Skills and Experience
Technology
I entered the workplace 50 years ago and my brain is still sharp and curious.
In 1986, I got my first desktop computer. The operating system was MS DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System), the forerunner to Windows. Windows 1 and Windows 2 didn't last very long. Windows 3, released in 1990 was a major upgrade and today we have Windows 11. I have worked my way through the Floppy Disk, the Stiffy Disk, CD ROMs, DVDs, external hard drives, USB drives, and now cloud storage.
Website hosting and development, Social Media Management and Content Creation skills have helped me to enjoy a wide variety of options to earn money. For the past 15 years I have provided web hosting, email management website design and support services.
I am competent with Accounting Packages, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Email, CRM packages and Canva.
I am dipping my toes into AI and Data Analytics.
As a lifelong learner with a passion for solving problems, I continually use my computer technology, reading and research abilities to upgrade my skills.
Finance
I am privileged to have an auditor who has been my mentor since 1986. When we met I had only studied basic bookkeeping to Trial Balance. Over the years, she has drilled me with non-negotiable accounting principles, standards and ethics. I have done accounting to balance sheet in a variety of industries using Pastel, Sage, Zoho Books, and Xero.
Sales / Marketing / Events
More than 10 years of experience in organising ADHD Talks, Workshops and Conferences at venues around South Africa.
Managed a River Rafting and Abseiling adventure business for 3 years.
My roles included:
- Content creation - written and design
- Social media management
- Website creation and management
- Email marketing
- Bookings, Finance and Administration
Soft Skills and Personal Development
After receiving a diagnosis of ADHD in 2006, I embarked on a year long ADHD Coaching Programme, which has helped me to develop skills to manage my personal and professional life better and to mentor others.
Qualifications and Courses
Finance
- Financial Management Certificate - UNISA 2001
- Bookkeeping - Institue of Certified Bookeepers - 1983
Human Resources
- HR Management Certificate - UNISA 2001
Medical Technology
- Four year diploma in Medical Technology specialising in Blood Transfusion - Natal Technikon 1974
Real Estate
- Real Estate Certificate - Institute of Real Estate - 2003
Tourism
- Western Cape Tourist Guide - Tourist Guide Institute - 2005
- Level One First Aid
ADHD Coaches Training
- ADHD Coaches Training - Living ADDventure - 2007
Computer Courses / Internet / Social Media and Other Short Courses
- Social Media for Journalists - MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses) - The Knight Centre - Journalism, USA
- Podcasting for Journalists - MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses) - The Knight Centre - Journalism, USA
- 30 Blogging Challenge - Sarah and Kevin Arrow - UK
- Joomla Web Design - Private Course and attended conferences and workshops - 15 years experience
- Coding Skills for websites - I am able to find my way around customising CSS and php and know how to research and fix errors.
- Pastel Accounting and Payroll - Pastel Training Centre
- Microsoft Office / Internet - various courses
- Popia Act Certificate - 2023
- Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL Course) - 2002
Please send me a message if you would like to know how I can assist you.
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