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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
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Precious Tshonaphi

Precious Tshonaphi

Johannesburg

Summary

A Business Management graduate with proven communication, travel planning, and email management skills in a position as a Personal Assistant at the Department Of Health and as a Director for Wushe Transportation, to leverage organizational and research to support internal and external communication.

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in sales and marketing. Skilled in crafting and implementing strategic plans that align with business goals and drive revenue growth. A collaborative team player with focus on achieving results through adaptability and effective communication. Demonstrates exceptional skills in market research, campaign management, and customer relationship building.

Forward-thinking Sales and Marketing Manager with expertise in coordinating and managing staff and deploying successful marketing campaigns. Persistent leader with history of surpassing revenue objectives with market-savvy approaches and persuasive negotiation skills. Talented project manager successful at tackling problems with tenacity and sound judgment.

Creates and implements successful sales and marketing strategies regardless of scale and budget. Excels at maximizing profits within limited budgets. Performs market research, develops strategic reports and organizes and promotes successful marketing campaigns. Aggressively pursues new sales leads resulting in high sales close rate. Understands importance of working with customers and other executives, as well as keeping staff informed and motivated.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

PMO Manager

Tek4yourlife
10.2024 - Current
  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
  • Improved brand visibility with well-executed promotional campaigns.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication channels, fostering a positive work environment where ideas could flourish.
  • Optimized sales processes, streamlining procedures for increased efficiency and better customer service.
  • Led a high-performing sales team, providing coaching and ongoing support to ensure success.
  • Performed competitive analyses and adjusted sales and marketing strategies accordingly.
  • Spearheaded successful branding initiatives, sales strategies and public relations approaches to underpin and enhance marketing campaign deployment.
  • Assessed operant systems for efficiency and functionality, providing written suggestions on enhancements needed to meet operational goals.
  • Assigned tasks to IT personnel and junior module staff, delegating work orders based on individual employee proficiencies.
  • Optimized resource allocation by accurately forecasting project staffing needs and adjusting priorities as needed to meet organizational goals.
  • Managed diverse cross-functional teams with effective leadership skills, fostering positive working relationships among team members for optimal performance.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution of multiple concurrent projects, resulting in timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Reduced overall project costs by negotiating favorable vendor contracts while maintaining high-quality standards in deliverables.
  • Streamlined project management processes by implementing standardized templates and documentation, leading to increased efficiency and reduced errors.
  • Implemented performance measurement techniques and metrics to objectively assess the effectiveness of PMO processes and employee performance.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to define strategic objectives aligned with organizational goals, ensuring successful implementation at the PMO level.
  • Facilitated effective change management processes that allowed for seamless transitions during critical phases of projects.

Owner

Wushe Transportation
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: Shuttle Service, Airport Transfers, Tour Trips, and Staff Transportation
  • Shuttle Service, Airport Transfers, Tour Trips, and Staff Transportation

Sales Consultant

Brooks and Leyt
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Calling Debtors
  • Arrange for Payment
  • Updating debts on the system

Sales Consultant

Clientele Life
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Cold Calling
  • Prospecting
  • Sales
  • Upselling
  • Customer Retention

Collection Agent

Creditworx
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Calling debtors
  • Payment Arrangement
  • Updating credit on the system

Career Break

05.2009 - 01.2016
  • Career break while raising my child

Customer Service Agent

Aviation Co-ordination Services
12.2007 - 04.2009
  • Checking in passengers
  • Assisting customers with navigating the Airport
  • Assisting with tickets upgrade

Personal Assistant to the Director

Gauteng Department Of Health
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Telephone Reception
  • Filing
  • Record Keeping
  • Meeting Scheduling
  • Keeping track of correspondence
  • Invoicing
  • Processing payments for suppliers

Education

Business Management - Entrepreneurship & Business Management, Computer Practice, Computerized Financial System, Public Relations, Sales management

South West Gauteng College
12.2005

Matric - English, Xhosa, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Physics

Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School
12.2002

Skills

  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Fast Learner
  • Time Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adaptability
  • Active Listening
  • Customer Service
  • Business growth and retention
  • Sales Presentations

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Running
  • Traveling

Timeline

PMO Manager

Tek4yourlife
10.2024 - Current

Owner

Wushe Transportation
10.2019 - 03.2022

Sales Consultant

Brooks and Leyt
01.2019 - 07.2019

Sales Consultant

Clientele Life
07.2017 - 06.2018

Collection Agent

Creditworx
08.2016 - 05.2017

Career Break

05.2009 - 01.2016

Customer Service Agent

Aviation Co-ordination Services
12.2007 - 04.2009

Personal Assistant to the Director

Gauteng Department Of Health
01.2006 - 01.2007

Matric - English, Xhosa, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Physics

Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School

Business Management - Entrepreneurship & Business Management, Computer Practice, Computerized Financial System, Public Relations, Sales management

South West Gauteng College
Precious Tshonaphi