Marna Schoeman
Sales, Admin and Marketing Executive
MARNA SCHOEMAN
I am a motivated, driven and committed young individual with a strong service-based and hospitality background. I am well-spoken and can relate and interact with people easily. I am a fast learner and have the ability to adapt to my circumstances swiftly. I have a strong and honest work ethic and will always ensure complete transparency and good communication in any task I may take on.
EDUCATION
Outeniqua High School
National Senior Certificate
Completed in 2015
Maritime Safety Training and Development
Elementary First Aid Training Level 2 Food and Hygiene Safety for Catering
Section A-VI/1-2 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Personal Survival Techniques Proficieny in Designated Security Duties
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
Completed in 2022
CONTACT
M: [email protected] P: +27 67 315 4440
A: Oude Westhof, Durbanville
GENERAL INFO
Languages:
Afrikaans, English
Health:
Excellent (non-smoker) Vaccinated
D.O.B:
13 May 1997
HOBBIES
Running, hiking, camping, playing the guitar, early morning cold- plunges in the ocean, reading
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner of Online-based Clothing Brand
Jul 2023 – Present (Cape Town)
Key responsibilities:
Designing and manufacturing original garments
Examining markets to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques and using that knowledge to inspire new designs Online marketing, setting up paid advertising and social media content creation
Website maintenance and daily customer interactions Financial tracking and monthly budgeting
Stewardess & Cook on Superyacht | Foreign Employer
Aug 2022-Jun 2023 (NZ, Australia, Indonesia, Japan)
Key responsibilities:
Bridge manning, radio operations and solo watch-keeping whilst the vessel is underway
Logbook entries and position plotting
General safety and engine room checks
General maintainence and up-keep of vessel Provisioning and budgeting for supplies onboard Ensuring the safety and comfort of guests on board by conducting regular check-in’s
Sales Representative | Cartrack
May 2021 – August 2021
Key responsibilities:
Cold-calling and new business acquisition
Client retentions
Coordinating installations with relevant departments
CRM logging of all client meetings, calls, application updates etc.
Sales Executive | Nexus Foodservice Concepts
April 2018 – April 2021
Key responsibilities:
Contacted customers to set-up appointments, monitor satisfaction levels and upsell additional offerings Closed sales to exceed quota and align with company targets
Customised service offerings to accomodate customer needs
Showcased product features and benefits during inhouse and out of office demonstrations to drive sales
TOP SKILLS
TOP SKILLS
Hard Skills
Customer service Problem solving Presentation Marketing
Sales Manager | Cartrack
Stoffel Bezuidenhout – 082 418 8588
MD | Nexus
Michael Demetriou – 021 552 6669 Alex Blake (Technical Manager)
Soft Skills
Observation Decision Making Communication Multi-tasking Transparency
REFERENCES
ADDITIONAL WORKING EXPERIENCE
Sales clerk & Kiosk Manager | NYS Tygervalley
November 2017 – March 2018
Key responsibilities:
Product sales
Daily inventory checks
Setting up weekly working schedule for staff Daily cash deposits
Open and closing up shop
Data-capturer | Aramex Stellenbosch
March 2017 – Aug 2017
Key responsibilities:
Capturing waybills and ensuring all the information is correct and legible
Extracting information from paper or electronic documents and converting it into data for key systems
Verify & query missing data and errors observed during data entry
Waitress | Signal Gun Vineyard
March 2016 – March 2017
Key responsibilities:
Product sales
Daily inventory checks
Setting up weekly working schedule for staff Daily cash deposits
Open and closing up shop