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Maria Boshoff

Maria Boshoff

Middelburg

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in business administration and strong communication skills, honed at Exxaro and other notable organizations. Excelled in roles requiring confidentiality, cross-functional collaboration, and effective employee relations. Demonstrated expertise in inventory control and social media marketing, contributing to streamlined operations and enhanced business networking.

Seasoned Store Manager specializing in management of retail locations. Polished professional skilled at training employees on exceptional customer service etiquette and sales techniques. Gifted in overseeing all facets of customer-facing and back-end operations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Store Owner

Greenside Middelburg Kiosk
01.2023 - Current

Personal Assistant - Finance

Imbila Mining Services
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Assisted in the preparation of presentations and reports, contributing to well-informed decision making.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.

HR Assistant

Exxaro
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
  • Maintained office supplies, distributed mail and processed invoices for payment.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Updated SAP database, maintained data accuracy and assisted with system changes.

Site Administrator

Trollope Mining Services
03.2011 - 10.2013
  • Coordinated staff meetings and events to foster communication, teamwork, and professional development opportunities for team members.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by screening candidates, conducting interviews, and providing recommendations for hiring decisions based on qualifications and fit within the organization culture.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly while maintaining confidentiality protocols at all times.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and meet deadlines consistently.

Volunteer

University of Pretoria
10.2001 - 11.2001

Data logging of migration patterns of the Southern Wright whale pods along the West Coast of South Africa

Volunteer

Svekiv
07.1999 - 03.2000

Administrator

Ord & Text
10.1998 - 06.1999
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bsc Environmental Sciences And Zoology

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Tessin
Nykoping, Sweden
04.2001 -

Skills

Sales management

Inventory Control

Merchandise planning

Business Administration

Business Networking

Social Media Marketing

Record preparation

Employee Relations

Payroll Administration

Customer Service

Strong Communication Skills

Administrative Support

Timeline

Store Owner

Greenside Middelburg Kiosk
01.2023 - Current

Personal Assistant - Finance

Imbila Mining Services
12.2018 - 09.2019

HR Assistant

Exxaro
01.2014 - 09.2014

Site Administrator

Trollope Mining Services
03.2011 - 10.2013

Volunteer

University of Pretoria
10.2001 - 11.2001

Bachelor of Science - Bsc Environmental Sciences And Zoology

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Tessin
04.2001 -

Volunteer

Svekiv
07.1999 - 03.2000

Administrator

Ord & Text
10.1998 - 06.1999
Maria Boshoff