Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Achievements
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic
Simoné Du Plessis

Simoné Du Plessis

Delmas,South-Africa

Summary

Marketing & Business Growth Strategist | Data-Driven Leader

turn strategy, creativity, and analytics into real business impact. From high-impact marketing campaigns to sales growth and operational efficiency, help brands thrive.

Proven Wins:
Doubled student recruitment in five months
Boosted sales with targeted advertising
Streamlined nationwide logistics for seamless delivery

Passionate about brand storytelling, customer engagement, and data-driven decision-making, craft strategies that fuel growth and efficiency. Let’s connect and make an impact!

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Part-Time Sales and Marketing Assistant to CEO

Badengie
Secunda
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Marketing Strategy & Execution – Played a key role in developing and executing marketing strategies that accelerated business growth and aligned with key business objectives.

    Campaign Coordination & Client Relationship Management – Successfully coordinated marketing campaigns that boosted client engagement and strengthened relationships, directly contributing to business expansion.

    Market Research & Strategic Insights – Conducted in-depth market research, providing actionable insights that guided strategic decisions, driving increased market share.

    Brand Enhancement – Collaborated with CEO creating impactful promotional materials that elevated brand image and enhanced brand visibility across multiple channels.

Marketing Assistant

Tunotex Pty Ltd
Springs, South-Africa
08.2023 - 08.2024

Content Creation & Brand Awareness – Crafted compelling content for newsletters, magazines, and social media, driving significant brand awareness and engagement.

Community Management & Brand-Building – Managed online communities and launched brand-building initiatives, increasing community engagement by 30%.

Event & Campaign Management – Organized corporate events and marketing campaigns, boosting lead generation by 40% and brand visibility.

Creative Support – Delivered photography, video production, and graphic design to elevate marketing projects, contributing 80% increase in campaign effectiveness.

Part-time Lead Data Collector ( Remote)

Quomeda
London, UK
02.2023 - 05.2023

Conducted In-Depth Medical Data Investigations – Spearheaded data research, providing valuable insights that supported advanced research and analytics.

Ensured Data Accuracy – Implemented rigorous verification processes, achieving 100% data integrity and flawless reporting for informed decision-making.

Liaised Between Management & Data Teams – Facilitated seamless communication, enhancing team efficiency and accelerating project timelines by 30%.y

Learning Facilitator

Basedi Professionals
Delmas, South-Africa
04.2021 - 01.2023

Exceeded student recruitment goals by 100%, successfully onboarding 500 students in just 5 months.

Delivered technical and administrative support, ensuring smooth and seamless student experiences.
Managed student data, coordinated nationwide shipping logistics, and executed budget-aligned tablet distribution for efficient operations

Operations Manager

Regus
Midrand
09.2014 - 05.2017

Building & Facility Management – Supervised maintenance, tenant relations, and vendor management, improving facility uptime by 15% and reducing operational costs by 10%.

Compliance & Safety – Ensured 100% compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations, resulting in zero safety incidents and successful audits.

Financial & Operational Efficiency – Managed budgets of over R5M, lease agreements, and facility operations, achieving 12% cost savings while maintaining high service standards.

Client Collections – Collected R1.5M pm, achieving an overall 90%+ collection rate of outstanding dues.

Team Leadership & Collaboration – Led teams to achieve business objectives, completing 90% of projects on time and within budget, resulting in enhanced operational performance.

FMCG Sales Representative

Rugani Juice
Krugersdorp, Gauteng
06.2017 - 02.2021

Client Acquisition & Sales Growth – Acquired and managed new clients, boosting sales revenue and exceeding monthly targets. Target: R180,000, Highest achievement: R259,000.

In-Store Advertising & Promotion – Increased product sales by 40% through strategic cross-merchandising, in-store promotions, and sales deals, while fostering trust and boosting the store’s rate of sale.

Negotiation & Product Delivery – Negotiated favourable agreements to both company and client and ensured on-time product deliveries, consistently exceeding sales targets.

Debtors Administrator

Forest Sales
Alberton, South-Africa
10.2011 - 02.2014

Financial Management & Compliance – Efficiently processed invoices and reconciled debtor accounts, ensuring 98% financial accuracy and timely reporting. Supported audit preparation, guaranteeing full compliance with financial regulations and audit standards

Co-Facilitator & Training Facilitator

DCS College
Springs, South-Africa
01.2010 - 09.2011

Sales Consultations & Academic Support – Delivered tailored sales consultations and academic guidance, supporting 140-300 learners, resulting in a 20% increase in enrollment.

Classroom Training – Facilitated Business & PC subjects training, equipping students with practical skills, leading to a 40% improvement in course completion rates.

Financial Management – Managed invoicing and account reconciliation, achieving 100% accuracy in all financial records.

Marketing Strategy Development – Designed and executed high-impact marketing strategies that boosted student enrollment by 200%, setting a new record of 300 learners enrolled, while increasing campus engagement.

Part-time Graphic Designer

The Printhouse
Brakpan
01.2009 - 12.2009

Client Consultation & Design – Collaborated with clients to draft and proofread innovative designs in CorelDRAW for large format and paper-based print mediums, ensuring flawless execution and brand consistency.

Printing Operations – Expertly operated Roland large format printers and Toshiba for paper printing, delivering high-quality results on time. Managed inventory to maintain stock of ink, materials, and stationery, ensuring seamless print operations without delays.

Client Engagement & Upselling – Fostered strong client relationships by understanding business needs and upselling customized printing solutions. Successfully expanded business by recommending suitable mediums, driving additional revenue

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - NLP and Life Coaching

Action Factory
Roodepoort, Gauteng
06.2018 - 06.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Human Resource and Payroll

DCS College
Springs, South-Africa
01.2015 - 05.2015

Graphic and Web Design - Digital Design

CTU Training College
Boksburg, Gauteng
01.2009 - 12.2009

Skills

    Marketing & Brand Management
    Sales & Business Development
    Operations & Facility Management
    Data Collection & Analysis
    Training & Facilitation
    Event Coordination & Customer Engagement
    Financial & Administrative Oversight
    Quality Assurance & Compliance

Achievements

Marketing & Brand Management – Increased brand engagement with strategic social media campaigns and content marketing.

Sales & Business Development – Surpassed sales targets by 40%, achieving a personal best of R259,000 in a single month.

Operations & Facility Management – Managed commercial properties, driving tenant satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Data Collection & Analysis – Streamlined reporting processes, ensuring data accuracy to fuel informed decision-making.

Training & Facilitation – Recruited and supported 500+ students in 5 months, surpassing enrollment goals.

Event Coordination & Customer Engagement – Led impactful corporate events, boosting brand visibility and customer loyalty.

Financial & Administrative Oversight – Managed budgets, invoicing, and reconciliations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

Languages

Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Painting Acrylic Art

Timeline

Part-Time Sales and Marketing Assistant to CEO

Badengie
10.2024 - 03.2025

Marketing Assistant

Tunotex Pty Ltd
08.2023 - 08.2024

Part-time Lead Data Collector ( Remote)

Quomeda
02.2023 - 05.2023

Learning Facilitator

Basedi Professionals
04.2021 - 01.2023

Certificate of Higher Education - NLP and Life Coaching

Action Factory
06.2018 - 06.2018

FMCG Sales Representative

Rugani Juice
06.2017 - 02.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Human Resource and Payroll

DCS College
01.2015 - 05.2015

Operations Manager

Regus
09.2014 - 05.2017

Debtors Administrator

Forest Sales
10.2011 - 02.2014

Co-Facilitator & Training Facilitator

DCS College
01.2010 - 09.2011

Graphic and Web Design - Digital Design

CTU Training College
01.2009 - 12.2009

Part-time Graphic Designer

The Printhouse
01.2009 - 12.2009
Simoné Du Plessis