CHARITY SEREKO LEBENYA
Birmingham
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracted Care Professional
Home Instead Senior Care
BIRMINGHAM
10.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Senior Communication Officer
Gauteng Department of Education
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Volunteered at local community organizations, providing assistance with day-to-day operations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
Chief Personnel Officer
Gauteng Department of Education
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Recommended and implemented goals and objectives for delivering personnel services.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Maintained confidential personnel records according to established rules and regulations.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance
School Liaison Officer
Gauteng Department of Education
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Managed a team of 18 School Administrators, dealing with leave administration and ill-health
- A point of contact for all major projects
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Honors - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
University of South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICABachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management
University of South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICADiploma - Public Relations Management
Vaal University of Technology
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICAHigh School Diploma -
Port Shepstone High School
PORT SHEPSTONE, SOUTH AFRICASkills
Professional Communicationundefined
Timeline
Contracted Care Professional
Home Instead Senior Care
10.2022 - Current
Senior Communication Officer
Gauteng Department of Education
01.2018 - 06.2022
Chief Personnel Officer
Gauteng Department of Education
01.2017 - 01.2018
School Liaison Officer
Gauteng Department of Education
01.2009 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Commerce Honors - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management
University of South Africa
Diploma - Public Relations Management
Vaal University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Port Shepstone High School
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