Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Skill Summary
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Thato Gwangwa

Thato Gwangwa

Logistics Planner
Soweto

Summary

Proven track record of successfully managing multiple freelance assignments concurrently, meeting deadlines and client satisfaction. Possessing excellent communication skills while interacting effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel at all levels.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Customer Service

IContact BPO
Johannesburg, Gauteng
09.2024 - 12.2024

• Email, Live Chat and Phone support
• US seasonal campaign Wine Country Gift basket and
Van's Gifts order taking
• Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing
patient inquiries promptly and professionally • Strengthened client relationships, provided
exceptional customer service and follow-up. • Dealt with client confidential information, kept
discreet and maintained trust with customers.

T2 Planning Analyst and Expeditor

South African Breweries
Johannesburg, South Africa
8 2023 - 07.2024

• Expediting load plan report using Foxtrot and VSC • Manage Driver Time Adherence and Refusal
Management Modulation
• Manage Driver Working Hours (DWH) and Average
Departure
• Order Management and updating master data • Tracking truck deliveries during operation and updating driver feedback tracker

Customer Support Agent

Surgo Agency (Bolt EU)
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2021 - 03.2023

• Resolved tickets on Zendesk, Beehive and Ziwo platforms to respond to customers queries swiftly
• Dealing with e-Hailing services for both drivers and riders
• Maintained empathy and professionalism, while understand client issue, and sharing FAQs and Knowledge Base Articles prior to provide resolution
• Monitored customer surveys and feedback to maintain CSAT and KPI trackers.

Customer Relations Representative

Only The Best Agency (SAB)
Johannesburg, Gauteng
10.2019 - 01.2021

• Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
• Strengthened customer relationships by listening to customer concerns and giving priority to service requirements.
• SAP and Avaya system to contact and retrieve customer information by STP (customer account number)

Reception Administrator

Only The Best Agency
Johannesburg, Gauteng
06.2018 - 10.2019

• Multitasking, by answering and directing calls accurately
• Maintaining cleanliness on the working station
• Prepared meeting materials such as agendas or
presentations as requested to support effective
collaborations among team members.
• Temping at Konika Minolta, Sonae Arauco,Sanlam
and AECI

Office Support Assistant

KEG Legal Costs
Johannesburg, Gauteng
03.2018 - 06.2019

• Sorted mail from the Post Office received from RAF. Ensured pre-trial dates are accurate with no mishaps, so not jeopardize the firm
• Updated client correspondence files and noted additions in file index per summons sent through on email
• Safeguarded sensitive and confidential data in compliance with security best practices

Operations Controller

Altrack Fleet Management
Johannesburg, Gauteng
06.2017 - 01.2018

• Logged incidents and events accurately into Avaya (call) software
• Stay updated on latest landmarks updates on roads when sharing/sending co-ordinates to Capital Air (dispatch) and police for hijackings.
• Vehicle monitoring and checking positions

Education

Matriculated -

Lyttelton Manor High School
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2009 - 12.2013

Skills

Live chat operation (email & phone support)

Personal Skill Summary

A motivated individual who is focused on meeting project objectives/targets and ensure that work gets done. I enjoy being attentive and understanding customer needs and wants. I am looking to use my strong organisational and team work skills, and work experience in a challenging role aimed at contributing to growth of organisations. Friendly and efficient customer service team member devoted to maximising customer satisfaction with exceptional service and support. Knowledgeable about industry standards with strong skill in retaining product and service information to provide effective issue resolution. Skilled in promoting sales to increase revenue while addressing diverse issues, also using SAP system to find information and execute

Volunteer Experience

Altar Server - St. Mary’s Anglican Church (Youth Leader), Volunteer to helping the Church counsel on various church active involvements (youth motivation, youth movement within communities)

References

  • Akut Legal Costs, +27 65 953 6380, Abe Tlaka, Director
  • Only The Best Pty (SAB), +27 83 362 2739, Kim Wilson, Manager
  • Standard Bank SA, +27 76 809 2193, Leer Rikhotso, Team Leader
  • Surgo Outsourcing, +27 21 012 5566, Willie Smal, Recruitment Manager
  • Workforce Staffing (SAB), +27 72 297 9091, Kagiso Sedumedi, Planner Supervisor

Timeline

Customer Service

IContact BPO
09.2024 - 12.2024

Customer Support Agent

Surgo Agency (Bolt EU)
01.2021 - 03.2023

Customer Relations Representative

Only The Best Agency (SAB)
10.2019 - 01.2021

Reception Administrator

Only The Best Agency
06.2018 - 10.2019

Office Support Assistant

KEG Legal Costs
03.2018 - 06.2019

Operations Controller

Altrack Fleet Management
06.2017 - 01.2018

Matriculated -

Lyttelton Manor High School
01.2009 - 12.2013

T2 Planning Analyst and Expeditor

South African Breweries
8 2023 - 07.2024
Thato GwangwaLogistics Planner