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Education
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References
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Samukelisiwe Mthembu

Samukelisiwe Mthembu

Alberton, Gauteng

Summary

I hold a double major degree in Marketing and Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, as well as an Honours degree in Psychology. I am reliable, honest, kind, trustworthy, and a team player. With good communication, leadership, and customer service skills. I learn from others and am a hard worker. I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Whether it is through providing guidance and support to team members, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation, or advocating for important causes, I am committed to using my skills and expertise to create positive change. Highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional excels in office management and special projects.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Manager

Kean on Flowers
Mooi River
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Supervise staff, assign tasks and responsibilities to team members.
  • Record keeping, send invoices, calculate bunches.
  • Score staff on their performance, print spray programs.
  • Communicate with customers, training and development.
  • Transport staff safely, resource management etc.

Volunteer Head of Marketing

Love Incarnate
Pietermaritzburg
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Including, but not limited to, developing marketing strategies and initiatives.

Admin and Finance Clerk

Man Cave Esport
Pietermaritzburg
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Organise and schedule meetings, and events.
  • Budgeting and bookkeeping.
  • Writing emails and responding to emails.
  • Taking minutes of the meeting.
  • Photocopy and printing documents.

Cashier

Superspar Greendale
Howick
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Provided a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service.
  • Carried out all transactions on cash register.
  • Issued refunds and exchanges.
  • Drawer Balancing.

Au Pair

Cultural Care Au Pair
Maryland
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Took care of children, household duties, and driving.

Hospitality Leader, and a Life Group Leader

Cornerstone Church AOG
Pietermaritzburg
02.2017 - 11.2019
  • Lead the hospitality team and a life group.
  • Planning, leading, and carrying out tasks.
  • Made sure people felt at home, welcomed, and provided support to the students.

Volunteer

Love Incarnate NPO
Pietermaritzburg
06.2016 - 12.2018
  • Served under Hope and Catalyst Ministry.
  • Visited the children's home to help with homework, provide emotional support, and play sports with them.
  • Prepared sandwiches, and went out to serve people on the street while getting to know them.

Education

B Soc Science Honours - Psychology

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
12-2024

Bachelor of Social Science - Marketing, Psychology

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
12-2022

Extension - Arts & Entertainment, Storytelling & Filmmaking

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
USA
06-2020

National Senior Certificate -

Sibongumbomvu Combined School
Hilton, South Africa
12-2015

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Childcare
  • Team player
  • Hospitality
  • Leadership
  • Social media marketing
  • Problem solving
  • Keen attention to detail

References

  • Victor Dube, Director, Love Incarnate, +27 67 249 1320, victor@loveincarnate.co.za
  • Siyathokoza Mbatha, Director, Mancave Esport, +27 64 881 8573, Siyathokozacmbatha@gmail.com
  • Sibonelo Xaba, Manager, Kean on Flowers, +27 63 698 8996

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Junior Manager

Kean on Flowers
10.2023 - 02.2024

Volunteer Head of Marketing

Love Incarnate
01.2023 - 12.2023

Admin and Finance Clerk

Man Cave Esport
11.2021 - 06.2023

Cashier

Superspar Greendale
12.2020 - 02.2021

Au Pair

Cultural Care Au Pair
01.2020 - 11.2020

Hospitality Leader, and a Life Group Leader

Cornerstone Church AOG
02.2017 - 11.2019

Volunteer

Love Incarnate NPO
06.2016 - 12.2018

B Soc Science Honours - Psychology

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Bachelor of Social Science - Marketing, Psychology

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Extension - Arts & Entertainment, Storytelling & Filmmaking

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

National Senior Certificate -

Sibongumbomvu Combined School
Samukelisiwe Mthembu