Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Sonika Van Zyl

Sonika Van Zyl

Bethlehem

Summary

I am a loving and caring person who can handle multiple tasks daily and is a dependable person who is great at time management. I’m a people’s person and can communicate and interact with all. I have experience working as part of a team and individually. I take great pride in my work and strive to be the best at what is needed of me. I’m energetic and love new challenges and projects and always strive to meet my deadlines.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Administrator

The Gunman Hunting & Outdoors
Bethlehem
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assistend manager in developing creative marketing and sales strategies ,designing to increase sales , awareness and customer retention.
  • Kept updated on marketing trends, competitor activities and customer buying trends though ongoing networking and research.

  • Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
  • Maintained detailed records of all stock movements, providing valuable data for decision-making purposes.

Waitering & Cashups

J-P Rossouw
Bethlehem Ocean Basket
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Spoke to customer in multiple languages to resolve problems and answer questions
  • Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Prepared orders to deliver excellent presentation and quality standards
  • Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing solutions
  • Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations
  • Operated tills to accurately process cash and credit card transactions

Administrative Assistant

Supa Fix
Bethlehem
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Educated customers on available processes and services.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Optimised inventory by placing timely orders and improving organisation of stock.
  • Offered high level of customer service to clients to maintain positive customer ratings.
  • Spoke with customer on the phone to schedule, remind and follow up on appointments.
  • Acted as first point of contact for routine scheduling queries and escalated necessary issues.

Administrative Assistant

Louis Van Zyl
L&D4 Construction Bethlehem
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Optimized cash flow management through timely invoicing and diligent follow-up on overdue payments.
  • Supported sales team by participating in site surveys to assess client requirements accurately before quoting projects.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Farm Manager

Martiens Wessels
Plaas Magdala Verkykerskop
04.2019 - 02.2021

• Tended to livestock by providing fresh water, administering health diets and maintaining appropriate living environment.

• Trimmed hedges and woodlands ,removed overgrown vegetation and repaired damaged fences and railings to keep compound presentable.

• Groomed,tacked up and warmed up horses ahead of daily training sessions to safeguard horses against injury.

• Carried out field checks, notifying relevant staff when repairs to fences or gates are required.

• Mixed feeds , soaked hay ,watered and assisted with general horse welfare duties to keep horses well fed and comfortable.

Education

Graduate - Sales And Marketing Education

Bella Day Academy , Verkykerskop
12.2020

Skills

Good communication skills

Good with teamwork

Good adaptability skills

Customer service

Easy learner

Marketing

Timeline

Sales Administrator - The Gunman Hunting & Outdoors
10.2022 - 11.2023
Waitering & Cashups - J-P Rossouw
01.2022 - 10.2022
Administrative Assistant - Supa Fix
03.2021 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant - Louis Van Zyl
02.2020 - 03.2021
Farm Manager - Martiens Wessels
04.2019 - 02.2021
Bella Day Academy - Graduate, Sales And Marketing Education
Sonika Van Zyl