CURRICULUM VITAE OF GERTRUDE LONGWE
PROFILE
I am a driven, goal-oriented and hard-working individual with the ability to work under pressure and willing to work extra hours to reach my goal. I am an analytical thinker who is independent and also
Believe in team work based on my interpersonal abilities. I am committed, reliable, diligent, trustworthy, and humorous. Above all I’m an energetic, socialite with great communication skills.
My career objective is to grow within the marketing industry and get exposure in different commodities, to become an expert in the industry, receive further management training and skills through running challenging and dynamic projects, resource management skills, and be sought after in the industry as well as providing a good quality service to my prospective employer.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Names : Gertrude
Surname : Longwe
D.O. B : 06/23/1991
Identity number : 910**********
Nationality : South African
Languages : English, Sotho, Afrikaans
Street Address : 1359 Sagwood Manor Midrand
Postal Address : P.O.BOX 204, Noordwyk, 1687
Contact : 079*******
Email : *******@****.***/
Driver’s License: : Code 8
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATONS
Highest Grade Passed : Grade 12 Senior Certificate
Name of School : Midrand High School
Year : 2009
University : University of the Free State
Year completed : 2015
Qualification : BA Marketing Management
Majors : Strategic Marketing,
Strategic Management,
Relationship Marketing,
Marketing Communications
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
4. Organisation : Barloworld Motor Retail (Ford/Mazda)
Department : Motor Retail (Mazda and Ford)
Position : Trainee Parts and sales Manager
Duration : February 2018 to- May 2019
Duties
Planning and implementing promotional campaigns for new vehicles
Preparing and monitor CSI reports
Booking in and Checking vehicles for service department
Handling warranty queries
Maintain effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant company functions are kept informed of marketing objectives
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all Customers
Liaise with existing and potential Mazda and Ford customers and raise areas for continuous improvement whenever identified
Submitting purchase details (Vendor information, invoices and pricing) to finance department
Receiving and dispatching new Mazda and Ford parts
Coordinate regular inventory cycle counts
Place orders to replenish stock as needed
Convey brand attributes to potential customers
Monitor market trends and seek consumer feedback
Assist with daily Administration,
Up sale company products to new and existing customers
Verifying Mazda and Ford part numbers and bin locations
Coordinating vehicle show room events for potential clients
Liaise with the various department (Sales, Service, Finance) for efficient work flow
Reason for leaving: Was employed on a contract basis
3. Organisation : Mahindra South Africa
Department : Fleet Department
Position : Fleet sales and Marketing assistant
Duration : September 2017- February 2018
Duties
Ensure service measures are captured.
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all Customers
Liaise with existing and potential customers and raise areas for continuous improvement whenever identified
Updating customer database
Set up Appointments with potential and existing customers
Convey brand attributes to potential customers
Monitor market trends and seek consumer feedback
Assist with daily Admiration,
Updating Mahindra Fleet sales website in alignment with Mahindra’s strategy
Prepare promotional material and coordinating requirements with graphic departments, inventory stock, placing orders and verifying receipts.
Preparing marketing reports by collecting and summarizing sales data
Reason for leaving: Looking for better career prospects, professional growth and work opportunities
Organisation : Toyota Tsusho Africa
Department : Hino Department
Position : After sales and Marketing Trainee
Duration : June 2016 –June 2017
Duties
Handling of warranty registrations of new trucks
Support with monthly payments to finance.
Ensure all stock received corresponds with purchase orders sent to suppliers and advise management of short or over supply.
Ensure monthly reports are shared inter departmentally
Updating customer database
Market share and competitor analysis
Obtaining Market/Competitor pricing and compiling study.
Collecting SDY(Sub-distributors) as well KPI reports from Toyota/Hino distributors within Africa.
FEC and vendor creation
Creation and updating Hino / Kobelco Africa website
Emailing potential clients and working with agencies to analyse social statistics
Support sales staff by providing sales data, market trends and product information.
Reason for leaving: Was employed on a contract basis.
Organisation: : Call force
Position: : Communications Consultant
Duration: : April 2016 – June 2016
Duties:
Teaching English to Japanese Students
Marking and grading exercises
Assisting with applications for new student enrolment
Daily administration
Reason for leaving: looking for better career prospects, professional growth and work opportunities.
COMPUTER LITERACY
1.Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point and Access.
2. Microsoft photo shop, GIMP
3.Kerridge
SKILLS
Fast learner
Analytical Thinker
Team worker
Excellent facilitation skills
Individual Hard worker
Problem solving
Communication skills (listening, verbal and written)
Team effectiveness and coaching
HOBBIES
•Reading books
•Blogging
•Traveling
•Watching TV
•Web browsing
REFERENCES
Cleodene Derbyshire
Organisation : Barloworld Motor Retail
Position : Learning and Development Executive
Mobile: : 011-***-****
Pumza Kondlo
Organisation : Mahindra South Africa
Position : Marketing Support
Mobile: : 081-***-****
Direct Line : (012-***-****
Kevin Reddy
Organisation : Toyota Tsusho Africa
Position : Service Support Consultant
Mobile: : 082-***-****
Direct Line : (011-***-****
Shandre Adams
Company : Call Force
Position : Training Manager
Mobile : 076-***-****