After a planned career break to focus on family, I am now eager to return to the workforce and leverage my highly developed organisational and problem-solving skills. I bring strong MS Office proficiency, data processing capability, adaptability, a methodical approach, and a service-driven mindset honed through years in administrative and customer-facing roles. I am a proactive learner committed to delivering quality results.

Julie Gellard

After a planned career break to focus on family, I am now eager to return to the workforce and leverage my highly developed organisational and problem-solving skills. I bring strong MS Office proficiency, data processing capability, adaptability, a methodical approach, and a service-driven mindset honed through years in administrative and customer-facing roles. I am a proactive learner committed to delivering quality results.

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After a planned career break to focus on family, I am now eager to return to the workforce and leverage my highly developed organisational and problem-solving skills.

I bring strong MS Office proficiency, data processing capability, adaptability, a methodical approach, and a service-driven mindset honed through years in administrative and customer-facing roles. I am a proactive learner committed to delivering quality results.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced

Work Experience

Condominium Administrative Assistant at DD Building Administrator Services, Naxxar
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Processed building applications and coordinated end-to-end application process; liaised with residents on contribution fees and with suppliers; scheduled cleaning; maintained maintenance schedules and lists; handled incoming phone calls, emails and post; assisted the manager with budgets, quarterly accounts and banking.
Family Caregiver
May 1, 2017 - November 1, 2024
Managed all aspects of household operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and task coordination, while raising two children.
Customer Service Representative at Allergan Ltd, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
October 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Processed customer orders received by email, telephone and fax; executed orders via SAP and logged complaints on CRM; provided advice and guidance on customer inquiries; completed contract forms, consignment and pricing agreements; ensured targets and goals were met; monitored customer accounts; prepared sales statistics and account queries. Awarded for Excellence and developed an SAP report to prevent order duplication.
Various Temporary Roles
March 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Performed multiple short-term roles including Mail Room Assistant, Picker/Packer (warehouse), Customer Service and Data Entry (pharmaceutical), Office Administrator and Personal Assistant for two company directors at a car dealership.
Customer Contact Centre Team Leader at Gordons Property Lawyers, Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
April 1, 2004 - March 1, 2010
Led a team of 20 customer agents; ensured targets were met or exceeded; maintained 98% call handling by agents without escalation; motivated, coached and trained team members; answered client, bank, solicitor and public queries regarding remortgages, sales or purchases; administered contact centre statistics daily, weekly and monthly; managed mail and prepared mortgage-related documents.
Head Receptionist at Stonor Arms Hotel, Henley on Thames, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
November 1, 2002 - March 1, 2004
Managed reservation inquiries via email and telephone; booked hotel accommodations and input details; handled payments and end-of-day reconciliation; assisted hotel Marketing and Sales; set up boardrooms for meetings; maintained inventory and filing systems; assisted with weddings and private functions.

Education

Hairdressing Diploma at Msunduzi College, South Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Hotel Management Diploma at Stanford Business College
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Business Management Diploma at National Home Study College
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Administration and Personal Assistant Diploma at Darnley Career Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026

Qualifications

Matric Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Matric Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Hairdressing Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Hotel Management Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Business Management Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Administration and Personal Assistant Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Healthcare