Sales Manager
Resume:
Name:Melinda Tomlinson Address: ** Nasik Rd, Merebank, Durban,4052 Cell: +27-084-****-***
Email Address: adj45l@r.postjobfree.com
Business Sensitivity: General
Personal Details
Demographic
Nationality
Marital Status
Availability
Languages
Date of Birth
Contact details
: Coloured Female
: South African
: Married
: Immediately
: English
: 12 June 1970
Education
Institute Certification Date
Little Flower High School - Ixopo Matriculated 1987 Natal Training Centre Touch Typing 1992
Damelin Management School Diploma in Basic Bookkeeping 1994 Coopers & Lybrand Computers Tech. Introduction to Computers 1994 Chamber of Commerce Professional Reception Skills 1999 NBS Computer College Microsoft Word 2001
VIP Training Centre Payroll Training Phase 1 2003
SETA Customer Service 2003
Onsite Training Excel 2003 Beginners 2008
Onsite Training Excel 2003 Intermediate 2008
Interactive Training Dynamics Hazardous and Dangerous Goods 2009 KZN Business Training Centre Accurate Minute Taking 2009 IT Intellect Excel 2003 - Advanced 2009
Spill Tech Product Knowledge 2010
Spill Tech Emergency Spill Awareness 2010
IT Intellect Excel 2010 – Level 3 2010
Insimbi Finance for Non Finance Managers 2011
Amandlolwazi Training Centre Health & Safety Representative 2011 Yonke Education Emergency Spill Response 2013
Onsite Training Ethnics Anti Corruption 2014
Career Summary
Company Role Date
Bidvest International Logistics Admin Controller/Procurement Jan 2008 – April 2020 Martlons Pets & Products Administrator/HR/Sales Jan 2006 – Dec 2007 Marltons Pets & Products National Receptionist June 2005 – Dec 2005 Capital Outsourcing Group Helpdesk Administrator October 2002 – May 2005 Ubuntu Community Chest Administration/Reception October 1997 – September 2002 Name:Melinda Tomlinson Address: 24 Nasik Rd, Merebank, Durban,4052 Cell: +27-084-****-*** Email Address: adj45l@r.postjobfree.com
Business Sensitivity: General
Career Details
Company Bidvest International Logistics
Role Admin Controller/Procurement
Date Jan 2008 – April 2020
Duties
Finance
• Authorize order requisitions <R10K-Ensure that vendors are on ASL/Expenditure in line with budget
• Complying to Anti-Corruption policy
• Updating accrual listings and monthly cost schedules
• Preparation of forecast in consultation with Management & department heads
• Ensure that required documentation in completed for take-on of new service providers and customers
• Preparation of rate increase letters to customers on their anniversary dates in conjunction with FM
• Attending to customer and service provider queries
• Ensure all vendor invoices are approved and accurate
• Check invoices for validity
• Ensure all supporting documents have been obtained, ie delivery notes/completion certificates
• Request monthly statements from Vendors
• Request outstanding invoices
• Ensure banking details of vendors are accurate
• Checking proforma before confirming on Cargowise
• Ensure all client invoices are sent timeously
• Preparation of Credit notes when required
• Following up on outstanding debtors
• Compile Revenue list
• Ensuring inter-department revenue/costs are processed
• Reconcile Ops Statement/GL and do necessary adjustments if required
• Compile monthly stats reports/Revenue Analysis/Management Report
• Monitor claims and ensure correct procedures are followed for reporting/provision/processing of invoices
• Asset Management - Verifications/disposals/transfers/take-on
• Preparing Capex applications
• Approve all items prepared by clerks
• Reconciling Petty Cash/Diesel and Pallets
• Ensure that all financial requirements are met as per deadlines
• Assist in EC Audits
• Submit the Forecast and Flash with commentary
• Ensure that access control is working on daily basis and print reports upon request Name:Melinda Tomlinson Address: 24 Nasik Rd, Merebank, Durban,4052 Cell: +27-084-****-*** Email Address: adj45l@r.postjobfree.com
Business Sensitivity: General
• Ensure that all IT equipment is in good working conditions
• Tracking of staff training development and certifications
• Review and booking of annual employee medicals
• Manage WSS leave applications
• Ensure all deadlines are met in accordance with the various client agreements as provided in the individual SLA’s and Scope of works
• Maintain Health and Safety regulations and cleanliness of workstation
• Assist the Facility Manager when the need arises
• Attend and participate in monthly Management meetings
• Co-ordinate events management
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Procurement
• Responsible for sourcing competitive quotes from various suppliers
• Responsible for the timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials
• Maintain stock inventory levels within approved guidelines
• Perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend
• Review purchase requisitions and coordinate with requestor on any clarifications
• Work with team members to maximise buy-side purchasing opportunities
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors
• Ensure clear requirements documentation as per take on of new vendor is received
• Communicate with vendors on status of outstanding orders as well as discrepancies with quality and quantity
• Perform Cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Analyse trends and market conditions for present and future pricing, availability, lead-time.
• Manage Vendor SLA and conduct supplier assessment where required;
• Report Vendor performance and counter measure for non-conformance,
• Identify cost saving and cost avoidance opportunities Company Marltons Pets & Products
Role Administrator – HR/Sales
Date Jan 2006 – Dec 2007
Duties:
Administration
• Relieved receptionist at switchboard
• Travel arrangements
Name:Melinda Tomlinson Address: 24 Nasik Rd, Merebank, Durban,4052 Cell: +27-084-****-*** Email Address: adj45l@r.postjobfree.com
Business Sensitivity: General
• Typing of CV, Company Letters
• Arranging interviews
• Arranging lunches for meetings
• Co-ordinating staff functions
Fleet Management System
• Daily checks & monitored that all company vehicles are “alive” and tracking units are reporting
• Adjust and “flagged” new customers when necessary
• Follow up on units that are faulty
• Responsible for liaising with regards to removal and refit of units when staff resigned and new staff appointed
• Endure that Regional Sales Managers receive daily reports
• All tracking and reports extracted from Bandit Web Control Sales Figures
• Drawing sales figures for review Budget vs Sales
• Drawing sales review figures for trade reviews
Responsibilities
• Sales Admin
• Reps Expense Claims
• Monthly Fuel Recon
• Commission for Agents
• Application for Certificates for New Products and Renewal of Stock
• Marketing, opening of New trust accounts on a weekly, monthly basis Company Marltons Pets & Products
Role National Receptionist
Date May 2005- Dec 2007
Reason for leaving Promoted in the Company to Administrator Duties:
Reception
• Ensure that the switchboard was manned at all times
• Liaising with clients
• Compile month end telephone and cellphone accounts
• Dispatch outgoing mail and courier bags
Name:Melinda Tomlinson Address: 24 Nasik Rd, Merebank, Durban,4052 Cell: +27-084-****-*** Email Address: adj45l@r.postjobfree.com
Business Sensitivity: General
Administration
• Sort out POD’s into numerical order and file by month
• Ensure that all POD’s are listed
• Draw up a fuel usage report
• Monitor cellphone usage of all company cellphones
• Assist in monthly analysis of vehicle log books
• Assist in entering GRV numbers to invoice tracking
• Assist with other admin functions when the need arise. Company Capital Outsourcing Group
Role Helpdesk Administrator
Date Oct 2002 - May 2005
Reason for leaving Resigned
Duties:
• Receive and transfer all incoming calls when necessary
• Take accurate messages and relay timeously when required
• Capturing of timesheets when received in an accurate and easily accessible manner
• Ensure reconciliation of hours in respect of allocated wage clerks
• Receive and distribute pay slips and invoicing timeously
• Filing of timesheets in a logical manner
• Confirmation of employment with regard to opening of accounts for Garnishee orders
• Also liaise with Department of Labour with regard to UIF
• Capturing on VIP and Debit systems
• Printing of IRP5’s
Company Ubuntu Community Chest
Role Admininstration/Receptioinst
Date October 1997 – September 2002
Reason for leaving Resigned
Duties:
Cellphones
• Liaising with Vodacom for community services, accounts, invoicing, debtors
• Ordering of new simcards and instructing Vodacom to block/unblock simcards/cellphones
• Liaising with insurance company for processing of claims for stolen and repaired cellphones Name:Melinda Tomlinson Address: 24 Nasik Rd, Merebank, Durban,4052 Cell: +27-084-****-*** Email Address: adj45l@r.postjobfree.com
Business Sensitivity: General
Reception
• Answering of switchboard, banking of daily post and other monies
• Receipting all money received, co-ordinating scratch cards
• Issuing and counting of collection tins
• Ordering of stationery, consumables and scratch cards
• Liaise with clients.
Computer Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• ACCPAC
• Cargo Wise One
• Pastel
• Internet
Character & Strenghts
• I am always willing to learn and able to communicate freely on all levels.
• I consider myself as a self confident, sincere and dedicated individual.
• Ability to work under pressure allows me to stay ahead of the goals.
• Achieve the desired results in a short time..
• I execute my duties with a high standard of delivery. Reference
Full name Position Organisation Contact
Veren Jackpersad
Human Resource
Manager
Bidvest International
Logistics
+27-031-***-**** adj45l@r.postjobfree.com
Rolene van der
Westhuizen
Human Resources
Manager
Marltons Pets and Product 084-***-****
Melizia Dorfling Helpdesk Manager Capital Outsourcing Group 072-***-**** Gordon McDonald Director Ubuntu Community Chest 031-***-****
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