CURRICULUM VITAE OF MADELEINE VAN VUUREN
- 1. CURRICULUM VITAE OF MADELEINE VAN VUUREN PERSONAL DETAILS NAME Madeleine SURNAME Van Vuuren ID NUMBER 760314 0026 08 3 NATIONALITY South African HOME LANGUAGE English, Afrikaans PHYSICAL ADDRES 22 Fir Street Primrose East Germiston South Africa 1401 DRIVERS LICENSE Code 8 CRIMINAL RECORD Clear ITC RECORD Clear CONTACT NUMBER 083 515 2600 AVAILABILITY One Calendar Month SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS SECONDARY EXPERIENCE LAST SCHOOL ATTENDED HIGHEST GRADE PASSED YEAR COMPLETED Hoerskool Vryburger Matric 1993 CERTIFICATES AND SHORT COURSES CERTIFICATE / COURSES Damelin Alberton Sales & Marketing Management HellermannTyton - IBR Fire Training - Induction to environmental , health & safety COMPUTER LITERACY MICROSOFT Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Powerpoint Lotus 1-2-3 97 Word Perfect 5.1 Microsoft Outlook Embrace Microsoft Photo Editor Accpac Plus (MS Dos) Syspro Pastel
- 2. INFORMATION ABOUT MYSELF I am a motivated, honest, hardworking person that is very focused in my work and take pride in what I do. I am a self starter and can work independently. I have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate on all levels. I love a challenge and very determined to succeed in life. I am a fast learner that is good in client liaisons, admin and buying / selling of goods and know how to negotiate for better deals. I am very quiet person but very focused and do not like sitting still. I need to be busy to enable me to focus and can work well under pressure. I can follow instructions and can meet strict deadlines. I am also a team player and have no problem with authority I have the ability to settle and take over a position extremely fast as I am a exceptional fast learner Please contact me on 083 515 2600 should you have a position available. I have no problem in starting at the bottom and working myself up. You will not be disappointed Salary at the moment on R21000.00 CTC (benefits is pension) EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY COMPANY POSITION EMPLOYMENT PERIOD Waterlinx Trading Export Co-ordinator/Administrator 2 September 2013 to date Olsen Industries (Export Company) Export Co-ordinator / Senior Buyer / Administrator 18 August 2008 to 31 August 2013 Alstom Industry Department Secretary / Administrator 19 April 2006 to 15 August 2008 First Road Emergency Secretary, PA, HR Assistant. Administrator May 2005 to March 2006 Saitek Linbro Park Sales Rep November 2004 to April 2005 HellermannTyton Internal Sales , Sales Support, Repairs, Administrator October 2001 to October 2004 Only The Best Randburg Reception, Secretary , PA, Office Admin, Legal Secretary January 1994 to September 2001
- 3. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE COMPANY NAME :Waterlinx Trading POSITION HELD : Export Co-ordinator / Administrator PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : 2 September 2013 to date REASON FOR WANTING TO LEAVE :Want to go back to buying / Administration DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Responding to requests for quotations on all exports Following leads and obtain new business Quoting on customer requirements / requests Negotiating discounts and stock quantities with management and customers Adhering to customer requirements and specifications Communicating with customers for payment Receiving funds and reselling of foreign currency in to Rands Ensuring payment of service providers Writing of Management reports Following up on payments from customers Ordering stock from procurement Ensuring stock arrives timeously Placing customer orders on Syspro Receiving money from customers Invoicing of customers All export documentation. Quote, Proforma Invoice, Commercial Invoice, Syspro Invoice, SADC documentation and other freight and export documentation (Country specific) Ensure customer satisfaction Handling of warrantee claims Account Management Doing of picking slips Invoicing when stock ready Arranging transport for clients General administration I have a good knowledge of Waterlinx products, system and procedures Road Freight Ensuring all stock area in spec with customer requirements Virtual packing of containers Capacity and weight planning of cargo Calculating quantities per container and pallet Ensuring products are manufactured according to customer needs and requirements Ensuring products are packed, palletized, wrapped and strapped correctly to minimize breakages Obtaining freight quotes and booking of trucks when accepted Ensuring timeous container delivering for packing and collection after packing by designated transport company Completing and submitting all documentation for export road freight e.g. Commercial invoice, packing lists and SADC forms to customers, clearing and forwarding agents and transporters Submitting of invoices to customers for payment General administration
- 4. _______________________________________________________________________________ COMPANY NAME : Olsen Industries (Export Company) POSITION HELD : Export Co-ordinator / Senior Buyer / Administrator PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : 18 August 2008 31 August 2013 REASON FOR LEAVING : Career Growth DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Account Management Dealt with biggest client in company and assisted with smaller clients when needed Sales to biggest client in Zimbabwe (Powerspeed Electrical) Sourcing of product as per client needs Buying of products as per specific needs from client Placing order on suppliers from Pastel and negotiating better pricing Logging all orders on schedule (on Excel) and maintaining schedule with GRV, price, invoice etc Monitors purchase orders, specifications and backorders Receiving of stock, doing GRV on Pastel then update stock received on schedule Keeping track of stock in and out on pastel and backorder schedule Creating Picking slips and ensuring all stock picked and packed Doing costing of proforma invoices, convert to USD Completing and submitting all documentation for export road freight e.g. Commercial invoice, packing lists, F178, SADC forms and load sheets per container to customers, clearing agents and transporters Calculating quantities per container and pallet Completing load sheets for transporter per invoice loaded on container Doing costing of proforma invoices, convert to USD Assisting others as and where I can when needed General Admin duties - Travel arrangements, booking vehicles for services, typing of all bosses documentation in word, excel and email, filing, faxing, buying groceries for company, keeping stock record of stationary as well as groceries Doing insurance costing of payment and helping with handling of claims and quotes After sales services and warranty claims / transport claims Road Freight Ensuring all stock area in spec with customer requirements Virtual packing of containers Capacity and weight planning of cargo Calculating quantities per container and pallet Ensuring products are manufactured according to customer needs and requirements Ensuring products are packed, palletized, wrapped and strapped correctly to minimize breakages Obtaining freight quotes and booking of trucks when accepted Ensuring timeous container delivering for packing and collection after packing by designated transport company Completing and submitting all documentation for export road freight e.g. Commercial invoice, packing lists and SADC forms to customers, clearing and forwarding agents and transporters Submitting of invoices to customers for payment General administration
- 5. COMPANY NAME : Alstom Industry POSITION HELD : Department Secretary PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : 19 April 2006 to 15 August 2008 REASON FOR LEAVING : Career Growth DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Screening calls and taking messages Manage allowance sheets, expenses and travel claims Typing of reports Type all correspondences: Faxes, letters and emails Generate quotes for payment Obtain order numbers for invoicing Do department invoices Ensure that all necessary documentation are attached to invoices Client liaison Maintain and file all correspondences on a daily basis Open files and contracts Confirm meetings/tests (diary management) Manage all incoming and outgoing mail Travel arrangements Relieving of switchboard COMPANY NAME : First Road Emergency POSITION HELD : Secretary, PA HR Assistant PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : May 2005 to March 2006 REASON FOR LEAVING : Contract DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Client liaison at directors level Screening calls and taking messages Attend to all incoming and outgoing mail / calls & clients Manage HR of drivers/managers Arranging hearings & meetings Typing all correspondences: Faxes, emails, letters Spreadsheets Ensure that all invoices are in order for payment Maintain and open files and file all correspondence on a daily basis Arrange availability of boardroom for meetings to be held
- 6. COMPANY NAME : Saitek Linbro Park POSITION HELD : Sales Rep PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : November 2004 to April 2005 REASON FOR LEAVING : Temp Assignment DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Cold calling Travelling & Sales Client liaison COMPANY NAME : HellermannTyton Pty Ltd POSITION HELD : Internal Sales, Sales Support, Repairs PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : October 2001 to October 2004 REASON FOR LEAVING : Company Restructure DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Telephonic sales, Quotes, Orders Invoicing, Tenders, Customer care Customer complaints, Client Liaison Booking in of all items to for repair To quotes, order numbers, invoicing Helping with customer functions General office work COMPANY NAME : Only the Best Randburg POSITION HELD : Reception, Secretary, PA, Office Admin, Legal Secretary PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : January 1994 to September 2001 REASON FOR LEAVING : Temped to get experience DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Reception, Switchboard, Filing Typing, Order & receiving of stock, Petty Cash, Sales Figures Data Capturing, Diary Management Arrange Meetings & Lunches Client Liaisons, Banking Phoning debtors, Running office