Chipo Sikholiwe Dube

Chipo Sikholiwe Dube- Employment Objective To build meaningful business relationships and to showcase competence and excellent work ethics in any organisation. Highlights of Skills ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Bookkeeping Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills Leadership Time management Teamwork Strategic planning People skills Strong Organisation skills Detail-oriented Sales Customer Relations Work History Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre Present Volunteer: Administrative Assistant and Production Assistant ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Performing administrative work (inputting data in a spreadsheet, managing paperwork, including copying and distributing necessary scripts, collecting agreements, and creating contracts, etc.) Gathering and recording relevant production data and customer data. Identifying and communicating with Cultural Fair vendors and UDCE Project collaborators pre-production. Printing and distributing paperwork (e.g. scripts, call sheets) Arranging catering for the production cast Photocopying and general office administration Assisting during the production process, performing numerous tasks as needed including distributing production schedules, and ensuring adequate material availability. Facilitating production efficiency by reviewing orders and resource allocation and revising production schedules when necessary to account for design changes, input from management, material shortages, work backlogs, or other issues. Handle other duties as assigned to support the production cast and crew and undertake tasks as assigned by the producer Volunteer: Social media Manager Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Present Replying to incoming messages Checking alerts for brand mentions and respond as needed Monitoring for untagged mentions and related keywords and respond as needed Checking current trending topics for language to include and avoid Scheduling posts according to effective times of day Reviewing products and services for upcoming posts Working on original content: blogs, videos, podcasts, etc. Monitoring competitor platforms for ideas, responses, trends  Engage with active followers and fans Volunteer Calgary Catholic immigration Society (Mentorship for integration Department) • • • • • • January 2019-April 2019 Assisted with Data entry for client records Filed client records for Mentorship Programme Proofread emails sent out by department superiors to potential clients and Mentors Responsible for researching and implementing new marketing strategies Scanned and emailed documents Imparted important communication skills to departmental colleagues Sales Associate April 2018-August 2018 Home Depot Canada • • • • • • • Executed sales related tasks in the seasonal department Contributed to top department sales in weekly store sales Built good relationships with customers Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service Assisted in Merchandising Provided excellent customer service Conducted research on products to enhance customer satisfaction Camp Counselor & Instructor Camp Wesley Woods, Tennessee, USA • • • • • Cared for campers and assisted them with camp activities Facilitated numerous outdoor educational activities Assisted in the upkeep of camp facilities Managed online store inventory Completed individual and team-based assignments May 2017-Sept 2017 Brand Manager April 2016- May 2017 Yanai Collection, Johannesburg, South Africa • • • • Planned and co-ordinated sales generating events Co-ordinated and participated in promotional and marketing activities on radio and television Created business profile Managed the launching project of the company website Project co-ordinator & Administrative Assistant Four Square Projects, Johannesburg, South Africa Sept 2011- April 2016 Project Co-ordinator • • • • Managed clothing Production,from manufacturing to product delivery stage Sourced and liaised with clients to discuss projects Implemented innovative ideas leading to product diversity Consulted with clients regarding clothing designs Administrative Assistant • • • • • • Answered phones, typed and printed documents Filed documents Tasked with Data entry on Microsoft Excel Provided financial reports to Financial manager on office supply expenditure. Managed Company Director’s Meeting and travel Calendar Responsible for purchasing office Supplies Front-desk Agent April 2009- October 2010 Mangiare Restaurant, South Africa • Managed reservations • Answered all telephone calls and managed switch board • Attended to customer inquiries in -person and via the telephone and email • Handled customer complaints and Concerns in a calm and professional manner • Communicated well with colleagues to achieve company standards • Maintained a professional appearance conduct and order at the front desk • Communicated special customer requests and unusual occurrences to management Education Bachelor of Communication science - University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa Bachelor of Communication Science (Honors) in integrated organisational communication University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa -