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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Kayla Green

Teacher
Johannesburg,Gauteng

Summary

I am a multifaceted asset trained in Sales and Education, with excellent communication and persuasive abilities. I desire to work with a growing organization that offers long-term career potential and skills development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Marketing Assistant

Dask Distributors
Johannesburg, Gauteng
09.2019 - 06.2020

As a marketing assistant at Dask, my duties were to:

  • Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities
  • Support marketing executives in organizing various projects Conduct market research and analyze consumer rating reports/ questionnaires
  • Employ marketing analytics techniques to gather important data (social media, web analytics, rankings etc.)
  • Update spreadsheets, databases and inventories with statistical, financial and non-financial information Assist in the organizing of promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns and attend them to facilitate their success
  • Compose and post online content on the company’s website and social media accounts
  • Write marketing literature (brochures, press releases etc) to augment the company’s presence in the market
  • Communicate directly with suppliers and encourage trusting relationships

Sales Re

Affinity Health
Johannesburg, Gauteng
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies.
  • Increased revenue by acquiring new customers and determining needs to offer relevant products.
  • Generated and followed up on lead lists resulting from specific marketing campaigns.
  • Built strong rapport with clients by understanding needs and clearly explaining products.

Sales Advisor

Outsurance
Johannesburg, Gauteng
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies.
  • Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
  • Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns and employed sales tactics for Life Insurance.
  • Built strong rapport with clients by understanding needs and clearly explaining products.
  • Generated and followed up on lead lists resulting from specific marketing campaigns.
  • Identified client needs, built relationships and overcame objections to drive sales.

Student Teacher

St Ives Primary And Eldorado Park Senior SecondarySchool
Johannesburg, Gauteng
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
  • Took detailed notes on teaching processes before designing lessons, adapting methods to classroom types and student interests.
  • Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.

Language Consultant

EF Education First
Johannesburg, Gauteng
05.2016 - 01.2017
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Supported student education by accompanying non-English speaking individuals to classes, study sessions and assemblies to translate instruction, conversation and documents.
  • Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Sales Consultant

CTM Southgate
Johannesburg, Gauteng
08.2012 - 02.2016
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Identified prospects' needs and developed appropriate responses along with suitable information on products and services.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
  • Completed orders through SAPS system and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.

Salesperson

Kodak Express (Southgate)
Johannesburg, Gauteng
05.2012 - 07.2012
  • Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Provided product benefits and advantages and discussed pricing with interested parties.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate In Education - Education

University Of South Africa
Johannesburg
04.2016 - 12.2020

Bachelor Of Arts - Humanities

University Of Johannesburg
Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg
02.2013 - 12.2015

Skills

    Product and service knowledge

Strategic Planning

Persuasive communication

Sales and marketing

Interpersonal communication skills

Customer service

Upselling strategies

Sales experience

Merchandising

Individual and group instruction

Classroom preparation and maintenance

Teaching pedagogy

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Certification

Certified TEFL educator, EF Education First

Timeline

Marketing Assistant

Dask Distributors
09.2019 - 06.2020

Sales Re

Affinity Health
03.2019 - 05.2019

Sales Advisor

Outsurance
04.2018 - 04.2019

Student Teacher

St Ives Primary And Eldorado Park Senior SecondarySchool
04.2018 - 09.2018

Certified TEFL educator, EF Education First

07-2016

Language Consultant

EF Education First
05.2016 - 01.2017

Postgraduate Certificate In Education - Education

University Of South Africa
04.2016 - 12.2020

Editing, proofreading, copywriting, Directorate in Language Services

06-2015

Bachelor Of Arts - Humanities

University Of Johannesburg
02.2013 - 12.2015

Sales Consultant

CTM Southgate
08.2012 - 02.2016

Salesperson

Kodak Express (Southgate)
05.2012 - 07.2012
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