Elize Smith
Experienced Virtual Assistant
Highly motivated, experienced, and efficient office professional with excellent organizational and communication skills. Over 20 years of combined experience in various sectors enriched my broad knowledge through exposure to and involvement in many different roles and projects. Administering numerous successful projects for the international mine has enhanced my project management skills. I have played my part in change management with the implementation of new procedures and policies for the legal firm that I worked for. Collectively, my experience has made me an adaptive individual who thrives in both office and remote working environments.
- Office Administration; Email Management; Project Implementing; Event Logistics; Time Management; Telephone Etiquette
Education
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2008
Short Programme in Advanced Project Management at Damelin
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2000 - 2003
Higher Certificate for Executive Assistants at Institute of Administration & Commerce
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1999
Career Diploma for Executive Secretary/Personal Assistant at Academy of Learning
Experience
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April 2021 - June 2023
Virtual Assistant at Immigration for Couples
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Highly motivated, experienced, and efficient office professional with excellent organizational and communication skills. Over 20 years combined experience various sectors enriched my broad knowledge through exposure to and involvement in many different roles and projects. Administering numerous successful projects for the international mine has enhanced my project management skills. I have played my part in change management with the implementation of new procedures and policies for the legal firm that I worked for.
Collectively, my experience has made me an adaptive individual who thrives in both office and remote working environments.
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August 2007 - February 2020
Community Development Officer at Sibanye-Stillwater
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• Built and strengthened relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to implement company strategies
• Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
• Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
• Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
• Managed event logistics and operations.
• Developed post-event reports to determine the effectiveness
• Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers. -
March 1997 - April 2007
Admin Assistant at Nkangala District Municipality
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• Management of public liaison portfolio of the Manager: Finance
• Office Administration (Typing, filing, receiving of post, etc.)
• Responsible for agenda packs for meetings (agenda, minutes & distribution of documentation)
• Assisted in the compilation of the annual budget & financial statements and assisted with budget control
• Event coordination for the Budget Indaba & Strategic Lekgotla held annually
• International & national travel & accommodation arrangements.
• Assisted in the compilation of the Annual Report
• Follow-up of confidential documents