Desiree Nash

Administrator

Skills & Abilities

GRAPHIC DESIGN
In my job with a promotional company,   there were various customers who required artwork to be done,  and to be able to “see” their idea before execution i.e a logo on a t-shirt and or cap.   I taught myself how to use CorelDraw to be able to facilitate this need without having to wait for a design team to do it.

I enjoy creating logos and designs.

We started a range of custom clothing and socks,  and I was instrumental in the design process and execution of the brand.

WEBSITES DESIGN
I was previously tasked with building a company website.   After some investigations,   I chose to use Shopify to buid the websites,  and then realized that I really enjoyed the creative aspect of this challenge.

In my free time I started using WordPress to see if I could figure out how it works,  and am now able to build websites using this application as well.

operations management
For 17 years I have managed sales staff as well as office staff.   I have managed customer orders

and in-bound freight logistics,  together with logistics for customer orders

admin
I have been responsible for admin and daily tasks for most of my adult life,  whether it is in a business or personal setting.     I am methodical and detail orientated, and like to be sure that all items are in their correct boxes.

EXCELLENT COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in:
Various accounting software, including Sage and Pastel.
Various social media platforms and office technology programs, and capable of working on Windows or Macbook based software.
Corel Draw Graphics Suite, and am capable of designing a logo, document or presentation from beginning to end.
Website design and building using Shopify and WordPress.
Experience
RECEPTION | GLASSFIT KIMBERLEY

1998 – 2000

Supervised drivers and staff to callouts
Took daily orders for customers and ordered stock from suppliers
Managed the schedule and calender for 6 drivers to call outs and emergency repairs
SALES ASSISTANT | AVH CYCLES | JOHANNESBURG

2000 – 2004

Front counter sales and in stores sales
Managed work shop and ordering of stock and staff
Managed imports division with Italian suppliers
ACCOUNT MANAGER | GRAY HOUSE PROMOTIONS | JOHANNESBURG

2004 – 2006

Managed key accounts with corporate clients
Managed promotional campaigns and staff initiatives for corporate clients
OPERATIONS MANAGER | NSQUARED DISTRIBUTION | CAPE TOWN

2006 – 2022

General admin and daily processing
Managed imports division and liased with international suppliers to receive stock and arrange logistics
Managed dispatch and reception to ensure customers orders were received and dispatched in time
Built up company websites and set up company social media
Setup corporate identity for 2 companies, together will all internal staff e-mails and company stationery
Hobbies
I enjoy reading,  and photography.  Macro photography is a particular interest of mine.

I love spending time with my dogs and 2 teenagers.