Marlene Venter
@marleneventer
Proactive personal assistant skilled in administration and organization.
What I'm looking for
I am a proactive personal assistant and administrative professional with hands-on experience supporting operations in plant hire and retail environments. I bring determination, maturity and a strong work ethic to every role, consistently driving tasks to completion.
In my roles I produced quotes and invoices using Pastel, prepared month-end statements, managed delivery follow-ups, and maintained organized filing and database systems. I have experience coordinating appointments, taking meeting minutes, and managing diaries to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
My technical skills include data capture and spreadsheet compilation in Excel, and I have completed Udemy courses in Excel from beginner to advanced formulas as well as a 300-hour TEFL diploma. I hold Health and Safety Representative and First Aid Level 1 certifications.
I communicate fluently in Afrikaans and English, am computer literate, and offer strong time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. I am eager to contribute energy and drive to a team focused on operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Receptionist / Personal Assistant
Streamline Brands
Apr 2022 - Jan 2023 (9 months)
Managed calls, appointments, diaries and office correspondence, coordinated departmental tasks and events, and maintained databases and meeting minutes to ensure smooth daily operations.
Administrative Assistant
Ganala Plant Hire T/A Silver Solutions
Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 (8 months)
Prepared quotes and invoices daily using Pastel, maintained organized filing and spreadsheets, and followed up on delivery notes and outstanding customer orders to improve billing accuracy and collections.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Udemy
Certificate of Completion, Computer Applications
2021 - 2021
Completed online courses on Microsoft Excel (Beginner to Advanced) and Advanced Formulas and Functions in October 2021.
i-to-i Teach English Abroad and Online
300 Hour TEFL Diploma, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2021 - 2021
Completed a 300-hour TEFL Diploma covering teaching English abroad and online.
Balfour Combined
Matriculation, General Secondary Education
2020 - 2020
Matriculated from Balfour Combined in 2020 with subjects including Afrikaans Home Language, English First Additional Language, Math Literacy, Computer Application Technology, Life Sciences, Business Studies and Life Orientation.
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