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Lindiwe Jake Motaung

Communication Practitioner
15 Collinwood Johannesburg Kensington

Summary

In the class of 2021, I received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from North-West University's Vaal campus. As a graduate, I will provide accurate and adaptive information at your firm and ensure that effective communication is practised throughout the organization. I'm seeking employment that will ultimately allow significant practical experience and be in a respectable position and be a valuabile asset to the company ,whilst still permitting me to integrate my academic knowledge. In the presence of people, I believe myself to be a conscientious and energetic individual. I comfortable meeting new people and networking, and I’m able to read and influence others if required consequently, enjoy projects that let me be autonomous .

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Retail Store Associate

Sheet street
Johannesburg
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • Engaged in on-going development of personal selling skills and product knowledge.
  • Provided professional telephone customer service pertaining to orders, promotions, store operations and products.
  • Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Effectively located merchandise across various stores to address customer needs.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
  • Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.

Therefore what I have learnt throughout this short-term experience at sheet street taught me Time management , to take responsibility and ensure that all tasks are done at the highest and most proficient level possible and Basic math and money handling skills. reason for leaving the company was that I decided to advance my career .

Cashier

KFC
Johannesburg
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.

my experience with KFC is that customer service entails several qualities like active listening, empathy, problem-solving and communication skills which I have mastered and customer satisfaction, which builds a relationship between our customers' experience with the brand products by Seek feedback and showing genuine care and I left my job because I wanted to pursue a positive working environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

North-West University
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2018 - 11.2021

Skills

Developing brand messaging

Strategic selling

Process and procedure development

Marketing strategy

Active Listening

Written Communication

MS Office

Critical Thinking

Planning and Coordination

Teamwork and Collaboration

Cultural Awareness

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

North-West University
02.2018 - 11.2021

Retail Store Associate

Sheet street
10.2017 - 01.2018

Cashier

KFC
05.2017 - 09.2017
Lindiwe Jake MotaungCommunication Practitioner