Rebecca Smith
@rebeccasmith1
Remote administrative and operations professional delivering high-accuracy support.
What I'm looking for
I am a remote administrative and operations professional with 10+ years delivering high-accuracy transcription, scheduling, property administration, and support in compliance-driven settings. I combine strong diary and inbox management, stakeholder communication, and checklist-driven workflows with proven long-term remote work discipline.
My experience includes serving as a personal assistant and kickboxing instructor, freelance transcription for international clients, property leasing and tenant coordination, and control room management. I am trusted for discretion, reliability, proactive follow-up, and consistent performance under tight deadlines while maintaining data confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Kickboxing Instructor
Alberton Chinese Kickboxing
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 1 month)
Planned and delivered structured training sessions focused on safety and skill development, assessed student progress, and provided coaching to improve performance and competition readiness.
Personal Assistant
Alberton Chinese Kickboxing
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 1 month)
Managed chief instructor schedules, communications, and competition logistics, coordinating entries, transport, accommodation, uniforms, and compliance with governing bodies to ensure smooth event participation.
Freelance Transcriptionist
Way With Words / Fingertips Typing / Transcript Divas / Paci
Jan 2005 - Present (21 years 1 month)
Provided high-accuracy transcription for academic, legal, medical, media, and real estate clients, delivering work under tight deadlines and performing quality assurance reviews while maintaining strict data confidentiality.
Office Administrator
Tablegear CC
Provided administrative support and client liaison, managed reception, quotations, invoicing, creditor accounts, diary management, travel arrangements, and coordinated logistics and driver schedules.
Office Administrator
Suthmore Hydroponics
Managed directors' diaries, meetings, and inboxes; coordinated supplier orders, stock control, drivers, deliveries, and accommodation logistics while preparing documentation and meeting minutes.
Control Room Manager
Fox Security
Monitored emergency signals, coordinated responses with clients and emergency services, compiled incident reports, managed rostering and petty cash, and supervised control room staff after promotion to manager.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alison
CPD Certificate, Property, Residential Lettings, and Tenancy Management
2025 - 2025
Completed a CPD course in UK Property, Residential Lettings, and Tenancy Management.
South African Police Service
Police Clearance Certificate, Criminal Records Clearance
2023 - 2023
Obtained a Police Clearance Certificate issued by the South African Police Service.
South African Kickboxing Association
Coach's Certification, Kickboxing Coaching
2023 - 2023
Earned a Coach's Certification from the South African Kickboxing Association.
First Aid Priority
First Aid Level 1, First Aid
2023 - 2023
Completed First Aid Level 1 certification.
Bracken High School
National Senior Certificate, General Secondary Education
Completed the National Senior Certificate at Bracken High School.
Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority
PSIRA Grade B (Supervisor), Private Security Supervision
Holds a PSIRA Grade B (Supervisor) registration.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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