RESUME FOR ALEX NXUMALO
OBJECTIVES
My main objectives are to secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand and enhance my learnings, knowledge, and e skills.
Secure a responsible and rewarding career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
To fulfil my wishes of being a recognized and reliable columnist and much-sought after writer
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Email - *********@*****.***
Address - P.O. BOX 59, Matsapha, Swaziland
Phone: Cellular - +268********
Landline - +268********
Link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nxumalo
Date of birth - 14-05-1958
Nationality - Swazi
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1.January 2014 to present:
Position: Columnist for the ESwatini Times Sunday - ESwatini is leading group of newspapers:
My main area of focus is writing opinion articles and dissecting topical news.
Edit, revise and submit articles, which are published once a week in the ESwatini Times Sunday newspaper.
Conduct interviews either in person or by phone, network with student organizations, conduct research for each article I wrote
Demonstrate a professional tone of voice in response to hate mail and critics.
During my years as proofreader, I formulated newspaper headlines, posted columns online, exhibited interpersonal skills with fellow staff members, and interviewees, mentored young writers.
Possess knowledge with various writing styles, including APA formats Style.
2. January 1990 - September 1998
Position: Quality Assurance Technician
Company: Nampak Corrugated ESwatini
My main area of duty focus included checking product conformity to customer specifications
Compiling daily, monthly and yearly reports
Input improvements on latest quality assurance techniques and strategies
Trained new employees on quality assurance techniques
Involve in implementing company safety procedures and seeing to their adherence by company employees
EDUCATION
1979 – 1980 - ‘A' Levels
Institution - St. Mark’s High School, Mbabane, ESwatini
1972 – 1975: Grade 12
Institution: Salesian H. School, Manzini, ESwatini
Among my main subjects were English, math science and general knowledge. English was a subject I excelled in, obtaining a "C' grade
Language - English
ADVANCED SKILLS
Checking product compliance to customer specifications
Trouble shooting expertise in finding areas contributing mostly to customer complaints and returns
ACHIEVEMENTS
During my work as a Quality Assurance Technician, I constantly surpassed expectations by having minimal customer complaints and product returns, and received accolades from both management and customers alike for my achievements.
As a columnist for the ESwatini Times Sunday, I am constantly contacted by readers congratulating me on the well-written and articulated, opinion articles I write for my column. I professionally handle hate mail and criticism with a level head. Criticism - both positive and negative - has enabled me to grow into a mature writer.