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Karin Barendina Wiid

Karin Barendina Wiid

Tauranga

Summary

As an accomplished and dedicated professional with extensive experience in office management, administration, and customer service, I have demonstrated my ability to manage daily operations, handle complex tasks, and provide exceptional support to staff and clients. I am recognized for my strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a results-driven approach. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and working experience in Xero, I have a proven track record in various industries. I am now seeking to leverage my expertise to contribute to a dynamic organization in need of a versatile and customer-centric professional. As a professional and organised individual, I have excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I can exercise good judgement, show initiative and accountability to the task at hand. I cope well with pressure and look at new challenges and new opportunities. I have a genuine enthusiasm to reach and exceed expectations and find motivation from working under pressure. I take pride in my work, and I am always looking for opportunities to improve my performance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator/H&S Coordinator

Modcom Portable Buildings Ltd
05.2023 - 03.2025

As the Administrator/H&S Coordinator, I was responsible for managing various administrative tasks, H&S document requests from sub-contractors and providing support to the team

  • Administrative support to hire and sales team
  • General enquiries
  • Answering phones
  • Final QA factory checks
  • Back up to other administration staff for leave cover
  • Archiving of documents
  • Filling of documents
  • H&S Coordination and administration
  • Toolbox meetings
  • H&S Meetings
  • Typing of collection and delivery dockets
  • H&S Factory walkthroughs
  • H&S training assistance with factory staff
  • Utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel daily
  • Performing general office duties and other tasks as required

Office Manager

K&M Electrical
01.2020 - 03.2023

As the Office Manager, I played a pivotal role in managing customer inquiries, providing support to the team, and ensuring a timely response

  • Responding to phone calls, website inquiries, and emails in a professional and timely manner
  • Managing staff calendars to meet customer needs and facilitate smooth operations
  • Providing comprehensive support to all staff members
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer information in Fergus
  • Typing site inspection documents for electrical works and assisting with Site Safe documentation
  • Managing financial tasks in Xero, including reconciliations and invoice processing
  • Utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Xero on a daily basis
  • Performing general office duties and other tasks as required by K&M Electrical

Office Administrator

Property Maintenance Services Ltd
07.2019 - 08.2020

In this role, I was responsible for managing various administrative tasks for a home-based company, including:

  • Utilising Xero for managing bills, generating quotes, and learning to create invoices
  • Communicating with contractors to assign tasks and actively following up on job progress
  • Organizing and maintaining job cards and quotes
  • Sourcing suitable contractors for specific tasks
  • Drafting contracts with attention to detail
  • Proficiently working with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Xero
  • Performing daily general office duties

SGR Assistant Risk Quotation Specialist

Sanlam Head Office Bellville
11.1996 - 02.2019

As an SGR Assistant Risk Quotation Specialist, I provided administrative support to sales consultants and delivered professional service within established turnaround times with the following:

  • Compiling internal documents for in-house system installations
  • Calculating risk, administration funds, and group schemes
  • Manipulating statistics and membership data using Microsoft Excel
  • Typing client presentations using Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Communicating with clients over the phone and handling administrative work
  • Assisted in finding homes for animals

Volunteer

Animal Anti Cruelty League
03.2010 - 12.2011

Responsibilities:

  • Provided care for animals, including walking dogs, playing with kittens and cats, feeding, and cleaning living areas
  • Talking to owners of animals - educating them

Volunteer Shop Assistant

Red Cross
07.2019 - 07.2019

Responsibilities:

  • Sorted and displayed clothes, ensuring they were presentable and neat
  • Handled cashier duties, assisting with payments and receipts
  • Packed shelves
  • Interacted with customers on the shop floor





References are available on request

Education

High School Diploma -

Ladismith High School
Ladismith (Western Cape South Africa)
11-1994

Skills

  • Office Management
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Staff Coordination and Support
  • Health and Safety
  • Calendar Management
  • Document Preparation and Typing
  • Financial Administration (Xero)
  • Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
  • Highly organised
  • Computer literate
  • Time Management
  • Full drivers licence
  • Team Player
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Problem solving
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong ability to work under pressure
  • Hardworking
  • Adaptable
  • Using initiative
  • Current open working visa
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Office administration
  • Administrative support
  • MS office
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Office management
  • Personable and approachable
  • Staff management
  • Schedule coordination
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Time management
  • Mail handling
  • Supplies ordering
  • Travel arrangements
  • Calendar management

Timeline

Administrator/H&S Coordinator

Modcom Portable Buildings Ltd
05.2023 - 03.2025

Office Manager

K&M Electrical
01.2020 - 03.2023

Office Administrator

Property Maintenance Services Ltd
07.2019 - 08.2020

Volunteer Shop Assistant

Red Cross
07.2019 - 07.2019

Volunteer

Animal Anti Cruelty League
03.2010 - 12.2011

SGR Assistant Risk Quotation Specialist

Sanlam Head Office Bellville
11.1996 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

Ladismith High School
Karin Barendina Wiid