Manager Store
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae of ZAHRAA AKHALWAYA
Lenasia ext. 1
Johannesburg
Gauteng
South Africa
***.*****@*****.***
ID #:921**********
Education
Attended and Matriculated at Lenasia secondary in 2010 –Johannesburg, Gauteng High School Subjects:
● English
● Afrikaans
● Mathematics
● Life Orientation
● Business Studies
● Geography
● Life Sciences
Languages (fluent)
English
Afrikaans
Able to Read Arabic
Obtained a code B/8 drivers license in September 2011 Qualified as a junior drug counselor in 2010
Qualified as a flight attendant (cabin crew) in 2016 Currently Studying Bcom marketing & business management at Damelin The fitness studio January - December 2010 (Short term contract)
● Studio manager responsible for making sure that the trainers were working efficiently, ensuring that class targets were reached and delivery deadlines were met. A key element of this position was to make sure that the correct administration procedures were adhered to timeously and accurately. Also keeping the staff motivated and enthusiastic about the environment they were working in. My ability to lead by example and relate to individual employee’s needs and strengths made the task of creating positive team energy while optimising production a simple yet rewarding experience. Akhalwayas fish & chips January 2014 - 2018
● Product Assistant, responsible for all the products coming in and out of the store, keeping the stockroom well packed and in order,making the products on the trading floor look presentable, in charge of shipments and consolidations.
● Store Manager -, responsible for liaising with customers on the trading floor, marketing the products on the trading floor to potential customers, creating a pleasant vibe and atmosphere for customers as well as staff members . Running of day to day operations and meeting daily and weekly targets. N.B.: In the time that I have managed Akhalwayas it allowed me to improve on my people skills and managerial skills as well as business in general. I feel that it gave me the opportunity to learn more about the business environment with regards to general management practices, financial practices, marketing and merchandising.
Akhalwayas fish & chips, January 2013
● Trainee, training to run the day to day operations of the business as well as boosting staff morale and managing the business.
STA Travel September 2018 - 2020
Senior Travel consultant/ Expert = Selling international and local travel to clients as well as marketing and sales. Assisting the office manager with day to day running of the office as well and training new consultants. The systems we worked on are Amadeus, DTM (BIFL) and One source when making reservations.
AC Warehouse SA 2021- current
Sales Consultant / Junior Marketing Assistant = Selling Air Conditioning units to clients as well as attracting new clients to the business . Did all the Ads for marketing and necessary uploading to various sites to gain traction .
Skills
● Able to operate a computer with full knowledge of user applications such as MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.
● Excellent stock control skills
● Excellent English language skills which ensures clear, simple and understandable communication.
● I possess an outstanding ability to work calmly and productively even under immense pressure or during stressful situations.
● I am an extremely fast and enthusiastic learner with regard to learning procedures and etiquettes in various working environments.
● Able to use constructive criticism to my advantage, and thus improve on my performance and shortfalls.
● I have a profound passion for helping people in need of any form of assistance which I may be able to provide them with.
● Marketing and Sales
Hobbies
● I enjoy keeping my body fit and thus spend a lot of time at the gym.
● I engage in various charity movements /organizations.
● I enjoy various outdoor activities such as camping, fishing and hiking I enjoy motivating my work colleagues, and creating positive attitudes about work related tasks within demotivated individuals. I see this as a hobby and not a skill for the simple reason that helping people to achieve their personal, as well as work orientated goals, pushing people to strive for the best and perform tasks enthusiastically is too rewarding for myself to deem as a skill, but rather, it serves as a means for me to gain personal motivation as well . In my opinion, I believe that I will be an asset to any potential employer. I am motivated, hardworking, rule and law abiding. It is my personal belief that whatever tasks are carried out on a daily basis, should be done with the utmost concentration and dedication in order to sustain a mutually beneficial employer/ employee relationship.
References and Relevant Documentation
● Fitness studio
Contact Person: Zarina Arref
Position Held: Studio manager
Contact Number: +27-713******
● Akhalwayas fish & chips
Contact Person: Ridwaan
Position Held: Owner
Contact Number: +27-728******
STA Travel
Contact person : Mpume Conco
Position Held : Regional Manager
Contact Number : 083-***-****
Contact person : Azriel McPherson
Position Held : Office Manager
Contact Number : 083-***-****
AC Warehouse SA
Contact person : Azam Khan
Position held : Owner
Contact number : 084-***-****
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