CURRICULUM VITAECarol Van Den Berg

Contact DetailsAddress:173 Nebraska Street Blue Saddle RanchesRandvaal, 1960

Tel: 011 903-7035 (Home)Cell: 083 626 7111E-mail: carolvdb69@gmail.com

PROFILE

I have strong administration, organisational and secretarial experience across industries such as FMCG, and Engineering. This experience is backed up by high levels of loyalty, drive, adaptability, influence and confidentiality. I have the ability to work well under pressure and enjoy both individual and team-work.

On a personal level I enjoy gardening, bit of interior decorating and cross-stitch. A large part of my life includes my family, friends and I am involved in motorcycle racing. I believe I am open, honest and a loyal person in all aspects of my life.

CV – Carol Van Den Berg 1 December 2016

CAREER HISTORY

Mondelez International January 2011 – May 2016Executive Assistant to EVP and President EEMEA

Achievements: Exposed to a wider global International colleagues in the US, Russia, Dubai and

Middle East and Africa

Main responsibilities: Full executive secretarial duties Plan and organise Presidents overseas visits to his various Regions which included

USA, Russia, Ukraine, Karachi etc Responsible for collating Board Reports and put on Sharepoint site for access to the

Team Booking of all travel (local and international) - Track travel spend against budget. Monitoring emails Monitoring telephone calls Maintain of electronic diary in Microsoft Outlook

Cadbury South Africa March 2007 – December 2010Executive Assistant to President EEMEA

Achievements: Promoted to Executive Secretary to the President Administered international conferences for Cadbury Schweppes plc in South Africa. Exposed to many International colleagues in London, Egypt, Middle East and Nigeria

Main responsibilities: Full executive secretarial duties Plan and organise Presidents overseas visits to London, Middle East, Egypt (Middle

East and Africa) etc Plan & organise overseas visitors trips to South Africa Plan and organise Board Meetings, Conference and Board dinners Responsible for collating Board Reports, organising board meetings (lunch and other

preparations Booking of all travel (local and international) - Track travel spend against budget. Prepare Presidents Fixed Expense Budgets – monitor them against budgets Monitoring emails and telephone calls Maintain of electronic diary in Microsoft Outlook Other Ad Hoc duties

CV – Carol Van Den Berg 2 December 2016

Cadbury South Africa / Bromor Foods (Pty) Ltd January 1993 – March 2007Executive Secretary

Cadbury South Africa, is a wholly owned business unit of Kraft Foods and is one of the top 5 fast moving consumer goods companies (FMCG).

Cadbury and its sister company Bromor Foods, integrated during 2004 resulting in the company being called Cadbury South Africa.

Achievements: Joined Bromor Foods in 1993 as secretary to the Human Resources Director then

moved with him when he was made Sales Director in 1995 Promoted to Executive Secretary to the Managing Director in 1996 Currently Executive Secretary to President – Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Administered international conferences for Cadbury Schweppes plc in South Africa. Attended Dale Carnegie course Exposed to many International colleagues in London, Egypt, Middle East and Nigeria

Main responsibilities: Full executive secretarial duties Plan and organise MD’s overseas visits to London, Middle East, Egypt etc Plan & organise overseas visitors trips to South Africa Plan and organise Board Meetings, Conference and Board dinners Responsible for collating Board Reports, organising board meetings (lunch and other

preparations Booking of all travel (local and international) - Track travel spend against budget. Prepare MD Fixed Expense Budgets – monitor them against budgets Monitoring emails Monitoring telephone calls Maintenance of electronic diary Responsible for Petty Cash for Building Responsible for assisting Facilities Manager in the repairs, maintenance etc. of the

Building Have 6 staff members reporting to me (Facilities Manager, 3 Drivers, Receptionist and

Switchboard Operator)

Parnis Engineering January 1991 – December 1992Executive Secretary to Managing Director

Engineering company responsible for manufacturing of Airbridges at O.R. Tambo International Airport

Manufacturing of arrestor barriers for Airforce Full executive secretarial duties Petty Cash Monitoring of Fixed Expenses Monitoring telephone calls

CV – Carol Van Den Berg 3 December 2016

Rabie Properties November 1989 – December 1990Secretary to Construction and Sales Director

Construction of low cost housing for the black low income community.

Bromor Foods May 1988 – October 1989 Sales Co-ordinator

Preparation of all sales related monthly reports for Regional Sales Manager. Ad Hoc duties for Sales Reps and Merchandisers. Assisted Promotions Co-ordinator with sales incentives, displays etc.

Personal Details

Name: Carol Van Den BergHealth: GoodDrivers License Yes – own car

Education

Matric 1978 Commercial Girls High, Johannesburg

Training

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Internet and OutlookSAP Various Secretarial and Administrative workshopsDale Carnegie Course

CV – Carol Van Den Berg 4 December 2016