Julie Anne Carey
Cascais, Lisbon
Summary
I was born in South Africa and have recently immigrated to Portugal only a year ago. I am married with a 4-year-old little boy who attends a private Portuguese school in Cascais. I am looking for a job that has flexible working hours so that i am able to attend to my toddler who is at school until 4 pm daily but sometimes has school holidays where i would need to work from home. I am available to go to the office close to home preferably. I am passionate about what i do, and after not working for a few years and being a mum - i am ready for an exciting new start in my career.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner of Franchise
Freddy Jeans
Johannesburg, South Africa
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Freddy Jeans is a Denim and pants store that provides ladies with the perfect buttocks and fit .
- I was the franchise owner and had three staff members working in our store in Morningside Shopping Centre.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Reason for leaving: Took time off for my first baby.
Sales Executive
Stock Market College
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2016 - 11.2016
- I held quite a challenging position , where i was tasked to regain trust from past and extremely unhappy clients at Stock Market College and get them to trade again on QuickTrade.
- Stock Market College was a trading school that provided the necessary knowledge from opening a trading account with QuickTrade, their preferred broker to understanding risk and making smart trades that would increase a clients profits.
- Utilized internal lead referral tools to solicit new business opportunities and contacts.
- Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
Business Owner
Ritepower
Johannesburg, South africa
05.2011 - 01.2013
- The company involved various power saving technologies, the most important addition being a hydrate power cell off-the-grid generator (HOGG) which will serve as an alternative supply of electricity to Eskom as well as take residents and businesses off the grid of Eskom.
- The power cell requires only about 500 mℓ of hydrate-treated water every one to six months, depending on the climate in which it operates therefore is extremely environmentally friendly option.
- Unfortunately the company turned out to be a scam.
Executive Assistant, Sales Executive
Creative Dental Ceramics
06.2010 - 01.2011
- I carried out functions such as:
- All matters pertaining to assisting the CEO with his daily routine
- I was responsible for all logistics of the Implants, Crowns, Bridges, Veneers and all removable prosthetics
- New business development in the surrounding areas which presentations to the CEO’s of the business as well as arranging client visits to our laboratory
- Managing an existing client portfolio and dealing with all client queries thereof
- Marketing, strategy and brand management of each product as well as the brand in its entirety
- Sourcing and allocation of Corporate gifts to each client when required
- And all other office related functions to the business
Executive Assistant
DGA Limited
04.2007 - 12.2007
- I worked beyond the call of duty, in my usual diligent manner by being answerable for:
- All matters pertaining to assisting the CEO with her daily routine
- I was responsible, in particular, for developing the company website in relation to the Coca Cola Christmas in the Park concert, New Zealand's largest outdoor Christmas event
- I created profiles for the country's top singers, dancers, choirs and bands performing in the concert
- Not only was I also put in charge of sourcing the most suitable photos for each performer and placed it onto the gallery and website but she was also accountable for website postings, including the drafting of press releases as well as updates for the media page of the concert
- I worked on other "Go green" campaigns as well as the end of the year Christmas functions assisting with decorations, drafting of invitations, theme etc
- In a reliable and conscientious manner
- I was Client Liaison with all celebrity performers, event partners and sponsors in both Auckland and Christchurch.
Sales and Marketing Executive
Palazzo Pty
04.2006 - 12.2006
- Client queries, cold-calling to Architects, Interior Designers, Nursery Owners, Landscapists and all building related companies
- Diary management and scheduling of Appointments
- Completion of Sales reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Presentations to clients
- Building of new and maintaining existing client relationships
- Ensuring sales targets are met on a monthly basis
- Showroom sales and assistance with all marketing material prior to participation in large exhibitions and promotions
- This position provided me with experience in perfecting my sales, marketing and communication skills while still achieving my targets
- It enabled me to deal with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds which I continue to thoroughly enjoy and thrive in
- The job continued to prove my strength in not only being able to work independently but being able to participate in a team environment as well.
- Reason for Leaving: To move to the States for my fashion Degree.
Sales/Account Executive
Fraxion
Johannesburg, South Afarica
02.2005 - 03.2006
- I was responsible for heading up sales in Johannesburg and completed all aspects of the sales process from knowing the company’s inventory management software products thoroughly, prospecting leads, scheduling appointments and liaising with top client management, to executing boardroom presentations, addressing client concerns and closing sales
- Performing this function and doing it well, taught me the importance of being an effective communicator (as ‘politeness’ is the salesperson’s professional instrument) as well as the consequence of accurately listening to a customer and identifying their needs
- This led me to proposing effective and precise resolutions, ultimately leading me to a steady growth of sales and establishing good customer retention for the company
- Reason for leaving: To apply to study fashion abroad as well as travel and visit family
- Was able to work temporarily at Palazzo Pty (Ltd) for 6 months while spending part time arranging visa and completing project to be accepted into FIDM in San Diego, as well as all the necessary documentation and application forms.
Project Administrator/Leader
P2 Project Management Solutions
03.2001 - 11.2003
- Compilation of status reports
- Compilation of minutes and other project related activity
- Coordination of meetings and project related activities
- I worked on two major projects during these two years:
- The first being an IT based at Nedcor Bank (CRMMS project in the IT department; and the other project was based at JOWSCO (Johannesburg organization of the World Summit for Sustainable Development) in the Communications and Marketing Department, where I was also being held responsible for all marketing stock going to and from the show prior and during the World Summit
- I was also responsible for the communication with all the City officials and various organizations and agencies i.e
- Pikitup, Metro Police JHB Roads Agency and many more, working with the City of Johannesburg
- I received a certificate of excellence for the projects I completed during this time
- This position offered me incredible experience as I continued to hone in on previously acquired skills and experience
- The position involved me working in a fast paced industry under time constraints where accuracy was of extreme importance and time was always of the essence
- I learnt about making decisions and achieving daily, short term and long term goals whilst still meeting deadlines
- I was entrusted and in charge of all the communication, marketing and promotion material as well as entrusted with all communication with important City Officials on a day to day basis
- It further developed my diary management skills as well as my ability to multi-task
- True to form, I enjoyed the grueling daily challenge and still feel that my time working as a Project Administrator as well as my position as a Project Leader was my most enjoyable and most challenging job to date
- Reason for Leaving: Ingrid Blignault (CEO) left P2 Project Management Solutions
Client Services and Marketing
Bidorbuy
Johannesburg, South africa
02.2000 - 02.2001
- Client Liaison and support
- Assistance and completion of virtual shop
- Image uploading through the use of CSV spreadsheet that included all aspects of HTML
- Training of new and existing clients on on-line auction bidding program
- Participations and set up of Exhibitions and Special promotions
- Reports on statistics on a daily basis
- Scheduling of business meeting with new
- Maintained existing relationships and built new
- Reason for leaving: Substantial salary increase as well as paid opportunities to study further.
Client Services
Deccon Manufacturing
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.1996 - 12.1999
- Client Liaison and support
- Correspondence with clients on a daily basis both telephonically and face to face
- Answering calls
- Assistance with brochure design, setting up of showroom, and ensuring showroom remained clean and tidy at all times
- Managing staff in the yard
- Sales (Both externally including cold calling and showroom sales)
- Competitor research and comparison
- Reason for Leaving: More exciting and challenging opportunity where I could use my marketing Diploma at Vega.
Education
FIDM - Merchandise Marketing
Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandise
San Diego, USA02.2012
Certificate in Project - Project Management
Damelin College
Randburg, South Africa11.2001
Post Graduate Diploma - Brand Management and Strategic Planning
Vega College
02.2000
Skills
- Project Administration skills and Written Correspondence
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, socializing and networking
- Fantastic Customer Service
- Cold calling
- Exceptional organizational and office skills
Hardworking and passionate
Accomplishments
- FIDM is the world-renowned Fashion Institute - A specialized, private college dedicated to educating students for the Fashion, Graphics, Interior Design, and Entertainment Industries for over 40 years
- The School prepares students for a wide range of careers within the global marketplace
- Subjects I studied include:
- MARKETING ESSENTIALS and MARKETING AND BRAND DEVELOPMENT
- COLOUR AND DESIGN THEORY
- THE RETAIL ENVIRONMENT
- MERCHANDISING STRATEGIES AND MERCHANDISE TREND ANALYSIS
- During this time of studies I used all my previously gained work experience in project management and public relations by volunteering in assisting:
- A number of top designers on photo shoots;
- As well with fashion shows;
- I utilized my brilliant networking skills to build relationships with various vendors and 5 star venue management i.e
- Hotel management in the USA, hosts and hostesses, restaurant owners etc
- Ferdi ladeira (Co-Owner of Fraxion and founder of I exchange 082 892 8111
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Languages
English
Native language
Timeline
Owner of Franchise
Freddy Jeans
06.2017 - 09.2018
Sales Executive
Stock Market College
05.2016 - 11.2016
Business Owner
Ritepower
05.2011 - 01.2013
Executive Assistant, Sales Executive
Creative Dental Ceramics
06.2010 - 01.2011
Executive Assistant
DGA Limited
04.2007 - 12.2007
Sales and Marketing Executive
Palazzo Pty
04.2006 - 12.2006
Sales/Account Executive
Fraxion
02.2005 - 03.2006
Project Administrator/Leader
P2 Project Management Solutions
03.2001 - 11.2003
Client Services and Marketing
Bidorbuy
02.2000 - 02.2001
Client Services
Deccon Manufacturing
01.1996 - 12.1999
FIDM - Merchandise Marketing
Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandise
Certificate in Project - Project Management
Damelin College
Post Graduate Diploma - Brand Management and Strategic Planning
Vega College