Claire Zijlstra

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Chief Admin Officer at Blacktable Execs | Expert in Policy Development | Project Management @ Blacktable Execs
Claire Zijlstra's Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, South Africa
About Claire Zijlstra

At the heart of Blacktable Execs' transformative journey, my role as Chief Admin Officer harnesses a deep understanding of HR strategy and internal policy development. Our team's dedication to meticulously crafted onboarding processes and seamless policy implementation has been pivotal in enhancing our organizational framework. With a focus on alignment and accountability, we have established streamlined operations that foster both individual growth and company advancement.Previously, as Senior Account Manager and Marketing Director, I excelled in strategic administration, project management, and coordination. These experiences have solidified my proficiency in ensuring operational excellence across the board. The skills honed during this time, including Organisation in Google Drive, Quickbooks, and Zoom coordination, merely support the backbone of my current role, allowing me to provide exceptional support to the CEO and department managers while driving forward Blacktable Execs' mission for excellence in service and teamwork.

Claire Zijlstra's Current Company Details
Blacktable Execs

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Chief Admin Officer at Blacktable Execs | Expert in Policy Development | Project Management
Claire Zijlstra Work Experience Details
  • Blacktable Execs
    Chief Admin Officer
    Blacktable Execs Feb 2024 - Present
    Clearwater, Fl, Us
    The Chief Admin Officer role oversees the service zones of Team Services, Company Policy and Procedure, Applicant services. My role has been to help build, and maintain these service zones for both internal and external support, while supporting the CEO in any area where it is needed for RND and expanding on current technology. Development of the On-boarding, On-post and Off-boarding linesInternal HR Strategy and customer supportCompany policy and procedure development and implementationKeeping all TimeSheets in line for weekly billingContracts for internal employees, and client supportGeneral support to the CEO and Department ManagersGeneral Administration and supportResearch, compilation and refine company policies [HR, OSHA, General]Employee and Independent Contractor linesDaily coordination where required to keep daily close out admin in present time
  • Blacktable Execs
    Senior Account Manager
    Blacktable Execs Dec 2023 - Feb 2024
    Clearwater, Fl, Us
    Project management including; strategic administration and planning, policy and project management and coordination. Solutions in these area's of concern; Human Resources (Team Services), Project Management, and Company Policy and Procedures.Providing support to the CEO and team, training and ensuring billing and hours are in order for all employees. Use of: Google Drive; Intuit Quickbooks; Excel; Word; Zoom Coordination.
  • Blacktable Execs
    Sales Director
    Blacktable Execs Feb 2022 - Apr 2023
    Clearwater, Fl, Us
    Director of Sales and Income Planning and Customer Service.
  • Blacktable Execs
    Marketing Director
    Blacktable Execs Aug 2021 - Sep 2022
    Clearwater, Fl, Us
    Director of Marketing Division for all clientsAccount management, creation, analysis and development covering Ads, Websites, SEO, Google Family, IBM, Design, Social Media, CRM systems and more.Policy and process development and creation.Marketing analysis, strategy, planning, implementation, and maintenance. Marketing management and solutions consulting.Project and key account management.HR support including hiring and talent acquisition.
  • Career Break
    Health And Well-Being
    Career Break Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
  • Microelettrica Scientifica Group South Africa
    Human Resources
    Microelettrica Scientifica Group South Africa May 2017 - Aug 2021
    Human Resources - Marketing & General:HR Management Go-to person for employee-related issuesManaging the Company's most valuable assets; Its Employee'sPeople oriented and results driven functionStaff motivation and nurture a positive working environmentEmployee Counselling and coachingPlanning, developing, leading and controlling of HR strategies, systems and proceduresBridging management and employee relations by addressing any grievances or other issuesRecruitment and talent managementPerform Payroll function (Pastel)Maintain review to ensure legal compliance throughout HRDReporting to EXCO | MS Italy | Knorr-Bremse Germany | CustomersRecording and maintaining personnel information and records in alignment with IT Security standardsDisciplinary controls and processesWorkplace Skills Plan & Annual Training ReportGeneral training and development of employees; planning, selection and recordingSubmission of training records to customers, SETA and WSP req.Employment Equity Reports (EEA1, EEA2, EEA4)Meetings with Union RepresentativeRepresent Company at MEIBC | NUMSA | CCMASkills Matrix (with each HOD)Performance Appraisals (each employee and department performance)Conducted Linkedin Learning implementation for South AfricaMarketing: Design support & PR for Microelettrica and Semiconductor Solutions (sister Company) respectively.Coordinating public events & exhibitions; Africa Rail Annual exhibition, & Transnet show;Brochure Design | Business Card Design | Manifest lists | Coordination of transport | Coordination of invites | Refreshments and hosting | Stand design, quote, stand review, confirmation on site | Set up and teardown coordination.Other:Arrange Year End Functions, Mandela Day, Knorr-Bremse Day, Strat sessions.Company Letterhead’sLogo set up to conform with Knorr-Bremse standardsManagement supportSales department supportHealth and Safety department support*not all inclusive of functions carried during my tenure.
  • South African National Deaf Association
    Consultant And Ambassador
    South African National Deaf Association May 2016 - 2021
    Support in coordination of marketing for spreading the campaigns for greater awareness.Consult and assist in building and bringing the projects and initiatives to life.Project Management, Design and Marketing, PR and support.
  • Rage Model Management
    Model
    Rage Model Management Jan 2013 - Sep 2017
    Ferndale, Gauteng, Za
    Model & Talent for television, film and photography.Adverts including Renault, Castle, Nedbank. Fashion events and portfolio shoots for make-up artists.
  • Lite Optec (Pty) Ltd
    Sales Agent
    Lite Optec (Pty) Ltd Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
    Sales and driving opening up of a new marketsBringing key accounts on board (Chain retailers where possible)Planning, organising and control of scheduleGeneral customer serviceCold calling
  • Beata Promotional Printers
    General Manager
    Beata Promotional Printers Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
    Managing all staff in the organisationManaging planning of productionOrganising team coordination, targets and deadlines to fit with the planning to meet requirementsCustomer liason (quotes and sales services)Managing house keeping and production flowContinuous improvements to working systemsContinuous improvements to resources efficiency and effectiveness (layout included)Team building and personal goal driving for employeesDesign of artwork layout for the job specs (Corel Draw, photography, design)Redrawing of logos (CorelDraw)Updating media and marketing web pages (Instagram and Facebook)Stock (tracking and ordering)Assistance to managing Director (general)Training for staff (Computers, Microsoft, Adobe Illustrator, Digital - Roland Versaworks, Printing on Digital Machine, basics and advanced Company Flowcharts and systems)Staff motivation and encouraging an autonomous system
  • Microelettrica Scientifica Group South Africa
    Commercial Administrator
    Microelettrica Scientifica Group South Africa May 2013 - May 2015
    Sales and Marketing Customer service and liaisonTenders, quotes, orders, invoicingSales forecast, sales tracking and reportingSupplier DevlopmentCustomer visits and supportCustomer surveys and reportingof resultsmanaging of event coordination and stand designDesign; Brochure's for marketing purposesGeneral assistance to Sales Manager, GM and MDGeneral office dutiesCoordinating and scheduling of meetings with customersGeneral planning and coordination of refreshments and catering
  • Lite Optec (Pty) Ltd
    Service Consultant / Sales
    Lite Optec (Pty) Ltd Feb 2012 - May 2013
    Telesales (customer service and sales)Marketing teamQuoting, Orders, Invoicing of sales (SAP Business One)Design of product information sheets (CorelDraw)Product photographyImage cleaning (CorelDraw)Client portfolio managementManagement of online database of client portfolio'sPrograms; Microsoft programs, CorelDraw, SAP Business OneTop telesales in internal sales drive'sGeneral sales duties and house-keepingAssistance to Sales Manager/Director where needed
  • Interexchange
    Au Pair
    Interexchange Jun 2010 - Dec 2011
    New York, Ny, Us
    This position requires the Au-pair to live with a family and provide childcare.Day to day Childcare and related activities.Great opportunity to experience a different culture and see the country with your new adopted family for the duration of the program.There is also a requirement of obtaining 9 credits or 90 hours of study credits at a college level institution.
  • Lite Optec (Pty) Ltd
    Telesales
    Lite Optec (Pty) Ltd Aug 2009 - Jun 2010
    Assistant to HR ManagerTraining of Staff (Computers)Compilation of training materialCreation and Up-Keep of Resource CentreResearch on new projects (recycling and environmental impacts of the organisation)Assistance in receptionDesign and Logo Redrawing (CorelDraw)Artwork layout for engraving (CorelDraw)Telesales (Calls, quotes, sales, SAP)Marketing design work
  • Tom Pictures
    Actress
    Tom Pictures 2007 - 2008
    Actress for Local Television Series ; Soul BuddyzPresenter on ; Buddyz on the Move
  • Bobby Heaney Productions
    Model Actress
    Bobby Heaney Productions May 2005 - Aug 2007
    Claire Elizabeth ZijlstraClaire Elizabeth Zijlstra is a South African artist, actress, model and currently studying and working as human resources at a large corporate engineering firm, who was a child TV star, known for her starring role as Kylie on three seasons of the SABC1 Education drama series Soul Buddyz, which still airs today.Whilst at the School of the Arts she attained Full Colours for Art and achieved Top Art student award all the while filming the role of her character Kylie in Soul Buddyz; a popular SABC Education drama. Realising the influence she has had since her career started at that young age, she has seen the importance of the messages in the series and fashioned this as part of her purpose in life. Influencing positively and purposefully, helping others move past their blocks to achieving their dreams.With quite a colorful journey and childhood, Claire endeavours to positively impact the lives those of all that she meets. Being an example to the youth that everything is possible, and that all you need to do is make the Choice to Lead your life in the right direction.Having grown up in some of the tougher conditions in South Africa as a child, her life is an example and testimony to living for a purpose and on purpose for the bigger purpose, and that anyone can achieve their dreams.
  • Bobby Heaney Productions
    Actress
    Bobby Heaney Productions 2005 - 2006
    Actress for Local Television Series ; Soul Buddyz

Claire Zijlstra Education Details

  • The National School Of The Arts
    The National School Of The Arts
    General
  • Montgomery College
    Montgomery College
    What Is The Out-Of-Sync Child
  • Montgomery College
    Montgomery College
    How To Publish Your Book
  • Central Piedmont Community College
    Central Piedmont Community College
    Kayaking

Frequently Asked Questions about Claire Zijlstra

What company does Claire Zijlstra work for?

Claire Zijlstra works for Blacktable Execs

What is Claire Zijlstra's role at the current company?

Claire Zijlstra's current role is Chief Admin Officer at Blacktable Execs | Expert in Policy Development | Project Management.

What schools did Claire Zijlstra attend?

Claire Zijlstra attended The National School Of The Arts, Montgomery College, Montgomery College, Central Piedmont Community College.

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