KERRY HIDES
Johannesburg
Summary
With over 25 years of secretarial and administrative experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained from working in diverse corporate environments. Currently seeking a new opportunity in the secretarial/administrative field, I am an outgoing individual known for my excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher / Piano and Theory
Private Home
01.2022 - Current
- Familiarised students with basic music concepts such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
Director
LUFIFY (Pty) Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2020
- LUFIFY is an online Advertising and Marketing business I envisaged and established with my two daughters.
- We decided to fold this business when my daughter emigrated to New Zealand prior to Covid.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
Finance Administrator
Revlon SA (Pty) Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Duties include: Fleet Management, Secretarial Duties, Managing and Monitoring Company Credit Cards, Manage Company Cellular Contracts, Treasury Management, Finance Month-End Duties
National ETQA Accreditation Coordinator
Services SETA
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Coordinate the ETQA Accreditation Team, and accreditation submissions to the external Evaluators and Assessor / Moderator Registration applications.
- Consulting with Training Providers – telephonically, via email and face-to-face – to guide them through the Accreditation process and the alignment of their learning programmes to SAQA registered NQF unit standards and/or qualifications.
- Consulting with Companies on how to claim back on their Skills Development Levies through the completion of the Workplace Skills Plans and advising on the benefits of implementing Learnership programmes in the workplace, etc.
P.A. to the Regional Manager for Services SETA and Office Administrator
Chamber of Commerce and Services SETA
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Dual position - P.A
- To the Regional Manager for Services SETA and Office Administrator for the Hibiscus Chamber of Commerce.
Office Manager (Contract)
Development Company
01.1998 - 01.2000
Secretary to the Property Management Portfolio Manager
Wakefields.JHI
01.1995 - 01.1998
Secretary to the Letting Manager
JH Wakefields & Sons
01.1993 - 01.1995
Receptionist / Secretary
Roadcon Construction
01.1987 - 01.1990
Education
(NQF Level 5 - Diploma Course) - Programme in Law
UNISA
12.2011
Conveyancing Secretary Diploma -
Durban Business College
1993
B.Proc - Law Degree -
University of Natal
12.1992
Bachelor of Music Degree -
University of Natal
12.1986
Matriculated with Exemption -
Berea Girls High
12.1982
Music Grade 8 Piano - Passed With Distinction -
Royal School
12.1981
Skills
Good analytical skills
Excellent English and typing skills
Confidential and trustworthy
Good team player
Reliable, responsible, diligent
Achievement Awards
- December 2012 - Revlon EMEA (Region) Employee Recognition Merit Award
- Nominated Staff member of the quarter during my tenure at Revlon
Training
- Practical Project Management Principles
- SAQA & NQF course
- The Office Professional
- Excel v2000
- Dale Carnegie - Achieving Success through Human Relations
- The Practical Approach to ISO 9001:2000
- BEE Workshop
- Aligning Learning Programmes to Unit Standards & Qualifications
- Fleet Management Course - Fleetcube
- Attended AARTO Workshops
- Professional PA & Secretarial course
- Microsoft Office 2010 : Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Entrepreneurial Seminars
Certification
Teaching English - 120 Hours Advanced TEFL/TESOL certification
Timeline
Music Teacher / Piano and Theory
Private Home
01.2022 - Current
Director
LUFIFY (Pty) Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2020
Finance Administrator
Revlon SA (Pty) Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2016
National ETQA Accreditation Coordinator
Services SETA
01.2001 - 01.2007
P.A. to the Regional Manager for Services SETA and Office Administrator
Chamber of Commerce and Services SETA
01.2000 - 01.2001
Office Manager (Contract)
Development Company
01.1998 - 01.2000
Secretary to the Property Management Portfolio Manager
Wakefields.JHI
01.1995 - 01.1998
Secretary to the Letting Manager
JH Wakefields & Sons
01.1993 - 01.1995
Receptionist / Secretary
Roadcon Construction
01.1987 - 01.1990
(NQF Level 5 - Diploma Course) - Programme in Law
UNISA
Conveyancing Secretary Diploma -
Durban Business College
B.Proc - Law Degree -
University of Natal
Bachelor of Music Degree -
University of Natal
Matriculated with Exemption -
Berea Girls High
Music Grade 8 Piano - Passed With Distinction -
Royal School
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