Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
My goal is to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Sales Supervisor ( Contract )
Smollan Group
Bushbuckridge
01.2023 - 03.2023
Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
Applied solid market knowledge and business operations expertise to strengthen processes and achieve continuous improvement targets.
Directed smooth merchandising of products to engage customers and promote sales.
Promoted exceptional customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Met with management and executives to provide insights into sales operations and make strategy recommendations.
Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
Supervised staff successfully, utilizing effective communication and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Monitored daily sales operations and served as informational and procedural resource to team members.
Worked jointly with team members to assist with closing sales, cross-selling and upselling of products and services.
Capitalized on sales development and performance optimization opportunities while controlling expenses and maintaining diverse customer base.
Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Completed employee evaluations to stay on top of lagging knowledge or skills and proactively close gaps to maximize performance.
Assessed sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight and capitalize on emerging trends.
Personal Shopper ( Contract )
OneCart
Nelspruit
10.2022 - 01.2023
Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections.
Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.
Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
Bins and picks merchandise using inventory management system, correcting discrepancies to improve overall accuracy.
Consulted with customers on food selections and custom order requests.
Delivered items to customers on desired schedules by managing time efficiently and planning effective routes.
Loaded and unloaded orders at customer's homes or locations.
Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
Updated opening and closing procedures to decrease downtime by 15% and optimize productivity.
Reviewed customer orders closely to locate desired items and checked app regularly to identify changes.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
Noted customer special requests, preferences and favorite products in CRM to enhance service and build brand loyalty.
Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
Personal Assistant to the Owner
Va Aki Consulting Engineers
Nelspruit
10.2021 - 10.2022
Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies.
Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
Receptionist Clerk
Leaves Lodge & Spa
Nelspruit
01.2017 - 10.2021
Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges, and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Renasa Insurance Bank
Johannesburg
03.2014 - 12.2016
First point of contact for the Information Systems Manager
Maintained well-stocked and organized office supply room to aid in inventory management.
Organized resources, records and personnel to accomplish aggressive targets.
Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup and courier services to expedite delivery.
Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
Interacted with vendors to purchase and set up equipment and services.
Participated in strategic planning to execute in best interests of plan goals.
Used data processing and statistical software to process large amounts of data and paperwork.
Set up conference rooms, technology and materials to facilitate meetings.
Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
Communicated with management to explain issues and formulate solutions.
Answered phones to process requests, transfer calls or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Acquired product and service knowledge to provide solutions to customers.
Sorted, opened and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze and improve workflows.
Developed correspondence to enhance communication between stakeholders.
Assisted management with activities to plan and oversee events and programs.
Collaborated with coworkers to maximize potential for successful business growth.
Organized corporate travel by tracking various travel expenses and devising comprehensive travel strategy.
Translated information into electronic forms by compiling and sorting data.
Identified communication channels to set roadmap to distribute information.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Open Learning Group
Distance Learning
National Senior Certificate -
Lowveld High School
Nelspruit
Skills
Ul>
Sales proficiency
P>Online ordering familiarity
P>Product knowledge
P>Product and service sales
P>Teambuilding
P>Trend understanding
P>Customer Relations
P>Spreadsheet management
P>Office administration
P>Attendance record management
P>Meeting arrangements
P>Customer and client relations
P>Recordkeeping
P>Invoice Processing
P>Administrative support
P>40 WPM typing speed
P>Database administration
P>Program files maintenance
P>Social media knowledge
P>Relationship building
P>Internal communications
P>Filing and data archiving
P>Report Development
P>Scheduling
P>Multi-line phone proficiency
P>Office management
P>Strategic planning
P>Time management
P>Travel planning
P>Records management
P>Travel administration
P>Conference planning
P>Risk management
P>Business administration
P>Travel accommodations
P>Proofreading
P>Report writing
P>Goals and performance
P>Sales team assistance
P>Order management
P>Staff Training
P>Effective selling techniques
P>Sales expertise
P>Operations
P>Performance evaluation
P>Reporting data
P>Inventory oversight
P>Delegation skills
P>Data analysis
P>Payroll and budgeting
P>Supervising staff
P>B to B sales
P>Sales strategy development
P>Financial record keeping
P>Bookkeeping
Certification
The Fundamentals Of Digital Marketing
Human Resource Administration
Timeline
Sales Supervisor ( Contract )
Smollan Group
01.2023 - 03.2023
Personal Shopper ( Contract )
OneCart
10.2022 - 01.2023
Personal Assistant to the Owner
Va Aki Consulting Engineers
10.2021 - 10.2022
Receptionist Clerk
Leaves Lodge & Spa
01.2017 - 10.2021
Executive Administrative Assistant
Renasa Insurance Bank
03.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Logistics And Supply Chain Management