Yvette Grieb

CV and Resume Writer | Office Administrator

With a career in the corporate world spanning over 30 years, I am an accomplished business owner and director known for my expertise in resume writing, CV creation, and LinkedIn profile optimization. I am recognized for my dedication, diligence, and loyalty, thriving on solving challenges and achieving results. My diverse skill set, from recruitment, office administration and IT support, ensures the efficient delivery of services.
My passion lies in transforming documents and presentations into impactful assets, and I have successfully served a wide range of clients, including startups and medium-sized businesses. I am a seasoned professional with a solid track record in office administration, recruitment, project management, and IT support.

Open to work type
Open to contract/temp/part time roles (hybrid and remote) as an Typist, Secretary, Data Entry Clerk or Office Administrative Assistant (on an independent contractor/freelance basis).
I am still doing CV writing but need an additional revenue stream. Thank you in advance for any connections, advice, or opportunities you can offer.

Key Skills
• Administration
• Attention to detail
• Company and business profiles
• CV writing
• Data Capturing
• MS Word and Publisher
• PowerPoint presentations
• Problem solving skills
• Proof reading
• Scheduling
• Secretarial skills
• Typing

Education
• PRINCE2 Foundation  Project Management (Qualified in Foundation level : 76%), Snap-Tech Professional Project Management Fourways, Johannesburg, September 2011
• National Certificate: Management NQF Level 5 (Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Intervention), KnowledgeQuest Randburg, Johannesburg, April 2010
• Master’s: Management of Technology & Innovation (incomplete due to lack of funds 2010), The Da Vinci Institute (private University) Modderfontein, Johannesburg
• Grade 12 (Matric) High School, West Ridge High School Roodepoort, West Rand, Johannesburg, 1992 Professional Profile / Personal Value Proposition

Areas of Expertise
I specialize in transforming administrative tasks into seamless and efficient processes. From compiling training materials to creating persuasive resumes and CVs, I have honed my desktop publishing, administrative, and writing skills, serving diverse clients, including graduates, business professionals, start-up businesses, and small- and medium-sized businesses.
My self-taught knowledge in desktop publishing and design, formatting, and layout using MS Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher documents ensures visually appealing and professional deliverables. Trusted by a diverse client base, including graduates, professionals, and businesses of all sizes, I provide holistic support to clients.

Awards
Yvette Grieb t/a Deskaholic (formerly Deskaholic Pty Ltd) has won the 2023 African Excellence Awards in the category of Best Resume Writing Service 2023 – South Africa.
Further information can be found here:
• Winner: African Excellence Awards – Best Resume Writing Service 2023 – South Africa – https://lnkd.in/eMz8PK2y
• MEA Markets Magazine Reveals the Winners of the 2023 African Excellence Awards – https://lnkd.in/dqgr9gFk

Certifications
• Win at Job Interviews. Udemy – www.udemy.com. Issued Apr 2023.
•Advanced Resume Writing and Branding. Alison – www.alison.com. Issued Jan 2023.

Experience
May 2020 – Current, Yvette Grieb t/a Deskaholic (CV Writing) – Alberton, Gauteng,   Director
January 2016 – March 2020,   Green Grass Consulting (Specialist Recruitment focused on ICT industries) – closed down,   Rivonia, Johannesburg,   Talent Acquisition Researcher and Administrator
May 2014 – April 2015,   Chartall Business College – Fourways, Johannesburg,   Programme Leader and Office Admin
January 2013 – February 2014,   Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) – Centurion, Pretoria,   Operations Manager
September 2012 – October 2012, Progress Recruitment – Bryanston, Johannesburg,   Admin Assistant
July 2012 – August 2012, Mandala Consulting (Client: Gold Fields Limited, Welkom and Carletonville) – Randburg, Johannesburg,   Project Team Member (short term contract)
SERVICES SETA – PARKTOWN, JOHANNESBURG
September 2006 – August 2011, Chief Information Officer – IT
December 2003 – August 2006, IT Technical Support Manager
June 2001 – November 2003, IT and Website Administrator
February 2001 – May 2001, Secretary to Assistant Financial Manager and Chamber Manager

October 2000 –January 2001, Secretary (Legal and Professional Cc (Administrators for the hairdressing trade in South Africa)), Roodepoort, Gauteng)
August 1998 – September 2000 , Lived and Worked in London on a Two Year Working Holiday
March 1993 –July 1998, Executive Secretary (Legal and Professional Cc (Administrators for the hairdressing trade in South Africa)), Roodepoort, Gauteng