Sakinah Fakier, Executive Assistant / Virtual Assistant

About

I am a diligent, well-organized executive assistant with solid experience in diary/schedule management, operations management & reporting. With excellent soft and technical skills to offer, I meet deadlines and ensure client satisfaction. I promote multicultural awareness and adaptability within the workplace. I am dedicated to the company's success and adept at supporting all staff and customer needs. I go above and beyond EA tasks and can take on multiple projects at once. I have an excellent work ethic and am keen on boosting company morale.

Experience

Plan B Alliance

Jun 2020 – Dec 2022

Cape Town

PR Account Manager

• Handling clients & addressing their needs • Meet regularly with team to discuss & action project • tasks • Acting as lead point of contact Compiling reports (PR reports, monthly accounts • tracker etc) • Assist with Social media content plans • Arrange meetings General admin duties (take minutes, data entry, • document completion etc) • Attending all client meetings • Assisting with financial tasks (capturing invoices etc) • Creating and managing client campaign budgets • Compiling systems within the workplace • Provide and assist with staff training • Assist with Business Development • Assist with editing Press releases • Manage and arrange client media interviews • Track latest industry news / company trends etc • Manage CEO's diary • Travel arrangements Schedule CEO's meetings

Schroeder & Associates

Jun 2018 – Dec 2018

Cape Town

Admin Assistant

• Data entry • Processing info • Arrange meetings • Record meetings / meeting minutes • Recording transactions • Assisting with reports • Assisting with PAYE

Department of Local Government

Apr 2017 – Mar 2018

Cape Town

Admin Assistant (intern)

• Manage diary / arrange meetings • Arrange travel • Assist with internal/external communication • Assist with external letters (edits etc) • Manage leave spreadsheet • Process claims • Filling/printing etc • Manage stationary and other office needs • Managing internal training spreadsheet • Data entry • Worked directly with Departmental officials to achieve great accomplishments with regards to growth in the industry

Aquila Private Game Reserve

Jan 2017 – Mar 2017

Cape Town

Marketing Assistant

• Data entry • Assisted with strategic planning • Arranged meetings / compiled agendas • Record meetings / meeting minutes • General admin duties • Assisting with reports • Compiled leave schedules

Education

Kensington Secondary School

Jan 2012 – Dec 2016

Matric qualification , High School

Sakinah Fakier

Executive Assistant / Virtual Assistant

Skills

Languages