Zodumo Thabana
Designer ,Talent Acquisition Specialist And Sales Associate
Standerton
Summary
Talented and results-oriented creative professional with a broad base of experience in a variety of professional roles, including External Sales in the banking environment, Client services Consultant and Recruitment Consultant role in the healthcare space, HR Talent Specialist for a Consulting firm, and Creative Director and leather Goods Designer in the design and clothing industry. I have developed strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, as well as a deep understanding of the creative process. I am proficient in business support services and customer needs, and have a proven ability to manage projects from start to finish. I am passionate about developing innovative solutions to complex problems and I am eager to apply my skills to a new challenge.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Creative Director and Leather Goods Designer
PractiKal
Standerton
11.2016 - Current
- Researching trends and creating mood boards, trend reports, and ideas
- Attending customer meetings and designing to customer briefs
- Involved in designing and manufacturing of leather goods by integrating design concepts with material knowledge
- Study fashion trends and anticipate designs that will appeal to consumers
- Decide on a theme for a collection
- Use computer-aided design (CAD) programs to create designs
- Visit manufacturers or trade shows to get samples of leather
- Select leather, hardware, colors, or a style for each leather piece or accessory
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
HR Talent Specialist
Regiments Capital Advisors
Johannesburg
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Conduct full life cycle recruitment including job kick-off, sourcing, phone interviews, hiring manager update meetings, onsite interviews, offers process, etc
- Understand, leverage, and enhance the company culture and employer brand throughout the recruitment process and provide realistic job previews and expectations to candidates
- Use creative and innovative sourcing methods to acquire top-notch difficult-to-find talent and proactively build talent pools for future recruitment needs
- A brand ambassador who delivers exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
- Present offer recommendations to Hiring Managers, sell offers to candidates, and manage offer negotiations to all internal and external candidates
- Execute and support our People Strategy
- Participate in workforce planning sessions and ongoing ad-hoc feedback meetings with hiring managers
- Understand the importance of talent metrics and use them to continuously improve personal and team performance
- Recruitment administration, analysis, and reporting
- Staying abreast with market trends and refining specialised skills on an ongoing basis
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Recruitment Consultant
Metropolitan Health Group
Cape Town
11.2010 - 02.2014
- Custodian of the entire recruitment process from sourcing and screening to selection and placement for relevant vacancies at all levels
- Use creative and innovative methods to acquire suitable candidates
- Promoting the referral program, occasional research, networking, and sourcing for candidates ahead of time
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, responsible for ensuring the quality of overall recruitment delivery, identifying opportunities to improve selection processes and methods
- Build and maintain consultative relationships with all stakeholders throughout the whole recruitment process to ensure proper communication and feedback at all times
- Conduct competency-based interviews
- Coordinate and implement relevant assessments and checks (ITC, credit, qualification, and references) and communicate results and concerns that may influence selection decisions accordingly
- Extending or selling offers to successful candidates
- Compile daily, weekly and monthly recruitment status update reports
- Analyses and evaluate recruitment reports with the Recruitment manager, and Hiring Managers
- Management of the supplier relationships
- Supports successful on-boarding of new recruits to ensure meaningful new recruit experience
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems
- Provided support to hiring managers and HR teams to keep recruitment processes aligned with organizational goals.
- Utilized recruitment technology tools and platforms to streamline recruitment processes.
- Developed and posted job descriptions to various platforms to communicate open position requirements to potential candidates.
- Tracked recruitment metrics and reported on progress to evaluate recruitment effort success.
- Networked and built relationships with potential candidates and industry professionals to identify potential candidates, stay informed about industry trends and gain insight into skills and qualifications in demand.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Recruitment Administrator
Metropolitan Health Group
Cape Town
10.2009 - 10.2010
- Scheduling of interviews
- Assessment co-ordination
- Conduct statutory checks such as reference checks, credit checks, and qualification checks
- Placing of adverts on PeopleSoft
- Established temp desk and update it periodically
- Initiate and implement plans to source the best candidates
- Recruitment inbox management
- Prepare interview guides
- Database management and maintenance
- Request salary packages
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies, and programs through departmental staff.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Client Services Graduate Trainee
Metropolitan Health Group
Cape Town
02.2009 - 09.2009
- Identify Client Services Agents training needs
- Revamped business unit online toolbox
- Resource planning duties such as scheduling, putting together complaints reports for business partners, daily stats, monitoring late coming and absenteeism
- Design and run knowledge-sharing and skills transfer workshops
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis, and reporting.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
External Sales Consultant
ABSA
Cape Town
03.2008 - 09.2008
- Conduct financial needs analysis with clients to establish future goals
- Identify and convincingly market suitable products to the client that satisfy the clients' needs
- Close sales and comply with relevant legislation
- Keep abreast of developments in the industry and market trends
- Develop relationships with clients by reviewing them at regular intervals
- Presenting and communicating information
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Mentor
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town
03.2006 - 11.2006
- Addressing high dropout and interventions for learners in township schools
- Attend life skills training in order to impart learning and support to learners
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or were threats identified.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Developed and led special events that increased decision-making, problem-solving, and good judgment.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational, and career goals to encourage independence.
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Leather Technology
University of Northampton
England 01.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management, Finance And Investments
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2005 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Sehole Combined School
Harding, South Africa 04.2000 - 11.2004
Skills
Strategic Planning
undefinedTimeline
Post Graduate Certificate - Leather Technology
University of Northampton
01.2017 - 02.2018
Creative Director and Leather Goods Designer
PractiKal
11.2016 - Current
HR Talent Specialist
Regiments Capital Advisors
06.2014 - 02.2016
Recruitment Consultant
Metropolitan Health Group
11.2010 - 02.2014
Recruitment Administrator
Metropolitan Health Group
10.2009 - 10.2010
Client Services Graduate Trainee
Metropolitan Health Group
02.2009 - 09.2009
External Sales Consultant
ABSA
03.2008 - 09.2008
Mentor
University of the Western Cape
03.2006 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management, Finance And Investments
University of The Western Cape
01.2005 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Sehole Combined School
04.2000 - 11.2004
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