Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands
I’m an experienced and award-winning Management Assistant and Office Professional with over a decade supporting executive leadership, academic departments, and complex research environments. For 11 years at the University of South Africa (UNISA), I served as secretary to department chairs and directors in the School of Computing. I managed complex international travel and conference arrangements, maintained publication data for research subsidy, coordinated high-level workshops and events, and supported research grant administration. I was also the secretary for the College Research Committee ensuring accuracy, discretion, and compliance across all reporting tasks. - Best Administrator Award (2022 & 2023) - Strong record of supporting research, finance, HR, procurement & performance systems - Proactive, detail-driven, and able to keep many moving parts organized with calm focus - Fluent in English and Afrikaans | Dutch: B1–B2 Level (with official training completed) I am known for being highly dependable, people-oriented, and quietly effective behind the scenes. Whether managing tight deadlines or ensuring smooth coordination between teams, I take pride in creating order and efficiency allowing directors and teams to focus on their core goals. Now based in Hilversum, I’m looking for a dynamic, international environment where I can bring value through strong executive support, administrative structure, and professional warmth. Let’s connect, I’d love to bring my skills to a team that values quality, trust, and purpose.
Promoted internally from warehouse to sole canteen cook role in a high-volume environment (30–60 staff served daily). - Independently manage daily kitchen operations: cooking, compliance, inventory - Maintain food safety standards and dietary variety - Liaise with management to meet staff needs Note: While this has been a rewarding challenge, I am now actively returning to my core profession in administration and executive support.
Provide confidential transcription services for academic research projects from UNISA, University of Pretoria, and California State University Northridge (CSUN). - Transcribe interviews, research data, and academic materials - Ensure formatting, accuracy, and professional standards for publication - Maintain confidentiality and academic integrity across all projects
Provided high-level admin and research support to the Chair of Department, Directors, academic staff, and grant leaders at UNISA’s School of Computing. Managed academic committees, coordinated grants, and delivered full event/travel support—working independently across multiple portfolios. Key Responsibilities: 🗂 Executive & Academic Support - Supported 30+ academics with HR, research, finance, and admin - Managed CoD and Director diaries, meetings, and approvals - Acted as first contact for staff, students, and service providers 📑 Committee Secretary (SOCRIC & Research) - Solely planned and managed SOCRIC’s quarterly meetings - Compiled reports from portfolio leaders for quarterly and annual submissions - Produced minutes, agendas, invites, and venue bookings 📊 Research & Grant Admin - Captured DHET subsidy publications on RIMS - Assisted professors and grant holders with grant spend and admin - Monitored budgets and processed research-related claims 🎓 NEMISA Project Administrator (Evenings) - Handled all logistics for events: travel, catering, venues, invites, and marketing - Managed finances, invoices, quotes, and speaker coordination ✈ Travel & Event Coordination - Arranged national/international travel for academic staff - Created itineraries, bookings, allowances, and reporting 💼 Finance & Procurement - Used Oracle for requisitions, GRVs, and vendor processes - Processed honoraria, sundry claims, and internal budgets 🏆 Recognition - Best Administrator (2022 & 2023) - Certificate of Excellence (2016) Known for autonomy, discretion, and multi-stakeholder coordination
- Managed document preparation and filing for transport fleet - Coordinated schedules with drivers and vendors - Processed petty cash, delivery logs, and equipment checks