Sash Rajagopaul

Email address-(Cell) :- /- Address : Unit 82 Edgecombe Park, 3 Siphosethu Drive, Mount Edgecombe, Durban Curriculum Vitae Of : Satchu Rajagopaul PERSONAL STATEMENT I am a hardworking and intelligent individual who prides himself on good morals, values and honesty. I have worked as a sales representative, creative director and a graphic designer. I have gained the necessary skills, experience and knowledge as well as to build relationships in my career as Sales Representative, Creative Director, as well as Graphic Designer. The qualities I bring to my future employer are as follows: • I am a creative & critical thinker, with a out the box approach to problem solving and carrying out tasks to the best of my ability. • Optimistic, dedicated and a knowledge seeker keen to expand my expertise in all fields of the business. • I am passionate about my work, strive for perfection in all my tasks, with a diligent, energetic and creative way, encompassing a proactive attitude. PERSONAL DETAILS Surname First Name : Rajagopaul : Satchu (Sash) Date of Birth : 03 / 08 / 69 Contact Details:- /- E-Mail Address:-Alternate E-Mail Address :- Gende r : Male Marital Status : Married Nationalit y : South African Home Language : English State of Health . : Excellent & Fit Religion : Hindu Hobbies : Jogging, Walking, Scrabble KEY SKILLS Technical Skills • • • • • • • Graphic Design Software : CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign • • • • • Social Media savvy • (including Facebook, Twitter, • Instagram, WhatsApp) • Proficiency in Operating Systems • (Windows XP; 7 and 10, Android). • • Accounting skills Analytical techniques and methods MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Personal Skills • Expert in Art & Design, Problem Solving Skills “Out of the box” thinker. • Communication Skills • Process Orientation • Attention to Detail • Conscientiousness • Strong Administrative Skills • Adherence to rules and regulations and Respectful. • Efficient planning and organizational skills. • Quick learner EDUCATION Educational Qualifications: School Attended : Reservoir Hills School. (1988) Highest Standard : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate with Exemption) Subjects Passed • Afrikaans • Math • Biology • History • Accounting • English Tertiary Studies : National Diploma: Company Administration. 1989 (ML Sultan Technikon / (Durban University of Technology) Majors: Economics, Business Economics, Financial Accounting, Mercantile Law, Credits Obtained: • Economics 1, • Business Economics 1, • Financial Accounting 1, • Mercantile Law 1, National Diploma Incomplete University of South Africa Fine Art (1992 – 1993) • • • History of Art, Graphic Art, History of Architecture Degree: Incomplete Certificate Courses Pixel Art (Hirt & Carter) 1993 Intermediate Computer Graphics I trained on an Apple Mac, for 1 Month using Mac Based Software: Aldus Freehand, Quark Xpress & Adobe Photoshop Certificate Obtained Wade World Trade - 1992 Correspondence Course - Brian Pitman & Associates Import & Export, International Trade Certificate Obtained EMPLOYMENT WordPro Import & Export cc. (1993 – 2015) Duties: Member Duties: I ran my own business for many years. We specialised in Importing & Distributing Promotional Pens & Gifts, Nationally. I dealt with Suppliers in China, India & Italy, whereby I liaised with them for their Product Range, Prices & negotiated Lead Times for Delivery. I also dealt with Clearing & Forwarding Agents, liaising with them for Shipping Quotations, and Cargo Clearance as well Delivery, to ensure all was On Track for the goods to reach it's intended destination. ProPens (1998 – 2014) Duties: Creative Director Duties: • Supply & Print of Custom Branded Pens & Gifts (Clothing, Folders, Flash Drives) for Companies as Promotional Advertising. • Creating Layouts, Design & Print for : • Company Profiles, • Brochures, • Logo Design / Corporate Identity, • Business Cards, • Print Advertisements for insertion in Magazines, • Full Colour Banners, I dealt with Customers & Printers visiting them and discussing specific requirements. and Courier Companies, to ensure that all goods were delivered & collected from Printers, and then packed & distributed to the relevant customers nationally. References: Serge Adande (Mdubane Energy Services) Mrs V Reddy:- Mass Cash (Westmead Cash & Carry) (2014 – 2019) Sales Representative - FMCG I called on Customers from My Own Customer base, such as small retail stores & wholesalers, in Durban & Surrounding areas, supplying mainly Food Stocks to run their business. I achieved a monthly turnover of over R1.2m for more than 5 years. Reference: Grant Surmon (Westmead Cash & Carry) :- PERSONAL INTERESTS I have a strong interest in art & design, sales & marketing, international trade, computers and technology as well as anything automotive related, with positive influence. This has provided me with a good knowledge in these fields, coupled with a keen interest to learn, as well as the ability to think both logically and critically, when a particular type of work needs to accomplished. I am a passionate, hardworking, dedicated, creative, honest, friendly, as well as a target driven individual. I am also a goal orientated individual and ensure that I complete every task to the best of my abilities. I am further an open-minded person and strive for excellent results with any task at hand. Thank you for taking the time to read through my curriculum vitae. Please contact me should you wish to discuss a job offer. I can be reached on the cell numbers stated, in the first page. AVAILABILITY • Full Time immediately REFERENCES Grant Surmon (Westmead Cash & Carry):-