Lorren Barham

Experience

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  Confiance Accounting and Taxation

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  PA and Taxation Administrator

  Diary and email management on Outlook ExpressTyping correspondence and formulating spreadsheets Travel arrangements – abroad and localManagement of staff files and personal documentsPreparation of Business credit card, garage card and Cellular statements reconciliationCo-ordinating customer queries Preparation of supplier payments and dealing with any queries timeouslyControl and prepare weekly staff attendance register for HR Departments – Group Marketing, Branch Services and Electronic BankingUpdate customer databases on AccessPrepare weekly Marketing information packs for the Branch CRM Managers on a timeous basisPrepare Marketing management minutesDetermine the allocation of all incoming mail to designated department headsLotus notes publishing of daily exchange rate guidePrepare staff monthly tax expense form for salary adjustmentsManage stationery requirements for various departments Show less

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  Panorama Plastic Surgery Clinic

  Jan 2003 - Oct 2008

  Executive PA

  Liaison with auditors and attorneys for various issues regarding the clinic, trade-marks, expansion of existing medical licence, resolutions to be passed and other matters Preparation, control and management of full creditors functionMonthly management figures and debtors analysis and credit controlMonthly and Annual statutory compliance including VAT, Provisional tax, UIF, SDL and Employee’s tax submissionsStaff payroll and salary structures Preparation of staff commission schedulesInterview prospective staff members and maintain a CV database for further reference Daily audits of Debtors reports (Med-e-Mass) and Cash Book General Ledger (Pastel) Daily scanning of bank accounts and preparation/ controlling of various budgets Daily liaison with the financial manager regarding budgets, finance and cash flowsLiaison with consulting Doctors regarding costing, professional fees and general queriesFormulation and set-up of all correspondence to specialist doctor’s Show less

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  Fair Cape Dairies

  Nov 2008 - Sept 2014

  Executive PA

  Coordinate, set up and minute all board, committee and monthly executive meetingsMinutes are recorded during meetings and outcome of each discussion are clearly documented with actions and responsible individual Meetings are well planned and structured to ensure all team members are actively involved and interact with the CEO Liaison with Greenwoods for all company secretarial functionsLiaison with company attorney on all legal issues Set up and maintain Contract registerEnsure scheduling and management of the CEO’s daily, weekly and monthly scheduleManage Offices and reception areaDevelop and implement a secure administration and information management system that will allow co-ordination and effective management of all Company dataManage and coordinate the storage/capturing of all information and paper flow, electronic and manuallyKey performance indicators results of all departments are gathered and available to the CEO for review on a weekly basis Performance log is created and monitored to ensure information is provided by each department Sourcing, book and confirm all travelling needs for company and guest to company Ensure project and project information is coordinated and manage all administration for projects Coordination and adjusting my actions in relation to others' actionsSocial Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they doPromote the Company and the Directors Interest and Image - Focus prominently on promoting a positive image and further the company and directors interest at all times Company presentations are developed and available for distribution and represent the image of the company and directors positivelyCompany stationery is developed and available for distribution and represent the image of the company Show less

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  Pet Wellness Worx

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Owner
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  Pet Wellness Worx

  Nov 2014 - now

  Animal Hydrotherapist

  Owner, head technical operator of the hydro underwater treadmillCreating a better quality of life for petsAccess specialized wellness services under one roof for your petLorren’s background is in corporate, but this all changed when she decided at the age of 35 to follow her passion and dream and link her profession to something she loves and adores. My love is showing in the breed ring with my Frenchies, and training on a Saturday in Pinelands at Cape Province Dog Club with Boris and on a Sunday in Milnerton at Cape Handlers Dog Club with Busta. I enjoy doing Tellington TTouch Therapy on my parrot GizmoTrained in the UK at Greyfriars Veterinary Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy Centre and was taught invaluable techniques for recovery and rehabilitation within water and typical cases were post-injury, post-surgical, geriatrics and convalescences. Three year National Diploma in Agricultural ManagementLevel 1 Hills Veterinary Nutrition Advisor Strive to help animals with obesity related conditions with exercise in the underwater treadmill and also work with canine athletes for pre-event conditioning using the most advanced companion animal rehabilitation equipment in the industryPre and Post-surgery rehabilitationHighly driven, motivated and team-player who takes responsibility and uses initiative with immense passion and empathy for animals especially canines, she is committed to providing the highest quality care to her patients, their owners and referring veterinarians. Show less