Eleanore Hitchen Email & Phone Number

Pretoria, Gp, Za

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Results-Oriented Executive Assistant with a proven track record of providing exceptional administrative support to senior executives. Demonstrated operational expertise as Chief of Staff. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that Key parties stay focused and achieve the goal. Proven ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.Key skills• Calendar management• Travel planning and coordination• Filing and organisation• Interdepartmental communication• Liaison between CEO and other departments• Correspondence and report preparation• Presentation creation and editing• Contact list management• Special project assistance• Meeting agenda preparation• Minute taking• Project coordination and management• Expense report preparation and submissionCore Responsibilities: o Provided comprehensive administrative support to the MD/CEO at IntDev Internet Technologies, ensuring seamless operations and efficient workflow.o Proactively managed executive calendar, scheduled meetings, and coordinated travel arrangements, optimising time management and productivity.o Prepared high-quality reports, presentations, and meeting minutes, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information.o Effectively handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and phone calls, responding promptly and professionally to all inquiries.o Provided administrative support for various projects and initiatives, contributing to successful outcomes.o Served as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and facilitating communication.

Gauteng, South Africa

Attending crucial meetings with potential suppliers and dealer principals to expand the brand's footprint in South Africa. Coordinating customer visits and fitments in the store workshop, ensuring our customers receive the best experience possible. Full responsibility for responding to emails and fixing problems as they arise for our customers, suppliers, and courier services, leaving no room for errors. Planning, designing, creating, publishing, monitoring, and updating all platforms and forums related to the business, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of the industry.Achievements + HighlightsSocial media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Website, Webshop) Increased organic leads by over 70%Drove Sales, brand reputation, increased market shareGrew Dealer base by over 20% Credit Account at head office extended.Generated the highest turnover in 5 years of trading.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Supported National Aftermarket Director, National Sales Director and Managing Director. I managed two major in-house accounts (Makro and PNP) and several smaller accounts. Preparing reports, presentations, briefs, board minutes, and Strategic planning guidelines for implementation. Achievements + HighlightsAwarded “Department of the Year” two constative years in a row Hosted 3 Successful international conferences.First MHE company in SA to achieve ISO accreditation.

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Barking, England, United Kingdom

Managing the centre's running and overall responsibility for the delivery of targeted job outcomes and other KPIs set for this program. This program was “payment by results” broken down into timed payment increments. Minimum GP target 77 000,00 PCMResponsible for 399 Members of Staff broken down as follows:• 13 members of Staff within the base office• 7 Centre Managers, London Area (203 Staff)• 33 Subcontractors National (165 Staff) • 3 Third Party Providers National (18 Staff)I held the posts of Health and Safety Champion for London and Kent and Data Protection Champion. I continually sought to improve performance, quality, and service. I provided information reports and analysis on budget, expenditure, and income via a live CRM system.