Simeon Smit

• Founded and single-handedly operated a recruitment agency, overseeing all business functions from strategy to execution.
• Built and maintained a client portfolio by identifying hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
• Sourced, interviewed, and placed candidates into roles, ensuring alignment with client specifications and candidate career goals.
• Designed and implemented marketing initiatives, including social media campaigns and website development, to promote services and attract business.
• Managed end-to-end administrative processes, including contract negotiation, invoicing, scheduling, and client communication.
• Delivered personalized customer service to clients and candidates, fostering trust and securing repeat business.

• Provided freelance IT support to clients, troubleshooting hardware and software issues to ensure seamless system performance.
• Installed, configured, and maintained computers, networks, and peripheral devices for small businesses and individuals.
• Diagnosed and resolved technical problems remotely and onsite, offering timely and effective solutions.
• Advised clients on IT upgrades, software solutions, and best practices to optimize their technology use.
• Managed project timelines and client expectations, delivering high-quality service as a solo operator.
• Maintained detailed records of services provided, including invoicing and follow-up support.

IT Technician:

• Provided IT support, including troubleshooting hardware/software issues, maintaining office systems, and assisting staff with technical queries.
• Provided IT support to staff members, improving overall operational efficiency.
• Streamlined IT processes for increased efficiency.
• Installed, maintained, and repaired hardware components, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Configured and maintained company computers, printers, and network equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Created and managed company websites, ensuring functionality, user-friendly design, and up-to-date content.

Social Media Manager:

• Developed and implemented strategic social media marketing plans to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
• Handled digital marketing strategies to align with and achieve organizational objectives.
• Reviewed consumer behaviour data to design cost-effective campaigns across various media platforms to meet advertising goals.
• Assessed marketing program performance, identifying opportunities to boost effectiveness and capitalize on new prospects.
• Filmed and edited video promotional material for social media and marketing campaigns.

• Patient/Customer Care
• Business Development
• Internal Marketing Management
• Operations Support& Management
• Financial Management
• Staff Management
• General Management
• Implementing effective practice management strategies to enhance operational efficiency
• Developing and executing marketing initiatives to increase patient engagement and retention
• Conducting financial analyses to optimize budgeting and resource allocation

• Liaising with customers
• Helping patients decide on a frame
• Quoting Patients for Spectacles etc.
• Greeting patients at the door
• Opening repair orders
• Ordering Lenses and frames
• Providing expert advice on lens options and coatings to enhance patient satisfaction
• Maintaining detailed records of patient interactions and eyewear orders

• General Frame Repairs
• Checking quality of lenses
• Dotting and Blocking of Lenses
• Cutting and fitting
• Tinting of lenses
• Rimless fittings
• Shape changes
• Casting Lenses
• Checking on the flow in the lab
• Final Checking