1. Allison E. Rennie
No.4 Krinkhout Avenue
Weltevreden Park
Johannesburg
1715
Phone: 072 194 9427
E-mail: allison@inkwazi-ms.com
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 21 October 1968
Nationality: South African (Coloured)
ID Number: 6810210085086
Maiden Name: Borah
No of Dependents: 4
Marital Status: Married
Driver’s License: Yes
Languages: English, Siswati, Afrikaans and Zulu
Strengths
Quick learner, thrive in challenge and deal well with pressured situations
Dedication to my work, honesty and integrity being my core values
Very good interpersonal skills and relate well with my fellow colleagues
Innovative and have a flair for design
Education
Completed Matric in 1986 at Sunnydale Senior Secondary School Eshowe, KZN
Courses Attended
Description Institution Year
Mastering Excel for the Office Professional CBM Training – Linksfield Jhb 2010
The Effective Executive PA CBM Training – Linksfield Jhb 2010
Strategic Business Presentation Business Communication Skills Holdings
with Microsoft Powerpoint Bramley Jhb 2007
Microsoft Excel – Level 1-3 In-House with Unitrans 2007
Microsoft Project 2000 CS Holdings - Midrand JHB 2001
Microsoft Powerpoint 2000 Level 2 CS Holdings – Midrand JHB 2001
Administrative Professional Rotary International – Manzini Swaziland 2000
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Experience
Executive PA to CEO & CFO Nov 2013 – August 2015
The WDB Trust
1st
Floor, 28 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg
Appointed to manage Corporate Identity and Branding
Collate Board Packs & distribute to Trustees who are not based in the office
Communicate with all 9 Trustees on a regular basis
Prepare Powerpoint Presentations with CEO
Manage diary and daily appointments for CEO and CFO
Oversee and manage all boardroom bookings for 5 boardrooms
General office admin for all in the office
Arrange local and international travel and accommodation for Board members
Type letters, reports, memos, minutes etc.
Arrange all Board, Sub-Committee, Exco and Opsco Meetings. Set schedule for the year.
Take minutes in all meetings
Field and route calls to management suite
Arrange and oversee the move from Hyde Park to Illovo Offices in June 2014, with
weekly meetings with Contractors, Architect and Design Team for new office
renovations and relocation to make it a smooth transition for all.
Constant update with staff on all move information and requirements.
Co-ordinated packing, move and unpacking with moving company over a 3 day period.
Manage office kitchen staff including daily cleaning responsibilities, leave etc.
Manage Stationery orders and requests from staff
Manage kitchen and office consumable orders
Training Co-Ordinator August to October 2013
Temp Personal Assistant to Peter Alkema June to July 2013
FNB Procurement Transformation Programme
1st
Floor, 5 First Place
Bank City, Johannesburg
I was placed by Kelly Personnel for 1 month to assist Mr Peter Alkema in the interim as a temp,
while he awaited the arrival of his permanent Personal Assistant.
I was then asked to stay on and assist with the Scheduling for the implementation of the Oracle
Training for the Procurement Transformation Programme, for the entire FNB Group South Africa.
This was executed from the FNB Bank City head office for all regional offices and staff including
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head office till the end of October 2013.
Office Administrator & Personal Assistant to MD & FD June 2009 – April 2011
Unitrans Passenger (Pty) Ltd
(Greyhound, Citiliner, Mega Bus & Magic Bus)
40 Lepus Road, Crown Mines, Johannesburg
www.passenger.co.za
Prepare Board Report and collate Board Packs & distribute to Board Members
Prepare Powerpoint Presentations for/with MD & FD
Read Tender Documents and assemble required information & assist with tender
response preparation for submission to client
Manage diary and daily appointments
Oversee and manage all boardroom bookings
Facilitate personal payments for Senior Executives
General office admin for all in my division
Manage office kitchen staff & Office Driver including daily cleaning responsibilities,
leave, driver’s daily schedule between depots etc.
Arrange local and international travel and accommodation for all in the company
Type letters, reports, memos, faxes etc.
Proof reading of all outgoing correspondence
Arrange meetings and venues for all occasions
Field and route calls to management suite
Source equipment needed and suppliers
Admit clients to Management Suite
Collect and collate various data requests by MD from all Divisional Managers
Manage all Orders issued for company travel & book all travel requests
Manage all personal files for MD
Open all incoming mail and distribute accordingly
Personal Assistant to MD & CEO Nov 2006 – May 2009
Unitrans Customer Solution Development
Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions
1 Charles Crescent, Sandton, Johannesburg
www.unitrans.co.za
Daily building maintenance & repairs oversee and liaison with contractors on repair
requests etc.
Office Relocation Committee Coordinator for our division – move to new premises
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Collate and prepare Board Packs
Prepare Powerpoint Presentations for/with MD & CEO
Manage diary and daily appointments
Support and assist visiting management
Facilitate personal payments for Senior Executives
General office administration for our division
Arrange all travel requirements and accommodation for all in my division
Oversee controlled Boardroom booking and ensuring that Boardrooms are kept in order
Order office supplies
Type letters, reports, memos, faxes etc.
Relieve Receptionist on switchboard during lunch twice a week
Arrange meetings and venues for all in my division
Field calls for all Solution Managers
Source equipment needed and suppliers
Front line liaison officer / admit clients
All Corporate Identity Stationary orders and maintenance
Liaise with various warehouse project managers on daily/weekly basis
Collect and collate various data requested by MD & Solution Managers
Manage all Orders issued for equipment or supplies
Medical Aid Claims for all Directors
Personal Assistant to Executive Chairman April 2003 – Oct 2006
Macmillan Boleswa Publishers (Pty) Ltd
Plot 230/231 1st
Avenue Matsapha, Swaziland
www.macmillan-africa.com
Collate and prepare Board Packs
Prepare Powerpoint Presentations for/with Chairman
Manage diary and daily appointments
General office administration
Arrange flights and accommodation for all in the office
Maintain his personal filing system
Maintain and process his monthly personal banking / Credit Card Statements
Type letters, reports, minutes, memos, faxes etc.
Arrange meetings and venues for presentations
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Arrange overseas trips and manage payments by credit card over the internet
Manage Free Books Store and donations requests
Assisted with Rotary Club functions and requests on behalf of Chairman
Manage bookings and supplies for Company Guest House
Manage Staff (salaries, leave etc) for Guest House and Main Residence
Arrange any repair requests for Guest House and Main Residence
Maintain and manage company vehicle fleet system leased through Nedfleet
Personal Assistant to MD of Freight & Logistics Division Dec 2000 – Dec 2002
Unitrans Freight & Logistics
1 Charles Crescent,
Sandton, Johannesburg
www.unitrans.co.za
Prepare Board Packs
Prepare Powerpoint Presentations for/with MD
Manage diary and daily appointments
General office administration for our division
Arrange flights and accommodation for all in the office
Order office supplies
Type letters, reports, minutes, memos, faxes etc.
Main switchboard duty twice a week
Arrange meetings and venues for presentations
Field calls for all Business Unit Managers
Source equipment needed and suppliers
Front line liaison officer / admit clients
All Corporate Identity Stationary orders and maintenance
Liaise with various warehouse project managers on daily/weekly basis
Collect and collate various data requested by MD & Business Unit Managers
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Office Manager & Personal Assistant to 2 Directors Oct 1998 – Dec 2000
Hall /Stacy Architects
Mbabane, Swaziland
Office Manager and Personal Assistant to 3 Directors
PA to 3 Directors.
All office typing.
Diary management and appointment fielding.
Vehicle and Professional Indemnity Insurance’s.
Attend Site Meetings, type minutes and distribute to contractors.
Type and submit monthly invoices and statements to clients for payment and payment
reconciliation schedules.
Email and internet downloads and administration.
Company intellectual documentation administration.
Office software control, installations and general maintenance.
Server daily backup. Insurance of office equipment and general insurances.
Maintain Personnel files
Stock Controller and Assistant to Dealer Principal 1990 - 1998
Cooper Motors
Mbabane, Swaziland
Cooper Motors closed down, everyone was retrenched.
PA to the Dealer Principal.
Stock control of all six vehicle franchises including used cars i.e Mazda, Ford, BMW,
Landrover, Mitsubishi and VW.
Relieved switchboard operator when on leave and BMW Sales Rep when away
Factory Liaison Officer submitting orders and checking status of orders online.
Inter dealer liaison for stock location and vehicle swops.
All new vehicle orders and invoice maintenance and technical administration with
checking vehicles and signoff on delivery from factory.
Generate orders to Workshop and Spares departments for client vehicle extras fitment
Invoice vehicles to customers and maintain stock book
Manage all keys and vehicle factory accessories stock
Sales Executive – Mazda, Ford, VW & BMW
Arrange Car Shows and promotions for all new vehicle launches and co-ordination with
vehicle manufacturers.
Advertising and marketing for all new and used cars
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References
Mrs Neo Dongwana – Acting CEO
Mrs Tandi Nzimande – Chief Financial Officer
The WDB Trust
1st
Floor, 28 Fricker Road
Illovo, 2196
Johannesburg
Tel: (011) 341 9900
Mr. Nico Boshoff – Managing Director (083 388 9999)
Mr. Vincent Kisten – Financial Director (083 386 8145)
Unitrans Passenger (Pty) Ltd
40 Lepus Road
Crown Mines Ext 8
Johannesburg
Tel: (011) 249 8700
Mr. Ray Singh– Managing Director
Unitrans Customer Solution Development
1 Charles Crescent
Sandton
Tel: (011) 445 5000
Cell: 082 495 7142
Mr. Luchi A. Balarin – Chairman Southern Africa Region
Macmillan Boleswa Publishers
Plot 230/231 1st
Avenue
Matsapha -Swaziland
Tel: (+268) 2518 4533 / 4535
Cell: (+268) 7865 3688
Mr. Steve Ford– Managing Director
Unitrans Freight &Logistics (Pty) Ltd
1 Charles Crescent
Sandton
Tel: (+27) 11 445 5001
Cell: 082 375 4527
Mr. Steve Hall – ManagingDirector
Hall/Stacy Architects
Lot 170 Corner Tsekwane &Mbhilibi Streets
Mbabane -Swaziland
Tel: (+268) 2404 8515
Cell: (+268) 7602 0183
Mrs Dolores Littler - Managing Director
All Stationery
Sheffield Road
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Mbabane -Swaziland
Tel: (+268) 2404 6824
Cell: (+268) 7602 1387
(Mrs Littler was the Chief Accountant during my 9 year tenure at Cooper Motors and I worked
closely with her. Cooper Motors closed down and all staff were retrenched)