Claudine Griesel (Nee Whitehead)

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Personal Assistant, Transcription typist, sports coach | Available

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

About

Transcription of meetings, collaborated with the Development Team and Stakeholders to achieve Product Owner goals. Stepped in as Scrum Master for the Product Owner. Served as Personal Assistant to the Country Manager before transitioning to Sales in 2016. Won "Rep of the Year" in the first year of Pharmaceutical Sales. Experienced Pharmaceutical Sales Representative with a strong track record of goal achievement. Aligns sales activities with regional and national strategies. Successfully executes marketing campaigns and product launches, delivering high-level customer service. Swimming coach - student at the University of Pretoria. Completing a Higher Certificate in Sport Science. +27823226433 [email protected]

Experience

  • ClaudsWG (Pty) Ltd (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Assist with documentation for Badger Mining & Wilig (Pty) Ltd, free-lance. Sports coaching.
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Sports Coach and Personal Assistant, Sales
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Coaching swimming at Rand Park High and Waterborn Swimming club. Experienced in sales and administration. Excellent event coordinator

    • Company Owner
      2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

      • Transcribed recordings and created training manuals for Wilig, enhancing company efficiency. • Organized and formatted documents for a professional and easy-to-read format. • Provided general office administration support to various companies.

  • Executive Personal Assistant to Owner at DigiData Systems
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

    • Recorded and transcribed internal and external meetings accurately and concisely. • Utilized touch typing skills at 40 words per minute to ensure efficient documentation. • Supported the Owner in day-to-day tasks to enhance productivity and organization.

  • Pharmacy Sales Representative at Haleon
    Mar 2020 - Mar 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Managed sales territory in Johannesburg South, Vaal, Parys, Sasolburg, Melville, and Johannesburg Town for Haleon Consumer Healthcare. • Exceeded sales targets by 10% through customer education and business growth strategies. • Conducted training sessions and transcribed meetings to ensure team alignment and product knowledge.

  • Pfizer (12 yrs 10 mos)
    • Pfizer Consumer Healhcare
      Aug 2016 - Aug 2022 · 6 yrs 1 mo

      Highly motivated passionate Self-Starter

    • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
      Aug 2016 - Mar 2020 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      • Managed a diverse portfolio of OTC products including Advil, Centrum, and Caltrate for Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Sales team in the South, Vaal, Lenasia, Johannesburg town and Melville. • Leveraged strong networker skills to build relationships with pharmacies in Town, Johannesburg South, and other areas. • Achieved sales goals through a sales-focused approach and impeccable admin and reporting skills.

    • PA to Country Manager
      Nov 2009 - Aug 2016 · 6 yrs 10 mos

      • Managed all travel arrangements, conference logistics, and general procurement for the department at Pfizer Consumer Healthcare South Africa. • Updated marketing figures and assisted in board meeting transcriptions with the Management Team. • Handled ad hoc projects, special assignments, and reconciled certain accounts to ensure smooth operations.

  • PA to Country Manager - Consumer at Wyeth SA
    1998 - Oct 2009 · 11 yrs 10 mos

    • Managed all travel arrangements and conference logistics for Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, ensuring smooth operations for company events. • Facilitated onboarding processes for new employees and maintained positive relationships with overseas guests. • Transcribed meeting minutes for Directors, ensuring accurate documentation and communication within the organization and helped them whatever their needs.