Rashida Anath
Durban,KwaZulu Natal
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with bilingual abilities and experience in both sales and marketing. Well-educated and self-assured with superior communication skills. Organized and dependable with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Motivated Financial Planner with experience advising clients on investment strategies, retirement planning and financial planning. Strong background in understanding financial markets, financial products and risk management. Proven track record in helping clients meet financial goals through sound advice and effective portfolio management.
Accomplished Real Estate professional versed in real estate transactions, facilitating development and execution of representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases. Offering 6 years of industry success with commitment to supporting buyers and sellers through complex processes and paperwork.
Organized childcare professional adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest House Manager
Buckleigh Guest House
Durban, South Africa
2024.07 - Current
- Manage day-to-day operations of 13-room guest house facility with staff of 9 employees, including scheduling staff and overseeing budgets.
- Participate in financial activities such as setting room rates, establishing budgets and allocating funds to departments.
- Provide services efficiently and with high level of accuracy.
- Booked large groups for weddings, seminars, conferences, and other events, providing best available room rates.
- Resolve guest complaints and offer complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates and maintain positive relationships and fostering repeat business opportunities.
- Fostering an inclusive work environment that encouraged teamwork among staff members, contributing to higher morale and improved guest services.
- Assist guests with local recommendations and travel arrangements, enhancing their overall stay experience.
- Monitor online reviews regularly, addressing concerns proactively to maintain a strong online reputation.
- Optimize room allocations, maximizing occupancy rate and overall revenue generation potential.
- Maintain high levels of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the property, adhering to industry standards.
- Greet and assist guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
Granny Aupair / Nanny
Self Employed Services
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Primary Caregiver to a 3 month old baby.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Prepared and accompanied children on outings and vacations, supervising playtime and other activities for safety purposes.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Uber Driver
Uber
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Real Estate Consultant
Property.Co.Za Rivonia / Fourways
02.2015 - 04.2021
- Canvassing for properties
- Liaising with purchasers, sellers and attorneys to finalize deals
- Drawing up Comparative Market Analyses for sellers.
- Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
- Developed and presented proposals to clients to raise awareness of potential real estate investments.
- Developed and maintained list of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for both commercial and industrial use.
Financial Planner
Sanlam / Momentum / Discovery / GCI Wealth, Johannesburg
06.2005 - 12.2015
- Retirement, Investment and risk planning on an individual basis
- Providing clients with financial planning advice using a financial needs analysis tool
- Marketing Life, Investment, Retirement and Healthcare products, as well as short term insurance
- Project Management
- Meeting targets
- Building and maintaining a client base
- By meeting with respective clients to understand their needs
- Formulating a business proposal incorporating all product offerings
- Manage and facilitate initial take on of the business and ongoing support and services
- Promoting the company's corporate identity
- Work with admin to ensure that new business is completed timeously, including identifying new members
- Review clients portfolios at regular intervals, present upgrades to the client and assist with queries
- Manage clients with outstanding premiums
- Ensure that clients comply with the rules and regulations of the payments of contributions and that all compliance requirements are met
- Continuous relationship building with clients.
Real Estate Consultant
Remax Premier, Johannesburg
01.2002 - 05.2005
- Canvassing for properties
- Assisting qualified purchasers to find property
- Administrative work necessary to close deals
- Liasing with purchasers, sellers and attorneys to finalize deals
- Meeting targets
- Drawing up Comparative Market Analyses for sellers.
Systems Developer
Liberty Life / Business Partners / Plascon Paints, Johannesburg
02.1996 - 12.2001
- Mainframe system maintenance and development utilizing Natural / Adabas and Cobol
- Analyst programming
- Developing web-based application using SQL Server and Java/HTML
- Performing standby duties to monitor and fix batch updates
- Communicating with users.
Claims Clerk
Crusader Life / Liberty Life, Johannesburg
07.1990 - 01.1996
- Responsible for a team of 4
- Modified, updated and processed existing policies.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance processes to check accuracy of claims processing.
- Reviewed applications and supporting documents to verify claims eligibility and accuracy.
- Managed workload and priorities to meet claims processing meet deadlines.
- Processed and recorded new policies and claims.
Education
Matriculated -
Clairwood Secondary School, Durban
Diploma in Cobol Programming -
Luso Zakheni, Johanessburg
Natural Programming Diploma -
SPL, Johannesburg
SQL and Web Development -
In-house training
Programming: SQL and Web Development -
In-house training
Wealth Management Qualification NQF5 -
Inseta, Johannesburg
Various in-house training programs for financial advisors
01.2010
Various in-house training programs -
Liberty Life, Johannesburg
01.1996
Skills
- Mortgage counseling / Property Assessments
- Analytical Thinking /Sales acumen
- Microsoft Office
- Financial/Insurance Planning
- Print and Digital Advertisement
- Leads Prospecting / House showings
- Property Marketing / Advice / Leasing and Sales
- Sales negotiation ,Property tours and inspections
- Database Management
- Sales Presentations / Client Relations / Relationship Building
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/05/70
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Divorced
Timeline
Guest House Manager
Buckleigh Guest House
2024.07 - Current
Granny Aupair / Nanny
Self Employed Services
11.2023 - 05.2024
Uber Driver
Uber
07.2021 - 10.2023
Real Estate Consultant
Property.Co.Za Rivonia / Fourways
02.2015 - 04.2021
Financial Planner
Sanlam / Momentum / Discovery / GCI Wealth, Johannesburg
06.2005 - 12.2015
Real Estate Consultant
Remax Premier, Johannesburg
01.2002 - 05.2005
Systems Developer
Liberty Life / Business Partners / Plascon Paints, Johannesburg
02.1996 - 12.2001
Claims Clerk
Crusader Life / Liberty Life, Johannesburg
07.1990 - 01.1996
Matriculated -
Clairwood Secondary School, Durban
Diploma in Cobol Programming -
Luso Zakheni, Johanessburg
Natural Programming Diploma -
SPL, Johannesburg
SQL and Web Development -
In-house training
Programming: SQL and Web Development -
In-house training
Wealth Management Qualification NQF5 -
Inseta, Johannesburg
Various in-house training programs for financial advisors
Various in-house training programs -
Liberty Life, Johannesburg
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