TESSA JACOBS
MEDICAL BUSINESS SALES CONSULTANT | SALES CO- ORDINATOR | OFFICE MANAGER
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Dynamic Recruiter with demonstrated record of success recruiting candidates for industries such as medical industryt.Skilled at reviewing and pre-screening applicants, setting up employer interviews and preparing contracts. Well-versed in reviewing resumes, screening candidates and managing applications. Well-organized, detail-oriented and proactive in handling recruiting tasks with little oversight.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Language
Work History
RECRUITER
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Main area was to cover temp medical professionals within DOH.
- Provide reports as requested on new businesses and exiting clients.
- Interviewing and screening of potential candidates.
- Collecting outstanding accounts and follow up on timesheets.
- Verifying of documents and checking of references.
- Follow up and after placement servicing.
- Telemarketing calls to existing and potential clients.
SALES CO- ORDINATOR
Overbergfoods Pty Ltd
Cape town, Western Cape
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with finance department and CEO to achieve results,
- Implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Office Manager
Covidien (Pty) Ltd
Cape town, Western Cape
06.2013 - 11.2015
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Organized international and domestic travel arrangements for up to 5 staff members, including all transportation and hotel stays.
- Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
- Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts.
- Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
Education
Higher Diploma of Education - Human Movement Studies
University of The Western Cape
Western Cape, Cape Town 04.2021 - 04.2021
Diploma in Drama -
Drama School Johannesburg -
Johannesburg, Auckland Park 01.2021 - 01.2021
Skills
New hire paperwork processing
Clearance procedures
Administrative support
New hire training
Recruitment
Offer letters
Clerical support
Excel spreadsheets
Public speaking
Time management
Outbound calling
Business requirements understanding
Timeline
Higher Diploma of Education - Human Movement Studies
University of The Western Cape
04.2021 - 04.2021
Diploma in Drama -
Drama School Johannesburg -
01.2021 - 01.2021
RECRUITER
10.2018 - 11.2019
SALES CO- ORDINATOR
Overbergfoods Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 10.2018
Office Manager
Covidien (Pty) Ltd
06.2013 - 11.2015