TINAYESHE GUMBO
27 Mamba Street, Polokwane Ext 28, Polokwane, Limpopo, 0700 •- •-Professional Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in business management, administration, and web development. Skilled in Microsoft 365, project management, and delivering excellent customer service. Strong communicator with effective teamwork and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines. Certified in administrative assistance and Excel, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning. Eager to join a dynamic organization to contribute to success, tackle challenges, and further develop professional skills.
Work Experience
Administrative Assistant
Bills Timber, Polokwane, Limpopo | Jan 2024 – Jul 2024
• Supported timber business operations with sales, inventory, bookkeeping, and customer service
• Managed reception, telephone duties, sales orders, and invoicing
• Maintained accurate financial and customer records
• Delivered high-quality customer service and resolved queries efficiently
Candidate Property Practitioner
Urban Link, Sandton, Gauteng | Aug 2024 – Oct 2024
• Participated in real estate training to understand industry best practices
• Developed marketing strategies and promotional materials
• Represented three properties as a real estate agent
• Acted on behalf of landlords to secure suitable tenants
Key Skills
• Technical: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
• Administrative: Administrative Processes, Administrative Assistance, Business Writing, Note Taking, Email Etiquette, Professional Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Time Management, Scheduling, Report Writing, Teamwork, Adaptability
• Project Management: Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Time Management, Decision-Making
• Finance: Bookkeeping, Financial Statement Preparation, Profit & Loss (P&L) Management, Asset Management, Data Analysis
• Customer Service: Customer Service, Marketing, Business Planning, Organizational Behavior
• Languages: English, Ndebele, Shona, Sepedi, Zulu, Tswana
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
University of Limpopo | Jan 2019 – Nov 2022 (Completed 2 Years)
• Built foundational knowledge in Financial Accounting, Business Management, Work Behaviour, Economics, and Statistics
• Achieved a distinction in Economics
National Senior Certificate (Matric), NQF Level 4
Hoërskool Noorderland | Jan 2014 – Dec 2018
• Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree Pass
• Focused on Commercial Subjects, Mathematics, and Languages
Certificates
• Google Project Management Certificate (Coursera)
• Build Responsive Real-World Websites with HTML and CSS (Udemy)
• Professional Certificate in Career Essentials in Administrative Assistance (Microsoft & LinkedIn)
• Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
Achievements
• Achieved distinction in Economics during university studies
• Stepped up to run my father’s timber business, managing operations, clients, and admin when he was away.
• Secured three rental properties in just three months while working in property management through cold calling and marketing.
• Earned certifications from Google, LinkedIn, and Microsoft in Project Management, Administrative Assistance, and Excel.
• Built strong skills in Microsoft 365, communication, and time management to keep things running smoothly.