Lea Lombard

CURRICULUM VITAE OF WILLEASHA (LEA) LOMBARD I am a Multi-faceted, efficient & reliable professional with 20 + years of corporate experience. Supporting executives, sales personnel and managers to improve internal operations in their companies. Anyone can posses the expertise in the basic functions of an executive assistant's position, however I invest myself personally into the day-to-day operations of the company and I display genuine interest and understanding of the processes and challenges that my executives experience. I display my utmost compassion by offering my strategic support in ensuring operational excellence and fostering positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and clients. I always strive to identify areas for process improvement and to implement changes to increase efficiency, productivity and quality. PERSONAL DETAILS: E-mail address:-Contact Number:- ID Number:- Date of Birth: 28/07/1984 Marital Status: Single Nationality: South-African Drivers License: Code B Area: Olympus, Pretoria SKILLS: Ability to work under pressure Google Workspace Microsoft 365 Pastel Photoshop Adaptability Creativity Communication Time Management Self-Motivation Pro-Active Team Work Loyal & Discreet Responsible Efficient Attention to Detail Problem Solving Critical Thinking Stock Management Procurement Exports Consolidation Data Analysis Written & Verbal Communication Customer Support Document Processing Relationship Development Reporting File Management EXPERIENCE: General Manager at Car Wash Café – Aug 2023 – Oct 2024  Managing of the Café  Overseeing Staff  Stock Control & Daily Stock-take  Ordering  Food health & Kitchen Hygiene  Daily cash-up & GRV  Month end reporting  Wages  Admin & Finance Internal Sales – RFP Distributors – May 2022 – Jan 2023  Processing Orders  Allocating Specific discounts to each customer  Franchise store discounts & deals  Processing up to 90 invoices a day  Quotes  Telephonic Sales  Customer Service  Upliftments & Returns  Daily routing & delivery planning Executive Assistant to Operations manager- Borcosta Trading CC - Mar 2020 – Jun 2020  Manage calendar & diary, set up meetings, Managing correspondence, screening calls  Daily vehicle tracking, Pre-alerts  Liaising with Clearing Agents, Pre-Clearance, Border Inspection  Compile Loading sheets  Customs Clearing Instructions & Packing List  Arrange Import Permits  E-mail export documents to clearing agents & customers  Weekly invoice & loading report  Confirm GRV to invoice  Keep track of supplier monthly rebate  Purchase orders & sales confirmations Promoted to: Assistant Operations Manager - Borcosta Trading Jun 2020 – Jan 2022  All of the above, including:  Daily SOH management: Malawian Company, Stock Enroute, Sales Averages.  Stock In Cold Store, New Orders, ETA's, Transfers, Returns, Releases.  Cold Store SOH Management & Reporting: Daily SOH confirmation.  Report weekly on storage charges, Product Expiration dates, damaged/missing stock.  Tracking of low stock levels, Suggesting quantities of stock to be ordered.  Transporters, Consolidating cargo & Consolidating Cargo according to Safety policies:  Weekly truck bookings. Special Arrangements & arranging Loading Schedules  Book loading slots at Cold Stores / Suppliers, implement sequence and best route.  Consolidate all stock from different suppliers to fill up the truck, Pallets vs Weight.dd  Be on standby till truck has completed all loading points, solve critical problems that arise, ensure truck has met the allowed weight, Truck has been sealed and driver has all necessary documentation to depart for the border. Virtual Assistant Creative Writing Workload Prioritization Copy Writing EDUCATION: National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2001 Ekhurhuleni College FET  Office Practice  Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship  Computer Practice  Afrikaans First Language  Business English First Language  Economic & Legal Environment N4 - N5 Marketing Management 2002 Ekhurhuleni College FET  Marketing Management  Marketing Communication  Computer Practice  Entrepreneurship & Business Management N6 Marketing Management 2003 Ekhurhuleni College FET  Marketing Management  Management Communication  Marketing Research  Sales Management References: Maxiprest Tyres Ms Louise van den Berg Admin Manager- Daikin Airconditioning Mr Max Biffi National Service Manager- CaterWeb Ms Stana Peete CEO- Borcosta Trading Ms Kam Bikram General Manager-  Confirm QTY of pallets loaded from Cold Store & determine storage charges to client.  Issue Invoice, export documents and permits to clearing agents and client.  Suppliers & Orders: RFQ, Confirm orders, issue PO's & Sign Sales Confirmations.  Tracking of incoming containers, Update ETA's & Stock quantities.  SOH report and storage report and charges.  Request for stock to be transferred to our Cold store in JHB.  Reports: Track storage period and charges of each container at Cold Store/Supplier.  Opening & Closing Stock levels for each month.  Loads Dispatched report, Movement Report & Supplier Stock Prices. Executive Assistant to CEO – Caterweb 2012 – 2015  Communication: Handle correspondence, emails, and phone calls, responding promptly and professionally.  Manage calendar & diary, set up meetings, and coordinate schedules.  Travel Coordination: Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and transportation.  Prepare reports.  Format internal and external communications, including memos, emails, presentations, and reports.  Take meeting minutes and distribute as needed.  Organize and maintain the office filing system.  Handle customer queries, quotes and invoicing.  Update pricelist, products & pictures on Website.  Social Media management.  Perform other duties and errands as directed by management. Executive Assistant to Director - Isidingo Investments 2008 - 2012  Serve as the primary point of contact among executives, employees, clients, and external partners.  Manage calendars, Scheduling appointments, and coordinate schedules.  Arrange travel and accommodations.  Managing correspondence.  Data entry and record-keeping  Policy preparation and processing  Claims support  Prepare reports.  Meeting Preparation: Prepared meeting materials, agendas, and minutes.  Screen and direct phone calls and correspondence.  Executive Support: Provided exceptional administrative support.  Drafting contracts and investment portfolios. Executive Assistant to National Service Manager - Daikin Air Conditioners (Pty) Ltd-  Handled correspondence and directed phone calls.  Schedule meetings & Calendar & Diary Management.  Arrange travel.  Client Service and Communication.  Take meeting minutes and distribute as needed.  Office administration ensuring smooth and efficient running of the office.  Data entry and record-keeping.  Appointed to establish a Call-Centre system.  Handle service queries, dispatch technicians, client follow up, invoicing and quotations Personal Assistant to General Manager at Maxiprest Tyres -  Reception and front desk support, answering calls, taking messages and providing info.  Admin and filing, data entry and maintaining records.  Quotations, assisted sales staff with typing quotations including telephonic quoting.  General Office Duties, ordering supplies, supporting staff and access control.