Jody Cummings

Jody Cummings

$10/hr
Client Success | Onboarding | Retention | Administration
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Age:
32 years old
Location:
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Experience:
6 years
Jody Cummings CAREER GOAL I am an experienced Customer Success Specialist and System Consultant with over six years in the travel and tourism industry, specializing in client and employee onboarding, customer support, and operations management. I am passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences by aligning client needs with tailored solutions that drive adoption, retention, and measurable outcomes. With a strong background in team leadership, product onboarding, and working in remote environments, I bring a strategic, customer-first mindset to every engagement. I thrive in both independent and collaborative settings and am committed to fostering long-term relationships that empower clients to succeed and support organizational growth. My goal is to contribute to a forward-thinking company where I can continue to grow while making a meaningful impact. EDUCATION Highlands Primary School Windsor High school Matriculated: 2011 PROFFESIONAL TRAINING             LinkedIn: Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID LinkedIn: Instructional Design: Creating Video Training National School of Government: Introduction to Strategic Human Resources Management Udemy: The Complete Project Management Fundamentals Course LinkedIn: Engagement Preparation Best Practices for Customer Success Management LinkedIn: Onboarding and Adoption Best Practices for Customer Success Management EF SET: EF SET English Certificate 65/100 (C1 Advanced) Udemy: Train the Trainer Virtual: Virtual Training Master Class Department of Higher Education and Training: Clothing Construction N6 Department of Higher Education and Training: Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5 Department of Higher Education and Training: Fashion Drawing N6 Department of Higher Education and Training: Pattern Construction N6 ACHIEVEMENTS     2014: Awarded 1st and 2nd Runner-Up in the Evening Wear and Coat categories at the annual end-of-year fashion show. 2022: Recognized as Top Performer at Activitar for exceptional team support and development. 2023: Honored as “Documentation Guru” at Activitar for producing the highest number of process documents. Contributed to the growth and development of the Support and Onboarding Team at Activitar, expanding the team from 2 members (including myself) to 10, through system expertise, training, and mentorship fostering an all-female, high-performing unit. Jody Cummings WORK EXPEREINCE SA Forest Adventures Administration Manager Oct 2018 – May 2019  Oversaw bookings, invoicing, and voucher issuance  Conducted phone and email support to clients, addressing inquiries and pricing  Coordinated with travel consultants for activity arrangements  Promoted the business at marketing events and via social media and brochures  Handled daily bookkeeping, cash reports, and prepared weekly reports  Processed transactions through POS systems, processed refunds, and resolved complaints  Administered with accounts on refunds, commissions, and financial tasks  Supervised guides, organized operations, and scheduled events/meetings  Handled administrative tasks, inventory, and office supplies  Built and maintained strong customer relationships Ice Boss Social Media Marketing and Administration Part Time May 2019 – Dec 2023     Responded promptly to email inquiries, providing detailed information and accurate pricing. Handled purchase requests and generated professional invoices for clients. Delivered customer support via telephone, resolving queries efficiently and courteously. Oversaw and implemented digital marketing efforts to enhance online visibility and engagement. Tactivion / Activitar System Consultant: Onboarding and Support Sep 2019 – November 2024 (Fully Remote from 2020)           Responded to supplier inquiries via phone, email, and chat Scheduled support sessions and conducted system support and training Built strong customer relationships and assisted with system features Created user guides, documented procedures, and updated internal databases Troubleshot technical issues, reported malfunctions, and coordinated with development on bug fixes On boarded suppliers, set up accounts, and facilitated after-hours support Conducted online/in-person training and shared customer feedback with the team Administered weekly reports on support, on boarding, and social media Led training sessions, promoted the business through social media, and supported company projects Enabled API connections, supported cross-system integrations, and assisted with distribution platform setup Jody Cummings Tactivion / Activitar Principal System Consultant: Onboarding Lead December 2023 – June 2024 (Fully Remote)            Built and maintained post-sale customer relationships and retention On boarded new suppliers and administered account setups Led weekly team check-ins and supervised day-to-day operations Supervised account workflows and ensured deadlines were met Facilitated training for new hires and staff Assigned accounts to team members and approved new supplier accounts Led software implementation and system training for new suppliers Coordinated on business process improvements and project leadership Conducted account status reports and shared customer feedback with teams Created user guides and supported customers in using system features Support and troubleshooting Log product enhancements and test for feature release PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES         Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently, while also thriving in collaborative team environments. Experienced in team leadership with strong interpersonal and motivational skills. Possess effective soft leadership abilities, guiding teams with empathy and support. Skilled in identifying challenges and applying creative problem solving strategies. Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and embrace new opportunities. Takes full accountability for actions and decisions. Demonstrated effective pressure management by successfully meeting project deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. Committed to delivering high-quality work and consistently exceeding performance expectations.
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