I'm Jennie Allison, an organized and proactive Executive Assistant with 15+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, coordinating events, managing confidential communications, and overseeing business operations. I excel at calendar and travel management, stakeholder liaison, and cross-functional support, always delivering service-driven contributions in fast-paced environments. In my recent roles across Pretoria and beyond, I have led regional marketing and events planning, represented the organization in media and public forums, and partnered with internal teams to drive efficient operations. I'm adaptable for international work, comfortable with remote/hybrid roles, and eager to bring my energy and organizational skills to new challenges.

Jennie Allison

I'm Jennie Allison, an organized and proactive Executive Assistant with 15+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, coordinating events, managing confidential communications, and overseeing business operations. I excel at calendar and travel management, stakeholder liaison, and cross-functional support, always delivering service-driven contributions in fast-paced environments. In my recent roles across Pretoria and beyond, I have led regional marketing and events planning, represented the organization in media and public forums, and partnered with internal teams to drive efficient operations. I'm adaptable for international work, comfortable with remote/hybrid roles, and eager to bring my energy and organizational skills to new challenges.

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I’m Jennie Allison, an organized and proactive Executive Assistant with 15+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, coordinating events, managing confidential communications, and overseeing business operations. I excel at calendar and travel management, stakeholder liaison, and cross-functional support, always delivering service-driven contributions in fast-paced environments.

In my recent roles across Pretoria and beyond, I have led regional marketing and events planning, represented the organization in media and public forums, and partnered with internal teams to drive efficient operations. I’m adaptable for international work, comfortable with remote/hybrid roles, and eager to bring my energy and organizational skills to new challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Executive Assistant & Liaison
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Organized and proactive executive assistant with 15+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, coordinating events, managing confidential communication and overseeing business operations. Skilled in calendar and travel management, stakeholder liaison and cross-functional support. Adaptable, service-driven and ready for international work environments.
Marketing Manager & Public Liaison at West Coast Peninsula Tourism
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Managed marketing, public liaison, events and stakeholder engagement for West Coast Peninsula Tourism; coordinated communications, campaigns and PR activities.
Europe Appliance Business Unit Manager at Europe Appliance
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Supported executives with scheduling, meetings and correspondence; coordinated events and stakeholder engagement; managed internal/external communication and documentation; oversaw training platforms and project logistics; streamlined daily operations and admin support while engaging regional marketing/PR.
Client Liaison & Executive Support at Multi-Property Intelligence
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Organized and proactive executive support focused on calendar and travel management, confidential communications, and cross-functional operations. Led regional marketing support, events, stakeholder liaison, and logistics for client engagements; oversaw internal and external communications and ensured smooth execution of complex schedules and travel plans.
Business Unit Manager at Euro Appliances
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Supported executives with scheduling, meetings, and correspondence; coordinated events and stakeholder engagements; managed internal/external communications and documentation; oversaw training platforms and project logistics.

Education

Honours BCom in Business Management at UNISA
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Competitive Intelligence Certificate at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Digital Marketing Certificate at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Competitive Intelligence Certificate
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Digital Marketing Certificate
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Honours BCom in Business Management
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Competitive Intelligence Certificate
January 1, 2008 - November 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education