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Louise B. — Mid-Level Virtual Assistant from South Africa

Louise B.

Mid-Level Virtual Assistant

South Africa 6+ years
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Languages
English And Afrikaans
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About

Louise B. is an experienced Executive Virtual Assistant based in Cape Town, with over 15 years in administrative roles, supporting various sectors such as tool supply and waste management. At Zest Flooring, Louise effectively managed diaries, bookings, and customer appointments as a key Office Administrator. Her role at Gedore Tools SA as Branch Coordinator involved overseeing full branch operations, including financial reconciliations, stock control, and supplier coordination. Louise's comprehensive skill set includes bookkeeping, CRM systems management, and project coordination. She is proficient in conducting market research, managing executive travel, and organizing significant corporate functions. With a strong command of both English and Afrikaans, Louise provides reliable and detail-oriented administrative support, particularly suited for UK-based teams. Her educational background from National Computer College further complements her extensive experiential knowledge, solidifying her reputation for excellence in remote administrative support.

Experience

  • Office Administrator / Virtual Assistant

    Zest Flooring · 2016 — 2020
    Managed diaries, bookings, and customer appointments. Handled invoicing, bookkeeping, and debtor administration. Provided executive support including confidential correspondence. Coordinated marketing activities and business communications. Managed insurance claims and fleet administration. Oversaw payroll support and petty cash. Conducted market research and assisted with business development.

  • Sales Manager / Director’s Assistant

    Industrial Abrasives & Tool Supply · 2013 — 2016
    Managed executive diary, scheduling, and business correspondence. Supervised multi-department operations and a team of 15 staff. Coordinated projects, reporting, and internal communication. Managed procurement, supplier relations, and stock sourcing. Prepared meeting documentation and minutes. Acted as operational lead in the Director’s absence.

  • Sales Consultant / Personal Assistant / Office Administrator

    Wasteman · 2000 — 2008
    Managed large-scale projects and client accounts. Delivered client communication, reporting, and coordination. Conducted business development and relationship management. Coordinated logistics for major events and contracts.

  • Branch Coordinator

    Gedore Tools SA
    Executed full branch administration and operations. Performed financial reconciliations, expense tracking, and reporting. Coordinated national and international travel, including visa applications. Handled client queries, quotations, and order processing. Managed key accounts and maintained pricing and product databases. Oversaw stock control, logistics, and supplier coordination. Administered HR tasks including timesheets, leave, and payroll liaison. Organised meetings, events, and corporate functions.

  • Marketing & Sales Consultant

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    Handled customer service, administration, sales support, and office management.

Skills & Expertise

ERP / Enterprise SystemsQuillBotProduct Designer

Education

  • Bookkeeping & Computerised Accounting
    THE QUEST COLLEGE · 2007 — Present
  • Matric (Grade 12)
    CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL · — — 1999

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