CHERGÉ GESWINT
Cape Town,South Africa
Summary
Energetic individual well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Sales Associate
Wetility
Century City, Cape Town
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Achieve monthly sales targets and close sales opportunities
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for project execution
- Maintain an organized sales pipeline, tracking leads and opportunities
- Assist in preparing proposals and marketing materials
- Identify and engage new and existing business partners
- Conduct outreach through calls, emails, and presentations
- Tailor proposals to meet client needs and budget
- Deliver tailored sales pitches and explain solar energy benefits
- Understand client energy needs and provide tailored solar lease solutions
- Explain the technical aspects of solar lease options, including system performance, savings, and long-term benefits
Growth & Partnerships Co-Ordinator
SA Innovation Summit
Rosebank, Johannesburg
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Develop and execute strategic business plans for organisational growth
- Create compelling proposals and pitches to attract clients/partners
- Monitor competitor activities and market conditions for insights
- Attend industry events to network and identify business opportunities
- Collaborate internally to refine products/services and align with market demands
- Negotiate contracts and partnerships with favourable terms
- Manage a well-organized sales pipeline and CRM for client interactions
- Provide regular reports and analysis on business development activities
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies
Intern
SA Innovation Summit
Rosebank, Johannesburg
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Conduct research on emerging markets, trends, and competitors
- Identify and reach out to potential leads
- Manage CRM for improved client relationships
- Engage with clients to foster connections and collaboration
- Collect and analyse attendee data for insights
- Support cross-disciplinary projects
- Act as a liaison with external clients
- Explore collaborations to enhance summit reach
- Participate in post-summit evaluations and deliver reports
Operations Administrator (Bolt Fleet)
Barnes Innovations
East London, Eastern Cape
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed daily operations for a fleet of 20 Bolt Drivers, ensuring compliance with platform policies, local regualtions and standards.
- Implemented CRM (Excel) systems to streamline operations, data collection and monitor vehicle/driver performance.
- Analysed performance, identified areas for improvement in operations management.
- Reduced downtime of vehicles by creating an effective regular and preventative maintenance programme.
- Negotiated parts and labour rates with suppliers.
- Maintained accurate records, ensuring accountability and transparency.
- Ensured good communication across all levels which enhanced coordination and productivity in the team.
Education
BCom Honours - Management
University of Western Cape
Cape Town, Western Cape 01.2023 - 12.2023
BCom - Management, Information Systems
University of Western Cape
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Fairbairn College
Cape Town, Western CapeSkills
- Customer relationship management
- Continuous Improvement implementation
- Interpersonal communication
- Key account handling
- Lead generation
- Process Improvement
- Product development
- Data analytics and interpretation
- Budget management
- Cross functional collaboration
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Certification
- AI Career Essentials, Google Digital Skills for Africa, 2021
- Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Aveta Business Institute, 2021
- Six Sigma White Belt, Cognitive Class, 2022
- Blockchain Essentials, Linkedin Learning, 2022
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Cabanga Foundation, 2022
- Personal Mastery & Empowerment, 2022
- ALX AI Career Essentials,2024
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Affiliations
- Running
- Hiking
- Reading
Accomplishments
Golden Key Member - 2022
Golden Key is the world’s largest collegiate honor society. Membership into the Society is by invitation only and applies to the top 15% of college and university sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as top-performing graduate students in all fields of study, based solely on their academic achievements.
References
- Yusuf Solomon- National Sales Manager (Wetility): 082 999 0818
- Buntu Majaja - CEO (SA Innovation Summit): 083 384 6879
- Brynn Barnes - CEO (Barnes Innovation): 067 762 4477
- Abdullah Bayat - Associate Professor (UWC): 082 496 0356
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Sales Associate
Wetility
05.2024 - 11.2024
Growth & Partnerships Co-Ordinator
SA Innovation Summit
04.2023 - 04.2024
BCom Honours - Management
University of Western Cape
01.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
SA Innovation Summit
06.2022 - 03.2023
Operations Administrator (Bolt Fleet)
Barnes Innovations
08.2019 - 05.2022
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Fairbairn College
BCom - Management, Information Systems
University of Western Cape
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