GCINANI OKUHLE MBULANA
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a team player who excels in communication and problem solving with practical experience. A creative leader who thrives under pressure. I believe in self-inspiration. I am eager and organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. willing to learn. I also enjoy challenges that will help me grow as an individual and employee .
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
New Business Sales Executive
PMD
Johannesburg
12.2022 - Current
- Negotiated and closed deals with minimal required support from sales and finance managers.
- Shared comprehensive brand and product knowledge to maximise sales.
- Generated sales by prospecting leads and closing deals.
- Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.
- Negotiated customer pricing within agreed guidelines to achieve margin targets.
- Hit sales targets by seeking opportunities for operational expansion and new customer acquisition.
Broadcast Engineer
Sound and Media Broadcasting CRC
Johannesburg
01.2022 - Current
- Linked our JHB 09:30 service with other churches
- Assisted in Front of House with sound live checks.
- 2iC in Broadcast , assisted with sound check , vocal trimming and levels.
Distributor (Supervisor)
Herbalife
Johannesburg
09.2017 - Current
- Assisted people in maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- Recruited members under me and equipped them through training to know more about the business and be able to replicate what I and the other members are doing.
Influencer Brand Ambassador
Siyakunakekela Non Profit Organisation
Johannesburg
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with providing sanitary towels and pads to girls who are in need
- Assisted with looking for sponsorships for other departments in the company such as GBV issues and pit toilet sanitation
Volunteer HR Intern
GAO TEK, States of America
USA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Tasks include replying applicant`s emails, screening replies, and scheduling interviews by senior HR staff
- Post job ads on general career websites, university and college career websites, and internship websites
- Develop relationships with universities and colleges who have intern programs
- Participate in a team to organize virtual (online) global conferences
- Use social media platforms such as LinkedIn to invite conference speakers, attendees, or sponsors
- Perform social marketing to promote the conferences and events and our products
- Agenda preparation, care of speakers, attendees and sponsors, events coordination
Waitress
Boho
Bloemfontein
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Served guests from Monday to Thursday
- Worked at the kitchen on weekends alongside with cooking staff
- Supervised all the other waitresses.
- Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
- Answered phones politely and promptly while accurately recording and confirming reservations.
- Retained knowledge of current menu selections for accurate, reliable customer guidance.
- Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments using POS terminals.
- Informed guests of daily specials and menu offerings to facilitate decisions on starters, mains and desserts.
Deaconess
CRC
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Assist with cleaning the church
- Do COVID check ins
- Guard Motherʼs room
- Assist in welcoming and greeting of people
Education
NSC CERTIFICATE -
Centre of Excellence
East London 01.2016 -
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology and Industrial Psychology
University of FreeState
Bcom Honours - Industrial Psychology
Stellenbosh University
StellenboschSkills
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Accomplishments
- Graduated with 8 distinctions in my undergraduate.
Timeline
New Business Sales Executive
PMD
12.2022 - Current
Broadcast Engineer
Sound and Media Broadcasting CRC
01.2022 - Current
Influencer Brand Ambassador
Siyakunakekela Non Profit Organisation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Volunteer HR Intern
GAO TEK, States of America
01.2022 - 06.2022
Deaconess
CRC
07.2019 - 12.2019
Distributor (Supervisor)
Herbalife
09.2017 - Current
Waitress
Boho
07.2017 - 12.2020
NSC CERTIFICATE -
Centre of Excellence
01.2016 -
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology and Industrial Psychology
University of FreeState
Bcom Honours - Industrial Psychology
Stellenbosh University
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