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Work History
Education
Skills
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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
Boksburg
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
Springs, South Africa
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
Isando, South Africa
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

Sales analysis

Customer engagement

Employee scheduling

Store operations

Sales promotions

Employee management

Brand representation

Social media marketing

POS systems

Store layout

Invoicing

Recruitment and hiring

Merchandise planning

Point of sale systems

Vendor engagement

Customer relations

Data management

Inventory management

Administrative management

Customer service management

Professionalism

Business management

Price structuring

Product promotion

Problem-solving

Time management

Problem-solving abilities

Team leadership

Multitasking

Excellent communication

Self motivation

Time management abilities

Adaptability and flexibility

Verbal and written communication

Sales management

Effective communication

Active listening

Inventory control

Procurement

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