Margaret Chenery
Tauranga,New Zealand
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in office administration and directorial support, demonstrating proficiency in multitasking and prioritising urgency. Skilled in handling confidential correspondence and discretion, ensuring seamless diplomatic communication. Adept at meeting coordination and facilitation, report preparation, and basic accounting tasks. Proven track record in employee training, people management, and supplier liaison. Committed to enhancing organisational efficiency through strategic invoicing and payments management.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Personal assistant to the director
Crest Panel and Paint
Durban, South Africa
06.2016 - 06.2025
- Prioritised tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines.
- Furnished office space regularly, creating a conducive work environment.
- Proofread correspondences, eliminating errors and maintaining professionalism in communications.
- Managed confidential documents, ensuring complete privacy.
- Contributed to time efficiency by organising meeting agendas beforehand.
Teacher at Pre-School
Kidi-Wise Pre-School
Bethlehem Tauranga, New Zealand
02.2011 - 01.2014
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- Tailored homework assignments according to individual student ability level, increased understanding of complex concepts.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
Relief teacher
Waihi Beach Primary School
Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty
08.2009 - 01.2011
Relief teacher
Hamilton East Primary School
Hamilton, Waikato
02.2009 - 12.2009
Personal assistant to the director
Waterfall Panelbeaters
Durban, South Africa
01.1993 - 09.2008
Teacher in a primary school
Richards bay Primary School
Richards Bay, South Africa
02.1987 - 11.1992
Education
Bachelor of Education NZQA Level 7 - Education
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Durban 02.1984 - 12.1986
Skills
- Multitasking proficiency
- Discretion handling
- Confidential correspondence handling
- Prioritising urgency
- Invoicing and payments
- Directorial support
- Diplomatic communication
- Basic accounting
- Report preparation
- Meeting coordination
- Office administration
- Meeting facilitation
- Employee training
- People Management
- Supplier liaison
Timeline
Personal assistant to the director
Crest Panel and Paint
06.2016 - 06.2025
Teacher at Pre-School
Kidi-Wise Pre-School
02.2011 - 01.2014
Relief teacher
Waihi Beach Primary School
08.2009 - 01.2011
Relief teacher
Hamilton East Primary School
02.2009 - 12.2009
Personal assistant to the director
Waterfall Panelbeaters
01.1993 - 09.2008
Teacher in a primary school
Richards bay Primary School
02.1987 - 11.1992
Bachelor of Education NZQA Level 7 - Education
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
02.1984 - 12.1986
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