant (2022–2025), I supported teams and management with scheduling, emails, report preparation, and internal campaign planning. I also coordinated supplier onboarding documentation and helped with event coordination and logistics.

My background also includes Administrative Support during my internship and Junior Bookkeeper responsibilities, including VAT and income tax administration, PAYE/SDL/UIF calculations, and preparation of IRP5/IT3 and draft financial statements. I bring strong attention to detail, reliable execution under pressure, and a commitment to clear, timely communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Internal Communications Specialist

Current

Leroy Merlin

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Manage the Head of Division’s calendar and coordinate internal and international communications with the France/Paris branch and the South African branch. Plan and track monthly/quarterly activities, support store opening readiness, and coordinate press conferences and internal events.

Internal Communications Meeting Coordination Event Planning Planning Register Tracking Intranet Management LumApps Word PowerPoint Outlook Microsoft Teams

Communication Assistant

Leroy Merlin

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)

Provided administrative and communication support to teams and management, including scheduling, email coordination, report preparation, and supporting internal campaigns. Coordinated supplier onboarding documentation and assisted with event logistics.

Administrative Support Scheduling Report Preparation Internal Campaign Support Event Coordination Logistics Coordination Excel Outlook Google Workspace Trello Monday.Com Microsoft Teams Zoom

Intern (Administrative Support)

Department of Education

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Supported administrative operations including appointment scheduling and applications, maintaining filing systems, and providing clerical support. Recorded meeting minutes and compiled reports.

Administrative Support Appointment Scheduling Clerical Support Minute Taking Report Preparation

Junior Bookkeeper

CS Boshomane Accountants

Jul 2022 - Present (4 years)

Handled bookkeeping administration tasks including VAT and income tax preparation, PAYE/SDL/UIF calculations and submissions, and registrations/updates for close corporations. Prepared IRP5/IT3 documentation, supported company registrations with CIPC, and assisted with draft financial statement preparation and presentation.

SDL Close Corporation Amendments CIPC Company Registrations IRP5 IT3 Preparation Financial Statement Preparation document preparation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hoërskool C.R. Swart

National Senior Certificate, Secondary Education

Completed the National Senior Certificate with subjects including Afrikaans HG, English HG, Business Studies SG, Economics HG, Accounting SG, Computer Application Technology SG, and Life Orientation.

Rosebank College

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration covering modules such as accounting, business management, economics, human resource management, marketing, management information systems, corporate governance, research practice, and supply chain management.

Rosebank College

Higher Certificate in Office Administration, Office Administration

Higher Certificate in Office Administration with modules including office administration, end user computing, and related office and communication topics listed in the curriculum.

Red and Yellow Creative School of Business

Basic Graphic Design Course, Graphic Design

Activities and societies: Introduction to Illustrator; design history; colour theory; typography; logo/identity design; designing for social media.

Completed a Basic Graphic Design course covering topics such as introduction to Illustrator, design history and process, colour theory, typography, and logo and identity design.