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
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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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