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Gabriela Fernando

Business Management & Entrepreneurship Graduate
Sunnyside

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at the Department of Education and TFG-The Foschini Group, Exact Clothing, excelling in customer service and sales development. Leveraged exceptional communication and problem-solving skills to surpass sales targets by 20%. Adept at fostering client relationships and collaborating with teams to drive results.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Educator Assistant

Department Of Education
05.2023 - 05.2024

Providing support to the school, teachers and learners by supporting learners with their educational and social developmental needs.

  • Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
  • Assisted lead teacher in the monitoring of student progress and updating required documentation, ensuring accurate records for each learner.
  • Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.

Sales Associate, Administration Assistant

TFG-The Foschini Group, Exact Clothing
Pretoria
12.2020 - 06.2022
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling effective upselling and cross-selling.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management

UNISA-University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Business Management And Entrepreneurship

Tshwane North TVET College
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Higher Certificate Economics & Management Sciences - Economics And Management Sciences

UNISA- University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate - Business Studies

Hoerskool Frans Du Toit High School
Phalabowa, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Driver's license (Code 10)

Computer Literacy

Product sales

Telephone Etiquette

Teamwork and collaboration

Listening skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Exceptional customer service

Calm demeanor

Additional Information

References/Referrals provided upon request.

Timeline

Educator Assistant

Department Of Education
05.2023 - 05.2024

Sales Associate, Administration Assistant

TFG-The Foschini Group, Exact Clothing
12.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management

UNISA-University of South Africa
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Business Management And Entrepreneurship

Tshwane North TVET College
04.2001 -

Higher Certificate Economics & Management Sciences - Economics And Management Sciences

UNISA- University of South Africa
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate - Business Studies

Hoerskool Frans Du Toit High School
04.2001 -
Gabriela FernandoBusiness Management & Entrepreneurship Graduate