Thandeka Valerie Phakathi
Administrative Consultant
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
A productive, skilled and qualified role-player, leveraging a combined 6years experience within the corporate administration and sales sector. A result oriented individual who is passionate about education hence her current enrollment as a part time student. She is eager to contribute to a dedicated team where she can grow while making a positive difference in the daily operations of the organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Administrator
The Box Fashion
Johannesburg
2023.09 - Current
- Achieved sales targets consistently through regular monitoring of team performance and adjusting strategies.
- Organized weekly team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
- Recruitment, training and placement of the team.
- Provided exceptional administrative support for high-performing sales teams, enabling them to focus on selling and meeting revenue goals.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and areas of improvement, providing insightful reports to the sales team for strategic planning.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
Administrator Assistant
Springs Muslim School
Johannesburg
2023.04 - 2023.07
- Recording of meeting minutes.
- In charge of entering marks on SA SAMS.
- Day to day administration duties at reception.
- Prepared transportation arrangements, itineraries and expense reports for all the executives.
Communications Specialists
Platinum Life
Johannesburg
2019.04 - 2023.03
- Capture client’s information.
- Delivered consistent results by setting achievable goals and working diligently towards achieving them each month.
- Called potential customers from marketing lists and referral programs to engage and discuss personal needs.
- Enhanced lead quality by conducting thorough pre-screening of prospects before forwarding to the sales team.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - FET Phase Specialising in English And LO
University of South Africa
Pretoria 2025.01 - Current
Certificate: Quantitative And Qualitative Research - Sociology
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 2017.01 - 2017.11
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 2015.01 - 2017.12
National Senior Certificate - Matric
Phoenix College of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 2009.01 - 2013.12
Skills
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Computer Literacy
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving Skills
Sales Training
Multi-tasking Ability
Teamwork
References
The Box Fashion
Lizl Myburgh (Sales Manager)
0726830396
The Box Fashion
Chantelle Bouwer (Assistant Sales Manager)
0828885469
Springs Muslim School
Mehroon Mohammed (Senior Administrator)
0716008379
Timeline
Bachelor Of Education - FET Phase Specialising in English And LO
University of South Africa
2025.01 - Current
Sales Administrator
The Box Fashion
2023.09 - Current
Administrator Assistant
Springs Muslim School
2023.04 - 2023.07
Communications Specialists
Platinum Life
2019.04 - 2023.03
Certificate: Quantitative And Qualitative Research - Sociology
University of Johannesburg
2017.01 - 2017.11
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
University of Johannesburg
2015.01 - 2017.12
National Senior Certificate - Matric
Phoenix College of Johannesburg
2009.01 - 2013.12