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Michelle Du Plessis

@michelleduplessis1

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I’m a CEO Personal Assistant and farm manager who drives results across sales and digital marketing.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can support leadership like a CEO Personal Assistant, while also using farm management, digital marketing, and antiques sales strengths—working with a team that values initiative, organization, and customer results.

I bring “Excellent CEO Personal Assistant” support combined with “Top Social media Advertiser” and “Management Skills” to help teams move faster and deliver. I’ve built trusted relationships through “Negotiation competencies,” strong customer focus, and the ability to work independently with “OWN Transport.”

Across my experience, I’ve owned and operated businesses in antiques and events, supported retail front-line roles, and managed an agricultural farm as “Agricultural Farm Manager.” I also bring creativity and craftsmanship as a “Gunstock Engraver,” with recognized achievement (carved rifles and a “Won Top Artist price”).

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Antiques Owner

Current

Rumbuckel Antiques

Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 3 months)

Owned and ran an antiques business at Rumbuckel Antiques, managing sales, customer enquiries, and day-to-day operations.

Antique Sales Retail Operations Customer Service Negotiation Merchandising Inventory Management Digital Marketing

Junior Function Co-ordinator

Marie’s Events and Weddings

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Owned and coordinated junior event functions for weddings, supporting planning and on-site execution at Marie’s Events and Weddings.

Event Coordination Wedding Support Scheduling Customer Service Communication Operations Support Team Coordination

Farm Manager & Logistics Secretary

Du Pont Boerdery

Jan 2006 - Jan 2015 (9 years)

Managed farm operations and handled logistics and administrative support for Du Pont Boerdery, coordinating operational schedules and communications.

Farm Management Logistics Coordination Administrative Support Scheduling Documentation Communication

Farm Manager

De Beer Boerdery

Jan 2001 - Jan 2004 (3 years)

Served as a farm manager for De Beer Boerdery, overseeing farm operations and managing day-to-day responsibilities.

Farm Management Livestock Management Team Leadership Maintenance Planning Record keeping Logistics Coordination

Junior Landscaping Artist

John Jack’s Landscaping

Jan 1998 - Jan 1999 (1 year)

Worked as a junior landscaping artist, assisting with landscaping tasks and supporting day-to-day site work.

Landscaping Gardening Site Preparation Planting Tool Use Safety Procedures Teamwork

Optical Frontliner

General Optical (Genop)

Jan 2000 - Present (26 years 3 months)

Worked as an optical frontliner at General Optical (Genop), handling customer-facing duties and front-counter support.

Customer Service Reception Retail Support Scheduling Communication Basic Optical Assistance

Racehorse Trainer Intern

Cash Truter

Completed a 6-month internship with Cash Truter assisting with daily racehorse training routines and stable care.

Animal Care Exercise Support Safety practices Record keeping

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hatfield Business College

Computer Studies Diploma, Computer Programming & Information Systems

Completed a computer studies diploma in 1999, including Windows, programming (C++ and Visual Basic), hardware concepts, and related information systems topics.