Rachel Mahiyamu

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in working at your company. With a BCom in Business Management and Marketing, over three years of experience as an Administrative Manager in the construction industry, and current Honours in Management, I bring a strong blend of operational discipline, analytical thinking, and business acumen suited to roles across finance, supply chain, HR, logistics, analytics, retail, accounting, and marketing.

In my role at REN Plumbing and Building, I have overseen full administrative and financial functions, ensuring accuracy in invoicing, quotations, reconciliations, and insurance documentation. I streamlined workflow systems that reduced processing errors and improved audit readiness, demonstrating my ability to enhance efficiency, manage high-volume data, and maintain organisational accuracy. These skills translate directly into operational, financial, and analytical roles.

Beyond administration, I have led digital and marketing projects, including the design of a WordPress website for a consultancy and a strategic marketing research project for a private institution. These experiences strengthened my ability to analyse data, manage cross-functional tasks, and deliver solutions aligned with organisational goals.

My background in competitive rugby has also taught me discipline, resilience, teamwork, and leadership, all qualities that support strong performance in fast-paced work environments.

I am confident that my combination of operational expertise, problem-solving ability, and academic grounding would make me a valuable addition to your team. I am highly motivated to contribute to the company's growth within the organisation.

Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills align with your needs.

Kind regards,
Rachel Mahiyamu
 

- Finance and  Admin Manager at REN Plumbing and Building (3+ years, part-time while studying)
   - Oversaw admin & financial functions (invoicing, quotations, reconciliations, insurance docs)
   - Streamlined workflows → reduced errors, boosted audit readiness
   - Led digital/marketing projects (WordPress website, strategic research)
- Skills: Ops management, finance, marketing, data analysis, cross-functional leadership
- Rugby background: discipline, resilience, teamwork, leadership

Newbridge Graduate Institute 

-  Business Management and Marketing (Completed - 2024)

Varsity college 
- Honours in Management (Current - 2025 completed )