Sandra Foxcroft

Experience

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  Standard Chartered Bank

  Dec 1977 - Mar 1984

  Programmer

  Employed as a Computer programmer using Cobol, Range Cobol & Basic programming languages and the Transaction Processing System (TPS). I was also trained in the Jackson Techniques for structured programming. This position required coding new programs as well as maintenance and problem solving on programs/systems already in use. I also had to be available at night for call outs for fault finding if a program crashed. Prior to this I worked as a Computer Operator and was appointed Shift Leader in 1980. Selected for an ICL Cobol Programming Course in June 1981 and appointed to Standard Bank’s Programming Staff in January 1982 which position I held until I immigrated to South Africa. Show less

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  Standard Bank Group

  Apr 1984 - Aug 1987

  Managers' Receptionist

  Joined Standard Bank of S.A. in Pietermaritzburg. I was assigned to the Managers' Department where I occupied vaious positions such as Reports/Returns Clerk, Securities Typist, Managers’ Receptionist (for four managers) and Managers’ Typist. When I got married in 1985 I was transferred to the Richards Bay branch where I worked as the Manager’s Secretary and Typist.

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  RIH International

  Feb 1990 - Aug 1990

  Export Documentation Clerk

  Employed by RIH International, Johannesburg as an Export Documentation Clerk. This included all necessary documentation and corresponding liaison required for both overland and sea shipments. MultiMate was the medium used for all documentation.

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  East Coast Maritime

  Oct 1991 - Jan 1994

  Personal Assistant and Export Documentation Clerk

  Employed as Personal Assistant and Export Documentation Clerk to the Director of East Coast Maritime. Performed all general secretarial duties. Compiled all documents necessary for clearing and forwarding of granite, copper, ferros and timber. Also responsible for all invoicing of accounts and statements, design of documents and templates using GhostWriter.

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  Richards Bay Christian School

  Jul 1995 - Dec 2009

  Taught Information Technology/Computer Studies Higher Grade using the IEB syllabus, from Year 10 to Year 12, at Richards Bay Christian School. This included programming using JAVA as the programming language and Computer Theory, as well as Object Orientated Programming, SQL and MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS PowerPoint). The Computer Theory consisted of Computer Architecture, Systems and Applications Software, Data Communication (Networks) and Social Implications. I attended the I.E.B Information Technology Conferences held annually in Johannesburg and Durban, as well as provincial cluster group meetings which were held regularly to discuss portfolios, etc. I also taught Computer Literacy from Year 6 to Year 9 and taught Life Orientation to Year 8 students. Show less

  • Java Programmer/Teacher

    Jan 2004 - Dec 2009

  • Personal Assistant

    Jul 1995 - Dec 2003
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  SSir

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2012

  Java Programmer/Teacher

  Held an online teaching position and taught the IEB syllabus for Information Technology (Java programming and Computer theory) to Year 10 – Year 12 students (www.ssir.co.za). This included setting tests and examinations including setting National Preliminary examinations for Year 12 students.

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  Wandsbeck Chiropractic Centre

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2012

  Secretary/Receptionist

  Employed as secretary/receptionist at Wandsbeck Family Chiropractic Centre working for two Chiropractors, a Homoeopath and a Massage therapist. Perform all general secretarial duties, including typing letters, reports, making appointments, invoicing, petty cash, ordering stock and training new staff. I also created a database for the Centre including reports, forms etc.

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  ACL Migration Agents

  May 2012 - Sept 2018

  Personal Assistant/Office Administrator

  Employed at ACL Migration Agents as Personal Assistant to the Principal Migration Agent, providing administration support, including visa applications, documentation and liaising with clients, invoicing and managing the petty cash. Efficiently manage a large volume of incoming emails, calls and appointments as well as handling confidential information whilst employing appropriate discretion. Created the firm's websites and keep them updated.

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  Grand Boulevard Chiropractic

  Sept 2018 - now

  Office Manager

  Manage reception, appointments, emails, filing, data entry, post and petty cash. Provide training to new staff as well as general administrative support to employees. Deal with patients in an empathetic, confidential, friendly and efficient manner. Answering calls and managing appointments as well as directing patient flow. Invoicing, taking payments, generating statements and balancing at the end of the day. Manage processing of DVA and Workers’ compensation claims. Manage staff and rosters. Submit HiCAPS and Medicare payments. Order stationery and other office supplies. Software package used is Smartsoft Front Desk Practice Management System. Show less