IPROFESSIONAL PROFILE / SKILLS I have been a Senior Project Assistant / Coordinator / Administration for 14 years and have worked on MS Project and Visio for over 10 years. Recently I was promoted to Senior Project Assistant and I now carry the responsibility which goes with the title. I am an individual who is pro-active and results orientated. I have broad experience and exposure in all aspects of Project Management in the corporate environment. I have a hands on task approach and have solid problem solving, relationship building, systems thinking, decision making, communication and presentation skills in co-ordinating all aspects of each project from inception through to completion. I am well disciplined with a proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules I can ascertain needs and goals; envision new concepts and future trends; and follow through with development, direction and accomplishments. I have the ability to convey complex information into easily understood formats, co-ordinate, collect all information to compile reports, follow-up to meet deadlines and see through to execution, do quality checks on all report writing documents, controls, monitor project from beginning to end. I have a high level of attention to detail / highly structured environment, good Time Management with high level stress projects. I received a proficiency certificate on 23 September 2008 for outstanding performance on the project. An analysis, submitted by top PAs in South Africa, revealed six skills that define excellence for PAs and Office Managers. These include communication skills, a “can-do” attitude, time management and prioritising skills, organisational skills, computer literacy / office automation skills and professional image. Based on an analysis from employers nationwide, the analysis submitted revealed three most sought-after attributes which were: honesty and integrity; teamwork skills and a strong work ethic. I know I would be a great asset to the company concerned as I am a hard worker and believe that nothing is gained and achieved unless you give your all which is exactly what I will be doing, given the opportunity. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Achieved a Proficiency certificate in 1996 with Telkom. • Awarded Outstanding Performance on 23 August 2008 at NMPP Alliance. Always walks the extra mile to build a pipeline. o Accredited ISO Auditor o Fire Representative o HSE Rep RELATED EXPERIENCE Experience in the full project cycle - tendering, pre- and post-proposal development - I have been working on the Transnet NMPP Project in various capacities for Senior Management. This varied experience has ensured that I have a comprehensive working understanding of the project lifecycle approach, to the extent that I have assisted in drafting Scope of Works, compiling of Tender documents, ensuring the QA/QC checks are carried out setting up of tender clarification meeting and minutes thereof to the Tender Evaluation and preparation of award. I am currently assisting with all the logistics for the Cathodic Protection Technical Teams monitoring the design and construction development. I am also involved with our document close out and hand-over process. We work on a system called Aconex which we use to communicate all commercial and technical documents, ensuring that an accurate record is kept of all Early Warnings, Project management Instructions and Compensation Events. Advanced experience on MS Excel & MS PowerPoint - Having worked predominantly for Senior Management working with MS Excel and PowerPoint have been valuable tools in my arsenal. I am requested weekly and times more frequently to produce various PowerPoint presentations that management use to provide detailed feedback on project progress. These presentations often required the use of graphs and hyperlinks in order to summarise findings and progress to create a summarised yet in depth understanding of what the team is trying to communicate. Currently I prepare presentations for our Monthly Progress Meetings, OPCO Meetings as well as our Bi-Weekly Construction Progress Meetings. I also prepare a Project Support Report for our Team on excel, on the various assets and send to the Portfolio Manager for final submission. Our Operations Strategy and Project Progress Meetings take place monthly. I updated all our teams’ input on the actions. Our (PSR) Project Support Report consists of the following updates monthly: Executive Summary Health & Safety/Security Schedule / Financial / Risk / Environmental / Reports Procurement Contract Admin Engineering Construction Document Control Quality Assurance & Quality Control Punch List Items Procurement /PO’s Prepare and manage reports for the OLT Team, Leadership Team (High Level) An understanding of the requirements and implications of projects: I understand the Project Body of Knowledge Book. – I have studied the PMBOK whilst busy with my MBA. I have a good understanding of our Project Execution Plan, We work according to the Scope of Work, Approved Schedule and approved budget. Follow all procedures and processes. I have previously also implemented an ISO standard filing system, all electronic to ensure all project documents are accurately maintained. Having worked on construction projects I am aware of the demanding hours that are required to execute such projects, I am also very aware of the importance of communication and budget management and the implications if these are not well managed. Effective diary management and travel planning, including international travel - I coordinate the entire Pipeline and Pump stations senior team member’s diaries, prepare travel and obtain company approvals before instructing service providers to execute and bookings. I deal with rapid schedule change to accommodate emergency Site meetings / Strategy sessions, Risk Workshops. I also currently manage on a weekly basis all the logistics for a Cathodic Protection Monitoring Team of 10 people, bring the total number of people that I arrange and assist with various travel request to approximately 20 people. A good understanding of basic accounting practices: Accounting was part of my MBA and studies, I am also involved in our costing of our current team. Liaise with the Cost Engineers for the monthly updates