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Winston Seekoei

Sr Educator
Plettenberg bay

Summary

Highly tolerant senior educator dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects. Creative senior educator offering 44 years of experience developing and implementing primary course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Caring senior educator with 44 years of experience in educational, training and development instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level senior management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

WCED
Plettenberg bay

Educator
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience. Parental involvement increased by 70%.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.15 learners enrolled at technical colleges.
  • Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
  • Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.83 learners progressed from D level to B level.
  • Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
  • 5 Teachers got promotional positions.
  • Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
  • Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
  • Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Managed over 600 learners in phase as Head of Department.
  • Increased pass rate from 45% to 94%.

Media 24/Daily Sun Newspaper
Welkom

Branch Sales Manager
03.2010 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Resolved customer complaints to maintain high level of satisfaction.
  • Managed branch sales, customer service, finances and recordkeeping.
  • Increased branch revenue by 70% through professional canvassing and post sales customer services.
  • Coordinated calls to prospective and existing customers, acceptance of small business loan applications and referrals to other product specialists.
  • Set pricing strategy and discount rates.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify cost control initiatives.
  • Worked directly with customers and associates to handle internal and external complaints and objections.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.

Nashua
Bloemfontein

Sales Representative
02.2000 - 09.2009

Job overview

  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions. Database increased with 60%.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.Best rating 89%.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans to increase brand awareness and drive sales.Upted sales with 65%
  • Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.Turnover increased by 50%
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
  • Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.

African Bank
Bloemfontein

Sales Representative
05.1999 - 11.2004

Job overview

  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
  • Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
  • Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.

Education

UNISA
PRETORIA

M.ED from Management And Leadership
06.2021 - Current

University Overview

FINAL YEAR,2023 DISSERTATION IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

NORTHWEST UNIV
POTCHEFSTROOM

B.ED HONS LEVEL 8 from MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
01.2017 - 12.2019

University Overview

SUCCESFULLY GRADUATED IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

NORTHWEST UNIV
POTCHEFSTROOM

B.ED HONS LEVEL 7 from MANAGEMENT,LAW AND SYSTEMS
01.2016 - 12.2017

University Overview

SUCCESFULLY COMPLETED B.ED HONS SPECIALIZATION IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT,LAW AND SYSTEMS

Skills

Group and individual instruction

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Timeline

UNISA

M.ED from Management And Leadership
06.2021 - Current

Educator

WCED
01.2017 - Current

NORTHWEST UNIV

B.ED HONS LEVEL 8 from MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
01.2017 - 12.2019

NORTHWEST UNIV

B.ED HONS LEVEL 7 from MANAGEMENT,LAW AND SYSTEMS
01.2016 - 12.2017

Branch Sales Manager

Media 24/Daily Sun Newspaper
03.2010 - 12.2017

Sales Representative

Nashua
02.2000 - 09.2009

Sales Representative

African Bank
05.1999 - 11.2004
Winston SeekoeiSr Educator