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Lynn Goldberg

Haar

Summary

Dynamic Executive Assistant with a proven track record at PepsiCo, excelling in strategic meeting organization and effective calendar coordination. Adept at managing travel logistics and overseeing office operations, I leverage strong problem-solving skills to optimize processes and enhance stakeholder communication, ensuring seamless project execution and high levels of operational efficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

PepsiCo SA Pty
12.2017 - Current
  • Diary Management and setting up of meetings
  • Organize and coordinate conferences and events
  • Book and manage travel arrangements
  • Process travel expenses and reimbursements for executives and the People Senior Management Group.
  • External Stakeholder management
  • Logistics for all internal and external stakeholder visits
  • Minutes of meetings
  • General administration


Office Manager

PepsiCo Pty Ltd
12.2017 - 05.2025

I was appointed as the EA and Office Manager of the Clearwater Office in 2017 and its successful closure during COVID in May 2020.


I subsequently co-ordinated the opening of the Rosebank Office in September 2020 and facilitated the closure in June 2023.


I relocated to Paarl in 2023 and was appointed as the office manager of Paarl Market Street and facilitated the closure of this office in May 2025.


During this 8 year period I:

  • Coordinated the management of facilities operations
  • Developed and managed facilities budgets
  • Oversaw 3 closures and 1 opening project, ensuring delivery within time and budget constraints.
  • Worked with Procurement to manage third-party service providers. This included terminating contracts timeously at each closure to minimise penalties on contracts.
  • Supported space planning, occupancy management, and workplace optimization to align with evolving business needs, including hybrid work models and growth plans.
  • Maintained clear and proactive communication with all site stakeholders to ensure alignment on upcoming works, changes, and service impacts.
  • I managed 7 staff at Clearwater, 2 at Rosebank, 5 at Paarl Market Street

Executive Assistant

Standard Bank of South Africa & National Brands Limited T/a Entyce Beverages
07.2010 - 11.2017
  • I worked as the Exec Assistant for Sarah-Anne Orphanides at both Standard Bank and Entyce Beverages.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.


Personal & Property Assistant

Soviet Jeans Pty Ltd
10.2007 - 06.2010

Over and above the admin of a PA, I managed several properties for the owners:


  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.


  • Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
  • Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal programs to maintain high occupancy rates.
  • Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
  • Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.

Education

Diploma in Food Service Management - Hospitality Administration And Management

Free State Technicon
Bloemfontein
11-1996

High School Diploma -

Andrew Rabie High School
Port Elizabeth
11-1992

Skills

  • Strategic meeting organization
  • Financial budget planning
  • Effective calendar coordination
  • Expense management
  • Office management
  • Travel logistics management
  • Senior executive assistance
  • Strong problem solver
  • Rapid skill acquisition
  • Innovative resource utilization
  • Advanced interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office applications
  • Effective time management
  • Consistent work performance
  • Event coordination
  • Problem-solving expertise
  • Effective project coordination

Interests

Reading

Binge watching crime dramas or thrillers

Cooking

Timeline

Executive Assistant

PepsiCo SA Pty
12.2017 - Current

Office Manager

PepsiCo Pty Ltd
12.2017 - 05.2025

Executive Assistant

Standard Bank of South Africa & National Brands Limited T/a Entyce Beverages
07.2010 - 11.2017

Personal & Property Assistant

Soviet Jeans Pty Ltd
10.2007 - 06.2010

Diploma in Food Service Management - Hospitality Administration And Management

Free State Technicon

High School Diploma -

Andrew Rabie High School
Lynn Goldberg