Seshego Polokwane
Dear: Sir/ Madam
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to apply for this position, and I hope that my application will be successful.
Yours truly,
Jacob Semenya (Mr.)
LETTER OF MOTIVATION
I am a self-motivated, ambitious person with an appreciation for benefits of health and Technical Services; Event Management; Sales and Revenue and customer care. I believe that I have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; effective business, organizational and time management skills; good problem solving skills; the ability to work with a team; the confidence to lead and always take the initiative, and competent computer skills (MS Word and Excel).
I believe that I will be able to do anything when given the opportunity. Working at STEINER TRAINING LTD, AND STARBOARD CRUISE SERVICES AS THE INTERNATIONAL COMPANYS, Proved me with the knowledge of sales and revenue. As I believe that a day without challenge is a day without results.
Thank you for giving me the chance to apply for this position.
Curriculum Vitae of Jacob Semenya
PERSONAL DETAILS
Surname : Semenya
First name : Pitsi Jacob
Nationality : South Africa Gender : Male Health Condition : Excellent Identity number : 830********** Cell number : +276******** Home language : Sepedi Other languages : English, Sotho, IsiZulu and Afrikaans Driver’s license : Code 10 E-mail : ****************@*****.***
EDUCATION
School : Technical High School Qualification : Grade 12(2001) Subjects : English, Home Economics, Mathematics, Biology Physical Science, IsiZulu
COMPUTER LITERATE:
Subject : MS Word and Excel
TERTIARY EDUCATION
Period : 2 Years (2002) Institute : eta (Exercise Teachers Academy) Achievements : Diploma in sports, fitness, recreation management
Courses Modules : Advance sport management; first year certificate includes a range of business and management skills specifically for sports industry. Second year builds on the subjects taught in first year with the following modules: Sport Exercise stream: -sport nutrition and ergogenic aids; Business Management streams: HR management, data analysis, team and sport ethics, sport law, sales and Revenue management, team management, applied sports marketing, quality management, media management, applied business management. Health and sports psychology stream; sport sociology, sport psychology.
HARD SKILLS COMPENCIES
Communication skills Customer services Good team work Ability to work independently Ability to learn new material Attention to details Ability to work overtime if required
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Period : 3 years (2017) Company : Canyon Ranch Position : Fitness Director Reason for leaving : End Of Contract
Period : 2 years (2014) Company : Parmalat Position : Sales Representative Duties : Establish new accounts by organizing and planning daily work schedule to build on existing or potential sales outlets Study the type of sales outlet and adjust content of sales presentations Study potential volume of dealers and focus on sales efforts Make and submit orders by referring to product literature and price lists Gather current marketplace information on newly introduced products, delivery schedules, pricing, and merchandising techniques in order to monitor competition Investigate problems; prepare reports; develop solutions, and make recommendations to management in order to resolve customer complaints Attend educational workshops; review publications, and be involved in professional societies Provide historical records by keeping records on customer inquiries and sales Contribute to team efforts in accomplishing organizational goals Reason for leaving : Contract
Period : 2 Year (2012) Company : Edgars Active Secunda Position : Store Manager Duties : To ensure the store profitability through focusing on the business drivers: -customer service-generation of turnover-operating expenses and losses-implementation of chain and the company standards-establishment and maintenance of effective people and process management practices.
Reason for leaving : Better Opportunity
Period : 2Year (2010) Company : Jet Shoes Ermelo Position : Store Manager Duties : Same as above
Reason for leaving : Same Company but better opportunity
Period : 1 Year (2009) Company : Tekkie Town Store Position : Assistant Manager Duties : Leading and developing a team to ensure the achievement of store profitability targets through the management of the store administration standards relating to cash, stock, financial services, risk and maintenance. Ensure the store’s overall adherence to company policy, legislation, processes and standing instructions.
Reason for leaving : Better Opportunity.
Period : 2 Year (2007) Company : Starboard Cruise service LTD (International Shops) Position : Sales Assistant Achievements : Help Starboard Cruise service in dropping stock losses to 2.8% $2.5m to 0.6% $3m Making the Growth of ($1.2m) 21% of the monthly targets
Reason for leaving : End of Contract
Period : 2 Year (2005) Company : Steiner Training LTD (London Company) Position : Fitness Director Duties : Running fitness on board (International ships) Nutrition programs, weigh loss programs and all health and sports, Psychology programs, Retails and Revenue product. Reason for leaving : End of Contract
Period : 1 years (2004) Company : GHV Verpakking (Edms) BPK Duties : All aspects regarding the packing material stock (Full control over as well as daily admin) Reason for leaving: End of Contract
INTERESTS
Sports: Rugby, Soccer and cricket Hobbies: Reading sports magazines, watching TV and cooking
CAREER ASPIRATIONS
My goal is to be a manager to work in the Sales\Marketing or Retail an revenue industries, both in the management and marketing thereof, because the qualifications that I have includes general business as well as management skills, I’m able to pursue a career as store manager, working within a company involved in sponsorship, HR management, data analysis and organization of sporting events, the focus on entrepreneurship encourage me to investigate small business opportunities within the industry.
TRAINING SKILLS
Period : 1Year Institute : Blue Bull Rugby Union Achievements : Coach Sevens Aside
Period : 1Year Institute : Blue Bull Rugby Union Achievements : Refereeing Level 1
Period : 1Year Institute : South Africa Institute of Rugby Achievements : Coach Level 1
Period : 3Year Institute : Norwegian Maritime Law First aid, Fire department and all Risk Management Achievements : Level 3
REFERENCES
MR : Linda Shongwe (Regional Manager Edgars) CELL : 076*******
MR : Michael Mhlanga (Manager Tekkie Town) TEL : 079-***-**** CELL : 074-***-****
MR : Paul Robbertse (Executive Official) Labour Law Specialists TEL : 015-***-**** CELL : 082-***-****