Cheryl Berger CV (Latest 19 December 2016 ) FINAL

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CHERYL BERGER513 Kingsborough,

4 Regent Street corner Bradford RoadBEDFORD GARDENS, Bedfordview 2007

Cell: 083 327 2401Tel: (011) 616-9745 (H)

Personal Details Nationality South AfricanGender: FemaleMarital Status: Single

Global Communication Skills

English: Fluent in speaking and writingAfrikaans: Working knowledge in understanding; speaking and writing (conversant)

Areas of expertise Executive Secretary, fulfil secretarial, administrative responsibilities Personal Assistant to multiple Senior managers Legal secretary, fulfill secretarial responsibilities to attorneys 20 years experience within secretarial, administrative environment as well as in the

Legal, Banking and Property environments, as well as SA Tourism (Tourism & Hospitality) industries

Meeting Management; Function & Events Management; Purchasing of office equipment, office stocks, furniture etc.

Skills Overview Personal Assistant/Secretary Course: “Executive Secretary’s Diploma” (Percon) (Date: August 1997) Course: “Assertive Skills for Secretary’s & PA’s” (IRR Training) (Date: November

2000) Problem solving, decision making; planning with good organizational skills Course: “Time Management for Secretary’s & PA’s” (IRR Training) (Date: June

2001) Course: “Free to Grow” - Self Development; Handling of Conflict, Communications;

Human Relations; (Nedcor Investment Bank) (Date: October 1998) Minute Taking & Meeting Management for Secretary’s & PA’s (IRR Training) (Date:

November 2003) Strong Organisational Skills Scheduling & Time Management skills Communication skills Dictaphone typing Meeting Management Travel Management Receptionist and switchboard operator

Personal Characteristics & Attributes

Well presented and articulate Diligent and hardworking Mature, assertive and confident Attention to detail Clear thinker, proactive, self-orientated with the ability to work under pressure and

adhere to deadlines; manage multiple demands Able to act on own initiative and work independently Very organised, efficient, with good communication skills

Educational Background Tertiary Education:Rand Tutorial College, JOHANNESBURG

Secretarial Course/Diploma 1971Secondary Education:Commercial Girls’ High School, JOHANNESBURG

Matric: Std. 10 (Grade 12) 1970Athlone Girls’ High School, JOHANNESBURG

Std. 6 – Std. 9 1966 - 1969Subjects:English, Afrikaans, History; Biology; Commerce, Economics, Bookkeeping, Typing & shorthand

Computer skills Proficient in Microsoft Office 2010, MS Outlook; E-Mail; MS PowerPoint; MS Excel; MS Windows NT

Training Courses completed

WordPerfect Word-processing - (Academy of Learning) (May 1993) Microsoft Word - (Cats) (February 1996) Microsoft Windows Introduction - (Cats) (January 1996) Windows NT Workstations & Outlook - (ISU Campus) (July 1997) Microsoft PowerPoint - (ISU Campus) (December 1997) Microsoft Excel 4.0 for Windows - (ISU Campus) (December 1996) Excel 1997 Beginning - (New Horizons) (July 1999) Excel Simple Solutions - (Blazing Moon Computer Training) (October 1999) Mastering Minutes & Meeting Protocol – (BizTech College, Houghton) (23 & 24

November 2009) Administrative Excellence, Protocol & Diplomacy for Executive Secretaries, PA’s &

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Administrative Assistants (5 Days) (23 – 27 May 2011) (Elangeni Southern Sun Hotel, Durban, KZN)

MS Power-Point 2010 (ExecuTrain, Sandhurst, Sandton) (19 August 2013) Microsoft Word 2010 Intermediate (ExecuTrain, Sandhurst, Sandton) (05 June

2010)

Hobbies & Interests ReadingMusicTheatreSocialising

Career History

Dairy Fairy (Pty) LimitedNo. 1 Kelly RoadBEDFORDVIEWJohannesburg

June 2016 - December 2016

Position Held: Personal Assistant to Director

Provide all secretarial services Office Management Manage Electronic Diary and schedule appointments Typing of all correspondence; e-mail responses; documents; employment

contracts; quotes, invoices Manage purchasing of office stocks and stationery items Finance Management: control petty cash; process payment of accounts; invoices

from suppliers;

Personal Asssitant: Private Family Member1G Killarney Gardens KILLARNEYJohanneburg

January 2014 toMay 2016

Position held: Personal Assistant to family member

Responsibilities:

Provide all secretarial services Manage diary and appointments Manage and process banking; Typing of correspondence; payments of all accounts; medical aid statements; Run errands; household purchases Finance Management

quotesSPX DB Thermal Technologies (Pty) Ltd.Woodlands Office ParkWoodmeadSANDTON

June 2013 - 30 October 2013(Contract)

Position Held: Executive Personal Assistant: Managing Director/ General Manager & Chief Finance Officer

Responsibilities:

Manage the office of the MD & CFOManage electronic diaries, schedule appointments and meetings;

Manage and co-ordinate executive meetings, arrange venues; catering etc. Manage and co-ordinate Travel (International and Domestic) for MD:GM & CFO

as well as Finance Department and other divisions; Manage the preparation typing of documents, correspondence; prepare power-

point correspondence, e-mails, manage e-mail responses in Outlook on behalf of the MD:GM & CFO;

Responsible to oversee and manage drivers, regarding collection and delivery of documents and mail, the transfer of international visitors, to and from OR Tambo to hotels, and office to attend Executive Meeting and events; as well as collection and deliveries of mail and equipment from country offices;

Facilities Management: Manage staff, ( x2 drivers), (x2) refreshment ladies, (x1) receptionist, reporting directly to me,

Manage Office: project management: responsible for purchasing of Office furniture, purchasing and maintenance of office equipment; purchasing of office stocks, refreshments, stationery etc.

Finance Management : processing payment of travel expense claims; invoices for hotel accommodation ; General expense claims; processing of payments to contractors, processing payments of invoices, in Lotus Notes; Read Soft, SAP;

Manage General office administration;


Career History

Outdoor Exhibition Organisers (Pty) Ltd.3 MotswariRIVONIA, SandtonJanuary 2013 – April 2013(3 month Contract)

Position Held: Executive Assistant to Director

Responsibilities: Executive Assistant to the MD Managing and co-ordinate electronic diary, scheduling appointments Managing travel; Managing the general office administration; filing; copying; scanning of

documents; Sourcing Exhibitors, researching internet for new Exhibitors Processing preparation of all contracts with Exhibitors Managing and updating the data base; Managing exhibition venues, i.e. health facilities, safety, refreshments; banking;

etc. Typing of correspondence and responses to all e-mail communications; Managing General Office administration; processing payments etc. Responsibilities included purchasing of office stationery, stocks, mail etc.

SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISMBOARDBojanala House90 Protea RoadChislehurston, Sandton(PERMANENT POSITION)

1October 2005 – to June 2012

Position Held: Executive Personal Assistant to Timothy Scholtz (Chief Operations Officer)(Previously reported to Ms Didi Moyle: COO, and initially reported to Ms Sizakele Marutlulle: COO)

Responsibilities: Personal Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer; Co-ordinate COO’s diary and meetings, conferences, workshops, interviews etc.

arrange according to priority. Confirm arrangements with relevant parties within suitable timeframe;

Manage and co-ordinate venues and catering arrangements confirm prior to meetings/events;

Manage preparation and typing of correspondence; minutes of weekly EXCO Meetings, preparation and collation of monthly reports, etc. on an ongoing basis;

Screen all internal communications ( respond and action e-mails; faxes, telephone calls);

Manage and co-ordinate travel arrangements both local and international on behalf of the COO.

Liaison at all levels, Executives, Management, SA Tourism Board members, Government Officials, Stakeholders (Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism; TBCSA; Ministry; Gauteng Tourism Authority; BEE Charter Council; BASA; Department of Arts & Culture; SATSA; TBCSA; TGCSA; TECSA); arranging meetings, workshops, conferences.

Liaison with international branches of SA Tourism on an ongoing basis; to co-ordinate and process travel, meetings, functions, events, exhibitions, conferences, hospitality etc.

Manage office: handle much of the COO’S routine work according to his specific requirements;

Maintain and update office filing system; Processing in Oracle invoices, requisitions and travel claims etc. for COO and other

support business units, BIS, Admin, Internal Audit, Legal Department, Admin, IT, etc..

Responsible for processing of payment all requisitions to various suppliers in Oracle;

Manage purchasing of Stationery for CEO/COO; BIS, Internal Audit; Responsible for managing/purchasing office stationery for the CEO/COO Office,

Legal Department, Research etc.

Reichman’s Capital (Subsidiary of Investec Bank)100 Grayston DriveSANDTON( CONTRACT)

05 September 2005 –

Position Held: Office Assistant/Manager assisting Howard Tradonsky(Director) Reichman’s Capital, Trade & Asset Finance Department

Responsibilities: PA/Assistant assisting Howard Tradonsky Managed typing and preparation of Legal documentation; Security documentation;

Resolutions; Reviews; Facilities letters (Close Corporations & Companies); Suretyships & Cessions; Pledge & Cession; Factoring Agreements; Cancellations;


Career History

31 September2005 Power of Attorney; etc. correspondence, letters, faxes etc. Manage and co-ordinate diary, schedule meetings and appointments; Screen calls and liaise at all levels General administrative duties, i.e. sending faxes, filing; photocopying etc. Trade Finance Facility documentation Implement and conduct Deeds searches Liaising with Bond Attorneys and International Satellite Branches of Investec Handling of queries of internal and external clients and relating them through to

team members Manage day-to-day activities for the team assisting accounts executives with Preparation of security documentation, typing, filing etc.

Investec BankHuman Resources Division100 Grayston DriveSANDTON( CONTRACT)

5 July 2005 – 05 September 2005

Position Held: PA to Mr Chandresh Mithal (Divisional Head) Human ResourcesDivision (Group Staff Share Schemes Department)

PA to Mr Chandresh Mithal (Divisional Head) on a contractual basis. Attending to all secretarial functions on behalf of the above Co-ordinating electronic diary and actioning e-mails on behalf of the above Screened calls and liaised with clients regarding queries and business enquiries Assisting in the winding up process of the Fintique III Share Scheme and PQR

Trust Managing preparation, processing typing of Sale Agreements, Share Certificates,

schedules and other documents. Manage and co-ordinate meetings and appointments Administrative duties, i.e. photocopying, filing, sending faxes, etc.

Makalani Holdings Limited(Subsidiary of Rand Merchant Bank)Merchant PlaceFredman DriveSANDTON(CONTRACT)

7 June 2005 – 5 July 2005

Position Held: PA to Mr Vusi Mahlangu (CEO), and Mr Sydney Mhlarhi (CIO) PA to Mr Vusi Mahlangu (CEO) and Mr Sydney Mhlarhi (CIO) on a contractual

basis. Attending to all secretarial functions on behalf of the above Co-ordinating electronic diary and actioning e-mails on behalf of both managers Screened calls and liaised with clients regarding queries and business enquiries Managing typing and preparation of documents, proposals, schedules,

correspondence, presentations Manage and co-ordinate meetings and appointments Manage office in terms of administrative duties, maintaining filing system; Managing office cleaning contract; Purchasing of office stock, office equipment, stationery etc.

Woodburn Mann102a Albertyn Str cnr.Wierda Valley Road EastSANDTON

(CONTRACT)

20 Jan 2005 – 28 April 2005

Position Held: PA to Mr Simpson Nondo (Managing Director) - Woodburn Mann Equity Partners), and Mr Brian St C. Moor (Senior Consultant) PA to Mr Simpson Nondo and Mr Brian St C. Moor,on a contractual basis Manage typing, preparation of documents, proposals, contracts, reports,

specifications, profiles, correspondence, presentations etc. Manage and attend to all personal matters on behalf of two managers Co-ordinate diary and appointments Manage and co-ordinate meetings and appointments Process and capture data in Goldmine data base

Everingham & Partners Attorneys33 Glenhove RoadMELROSE

(CONTRACT)

3 Nov 2004 – Dec 2004

Position Held: PA to Mr. D.L. Rogers Partner & Director, Everingham & Partners Attorneys Assistant PA to Mr. Rogers on contractual basis. Preparation and typing of all legal correspondence (Insurance matters); High Court litigation; preparation of all documentation; Notices, Pleadings, High Court Summons’, High Court Applications; etc. Magistrate Court Summons; Pleadings, Notices etc. Trial Preparation lists; Discovery Affidavits; Notices of Motion; Affidavits; File notes; Instructions to Counsel; Update Instructions to Counsel in the High Court; Preparation of Briefs to Counsel; etc.

Investec Bank (Investec Property Group)Grayston Drive

Position Held: Personal Assistant to Divisional Head (Investec Property Group), Mr. A. Cox & Mr. R. Sevitz, Senior Property Development Manager


Career History

SANDTON

(CONTRACT)

Sept 2004 – Oct 2004

Broad Functions and Responsibilities

Personal Assistant to Divisional Head Investec Property Group Manage and attend to all personal matters on behalf of two managers Manage travel arrangements (both local and international) Co-ordinate electronic diary, schedule meetings & appointments Manage and co-ordinate management meetings, functions etc. Liaison at all levels with Executive Management team, and Senior Managers Manage and assist with queries, etc. Prepare Agendas, and distribute minutes; Take minutes at monthly Exco (Executive Committee) & Management Meetings Manage typing and preparation of correspondence, documents, minutes presentations (power point) General office administration

Pam Golding PropertiesInvestment Place2nd RoadHYDE PARK

September 2004

Position Held: Personal Assistant to CEO – Ronald Ennik

Broad Functions & Responsibilities:

Manage personal and secretarial functions on behalf the CEO. Co-ordinate electronic diary, schedule appointments Manage and co-ordinate meetings, luncheons, functions, meetings and Manage typing correspondence, documents, faxes, presentations etc. Co-ordinate meetings, presentations, luncheons etc. Prepare Agendas for Management Meetings and distribute minutes Take minutes at monthly Executive Management Meetings Co-ordinate travel arrangements (local and international)

Administrative duties:

General administrative duties, include sending of faxes, copying etc. Process travel claims, leave forms, medical aid claims. Process office stationery requirements; maintenance of office equipment

Investec Bank (Investec Property Group)Grayston DriveSANDTON

(CONTRACT)

Aug 2004 - Sep 2004

Position Held: Personal Assistant to Ronnie Sevitz (Property Developer) & Andrew Cox (Divisional Head – IPG Group)


Manage secretarial functions on behalf of both of the above managers. Co-ordinate electronic diary, schedule appointments. Manage and co-ordinate meetings, functions, presentations. Manage typing of correspondence, documents, presentations etc. Prepare Agendas and distribute minutes of meetings Take minutes at monthly Executive Management Meetings Co-ordinate travel arrangements (local and international)


Administer travel claims, processing of leave forms, medical aid claims, etc. Process office stationery; send faxes, photocopying, etc. General office administrative duties

Bond SA UniversityBenmore RoadBENMORE,Sandton

Oct 2003 – Jul 2004

Position Held: Personal Assistant to the Pro Vice Chancellor : Professor D.S. Dowling


Personal Assistant to Pro Vice Chancellor – Professor D.S. Dowling Manage and attend to all personal matters on behalf of Pro Vice Chancellor Manage travel arrangements (both local and international) Manage and co-ordinate electronic diary, schedule appointments Manage and co-ordinate luncheons as well as functions Liaise at all levels with Heads of Schools; Department of Education; Council, for

Higher Education; government officials; Manage and assist with student queries Prepare Agendas, and distribute minutes; Take minutes at monthly Committee and Management Meetings Manage and typing of correspondence, documents, proposals, reports, proposals,

presentations (Power Point) etc.


Career History

Manage and maintain filing system Manage courier service and delivery of documents

Administrative functions:

Administer staff claims; staff travel claims; petty cash claims Manage purchase and maintenance of office equipment etc.

Perago Financial System Enablers (Pty) Ltd.Houghton,JOHANNESBURG

Jul 2002 – Jul 2003

Position Held: PA /Administrative Assistant to Manager SWIFT Division, Mr. René Lamberts

Broad Functions and Responsibilities:

Administrative Assistant/PA to Office Manager SWIFT Division.

Main Activities:

Personal Assistant to Manager Co-ordinate diary and appointments Manage typing of correspondence, proposals, management reports, presentations

(Power Point) etc. Co-ordinate meetings, luncheons and functions, arrange catering etc. Responsible for staff administration, HR Management of leave and staff records

and claims. Managed typing of official correspondence; proposals etc. Manage travel arrangements (local and international); Function management

Financial Administration :

Administered staff claims; petty cash etc. Prepare Quotations Creditors Invoicing of installations; equipment etc. Debtors Sales and marketing administration such as:- Maintain SWIFT users data base (access) Distribution and marketing information to SWIFT users Market Research

Cleomic Property BrokersJOHANNESBURG

March – June 2002(Temporary position)

Position Held: PA/Administrative Assistant to two Property Brokers

Broad Activities and Responsibilities:

Personal Assistant to two property Brokerso Managed appointments; Screened callso Liaised with clients, Landlords and Agentso Managed preparation correspondence, Leases, Agreements of Sale;

Proposalso Preparation of Vacancy and Leasing Scheduleso Liaison with Landlords and attorneys attending to transfers;

Administrative duties;

Maintained filing system, copying, purchasing office stationery and office stocks, payment of accounts, etc.

Nedcor Investment Bank (Formerly SyfretsBank Limited)JOHANNESBURG

Nov 1995 – Feb 2002

Position Held: Personal Assistant to Senior Asset Manager, Mrs. Helen Dudley

Broad Functions and Responsibilities:

Personal Assistant to Senior Asset Manager and one Senior Manager Responsible for all secretarial functions Managed and co-ordinated electronic diary, scheduled meetings, appointments Managed and co-ordinated travel arrangements Managed and co-ordinated meetings, luncheons, functions etc. Arranged venues , attend to catering requirements etc. Managed typing and preparation of correspondence, Legal documents,

Agreements of Sale, Loan Proposals, Lease Agreements, Offers to Purchase, Cessions, Bank Guarantees, Reports, Proposals etc.


Career History

Preparation and typing of quarterly Board Reports and compilation of packs, Business Plans, slides for presentations, etc.

Compilation of monthly property reports Take minutes at monthly team management meetings Liaison with brokers, agents and attorneys relating to various properties Maintain office filing system


purchasing stationery; filing; copying, sending faxes etc Staff leave, staff claims; travel claims; invoices etc. Attended to mail and delivery of documents, courier service etc. Managed purchase and maintenance of office equipment

Cooper Trust (Pty) Ltd.(Attorneys & Conveyancers)JOHANNESBURG

June 1993 – Oct 1995

Position Held: PA to Senior Partner, Mr. Brian St. Clair Cooper


Managed secretarial assistance to both partners Managed diary, scheduled appointments, travel arrangements Managed typing of correspondence; Legal documents; Cessions; Insolvency Notices; Liquidation & Distribution Accounts Liaison with auctioneers; in regard to disposal of assets in Insolvent Estates Schedule chauffeur Managed co-ordination of meetings, luncheons and functions etc.


maintain filing, copying, account payments Supervised kitchen staff, purchases of office stock etc.

Hellmann & BreitenbachAttorneys & ConveyancersJOHANNESBURG

Sept 1983 – Mar 1993

Position Held: PA/Secretary to Senior Partner


Legal secretarial duties:o Managed diary, appointments; consultations with clients and Counselo Typed law correspondence and documents:o Bulk of work consisted of Supreme Court Litigation, (Commercial Litigation),

Wills, Estate Matters, some MVA work, preparation of Antenuptial Contracts etc.

Administrative Duties:

Maintained filing system; attended to copying, send faxes, Purchasing office stationery, and other general office duties

Johannesburg Chamber of Trade & IndustryOwl Street, MilparkJOHANNESBURG

Feb 1975 – Apr 1981

Position Held: PA/Secretary to the Information Officer, Ms Giselle Krystall

Broad Functions and responsibilities:

Responsible for all secretarial functions Manage typing of correspondence, reports, documents, presentations etc. Arranging appointments and diary management Screening of calls and attending to queries Managing and co-ordinating meetings, luncheons and functions

Administration duties:

Copying, sending faxes, purchasing stationery and office stock; staff leave, etc.

References Eric D’Hondt (MD:GM)SPX DB Thermal Technologies, Woodlands Office Park, Woodmead, SandtonMobile: 0833845704/Landline (011) 236-6300

Tim Scholtz


Career History

Chief Operations OfficerSA Tourism, 90 Protea Road, ChiselhurstonSANDTONTel: (011) 895-3000

Miss Sizakele Marutlulle (CEO: Grey GroupCurrently (CEO of Greys Consulting)Tel: (011) )17-1900

Howard Tradonsky (Director)Reichman’s CapitalInvestec Bank, 100 Grayston Drive, SandtonTel: (011) 286-7000

Mr Chandresh Mithal (Manager)Investec Bank, 100 Grayston Drive, SandtonTel: (011) 286-7646/Cell 0844522280

Mr Ronnie Sevitz (Senior Project Manager) and Mr Andrew Cox (Divisional Head) Investec Property GroupInvestec Bank, SandtonTel: (011) 286/7000/ 286-7680/Cell 082 882 1445

Mr Vusi Mahlangu (Chief Executive Officer)Makalani Holdings Limited subsidiary ofRand Merchant Bank, SandtonTel: (011) 282-4571/Cell 082 373 2941

Mr Simpson Nondo (Managing Director)Woodburn Mann Equity PartnersCell 083 444 7080

Professor Dolina S. Dowling (Pro Vice Chancellor)Bond South Africa University, Benmore, SandtonTel: (011) 783-6939/Cell 0828097744

Mr. René Lamberts (Manager SWIFT Division)Perago Financial System Enablers (Pty) Ltd.Tel: (011) 483-4500 / Cell 0832606646

Helen Dudley (Senior Asset Manager)Nedcor Investment Bank - Property Finance DivisionTel: (011) 788- 3656/ Cell 083 325 8242

Mr. Ken Reynolds (AGM - Senior Manager)Nedbank LimitedTel: (011) 301-7185

Mr. Brian St. Clair Cooper (Senior Partner)Cooper Trust/ Coopersons Trustees (Pty) Ltd.Tel: (011) 326-0300Website: www.coopertrust.co.za

Note: Written references are available upon request


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