NAIMA SHARIFF
Umhlanga _ KZN _ CELL: 060******* _ *****.*********@*****.***
PROFILE
My experience has provided valuable knowledge in areas of Logistics, Management, administration & computers. I also have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels. I can work together with teams & individuals to achieve desired goals efficiently.
You will find me to be a strong analytical problem solver. I am a determined, dedicated and loyal individual.
I am confident that you that you will be pleased with the skills & experience portrayed in the accompanying resume.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you shortly.
Skills:
-Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Independent worker
- Team player
- Customer service oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Goal driven
- Multi-tasking excellence
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TIMOLS FURNISHERS, AMERSFOORT, ERMELO
Online Social Media and Marketing manager - 05/01/2014 to 10/06/2019 REFERENCE: Fareed Timol - 060*******
JOB DESCRIPTION:
-Internet marketing manager
-Online Logistics
-Overall due diligence
Responsible for devising marketing strategies and plans for the separate stores to reach their monthly goals and quotas. I was also responsible for supporting sales in marketing targets and overseeing the company's budget.
All these tasks were done online as I’m situated in the KZN region. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
-Brand Management
-Exhibition displays
-Online Advertising
-Strategic planning (which involved wholesale marketing)
-Brainstorming with management
-Promotional sales
-Social media advertising
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INSTANT ROAD REPAIRS, SOUTH AFRICA, DURBAN
PA to Managing Director -10/2009 to 12/2013
REFERENCE:Rashid Pegram– 076*******
Organization and scheduling of the managing directors professional and personal calendar. Responsible for incoming and outgoing correspondence. Devised and maintained office administration systems and procedures to enhance productivity. Organised travel arrangements of managing director including booking of flights and accommodation as well as itinerary structuring. Submission of expense reports. Managed daily schedules and sales leads.
Selected Accomplishments:
● Earned commendations from client executives for efficient organization of managing director’s resources
● Developed office filing and business systems to enhance productivity and overall revenue of the business
● Maintained maintenance and inventory schedules
● Created scheduling and travel documents to streamline the process 3
FRENCH PARFUMARIE, FIELDS STREET, DURBAN
Store Manager – 01/2006 to 07/2009
Reference: Asma Khan – 063*******
Responsible for ensuring a consistently high standard of presentation in the store and making sure that all the available space in the store is effectively utilized. Focused on maximizing the customers shopping experience.
Selected Accomplishments:
● Responsible for daily managing of staff and the assigning of duties
● Managing and motivating staff to increase sales and ensure store efficiency.
● Analyzing store sales figures.
● Developing, implementing and researching marketing strategies.
● Maintaining awareness of market trends and monitoring local competitors.
● Managing up to 6 members of staff.
● Manage and address shrinkage and stock loss.
● Maintaining accurate records of all pricings, sales and activity reports.
● Proven track record of increasing sales and turnover.
● Commercially and operationally minded.
● Responding to customer comments and resolving complaints.
● Ability to increase profitability through excellent service and the effective management of retail space.
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BILAL OSMAN TRANSPORT, MASERU, LESOTHO
Logistics Manager, 2/2001 to 9/2005
Reference:Bilal Osman – 081*******
Management and coordination of operational activities of the business. Focus on freight forwarders
coordination to expedite shipments. Tracking of fleet of delivery vehicles. Client service interactions with
key client accounts.
Selected Accomplishments:
● Optimized the operational actions and coordination of freight forwarders to improve shipment timeframes
● Created business flow systems to enhance productivity and overall revenue
● Achieved operational efficiencies through the use of improved business processes to achieve an increase in revenue of more than 28% for 3 consecutive quarters
● Created tracking list of fleet of vehicles to improve quality control 5
STEP AHEAD KINDERGARTEN, MOUNTAIN RISE, PMB
Kindergarten Teacher, grade 000 - 1997 - 2000
Reference - Hajira Khan - 083*******
A typical day included planning and teaching lessons. I taught the children with utmost patience and creativity.
I had to prepare a daily teaching plan and used different methods to motivate the little ones. I however also implemented a bit of montessori teachings in my daily routine as my teaching course did include the montessori teaching method. This method together with my eclectic training method allowed the little ones to be a bit more independent. Selected Accomplishments:
● Maintained a safe and comfortable environment
● Planned and implemented lessons
● Observed and communicated with the children
● Set up schedules
● Daily lesson preps
● Enforced routines
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QUALIFICATIONS
● Matric
● Early Learning Diploma with childhood psychology
● Professional make up artist course
● Professional baking and cake decorating course
● Computer course including Microsoft, Word and Excel 7