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×Caleb Jean
Career Objective:
I would like to pursue a career in Business Development, Marketing and Sales, Public Relation and Customer Services with a dynamic company or organization
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ALL MEDIA AFRICA INTERNATIONAL
Position: Project Consultant of the African Union Commission (AUC)
Period of Employment: July - to date
Company Overview:
The company focused on supporting the African Union goals which are to alleviate poverty, encourage Inter-Africa trade and investment, sustainable development in Africa. It provides a common platform for African people and their grassroots organisations/companies to be more involved and produce the annual publication called African in Union to be distributed to Government, World Bank, Departments of Trade and Industry and Foreign Affairs/International Relations Globally, UN Organisations, International Business Leaders and NEPAD Secretariat/Trade Delegations
Duties:
• Marketing and sales- contact potential clients and established local and international companies in the agriculture sector and invite them to advertise in the Africa in Union Magazine to promote their business. Assist in signing off and concluding advertisement agreements
• Customer relations - Assist in maintaining relationships with old and new clients and attend to enquiries and concerns
• Research - conducted web-based research to identify potential leads on new clients or companies to attract and encourage to advertise in the Africa in Union Magazine
BSI ACCOUNTING & SOLUTIONS FIRMS
Position: Sales Consultant/Business Development Manager
Period of employment: October 2011 - September 2012 and April 2013 - March 2014
Company Overview:
An Accounting Firm with an in-house education and training centre or college that offered qualifications in accounting and bookkeeping, office management accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Duties:
• Marketing and sales - developed a marketing strategy to assist in attracting clients, penetrating new areas of business and setting and meeting sales targets. Disseminate information on the services provided and the qualification offerings and internships via online and tele-marketing and presentations to large groups
• Customer relations- Building and maintaining good relationships with existing and new clients
• Report Writing - write daily reports on internal and external business development and processes
• Web design- Assist the Public Relations Officer with the design of the company website, logo and collating information to populate the webpage
FUTURE STAR MARKETING
Position: Customer Service & Sales Agent (placed at Edgars Stores)
Period of employment: October - December 2012
Company Overview:
Placement agency that assist retailers in employing sales agents and other administrative support staff
Duties:
Direct marketing and sales - fax, email and supply information to customers. Handling express calls and queries, signing on new customers and assist with opening new accounts, conduct cold calls, assist with the roll out of events and promotion and travelled to different stores in the Western Cape.
IT OUTLOOK
Position: Assistant IT Technician
Period of employment: February - July 2008
Company Overview:
The company install, support and maintain IT infrastructure and networks
Duties:
• Network installation
• PC repair and troubleshooting
• Software & Hardware installation
• Cabling
• VOIP system installation
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
Language Proficiency: English and French
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel, Internet Explorer
WORK EXPERIENCE
ALL MEDIA AFRICA INTERNATIONAL
Position: Project Consultant of the African Union Commission (AUC)
Period of Employment: July - to date
Company Overview:
The company focused on supporting the African Union goals which are to alleviate poverty, encourage Inter-Africa trade and investment, sustainable development in Africa. It provides a common platform for African people and their grassroots organisations/companies to be more involved and produce the annual publication called African in Union to be distributed to Government, World Bank, Departments of Trade and Industry and Foreign Affairs/International Relations Globally, UN Organisations, International Business Leaders and NEPAD Secretariat/Trade Delegations
Duties:
• Marketing and sales- contact potential clients and established local and international companies in the agriculture sector and invite them to advertise in the Africa in Union Magazine to promote their business. Assist in signing off and concluding advertisement agreements
• Customer relations - Assist in maintaining relationships with old and new clients and attend to enquiries and concerns
• Research - conducted web-based research to identify potential leads on new clients or companies to attract and encourage to advertise in the Africa in Union Magazine
BSI ACCOUNTING & SOLUTIONS FIRMS
Position: Sales Consultant/Business Development Manager
Period of employment: October 2011 - September 2012 and April 2013 - March 2014
Company Overview:
An Accounting Firm with an in-house education and training centre or college that offered qualifications in accounting and bookkeeping, office management accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Duties:
• Marketing and sales - developed a marketing strategy to assist in attracting clients, penetrating new areas of business and setting and meeting sales targets. Disseminate information on the services provided and the qualification offerings and internships via online and tele-marketing and presentations to large groups
• Customer relations- Building and maintaining good relationships with existing and new clients
• Report Writing - write daily reports on internal and external business development and processes
• Web design- Assist the Public Relations Officer with the design of the company website, logo and collating information to populate the webpage
FUTURE STAR MARKETING
Position: Customer Service & Sales Agent (placed at Edgars Stores)
Period of employment: October - December 2012
Company Overview:
Placement agency that assist retailers in employing sales agents and other administrative support staff
Duties:
Direct marketing and sales - fax, email and supply information to customers. Handling express calls and queries, signing on new customers and assist with opening new accounts, conduct cold calls, assist with the roll out of events and promotion and travelled to different stores in the Western Cape.
IT OUTLOOK
Position: Assistant IT Technician
Period of employment: February - July 2008
Company Overview:
The company install, support and maintain IT infrastructure and networks
Duties:
• Network installation
• PC repair and troubleshooting
• Software & Hardware installation
• Cabling
• VOIP system installation
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
Language Proficiency: English and French
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel, Internet Explorer
