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Karishma Maniram

Karishma Maniram

Part-Time ICT Employee And Relationship Manager
Pretoria

Summary

Self-motivated and results orientated part-time ICT Employee and relationship manager with 5+ years experience in providing quality administrative support to senior level executive and directors. Extensive experience in coordinating and overseeing meetings, presentations, operations and events. Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities with background in administration and office management. Excellent customer service, communication and technology skills with computer proficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Part-time ICT Employee–Free Lance–Business Owner

Various companies
07.2022 - Current
  • Part-Time ICT Employee: Times Management Consulting – Niche Integrated Solutions – Aug-Current 2025 Administration; Scheduling; Document Management.
  • Events Management: TECHXAFRICA 2024 – Niche Integrated Solutions – Apr-June 2024 showcasing new and innovative technologies from across the globe.
  • Events Management: Zonghukan – Chinese Embassy – Jan-April 2024 showcasing innovative technology and the collaboration between China and South Africa.
  • Business Owner / Management: Outdoor advertising – Aug 2022-Dec2023
  • Media: Hotspex – May-Jun 2022 online media marketer.

ICT Sales, Operations, Relationship Management

Niche Integrated Solutions
02.2018 - 04.2022
  • Sales, networking and lead generation.
  • Business development
  • Personal assistant duties and administrative functions to support senior level management and directors.
  • Operations management
  • Relationship management
  • Product and services knowledge
  • Events Management and corporate functions
  • Office management, Junior In-office manager
  • Recruitment
  • Documents management
  • Database management
  • Marketing and social media management

Reason for leaving: Retrenchment.

Data Capturer and Front-Desk Receptionist

ESM – Effective Sales and Merchandising
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Prepare, sort and analyze documents and data sheets for the purpose of data entry.
  • Establish data priorities, input and database software and systems management.
  • Capture accurate and precise data, data integrity.
  • Information verification and authentication.
  • Confer with management.
  • Respond to information access and retrieval requests.
  • Develop and maintain improved records within database systems.
  • Automated data entry and integration reports.
  • Statistical reports.
  • Liaison between sales reps, suppliers and clients.
  • Front-desk receptionist at specified times.
  • Back-office support and call centre agent.

Reason for leaving: Career Advancement

Small Business Partner – Sales, Marketing, Operations and Client Services

Cleopatra Décor
02.2016 - 03.2017
  • Planning, organizing, leading and controlling of the business functions.
  • Front-Desk Receptionist, assistant and administrative functions and sales representative.
  • Basic staffing and human resource management.
  • Business development and management.
  • Stock and inventory control.
  • Physical and In-store design, maintenance and preservation.
  • Recording and updating client databases and store books.
  • Research and development of potential markets, desirable product features and customer satisfaction maximization.

Reason for leaving: Career Advancement

Call Centre Agent – Inbound Sales Advisor

OUTsurance Insurance Company Limited
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Telephonic inbound sales advisor.
  • Sales, negotiation and client relationship management.
  • Data management, policies and procedures.
  • Technical meetings, training and coaching sessions.
  • Monitoring of quality calls.
  • Computer literacy and efficiency.
  • Teamwork.
  • FICA and FAIS compliance, adhere to strict underwriting processes and procedures, telephonic scripting and underwriting.
  • Resolution of client dissatisfaction and transfers.

Whilst employed at Outsurance, I underwent training (SIAS Administration PTY LTD) Call Centre Etiquette - Marketing - FAIS and FICA compliance.

Reason for leaving: Further Education and Training

Education

Matric -

Hoérskool Uitsig
01.2011

Certificate TEFL/TESOL - undefined

TEFL South Africa
01.2025

Higher Certificate in Management of Technology and Innovation - undefined

The Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management (Pty) Ltd
01.2021

Diploma in Business Management - undefined

Damelin College
01.2015

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Client services and relationship management
  • Event management and coordination
  • Business Development
  • Technical support proficiency
  • Team leadership and development
  • Effective/Technical communication
  • Operations management
  • Social media management
  • Document management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Market research and exceptional research ability
  • Business management
  • Networking online
  • Flexibility and adaptability in changing and fast-paced environment
  • Resourcefulness
  • Knowledge of software solutions and services
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective problem solving and decision-making
  • Time/deadline management
  • Strong ethical moral, methodical and meticulous by nature
  • Work planning and prioritization
  • Economic consideration
  • Well organized

Personal Information

  • Available: Immediately – 3 working days
  • ID Number: 93022101776088
  • Ethnicity: Indian
  • Willing To Relocate: 1
  • Date of Birth: 21 February 1993
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Availability: Immediately – 3 working days, Willing to relocate
  • ID Number: 93022101776088

References

  • Nisha Maharaj, Niche Integrated Solutions, CEO/Managing Director, 082 321 2802, nisha@nicheintegrated.com
  • Deepak Mehta, Niche Integrated Solutions, Executive ERP, 060 654 2203, deepak@nicheintegrated.com
  • Tracy Njarava, ESM (Effective Sales and Merchandising), Manager/Supervisor, 076 024 5871
  • Chenel Olivia Madurai, ESM (Effective Sales and Merchandising), Receptionist, 074 034 9587
  • Thaansen Maharaj, Outsurance Insurance Company LTD, Manager, 072 339 0250, maharajt@out.com

Timeline

Part-time ICT Employee–Free Lance–Business Owner

Various companies
07.2022 - Current

ICT Sales, Operations, Relationship Management

Niche Integrated Solutions
02.2018 - 04.2022

Data Capturer and Front-Desk Receptionist

ESM – Effective Sales and Merchandising
06.2017 - 09.2017

Small Business Partner – Sales, Marketing, Operations and Client Services

Cleopatra Décor
02.2016 - 03.2017

Call Centre Agent – Inbound Sales Advisor

OUTsurance Insurance Company Limited
01.2012 - 05.2012

Certificate TEFL/TESOL - undefined

TEFL South Africa

Higher Certificate in Management of Technology and Innovation - undefined

The Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management (Pty) Ltd

Diploma in Business Management - undefined

Damelin College

Matric -

Hoérskool Uitsig
Karishma ManiramPart-Time ICT Employee And Relationship Manager