Name: Shannon Poisson

Nick name: Shan

Position: Executive Secretary

Year started working for AFSA: 1 April 2007

Responsibilities: Co-ordination, liaison and administrative support function for the ED and the ad hoc support to the DD. Managing medical health, provident fund and leave and maintaining personal files. All other duties as required.

Previous Employment: 1993 – 1997 – Adbond Agencies CC, Accounts Clerk and Personal Assistant + internal sales, Foresthills, Durban, KZN. 1997 – 2005 - Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Senior Secretary, Den Haag, the Netherlands.

School, Degrees or areas studied: Computer Careers - post matriculation course in: Desktop publishing and Graphic Design – 320 West Street Durban

Department working with: Executive Secretary to the Executive Director.

Hobbies: gardening, camping and nature.

Home Language: English

Home Town: Upper Highway - KZN