Wisdom Nkosi

A highly ambitious, self-motivated and efficient individual with great interpersonal skills, whose thorough and precise approach to projects has yielded excellent results. I effectively communicate business values and direction, recognizing good performance and constantly providing support. The ability to create a shared understanding of requirements in the work environment and through influence, enable team members to not only contribute to team and company goals but to exceed expectations.

A professional digital marketer, sales and promotions career with ±5 years' work experience in various sales promotions, retail stores and marketing environments of which 3-4 years were in leadership roles, fixed term contract jobs also permanent work with current focusing on successfully coordinating and managing activities of teams to ensure best organisation practices that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing productivity. I'm currently looking for a position where I can diligently learn, lead, challenge and be challenged, one which will make best use of my education, existing skills and experience to play a role in the organisations unlimited growth and success for the future and, to further my personal and professional development.

Guest Relations Officer - Rebosis Property Fund (PTY) LTD - Forest Hill City Mall – Centre Management, Johannesburg

(2021-03 - 2024-12)

• Guest Relations Officer (Forest Hill City Mall – Centre Management)
• Tenants Retail stores Marketing, advertising and sales promotions
• Bookkeeper
• Reception stand-in
• Tenants Relations
• Dealing with customer enquiries
• Daily cash-up, reconciliations, banking, filing and general administration
• Pro-actively promote various products
• Ensuring property maintenance
• Assisting effectively in maximising the success of any marketing program
• Distribute promotional materials to tenants
• Coordinate all details pertaining to current and upcoming events, promotions and exhibitions
• Managing the workplace in an organised, effective and neat manner

Assistant Manager - Caralli Leather / Dufy - Johannesburg-Denver

(2020-08 - 2020-11)

Contract position managing retail operations and inventory.

• Assistant Manager
• Financial management assistant
• Stockkeeping
• Merchandise Quality Control
• Sales
• Customer service and delivery receiver
• Driver
• Production Control

Brand Ambassador - Riley Auctions - Johannesburg

(2019-12 - 2019-12)

Practical summer job focused on promotions and marketing activities.

• Building brand presence, generate new sales opportunities
• Manage promotional activities
• Supervising, managing and motivating team members
• Schedule, coordinate and run relevant promotions
• Seek innovative ways to establish brand awareness and elevate sales performance of desired client
• Train promoters on sales techniques and reaching desired targets
• Implement various methods and incentives with team building practices during promotional activities see operational objectives
• Exceeded whilst everyone becomes more efficient
• Driving to site projects

Floor Assistance Manager - Liquor Runners - George, Western Cape

(2018-03 - 2018-08)

Retail management practical with completed logbook duties of 6 months.

• Floor assistance manager
• Prepare invoices and take orders
• Picking of stock
• Welcome customers
• Stocktaking & stock count
• Receiving and taking orders via email and telephone
• Assisting manager with PPE in safety and security
• Registering pick-up and delivery trucks on site

Events Coordinator - Nelson Mandela University Student Organisations - George, Eastern Cape

(2018-09 - 2019-12)

Events coordination role for student organisations and societies.

• General Office Administration
• Client Liaison
• Logistics Coordination
• Venue Sourcing
• Equipment bookings
• Quick rapport building with potential clients and vendors
• Meeting and exceeding sales goals
• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Driving to site projects

Societies & Social Activities Portfolio Member - Nelson Mandela University Student Organisations - George, Eastern Cape

(2017-03 - 2017-11)

Interim role managing student organisation activities.

• Society Administration
• Society Updates
• Annual reports
• Projects & Events Management

Chairperson of Societies & Social Activities Portfolio - Nelson Mandela University (SRC) - George, Eastern Cape

(2016-03 - 2019-03)

Student leadership role managing student organisations and societies at Nelson Mandela University.

• Chairperson of Nelson Mandela student organisation & Societies
• Meeting coordinating
• Student assisting
• Projects & Events Management
• Portfolio sit in student parliament, for Arts and Culture

Administrator / Receptionist - Inspired Couture - Lonehill Shopping Centre, Johannesburg

(2014-03 - 2014-09)

Contract position covering maternity leave.

• Welcome Visitors
• General administrative duties
• Operate switchboard
• Write reports and proofread certain documents
• Prepare invoices and daily meetings and liaison with Management and Head Office

National Senior Certificate - High School (Matric) - Blue Hills College

National Senior Certificate - High School (Matric) - Abbotts College

Higher Certificate - Business Studies - Nelson Mandela University (2016-01 - 2016-12)

Certificate - Computer Literacy (Ms Word, Ms excel, Ms Outlook, Ms PowerPoint) - Nelson Mandela University (2016-01 - 2016-04)

National Diploma - Retail Management - Nelson Mandela University (2017-01 - 2019-12)

Advanced Diploma - Financial Management - Nelson Mandela University (2020-01 - 2020-12)

Certification - Applied Digital Marketing - IMM Graduate School (Institution of Marketing Managers) (2022-01 - 2022-12)

Certification - Digital Marketing Profiles Management, Marketing & Advertisement - IMM Graduate School (Institution of Marketing Managers) (2022-01 - 2022-12)