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Kiara Selvanathan

Kiara Selvanathan

Benoni

Summary

I am a collaborative worker and leader (when required) who is able to be independent, flexible and adaptable should the need arise within my field of work. I am able to make rapid decisions during time-sensitive difficult circumstances. I am also willing to take instruction and advice from fellow co-workers and management in order to improve my skills and develop in all aspects to best suit my employers needs. I am able to multitask with a minimum margin of error during times of large volumes of work. I am a team player and am passionate and have good, developed interpersonal skills.

My goal is to become an irreplaceable asset to the company that I am blessed to be a part of. I believe that my dedication, desire to learn new skills, willingness to work hard and my respect for the job, superiors and peers will make me a suitable candidate for the job at hand and allow me to go forward and excel in positions within the company.

I am currently seeking to maintain and excel at a full time position that offers professional challenges and a good reward system where my skills can best be put to use to become an invaluable member of a team and company at large.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

RT Clearing and Forwarding
02.2021 - Current
  • Framing of airfreight and seafreight entries, submission of RCG (forwarding) entries
  • Handling of airfreight and seafreight customs stops, SAPS stops, CBCU stops, scanner stops, JOC stops and detentions, code 13 queries and Code 4 stops
  • Tarrif determination and roadfreight customs entries at novice level
  • Arranging and facilitating the collection and delivery of both import and export seafreight and airfreight shipments according to the incoterms as required by the customer from origin to final destination
  • Utilized industry knowledge and customer service skills to resolve customer queries and concerns
  • Handling of airfreight low value stops, submissions and record keeping of same
  • Liaising and communicating with shipping lines, airlines and transporters.
  • Processing of cargo dues via the Transnet system.
  • Surrendering of original b/l and ensuring all the relevant documentation necessary for release/ update of NAVIS is obtained and processed for the collection and delivery of 20ft and 40ft containers as well as LCL seafreight shipments
  • Completing all relevant export documentation (VGM's, export declaration, shipping instructions etc) for the export of airfreight and seafreight shipments and dealing with the necessary lines to obtain bookings etc
  • Obtaining and comparison of quotations from the OFN network and other oversees and local agents to ensure customers are satisfied with rates
  • Quality checking of airfreight customs entries for junior staff members.
  • Delegated tasks to junior staff members as per instruction/ orders received from higher management and follow through on completion
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by means of thrice daily updates via telecom and email as well maintaining knowledge of customers preferences and ensuring that staff adhere to their requirements.
  • Assisted with hiring recommendations.
  • Captured, monitored and documented the usage of staff members time and measured their efficiency to the company.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations and ensured good relationships internally where possible (between staff members by reducing conflict) and externally (between customers and service providers) thereby improving morale
  • Assisted with the monitoring and training of new staff members/ new hires.
  • Defined and outlined tasks so that all members involved clearly grasped the concepts and delivered within the requested time frame.
  • Responsible for the occasional closing/locking up process to ensure all equipment is protected whilst staff is absent from the premises.

Education

Bachelors Pass -

Benoni High School
Benoni, GP
01.2020

1st Year - Biblical Studies

Christian Family Church International Bible College
Boksburg, South Africa
03.2024

Diploma in Marketing Management -

University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South Africa
03.2024

Skills

Microsoft Office 2010 – 2019:

  • Microsoft Outlook- Proficient
  • Microsoft Word – Proficient
  • Microsoft Excell – Competent
  • Microsoft Edge – Proficient
  • Microsoft PowerPoint- Competent

Customs clearance systems:

  • Corefreight (2 years experience) - Proficient
  • Digi-Freight (2 year experience) - Proficient
  • Parcel Perfect: 3 months experience – novice level
  • Public Speaking – Advanced level
  • Drivers License : code 8/B
  • Transnet – container tracking and cargo dues processing (2 years experience)

General:

  • Team Motivation
  • Time management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Orientation and Training
  • Customer Relations
  • Employee performance evaluation

About Me (additional information)

I am currently very involved at my Church ( Christian Family Church international) and serve in multiple areas such as 

  • Childrens World /ministry where I assist with teaching and monitoring of the 3-5 year old children during church services
  • Events team where I take instruction from leaders to assist with selling of tickets, packaging of promotional items and helping with check- in's

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)

Identity

ID number: 0110231074086

Race: Indian 

Nationality: South African 

Timeline

Assistant Manager

RT Clearing and Forwarding
02.2021 - Current

Bachelors Pass -

Benoni High School

1st Year - Biblical Studies

Christian Family Church International Bible College

Diploma in Marketing Management -

University of South Africa (UNISA)

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