JUANETTE NIENABER
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Professional with proven leadership skills and a strong emphasis on performance improvement. Expertise in analyzing workflows to identify opportunities for enhancement. Committed to optimizing procedures to drive team success and achieve organizational goals. Currently serving as Secretary III at PCSB Lealman Avenue Elementary while leveraging extensive South African experience in procurement, facilities management, and entrepreneurship.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary III
PCSB Lealman Avenue Elementary (Pinellas County Schools)
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2026 - Current
- Managed high-volume front-office operations, greeting visitors, screening calls/mail, scheduling, and resolving inquiries for leadership, staff, parents, and students.
- Prepared correspondence, reports, and complex documents while maintaining accurate records and databases using district ERP systems.
- Supported administrative leadership with confidential data, attendance tracking, enrollment, and positive stakeholder communications.
Entrepreneur / Founder
Triggers & Accessories / DKW Clothing
04.2021 - 09.2025
- Founded DKW Clothing and grew it into a recognized fashion brand across South Africa.
- Built CJJN Triggers & Accessories from the ground up, managing all startup operations and scaling the business.
- Directed full retail and wholesale operations, including sourcing, sales, marketing, and customer relationship management.
Procurement Manager
CJJN Tradings (Pty) Ltd
05.2018 - 09.2025
- Negotiated vendor and supplier agreements to deliver major cost savings and reliable delivery as a key player driving company success.
- Managed contracts end-to-end, including drafting, compliance oversight, and strategic partnership development.
- Built long-term supplier relationships that strengthened supply chain stability and business growth.
- Sourced high-value products for Vodacom, South Africa’s largest telecommunications company, demonstrating significant procurement impact.
Project Manager / Facilities Manager
Bressan Civils
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Led maintenance teams to ensure operational efficiency and smooth facility performance across multiple sites.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules that reduced downtime and boosted productivity.
- Oversaw vendor contracts and procurement of supplies/services for seamless project delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School Pretoria North
12-2011
Skills
- Procurement Strategy
- Vendor & Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Facilities Management
- Retail & Wholesale
- Sales & Marketing
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Price Negotiation
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving Abilities
LANGUAGES
English: Native
Timeline
Secretary III
PCSB Lealman Avenue Elementary (Pinellas County Schools)
01.2026 - Current
Entrepreneur / Founder
Triggers & Accessories / DKW Clothing
04.2021 - 09.2025
Procurement Manager
CJJN Tradings (Pty) Ltd
05.2018 - 09.2025
Project Manager / Facilities Manager
Bressan Civils
01.2016 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
High School Pretoria North