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Work History
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Cruz Pedro

Cruz Pedro

Higher Education Consultant
Cape Town

Summary

Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Higher Education Consultant

IMM Graduate School
Stellenbosch
6 2022 - Current
  • Answered queries from customers and responded by referring to product trends in today's marketplace
  • Efficiently handled customer service calls daily
  • Provided customers with product and service information
  • Handled website inquiries daily and converted those inquiries into returning customers/sales
  • Cold calling 30-80 calls per day
  • Sales target for enrolments
  • School presentation (South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe)
  • File/records maintenance
  • Client-focused
  • Quick learner
  • Cold Calling
  • Sales.
  • Conducted thorough market research and analysis, providing valuable insights for client decision making.
  • Established trusted partnerships with key industry influencers, expanding company's network of resources and contacts.
  • Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Eta College
Stellenbosch
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Answered queries from customers and responded by referring to product trends in today's marketplace
  • Provided customers with product and service information
  • Handled website inquiries daily and converted those inquiries into returning customers/sales
  • Cold calling 30-80 calls per day
  • Sales target for enrolments
  • Team management.
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of product offerings in order to effectively communicate benefits to prospective customers.
  • Implemented effective cross-selling strategies, increasing overall sales volume and client retention rates.

Assistant Sales Supervisor

Under Armour
Cape Town
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Completed daily reports for incidents, safety violations, repair requirements for equipment, incidents of property damage and/or theft, unauthorized persons within area, and any unusual events
  • Produced communication strategies to meet client's KPIs
  • Responsible for monitoring various company databases to ensure accuracy of inventory
  • As needed, arranged for and/or conducted onsite training for employees
  • Produced communication strategies to meet client's KPIs.
  • Collaborated with management to develop innovative marketing campaigns that boosted product visibility
  • Managed daily tasks and responsibilities of sales team, ensuring optimal productivity and efficiency

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Miami FL
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Used fitness assessments, such as body fat measurements, blood pressure, and treadmill stress tests
  • Attended every training session on time and ready to learn
  • Set up equipment for older participants in weight loss programs and gave detailed instructions on safe and proper use of various pieces of equipment
  • Successfully achieved facility goals, revenue goals, and increased retention rate of members
  • Provided counseling to clients regarding what to eat to have proper nutrition and how to create good exercise habits
  • Assisted clients in attaining their personal fitness goals by creating new routines or modifying existing routines that avoided injuries and maximized their effort in performing exercises.
  • Successfully sold personal training packages totaling $ 2000 in sales

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Tampa Fl
04.2016 - 02.2017

Supervised clients while they performed exercises and provided instruction and assistance to avoid injuries

  • Monitored class size and class attendance and used testing to gauge effectiveness of lessons
  • Made sure all weights were re-racked properly and safely to keep club clean and organized
  • Counted class attendance after each class
  • As needed, arranged for and/or conducted onsite training for employees
  • Met company goals for minimum monthly revenue, service, and customer satisfaction.
  • Successfully sold personal training packages totaling $ 2000 in sales.

Education

No Degree - Project Administration

UCT Get Smarter
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2013 - 02.2013

National Diploma - Fitness And Sports Conditioning

Eta College
George
01.2014 - 12.2015

Higher Certificate - Sport, Recreation Management

Eta College
Stellenbosch, South Africa
01.2020 - 01.2020

Skills

  • Coordinating training

  • Personnel mentoring

  • Problem resolution

  • Business operations

  • Communications

  • Strategic Planning

  • Client Engagement

  • Consultative Sales

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

  • Lead Generation

  • Call center experience

  • Client Requirements Assessment

  • Business Planning

  • Performance Tracking

  • MS Office

  • Product Knowledge

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/18/93
  • Nationality: South Africa
  • Driving License: Code 8
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Visa Status: Approved

References

  • FABIAN DE BRUYN, Under Armour Store Manager, 071 465 1461/ 021 201 1498, fabian.debruyn88@yahoo.co.za
  • REGHARD LA GRANGE, (Academic Manager) at ETA College, 072 856 8127, reghard.lagrange@etacollege.com / lagrangereghard@yahoo.com
  • HARLENE JOOSTE, Campus Administrator at IMM STB, 082 2023143, harlenejooste@gmail.com

Accomplishments


  • Top Sales Higher Education Consultant for 2023 and 2024

Timeline

Higher Certificate - Sport, Recreation Management

Eta College
01.2020 - 01.2020

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Eta College
02.2019 - 11.2021

Assistant Sales Supervisor

Under Armour
02.2018 - 11.2018

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
04.2017 - 01.2018

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
04.2016 - 02.2017

National Diploma - Fitness And Sports Conditioning

Eta College
01.2014 - 12.2015

No Degree - Project Administration

UCT Get Smarter
01.2013 - 02.2013

Higher Education Consultant

IMM Graduate School
6 2022 - Current
Cruz PedroHigher Education Consultant