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Work History
Education
Skills
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NNGWEDZENI ERNIE RAPHASHA

NNGWEDZENI ERNIE RAPHASHA

EXPERIENCED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER
Thohoyandou,Limpopo Province

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Manager

ReClaim Sign & Digital SA
Thohoyandou
01.2022 - Current
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

General Overseer

Healing Power Spirit Ministries
THOHOYANDOU, Limpopo Province
2018.08 - Current

Overseeing the day to day activities of the ministry which include among others: Heading the Business and Financial Administration, Organizing workshops and trainings of the members of the ministry, Liaising with the safety and security and the social work officials in case there are differences and misunderstanding that may lead to injuries and grievously bodily hard. and to ensure that there is an environment conducive for peace, harmony and prosperity among the members of the ministry.

Academic Tutor

Centre for Higher Education, Training & Learning - University of Venda
Thohoyandou
02.2016 - 12.2019
  • Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
  • Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
  • Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
  • Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

Taxi Driver

TJ Mapholi Taxi Service
Thohoyandou
02.2002 - 12.2011
  • Transported high-value clients with professionalism and discretion.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness to maximize passenger satisfaction.
  • Minimized mechanical issues by adhering to vehicle maintenance schedule.
  • Provided mobility to assistance to disabled passengers.
  • Maximized passenger satisfaction by keeping vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness, sanitation and service.
  • Followed road rules to protect passengers and prevent accidents.

Education

TEFL 120 HOUR CERTIFICATE - Teaching English As Second Language To Non-English

TEACH TEFL
Gauteng
02.2020 - 12.2020

Master of Arts - Public Administration

University of Venda
Thohoyandou
01.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies

University of Venda
Thohoyandou
01.2012 - 05.2015

Skills

Improvement initiatives

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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.
  • Achieved 24 percent increase in profit through effectively helping with training and mentoring.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved 56% of business profit in 2 years through effectively helping with training and motivating staff through incentives to the best employee of the month.

Timeline

Business Manager

ReClaim Sign & Digital SA
01.2022 - Current

TEFL 120 HOUR CERTIFICATE - Teaching English As Second Language To Non-English

TEACH TEFL
02.2020 - 12.2020

General Overseer

Healing Power Spirit Ministries
2018.08 - Current

Academic Tutor

Centre for Higher Education, Training & Learning - University of Venda
02.2016 - 12.2019

Master of Arts - Public Administration

University of Venda
01.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies

University of Venda
01.2012 - 05.2015

Taxi Driver

TJ Mapholi Taxi Service
02.2002 - 12.2011
NNGWEDZENI ERNIE RAPHASHAEXPERIENCED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER