Maritza Atkinson
@maritzaatkinson
I provide trusted executive and virtual support that improves workflow, governance, and operational efficiency.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I've supported senior executives across SEDA/SEDFA, USA-based private businesses, the City of Cape Town, SAPS, and freelance client engagements for more than 25 years. I manage confidential correspondence, executive diaries, meetings, documentation, follow-ups, travel, and cross-time-zone coordination.
At SEDA/SEDFA, I supported executive leadership through strategy, ICT, governance, reporting, risk, compliance, organisational transformation, and major entrepreneurship and business-incubation initiatives. I was recognised as Best Performed Executive Personal Assistant for six consecutive years and helped establish the Strategy Information Management Department within two months.
I'm comfortable working independently in fast-paced, confidential environments, using Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Teams, Asana, Slack, Monday.com, and Zoom. I bring structured document control, project coordination, stakeholder communication, and dependable delivery to every executive office and remote operation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant
Freelancer
Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)
Provided administrative, project, and client support across diverse assignments, ensuring accurate, high-quality delivery aligned with client requirements, scope, and deadlines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Colleges Skills
Certificate, Secretarial and Personal Assistant
2002 - 2025
Completed certificates in Secretarial and Personal Assistant skills, covering Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, digital communication, AI-assisted productivity, project and workflow coordination, remote executive support, document and records management, priority and deadline management, correspondence management, and international time-zone coordination.
Institute of Business Management (IBM)
National Diploma, Office Management
2014 - 2014
Completed a National Diploma in Office Management at the Institute of Business Management in 2014.
Institute of Business Management (IBM)
National Diploma, Personal Assistant
2010 - 2010
Completed a National Diploma in Personal Assistant studies at the Institute of Business Management in 2010.
Institute of Business Management (IBM)
National Diploma, Business Writing
2010 - 2010
Completed a National Diploma in Business Writing at the Institute of Business Management in 2010.
AYANDA Project Management and Skills Development
NQF Level 5, Executive Secretary
2007 - 2007
Completed an Executive Secretary qualification at NQF Level 5, accredited by the ETDP-SETA, in 2007.
Centre for Conveyance Practice
National Diploma, Conveyance Typing
2007 - 2007
Completed a National Diploma in Conveyance Typing at the Centre for Conveyance Practice in 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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