MARCELLE SOLOMON

Key knowledge areas and experience:

• Significant experience of working on big programs currencies (defined as being in the top 10 of high value to the Kantar SA business) and CATI projects • Typically comprised of multiple waves and touchpoints, and complex in terms of data management and high volumes of deliverables. • Significant experience in areas such as data management, data processing and data analysis. • Advanced computer and programming skills in a variety of software packages such as: Dimensions/IBM SPSS Data Collection, Excel (VBA), NIPO ODIN Developer, SQL, MRDCL.

Key skills:

• Communication • Numerical • Technical – as per job with increasing awareness of range of techniques • Analysis, troubleshooting, decision-making • Planning • Detail focus • Self management of time

Behavioral dimensions:

• Strong logical/analytical abilities • Highly accurate, detail and quality oriented • Self-educator/desire to improve own knowledge and skills • Has a proactive and progressive approach • A self-starter committed to completing projects • Works well under pressure and is deadline driven • Prepared to work overtime should the need arise • Willing to accept responsibility and accountability for work • Strong problem solving and organizational skills • Able to conceptualize new procedures and methods • Displays good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Key knowledge and expertise:

• Programmed surveys for data entry • Validated, processed and prepared data in reporting format for analysis • Used high-level programming skills to automate processes for multi-country and tracker projects • Ensured high quality scripting and data output standards through extensive testing

Key skills:

• Experience in Dimensions/IBM SPSS Data Collection, and NIPO Odin Developer • Advanced programming skills in Surveycraft • Excellent numeracy skills • Good time management skills • Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Key knowledge and expertise:

• Events coordination at Cape Metrorail • Administrative and secretarial assistance to the Head of Marketing • Arranged and attended project meetings and took and distributed minutes.

Key skills:

• Strong planning and organization • Decision-making • Creative thinking • Good written and verbal communication • Time management

Key knowledge and expertise:

• Personal assistant to the Head of Strategic Support • Arrange and attend project meetings and take minutes • Provide administrative support on projects and ad hoc programs • Events coordination

Key skills:

• Ability to plan, to organize and prioritize work • Flexible and adaptable • Good oral and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask • The ability to be proactive and take the initiative • Tactful and discreet • Good communication skills.

Key knowledge and experience:

• Principal Typist to the General Correspondence Office • Automation of report and letter writing templates • Secretarial and administrative support to the CEO’s office.

Key skills:

• Efficient and paid attention to detail • Used computer software packages, including Word Perfect, Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Good communicator • Produced neat and well presented work • Ability to automate repetitive tasks.