Sakhumzi Nzama
Sales Associate
Johannesburg
Summary
Reliable and upbeat successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
@ Home
Johannesburg,South Africa
04.2023 - Current
- Consistently met personal sales goals through proactive engagement with customers and upselling techniques when appropriate.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within daily operations resulting in increased operational efficiency across multiple departments within the store.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Promoted special offers and events by engaging with customers on the sales floor, driving awareness of promotions and boosting sales conversion rates.
Classroom Assistant (PYIE)
Paul Mosaka Primary School
Johannesburg,South Africa
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Collated and stapled packets of worksheets and other materials.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Promoted a safe and nurturing atmosphere within the classroom, fostering emotional well-being among students.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Offered support during standardized testing periods by proctoring exams or assisting with test preparation activities for students who needed extra guidance.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques for students who needed additional support or challenge.
- Supervised lunch periods and recess times, maintaining an orderly environment during breaks from academic workloads.
- Aided teachers in evaluating assignments objectively through grading papers and providing constructive criticism on students'' work.
- Counted children when lined up for various activities.
Camera Production Assistant
Cube Creatives
Johannesburg,South Africa
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Aided in troubleshooting technical issues that arose during shoots, minimizing disruptions and keeping production timelines on track.
- Enhanced production efficiency by providing timely and accurate support to the camera crew during shoots.
- Managed inventory of all necessary camera accessories such as lenses, filters, batteries – ensuring preparedness for each day''s shoot requirements.
- Experimented with new technologies and equipment, expanding production and artistic capabilities.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
Education
Film And Television Production L4 - Film And Video Production
Revolution Media Academy
Johannesburg,South Africa Matric -
Hoerskool Die Adelaar
Johannesburg,South Africa 11.2017
Skills
Team Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Point of sale operation
Money Handling
Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
Microsoft applications proficiency
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
Reliability
Analytical Thinking
Effective Communication
Time Management
Teamwork
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
@ Home
04.2023 - Current
Classroom Assistant (PYIE)
Paul Mosaka Primary School
02.2021 - 08.2021
Camera Production Assistant
Cube Creatives
03.2020 - 10.2020
Film And Television Production L4 - Film And Video Production
Revolution Media Academy
Matric -
Hoerskool Die Adelaar