Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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OfficeManager
THABISILE CALTER HICKMAN

THABISILE CALTER HICKMAN

Atlanta,Georgia

Summary


Dear Sir/ Madam, Armed with more than 15 years experience in the hospitality industry, during which I have experience in the following. Front Office Management, Assistant Lodge Manager, Food & Beverage Supervision, Reception and Reservationist Today I am looking for a position to utilise my skills and experience for the benefit of your company. And be an active part in the development of your company and a new professional challenge to face. I WANT TO PUT MY ABILITIES TO WORK FOR YOU. Skilled in communicating, management, administration, and training. I am very committed to the quality of the product and the promotion thereof. I know how to define objectives, and to translate this for my staff at the same time respecting the owner’s interests. I know how to establish procedures and train my staff, explaining and demonstrating as needed. . I can adapt to talk to any type of person and in any situation. I am a woman with practical experience, and like to combine the interests of the owner and those of my staff with those of my clientele, always aiming to maintain quality and comfort. Strongly motivated, I know how to bring you real added value and make the most of my responsibilities, relying on my professional ambition, my commitment, and my strong enthusiasm in the environment where I am to be employed .I would be happy to meet with you in the future.

Best Regards,

Thaby Hickman


OBJECTIVE: I am looking for a position that could make use of my standards and unique set of skills and that I can grow with over the coming years in a managerial position that would give me the opportunity to fully utilize my creativity, leadership and training skills.

  • Dedicated Office Assistant with over 19 successful years of clerical experience in busy office environments achieving superior levels of administrative effectiveness. Excels in telephone support and greeting arriving visitors. Strong knowledge of Iris, Apex, Gaap(P.O.S), and history achieving high data output.
  • Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver, driver, office assistant

Judy’s Home
Pietermaritzburg , South Africa
11.2020 - 02.2022


  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.

Front Office Manager

Whispering Waters
Pietermaritzburg , South Africa
10.2019 - 10.2020


  • Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
  • Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
  • Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
  • Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
  • Utilized client and staff feedback to maintain customer partnerships and increase revenue.

Assistant manager and Housekeeping manager

Fernwood Manor Boutique Guest House
Capetown, South Africa
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
  • Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
  • Placed orders for housekeeping supplies and guest toiletries.
  • Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
  • Managed laundry sorting, washing, drying and ironing.
  • Worked with front desk to respond promptly to all guest requests.
  • Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.

Front office manager and Guest service

Nambiti Hills Game lodge
Ladysmith , South Africa
07.2016 - 03.2018
  • Utilized client and staff feedback to maintain customer partnerships and increase revenue.
  • Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
  • Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.

Receptionist / Reservationist

Whispering Waters
Pietermaritzburg , South Africa
08.2012 - 03.2016
  • Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
  • Resolved various issues and discrepancies for customers.
  • Handled billing information over phone.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations and leading conversations to bookings.
  • Prepared customer invoices, accepted payments and processed refund and cancellation requests.
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.

Receptionist /Switchboard Operator

Club Leisure Group
Pietermaritzburg , South Africa
09.2011 - 07.2012


  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Responsible for receiving and dispatching of parcels
  • Pull call report on Stella Nova for (500 staff members)

Bar Attendance

Rawdons Hotel
Pietermaritzburg , South Africa
09.2008 - 04.2011
  • Sales Marketing
  • Invoicing, Stock Taking
  • Dispensing alcohol, Restocking Bar
  • Maintaining Health and Hygiene and Sanitation at all work station
  • Waitressing and Bartender
  • All Food & Beverage Cash Ups and z reading on Gaap

Cashier Supervisor

About Cows
Pietermaritzburg , South Africa
09.2004 - 07.2008
  • Resolved customer issues for front-line and departments throughout store by employing strong operations knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
  • Managing and Disciplining staff
  • Trained and coached cashier team members on checkout procedures and strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Invoicing
  • Maintaining Health

Education

Grade 11 - High School

Fundokuhle Secondary School
Pietermaritzburg
01.1997

Skills

  • Information Confidentiality
  • Prioritizing Work
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Record Sorting and Filing
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Office
  • Front Office Management
  • Telephone Reception
  • Information Uploading
  • Managing Reception
  • Administrative Duties

Certification

  • Certified Customer Care , Shaka Skills - Jan - February 2007
  • Licensed Food and beverages - 2006- 2007
  • Telephone Etiquette & Elocution , Club Leisure Group - March 2012
  • Excellence , Club Leisure Group - March 2012
  • Personal Care Worker

Timeline

Caregiver, driver, office assistant

Judy’s Home
11.2020 - 02.2022

Front Office Manager

Whispering Waters
10.2019 - 10.2020

Assistant manager and Housekeeping manager

Fernwood Manor Boutique Guest House
09.2018 - 08.2019

Front office manager and Guest service

Nambiti Hills Game lodge
07.2016 - 03.2018

Receptionist / Reservationist

Whispering Waters
08.2012 - 03.2016

Receptionist /Switchboard Operator

Club Leisure Group
09.2011 - 07.2012

Bar Attendance

Rawdons Hotel
09.2008 - 04.2011

Cashier Supervisor

About Cows
09.2004 - 07.2008

Grade 11 - High School

Fundokuhle Secondary School
THABISILE CALTER HICKMAN