Desirée Lowies

I am a highly motivated and dedicated employee with a strong work ethic, adaptability, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a passion for helping people. With years of experience, I am confident I will be an invaluable asset to any company. Striving to be the best in my role, I can work effectively, whether supervised or unsupervised, and quickly master new skills.

References are available upon request.

I have a passion for reading novels and biographies and indulging in painting by numbers. I also love spending quality time with my family exploring this beautiful country. In addition, I have two adorable lop bunnies that keep me busy.

• 1997-2018 INTERNAL COURSES ATTENDED AT SASOL SYNFUELS OPERATIONS
• MS Word (1997) (Gigaskills Training)
• MS Excel (1997) (Gigaskills Training)
• MS Powerpoint (1997) (Gigaskills Training)
• SAP Navigation (2002) (Central Training Centre)
• Procurement General Transactions (2002)
• Investment in Excellence (The Pacific Institute) (2002)
• Rennies Travel/accommodation (2003)
• Buysite/Enterprise Buyer Portal (e-Commerce) (2003)
• SAP R/3 4.6-Training & Events Scheduling (2004)
• OHSA Awareness (2004)
• SAP R/3.4.6 Training and Event Scheduling (2004)
• Sasol Office Professional Programme - Professionalism in Action (2003) - Executive Management Skills (2003) - Professional Writing Skills (2003) - Increase your personal presence (May 2005) - Business Intelligence (2005)
• Beyond Secretarial and Office Excellence (2006)
• Secretarial INVOCOM skills training (2008)
• High Performance PA or Administrator (2012)
• Resilience Train Leadership/Management (2014)
• Speed Reading (2014)
• Women in Synfuels Conference (2017)
• Women in Synfuels Conference (2018) 2021 INTERNAL COURSES ATTENDED AT LAKES DHB
• TetraMap-Communications Training (2021)
• Excellence in Business Administration (2021)

• During April and May 2021, I assisted Margaret Vercoe with Learning and Development.
• The Learning and Development coordinator role was being advertised and awaiting shortlisting. Until a new person was appointed, I offered to help Margaret with administrative tasks which included the Training Monthly Update Newsletter that is circulated to staff within Lakes DHB. All information within the document was updated.

I assisted Margaret Vercoe with requests and administrative tasks that I completed within the established timeframes. Relevant invoices were raised through FMIS and mail consolidated to ensure Margaret receives all training requests/documentation directed to her.

• My role requires me to interact and collaborate with staff and other DHB's. I attend meetings with Union's and staff members. I attend face to face or via Zoom/teleconference.
• I have previously worked within the Training environment at Sasol Synfuels assisting Training Practitioners with modules; data input; training matrix's; training/course reminders; arranging venue's and assist the relevant facilitator with all requirements for the training session.
• I was also responsible in reminders to complete expired training.
• I consider myself a great listener and an asset to my team. I follow instructions and apply my knowledge to assist my colleagues. I build great relationships with staff and colleagues and I pride myself in building a rapport with everyone I work with.

I love diving into novels, biographies, and books on well-being.

Cycling through the Redwoods is one of my favourite pastimes.

Spending quality time with my family and exploring the beauty of this country brings me so much joy.

Additionally, I have two lop bunnies who I adore and they definitely keep me busy.

• I completed the New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) through Open Polytech – Kuratini Tuwhera (Te Pukenga) in April 2024.