Qaqamba Nazo

Qaqamba Nazo

$6/hr
Creative Designing and Support Assistance
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Part-time (20 hrs/wk)
Age:
25 years old
Location:
Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Experience:
2 years
QAQAMBA ALUTHA NAZO Gqeberha, Motherwell 5 - / --https:/www.linkedin.com/in/qaqambanazo PERSONAL PROFILE I am currently a final year Software Development student and a freelancing virtual creative designer & support assistant at a Tech start-up with 1+ years of experience in customer service obtained from the retail and technology industry. QUALIFICATIONS Diploma in IT: Software Development | Nelson Mandela University NOVEMBER 2023 Focuses on programming and mark-up languages (C#, HTML, CSS, Python) with brief introduction to JavaScript, XHTML, and PHP. Project Management, Database Management (SQL), .NET Framework (ASP.NET with BOOTSTRAP) and Information Systems (Pseudo-Code, SDLC), Cisco IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software, Introduction to Networks (CCNAv7), Microsoft Office Suite. National Senior Certificate | Lawson Brown High School NOVEMBER 2017 Built the foundation of my communication skills, creative thinking, goal-oriented and management skills. I was awarded admission to a bachelor’s degree upon completion. WORK EXPERIENCE Virtual Creative Designer & Support Assistant | Techno-Hub JUNE 2021 – PRESENT (FREELANCING REMOTE WORK) Collaborate with the team for creation of creative content digital marketing, advertising, graphic designing, and documentation (posters, logos, prototype designs etc.) using design software tools such as Canva, Adobe Express, etc. for both clients and Techno-Hub. For Web and UI Design, use tools such as Balsamiq, Figma, WordPress etc. Communicate effectively with clients via phone, email or through social media. General administration work includes data capturing, record and receipt keeping, invoicing, and quotes. Social Media management, Keep track of analytics, engagement, and consistent monthly content for positive online presence. This role requires attention to detail, meeting deadlines and manage multiple tasks pressure. Sales Assistant | Swirl’n DECEMBER 2020 – JANUARY 2021 Greeting of customers, sanitization (as per covid-19 regulations), customer service, sales in the POS till operation (cashiering) and machine operations for products. Great product knowledge, stock keeping, cash-up, housekeeping and cleaning and sanitization (as per covid-19 regulations) of Front at the store, and Back of the store as well as office. Opening and closing of the store and worked shifts (retail hours) – mostly night shift because I had my own transportation to commute to work. CORE SKILLS • • • • • Microsoft Office 365 Customer Service and Enquiries Administration & Data Capturing Sales & Online Marketing Software Design Tools • • • • • Teamwork & Collaboration Listening & Communication Retail Operations Valid C1 driver’s license Creative problem-solving ACHIEVEMENTS AND INTERESTS • Engage in creative activities such as visual arts, digital and graphic design or participate in virtual hackathons occasionally. Started entrepreneurship as a secondhand reseller in 2018 conducting sales and marketing using online e-commerce platforms, keep record of purchases and offer collections or deliveries using my own transport. Work experience and retail operations training at Mr Price Jumpstart Programme (2018), Tekkie Town (2019), Ster-Kinekor (2021) and Ackermans (2022) with retail operation responsibilities included: POS sales, teamwork, housekeeping, inventory, marketing & merchandising for customers/guests, basic security, administration (record-keeping) and being a brand ambassador. Short courses: Office Administration, Computer Literacy, Certificate of Excellence (Siya Sebenza, Work4ALiving), Financial Literacy Certificate (ABSA Workshop), Cashier & Merchandising (Ululo Empowerment Technologies), Barista Course (Redband). Participated and won first place at the first ECSA ICT Hackathon 2023 presented in Johannesburg. • • • REFERENCES Note: references listed prefer to use their personal phones, email, WhatsApp Messenger. 1. Miss Louisa Bernado Colleague (and training official) at Swirl’n-. Mr. Siphelele Dilima Co-Founder at Techno-Hub--3. 2 Mr Tumelo Mashego Collaborator and Teammate at ECSA Hackathon--
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