Neex Voges — Operations Associate
👩🏼💻 After a few years in the hospitality industry, I set foot into the corporate world as an Executive Assistant to the CEO of a scale-up. I was fortunate enough to be involved in the Holdings company’s various subsidiaries, and encouraged to attend executive discussions and training as a form of personal development. My CEO ingrained 3 rules: 1. Work smarter, not harder. 2. Always present 3 solutions to solving a problem. 3. You can never over-communicate. Here, I thrived on organization, structure, & Google Workspace. ✈️ I changed trajectory and took a massive leap when I left RSA in 2018 for a teaching gig in Vietnam. That “gig” ultimately caused a pivotal shift in the way I observed myself, people, and communication. Over the span of 4 years, I’d taught over 2,000 students - spanning ages 2-40 yrs - and involved myself in various NGOs and feeding schemes. I Immersed myself in a totally new culture, and it’s sub-cultures. I explored its picturesque landscapes, steadfast traditions and flavorful cuisine. But my obsession rested in their bold coffee & humble people. ✌🏼My newly adapted Asian lifestyle didn’t fit into the structure-obsessed life I’d previously thrived on. The Vietnamese lifestyle is one of simplicity, pragmatism, humanitarianism and patience. Any inconvenience faces a “Không sao” (no problem) attitude. Your frustration/worry/stress will only be met with a smile, so adaptation to this was key to surviving. 🙌🏼 What my experiences ultimately formed was a hybrid approach to addressing obstacles I encountered. Control what you can, but for that which you can’t; Không sao. Shift your focus to controlling your reaction to these situations. After all, “worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum”. 🦠 Enter, Covid-19. Lockdown in a health-obsessed communist state was hellish. I learned a lot during those 18 months - and not just how to make the best banana bread. I won’t blab on about it here - but if you’re ever interested (in my SEA lockdown experience or the foolproof banana bread recipe), connect and let’s share experiences! ❤️ After my Asian adventure it was time to come home and reconnect - and I did just that! I spent the remainder of 2021 focusing on catching up, up-skilling and recruitment training. At the height of the Great Resignation & incremental technological demand - it’s a great place to be! Now, I aim to use my experience and innate passion for people to place them in roles where they can radiate. 🦄 I “get” people. In both senses of the word.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Recruiter with expertise in Operations Management and Branding across multiple industries.
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Experience: 10 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Technical Recruiting
- Operations Management
- Technology Recruitment
- Branding
Career Highlights
- Over 2,000 students taught in Vietnam.
- Expert in technical recruitment and operations management.
- Strong background in branding and marketing strategies.
Work Experience
Open Select Rec
Recruitment Operations Manager (1 yr 2 mos)
Lead Technical Recruiter (6 mos)
The Talent Hub
Founder & Member (1 yr 2 mos)
thundr
Operations, Growth, Branding (2 yrs 1 mo)
Talentee
Senior Global Recruiter & Operations | Tech, Sales, and Leadership (1 yr 1 mo)
Cititec
Tech Talent Partner | Software Engineering, Data, Product (1 yr)
SUMMIT Africa Recruitment
Technical Recruiter (2 mos)
Kiwi English Hanoi
English Language Specialist Team Lead (3 yrs)
Language Link Vietnam (LLV)
English Language Teacher (3 yrs 4 mos)
Super-Brands Holdings
Executive Assistant to CEO (3 yrs)
Sportingbet South Africa
Executive Assistant to Managing Director (3 yrs)
Education
Bachelor's Degree at University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
