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 : adfa8q@r.postjobfree.com/

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-***-****

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