Vicky Gericke

Experience

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  Part Time Job Experience

  Apr 2002 - Oct 2005

  Various Positions

  - Worked as a waitress, a medical practice receptionist and a bar lady.- Gained valuable experience in building people skills.- Learned to interact with people.- Learned dynamics of functioning in a group.- Gained skills for devising plans and solving problematic issues by thinking outside of the box.- Grew awareness o the importance of customer care and customer satisfaction.

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  Truworths

  Apr 2005 - Nov 2007

  Counter Manager

  - Supervise proper presentation, organization, storing, and replenishment of stock.- Sell merchandise through effective customer service techniques and professional selling skills to reach personal and company productivity goals.- Implement plans to achieve envisaged profit margins and better previous year's results.- Compile daily, monthly and annual reports on profit targets set and met.- Manage 2 counter assistant employees.- Provide excellent customer service.

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  Freelance, self-employed

  Jan 2006 - now

  Professional Makeup Artist

  Makeup Artistry:- Bridal Entourage: Bridal Makeup, Bridesmaids Makeup, Mother of the Bride/Groom, Ouma (Granny) of the Bride/Groom.- Television & Magazines.- Ultimate Makeover.- Formal Event/Evening (Special) Makeup.- Express Day Makeup.- Matric (Prom) Dance (Farewell).Training on the art of Makeup:- Master Class.- Individual Makeup Class.- Group Makeup Class.Hair Styling:- Basic Hair Styling, medium to long hair (straightening & curling).

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  Own Catering Business

  Feb 2008 - Feb 2010

  Self-employed Entrepreneur

  - Food preparation for foreign customers with emphasis on traditional South African meals.- Responsible for all aspects of a catering business, i.e. recipes, ingredients, onsite food preparation, serving.- Ensuring customer satisfaction.- Recruiting and employing suitable serving staff.- Observing health and safety regulations.- Budgeting and setting of financial targets.- Keeping of financial and administrative records.- Managing the payroll.- Maintain stock levels and order new supplies when necessary.- Interact with customers. Show less

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  Harding Brothers Inc

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2015

  Cosmetitian & Perfumist

  - Sales of various items offered by Harding, e.g. perfume, cosmetics, jewellery, watches, etc.- General management of on-board shop.- Implementing high performance standards of Harding in terms of cleanliness, merchandise display, maximizing sales profits, etc.- Receiving and indexing of new stock.- At times when I was the more experienced retail worker, I had to take charge of newly appointed staff.

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  Polka Café

  May 2017 - May 2018

  Evening & Day Manager

  - Opening of the premises in preparation for the business day.- Ensuring all systems and equipment are in good working order.- Responsible for premises in terms of safety and cleanliness.- Responsible for business performance and quality standards.- Responsible for the human resource in terms of scheduling of duties, monitoring of performance and disciplining if need be.- Customer service.- Handling of reservations, compliments/complaints.- Ensuring customer satisfaction.- Cashing up and locking of premises at the end of the business day. Show less

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  Ahee Photography

  May 2017 - May 2018

  Second Shoot Photographer (part-time)

  - Supporting lead photographer in getting extra shots on the day.- Capturing subjects from different angles that lead photographer.- Finding candid moments of wedding party and guests.- Shooting in different lens than lead photographer to have variety.- Ensuring back-up camera, enough batteries, memory cards, etc.

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  Kathu Gazette

  May 2018 - May 2021

  Journalist & Graphic Designer

  Kathu Gazette:- Assisting with marketing related matters.- Newspaper journalist research and write stories of regional and local press.- Report on sport, arts, culture, school academics & activities as well as education.- Proven ability to consistently meet strict deadlines while working under pressure.- Layout and design of the Kathu Gazette pages before it goes to print.Skill:- Excellent communication.- Research.- Self-confidence, and the ability to make people feel relaxed.- The ability to absorb information quickly.- The ability to write in an appropriate style.- Keyboard and IT skill. Show less

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  Record Engineering (Pty) Ltd

  Dec 2021 - Sept 2024

  Performing updates to company documents as needed | Ensuring accuracy of Purchase Order and Contract details in project packs | Notifying Site Managers of the need to update CMS03 work permits | Onboarding new employees on the relevant project packs| Identifying training needs and coordinating with safety officers and HR for training bookings | Ensuring employee skills and position requirements are up to date in CMS15 | Identifying and capturing legal appointees’ KPI requirements | Collaborating with the fleet administrator to assign necessary equipment for each project | Updating Social Monitoring and Kumba Consent forms for project pack employees | Reviewing and addressing issues identified in daily Passport notification emails (CMS01-CMS30) | Participating in weekly Passport 360 meetings with Sishen, providing feedback on system usage issues | Removing offboarding employees from the system| Daily coordination of project pack compliance with site managers to maintain over 85% compliance | Currently managing 11 project packs with a total of 256 individuals.Regularly update company documents as needed | Ensure accurate information is reflected in project packs by updating Contract details | Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees| Identify and schedule training sessions based on individual job positions| Maintain up-to-date employee skills and ensure they meet the requirements of their positions | Participate in CADE, BIStrainer, and South 32 meetings| Remove employees who have left the company and completed an exit medical from our system. Show less Responsibilities include oversight of safety, health, and environmental (SHE) matters and ensuring employee well-being | To adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act | Assist in coordinating training sessions and maintaining an updated training matrix | Conduct regular inspections based on the Safety Officer's Inspection Schedule, documenting any deviations or findings in the action manager system | Promptly report any identified threats or deviations to the appropriate person | When incidents occur, visit the scene, gather evidence, and assist in following the incident management procedure | Legal Appointments Compilation | Provide evidence to the Safety Manager that closure actions have been completed | Contribute to various risk assessments including baselines, issue-based assessments, and task-specific assessments | Ensure open and efficient communication of incidents, toolbox talks, as well as policies and procedures, between the company and the client | Compile and submit comprehensive weekly and monthly reports. Show less Passport 360 develops enterprise software for customers around the world who conduct business within high-risk environments that include mining, energy, facilities management, construction, and government. It is an automated online safety compliance and improves visibility to Clients monitoring contractor companies - their employees, visitors, vehicles, equipment, tools, projects, and sites. A secure cloud-based solution to manage HSE Compliance across divisions and projects. Allowing significant cost-savings, and reduced risk to improve safety outcomes. It is purpose-built to support clients specifically in the mining, manufacturing, and process industries, where the legislation is complex and onerous. Show less Performing updates to company documents as needed | Ensuring accuracy of Purchase Order and Contract details in project packs | Onboarding new employees on the relevant project packs| Identifying training needs and coordinating with safety officers and HR for training bookings | Ensuring employee skills and position requirements are up to date in CMS15 | Identifying and capturing legal appointees’ KPI requirements | Collaborating with the fleet administrator to assign necessary equipment for each project | Reviewing and addressing issues identified in daily Passport notification emails (CMS01-CMS30) | Participating in weekly Passport 360 meetings with Sishen, providing feedback on system usage issues | Removing offboarding employees from the system| Daily coordination of project pack compliance with site managers to maintain over 85% compliance | Currently managing 11 project packs with a total of 256 individuals.Responsibilities include oversight of safety, health, and environmental (SHE) matters and ensuring employee well-being | To adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act | Assist in coordinating training sessions and maintaining an updated training matrix | Conduct regular inspections based on the Safety Officer's Inspection Schedule, documenting any deviations or findings in the action manager system | Promptly report any identified threats or deviations to the appropriate person | When incidents occur, visit the scene, gather evidence, and assist in following the incident management procedure | Legal Appointments Compilation | Provide evidence to the Safety Manager that closure actions have been completed | Contribute to various risk assessments including baselines, issue-based assessments, and task-specific assessments | Ensure open and efficient communication of incidents, toolbox talks, as well as policies and procedures, between the company and the client | Compile and submit comprehensive weekly and monthly reports. 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