Simone` Donne` Lewis

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071-***-**** adfqw5@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I consider myself a dedicated, hardworking and honest individual. I know that I could be an asset to any organization as it is my standard to excel in any task at hand .I am able to cope under stressful situations and loyalty to prospective employer cannot be questioned. I have strong communication and sales skills that will add value in any position I am given. I am a fast learner who enjoys new challenges, who can study your industries polices and gain knowledge of functioning of the industry in only a matter of time! I am a strong willing worker, I have self-respect and a good self-esteem. I have the ability to work independently (without constant supervision) and as part of a team. I have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and adapt to change.

Skills

Problem solving, communication skills, computer skills.

Professional Experience

Sanlam - (Sky) 01 March 2020 - Current

Financial Advisor

Talking to clients to determine their expenses, income, insurance coverage, financial objectives, tax status, risk tolerance, or other information needed to develop a financial plan.

Answering client questions about financial plans and strategies and giving financial advice.

Advising strategies for clients in insurance coverage, investment planning, cash management and other areas to help them reach financial objectives.

Reviewing client accounts and plans on a regular basis to understand if life or economic changes, situational concerns, or financial performance necessitate changes in their plan.

Analyzing financial data received from clients to develop strategies for meeting clients' financial goals.

Preparing or interpreting financial document summaries, investment performance reports and income projections for clients.

Implementing financial plans or referring clients to professionals who can help them.

Managing and updating client portfolios.

Contacting clients regularly to discover changes in their financial status.

Building and maintaining your client base.Professional Experience

CTU Training Solutions (Private Campus) Durban –April 2017- Jan 2020

Course Consultant

Relationship building

Researching the market and related products

Presenting the product or service in a structured professional way face to face

Marketing

B2C sales involve direct selling to the consumer or end user.

Sales activities include

Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via

Telephone calls and emails

Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new

Enrolments

Responding to incoming email and phone enquiries

Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential customers;

Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales

Gathering market and customer information

Representing the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;

Challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy

Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions;

Recording sales and order information and reporting to the direct campus manager /

Sales director and national sales manager, or entering figures into a computer system

(CRM)

Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets

Gaining a clear understanding of customers' needs and requirements

Making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations

Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues

WNS (Outsource for Telkom) Call Center Durban –October 2016-March 2017

Sales consultant

Capturing calls

Selling of contracts

Customer queries

Administration duties

TDM (The Debt Management Group) Call center Durban – July 2016 –October 2016

Debt consultant:

Markets services by asking for referrals from current clients Presenting financial planning

Assessing clients financial status Help clients accomplish financial objectives by assessing financial situatio and presenting financial strategies and plans

Customer Care

VW/AUDI-Kimberley Northern Cape – January 2016 - April 2016

Service Advisor:

Booking of vehicle

Administration duties

Initiate automotive services and repairs by ascertaining performance problems and services requested; verifying warranty and service contract coverage; developing estimates; writing repair orders; maintaining customer rapport and records.

Reasons for leaving: Relocated to Durban

UTI Mounties- Kimberley Northern Cape – March 2015 - September 2015

Admin Clerk:

Administration duties

Data Capturing

Switchboard operator

Referrals

Customer queries

Reasons for leaving: Contract ended

Vodashop (North Cape mall) Kimberley Northern Cape- June 2014 - February 2015

Sales consultant:

Selling of contracts, Upgrades

Credit Vetting,

Referrals

Customer queries

Administration duties

Reasons for leaving: Growth opportunity

TCC (Outsource for Vodacom) Kimberley Northern Cape - June 2013 - March 2014

Field Marketing Consultant:

Traveled in the Northern Cape servicing stores

Merchandising & Branding of Stores

Resolving stores issues

Instore promotions and Training

Customer queries and Ordering of stock

Actioning of old stock

Ambassador for Vodacom

Reasons for leaving: Retrenched

HTS Louis Botha – Bloemfontein - 2010

Matric:

Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Computers, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics Literature, Physics, Life Orientation

Qualifications

Institution - EDU Build Development - 2017

ECD( Early Childhood Development) NQF Level 4

Languages

Read, write and speak: English and Afrikaans Excellent

Personal Information

ID: 890**********

Gender and Race: Coloured Female

Marital status: Single

License: code 08

References

Ms. Nicky Coetzee (CTU Training Solutions)

Manager - 081*******

Mr. Shane Adams (Pick n Pay Cellular) Bloemfontein Free State

Manager - 083*******

Mr. Gift Tsatsi (Specpack & TCC) Bloemfontein Free State

Supervisor - 073*******

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