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Work History
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Karen Howard

Karen Howard

Personal Assistant / Admin
Benoni,GP

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in sales management, as well as administrative duties. Skilled in problem-solving and adaptability, with a proven track record of getting the job done timeously and efficiently.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Manager

FTG Pro Shop
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally and promptly, maintaining a positive brand image and enhancing customer loyalty.
  • Managed inventory levels for optimal product availability, resulting in fewer stockouts and increased sales.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Established strong vendor relationships for timely delivery of products and seamless order processing, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Optimized store layout for better customer flow and product visibility, ultimately enhancing the overall shopping experience.
  • Ordering and receiving of merchandise
  • Handling of cash and cash-ups
  • All HR duties
  • Organizing and co-ordination of golf days
  • Keeping Time sheets updated and capturing and scheduling of all Playmore Golf requirements
  • In-store sales
  • Marketing
  • Debtors & Creditors

Sales Manager

Zak Steel
09.2017 - 12.2022
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team.
  • Managed key accounts
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring the best pricing and terms for company profitability.
  • Raising delivery notes and invoices
  • Handled and co-ordinated transport and delivery schedules
  • Debtor management
  • All admin related duties
  • Quoting customers
  • Attended industry events and conventions to expand sales opportunities.

PA to Director

Time Freight
06.2002 - 01.2007

All admin related to the Directors business

Handled all personal admin of the Director

Weekly Wages

Fleet management of 53 vehicles - including accident reports

  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
  • Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
  • Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Springs Girls High School
Springs
04.2001 -

Skills

Customer service

Timeline

Shop Manager

FTG Pro Shop
01.2023 - Current

Sales Manager

Zak Steel
09.2017 - 12.2022

PA to Director

Time Freight
06.2002 - 01.2007

High School Diploma -

Springs Girls High School
04.2001 -
Karen HowardPersonal Assistant / Admin