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Nonkululeko Yende

Nonkululeko Yende

Midrand
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Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Online English Teacher

Education For Ukraine
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
  • Supported 10 student skills development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.

Sales Associate

King Pie
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Utilized cross-selling techniques to introduce customers to complementary products, increasing average transaction size.
  • Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
  • Handled over 75 cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges..

Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.

Business Development Manager

Jukha Trading And Projects
01.2014 - 04.2018
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Increased profit margins by 60% effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Streamlined internal processes by introducing innovative tools and technologies, enhancing overall operational efficiency

Branch Administrator

Nedbank
03.2010 - 09.2014
  • Examined over 10 customer loan applications daily for loan approvals and denials.
  • Tracked branch performance metrics effectively to identify areas for improvement in both sales targets and employee performance.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Effectively resolved conflicts among staff members by utilizing excellent interpersonal skills diplomacy.

Customer Service Consultant

Standard Bank Of South Africa
10.2001 - 03.2009
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to over 100 customers by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Collaborated with sales and service departments to implement proactive changes based on customer feedback, leading to direct drop in customer complaints.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Managed difficult situations with tact, diffusing tensions and achieving positive outcomes for all parties involved.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
  • Gained in-depth understanding of company products, systems and policies to give customers expert support.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Adapted communication style according to individual customer needs while remaining empathetic toward their concerns.

Education

Certificate in Project Management - IT Project Management

IBM SkillsBuild, USA
01.2024

Agile Methodology

Project management case studies

Certificate in Cyber Security Analysis - CyberSecurity

IBM SkillsBuild, USA
11.2023

Risk Management

Detect,precent and protect against cyber attacks

Threat Intelligence

Cryptography

Social Engineering

TEFL - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

TEFL Universal, United Kingdom
06.2021

Diploma in Food Service Management - Food Services Management

Theane University of Technology, Pretoria, GP
01.2000

Skills

  • Government Policy Compliance
  • Student Support
  • Sales and Upselling
  • Document and Records Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Time management abilities
  • Task Prioritization
  • Syllabi Creation
  • Quality Control
  • Operating Procedures and Policies
  • Sales Targeting
  • Client Retention
  • Strategic account development
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Effective Communication

Work Availability

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Timeline

Online English Teacher - Education For Ukraine
01.2022 - Current
Sales Associate - King Pie
02.2019 - 08.2021
Business Development Manager - Jukha Trading And Projects
01.2014 - 04.2018
Branch Administrator - Nedbank
03.2010 - 09.2014
Customer Service Consultant - Standard Bank Of South Africa
10.2001 - 03.2009
IBM SkillsBuild - Certificate in Project Management, IT Project Management
IBM SkillsBuild - Certificate in Cyber Security Analysis, CyberSecurity
TEFL Universal - TEFL, Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Theane University of Technology - Diploma in Food Service Management, Food Services Management
Nonkululeko Yende