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Heidy Govene

Maputo,Maputo

Summary

Self-directed event coordinator with over 5 years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Kiki Catering
Maputo
01.2017 - 09.2022
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
  • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.

Event Coordinator and Organizer

Kiki Catering
Maputo
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
  • Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
  • Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
  • Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.

Driver and Transport Manager

Nomdheni Lodges and Obert Mtuli INC
Mbombela , South Africa
05.2014 - 08.2016
  • Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
  • Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
  • Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
  • Implemented and supported company quality and safety improvement efforts.

Client Manager

BCI
Maputo
06.2013 - 08.2014
  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
  • Delegated tasks to existing support team members and used cloud-based tools to help solve complex business issues.
  • Partnered with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and consistent with corporate values.
  • Performed duties and provided service in accordance with established operating procedures and company policies.
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  • Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.

Sales Consultant Representative

CMA CGM
Maputo
01.2010 - 04.2013
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.

Sales Representative

BCI- Banco Comercial E De Investimentos
Maputo
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Contacted potential customers to capitalize on sales opportunities.
  • Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.

Sales Executive

Air 26
Luanda
01.2007 - 06.2008
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent experiences.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.

Front line

BDC- Banco de Desenvolvimento e Comercio
Maputo
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Transferencias entre contas
  • Transferencias internacionais
  • Constiruicao de depositos a prazo
  • Requisicao de cheques
  • Extratos e saldos da conta

Administrative Assistant

FDC
Maputo

Projecto de apoio a rapariga

  • Atribuicao de bolsas de estudo
  • acompanhamanto da rapariga bolseira
  • Gestao de fundos de apoio a rapariga


Education

High School Diploma -

Escola Secundaria 25 De Setembro
Quelimane, Zambézia
02.1993 - 12.1997

Second Year - Psychology

ISPU
Maputo
02.2002 - 03.2004

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Evelyn College of Design
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2004 - 12.2006

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Institute of Interior Design
USA
01.2007 - 12.2008

Second Year - Public Administration

Uiversidade Eduardo Mondlane
Maputo, Mozambique
02.2010 - 12.2013

Skills

Events logistics management

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Software

Chef Architect

MS Office

Hobbie

  • Sewing
  • Dancing
  • Cooking

references

  • Fernanda fazenda

Tel: 00258 84 990 1310

Email: ffazenda@gmail.com

  • Fezeka Ntuli

Nomdheni Lodges

Tel: 0027 82 499 3848

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Kiki Catering
01.2017 - 09.2022

Driver and Transport Manager

Nomdheni Lodges and Obert Mtuli INC
05.2014 - 08.2016

Client Manager

BCI
06.2013 - 08.2014

Second Year - Public Administration

Uiversidade Eduardo Mondlane
02.2010 - 12.2013

Sales Consultant Representative

CMA CGM
01.2010 - 04.2013

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Institute of Interior Design
01.2007 - 12.2008

Sales Executive

Air 26
01.2007 - 06.2008

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Evelyn College of Design
09.2004 - 12.2006

Second Year - Psychology

ISPU
02.2002 - 03.2004

High School Diploma -

Escola Secundaria 25 De Setembro
02.1993 - 12.1997

Event Coordinator and Organizer

Kiki Catering

Sales Representative

BCI- Banco Comercial E De Investimentos

Front line

BDC- Banco de Desenvolvimento e Comercio

Administrative Assistant

FDC
Heidy Govene