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Asavela Jeke

Centurion

Summary

Dedicated, organized, enthusiastic, and self-motivated professional with a clear, logical mind and a practical approach to problem-solving. Possessing the drive to see projects through to completion, excelling both in team settings and when working independently. Experienced business development professional ready to step into the role of Senior Business Development Representative with a proven track record of driving growth, identifying new business opportunities, and establishing strategic partnerships. Recognized for exceptional collaboration skills, adaptability, and results-driven approach. Expertise in market analysis, client relationship management, and executing sales strategies. Reliable team player focused on achieving objectives in fast-paced environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Development Representative

Strategy Insights
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Coordinated cross-functional collaboration between marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure alignment on business development initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented strategic outreach plans that expanded client base by identifying high-value prospects and establishing strong relationships.
  • Leveraged CRM software to track sales activities, manage leads, and analyze market trends, resulting in enhanced decision-making processes.

Event Coordinator

Superior Choices
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • The role involved meeting with clients to understand their event goals, developing event concepts, managing budgets, securing venues, negotiating with vendors, overseeing logistics, creating marketing materials, ensuring smooth execution, receiving feedback, maintaining regular communication, and ensuring compliance with safety, health, and legal regulations.
  • To respond efficiently and professionally to all concierge queries.
  • Plan, coordinate all event requirements.
  • Source quotes and make booking which include but are not limited to for accommodation, transfers, conferences, events, entertainment, décor.
  • Prepare proposals/ cost estimates and quotes.
  • Submit invoice for payments in accordance with SC specified procedures.
  • Handling on-site event management, including setup, registration, troubleshooting, and post-event wrap-up.
  • Implemented event marketing strategies using social media platforms, increasing attendee engagement and event visibility by targeted outreach efforts.
  • Develop and maintain detailed event timelines, schedules, and checklists.
  • Coordinated logistics for over 50 events annually, managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely delivery of services and supplies.
  • Developed and maintained detailed event timelines, resulting in seamless execution and adherence to client specifications.
  • Managed budgets for multiple events, tracking expenses and negotiating contracts to maximize resources while maintaining quality standards.

Admin

Guardrisk Insurance
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Process new service provider applications (Capturing of details, send requirements and do follow ups as well as manage all correspondence with regards to new applications).
  • Updating of Service Provider Information on the Vendor Management System.
  • Vetting of Service Providers.
  • Obtaining outstanding documents from Service providers.
  • Assisting with ad-hoc tasks.
  • Providing Clients/Brokers with the highest standard of service.
  • Assisting the claims team and Service Providers with enquiries.
  • Auditing of BEE Certificates / Affidavits.
  • Led administrative team, providing mentorship and training to enhance productivity and professional growth.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to company policies.
  • Developed and implemented streamlined processes, improving accuracy and reducing turnaround time for client requests.
  • Coordinated complex schedules using advanced calendaring systems, optimizing resource allocation and meeting efficiency.

Project Coordinator

Fluid Media Engineering
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Establish required resources per project site, both personnel and cash flow.
  • Organize PPE.
  • Manage LOA, weekly.
  • Arrange all vehicle service per site.
  • Arrange management for weekly project meetings.
  • Monthly reports on personnel week being on site.
  • Ensure that projects are run in compliance with the organizations policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintains the project documentation library.
  • Ensure all project tasks are loaded onto the project tracking system.
  • Track & report on the overall project progress and performance.
  • Advise and assist the project team with administrative requirements.
  • Review project planning within the department to ensure effective delivery of projects.
  • Track and follow up with project resources on their assigned tasks as per the approved project plan.
  • Coordinated project timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment with client expectations and team capabilities.
  • Managed communication between cross-functional teams, providing updates and facilitating collaboration to address project challenges.
  • Developed detailed project plans, outlining key milestones, resource allocation, and risk assessments to streamline workflows.
  • Implemented project tracking tools to monitor progress and maintain accountability among team members for assigned tasks.

Account Manager / Sales

Alisom
10.2018 - 12.2020
  • Resolving client queries either through first-time resolution or engaging with various operational areas.
  • Responsible for the provision of successful handling exceptional service for customers through inbound and outbound calls.
  • Using various data such as customer satisfaction and Reports and complaints logs to identify gaps.
  • Providing customers with clear and concise information and solutions.
  • Work directly with customers helping on troubleshoot issues providing adequate solutions for their challenges.
  • Performing service review, complying an analysis of annual transactional volumes.
  • Recommending solution that would enable clients to run their business more effectively.
  • Have face to face meeting with clients.
  • Deliver stock.
  • Provide the department with processes to improvement strategies.

Procurement Administrator

G4S
07.2015 - 05.2018
  • Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
  • Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
  • Perform buying duties when necessary.
  • Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
  • Prepare for audits.
  • Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
  • Maintaining fixed asset register.
  • Receive Capex Requests and action timeously and within procedure guidelines.
  • Ensure all documentation and motivation is provided for Capex committee review and sign off.
  • Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.

Finance Administrator

Altech Netstar
02.2013 - 06.2015
  • Implemented financial software solutions to streamline reporting and improve data accessibility for team members.
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, optimizing cash flow and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
  • Coordinated annual budgeting processes, collaborating with department heads to align financial goals and operational strategies.
  • Managed financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

UJ
04.2001 - Current

Certificate in Business Finance -

Unisa
04.2001 -

Bookkeeping To Trail Balance -

Damelin
04.2001 -

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NQF 4 - undefined

JOHANNESBURG COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

Tyldon High
Mthatha
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Cold calling
  • Lead Generation
  • Appointment Setting
  • Sales Navigator
  • CRM Systems
  • Sales presentations
  • Social media marketing

Personal Information

  • License: Code 10 with own transport
  • Date of Birth: 05/19/85
  • Gender: Female

Timeline

Event Coordinator

Superior Choices
02.2024 - 11.2024

Senior Business Development Representative

Strategy Insights
01.2024 - 05.2025

Admin

Guardrisk Insurance
01.2023 - 12.2023

Project Coordinator

Fluid Media Engineering
01.2021 - 03.2022

Account Manager / Sales

Alisom
10.2018 - 12.2020

Procurement Administrator

G4S
07.2015 - 05.2018

Finance Administrator

Altech Netstar
02.2013 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Arts -

UJ
04.2001 - Current

Certificate in Business Finance -

Unisa
04.2001 -

Bookkeeping To Trail Balance -

Damelin
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Tyldon High
04.2001 -

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NQF 4 - undefined

JOHANNESBURG COLLEGE

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