Results-oriented professional with strong organizational and leadership skills. Experienced in coordinating schedules, managing budgets, and overseeing logistics to ensure smooth operations. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and workflow management tools. Adept at problem-solving, optimizing processes, and driving efficiency in fast-paced environments
Experience
Takealot
Sep 2023 – Present
Johannesburg
Delivery Car Driver
• Safely operate a vehicle to deliver items from various businesses to customers' homes and offices.
• Follow delivery routes and GPS directions efficiently to complete all scheduled deliveries on time.
• Verify orders and load vehicles with appropriate items prior to departure.
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting with recipients upon arrival, confirming order details, collecting payments or signatures as needed.
• Report any customer issues, returns, or problems back to dispatcher or management.
• Adhere to traffic laws and drive defensively in all road conditions.
• Handle packages with care while loading/unloading to avoid damages.Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, refuelling, and maintenance as needed.
• Comply with company safety policies and regulations.
• Provide proof of deliveries, obtain customer signatures, and collect COD payments if required.
• Offer auxiliary assistance to customers such as carrying packages to the door, if appropriate.
King Edwards Preparatory School
Jun 2017 – Jun 2023
Johannesburg
Dance Teacher
• Develop lesson plans and structure curriculum to teach various dance styles and techniques like Hip Hop and Amapiano.
• Sequence and pace lessons for different age groups and skill levels.
• Instruct dance classes for students, showing proper form, choreography, and discipline.
• Track student progress and development. Provide regular evaluations and opportunities for growth.
• Organise dance performances and recitals. Conduct rehearsals and direct staging and production.
• Ensure student safety and proper dance attire. Teach injury prevention. Enforce discipline and classroom rules.
• Manage administrative tasks like attendance, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing equipment/supplies, etc.
DanceIt Studio
Feb 2015 – Feb 2020
Johannesburg
Studio Dancer
• Choreographed and performed dance routines for various competitions, performances and events.
• Collaborated with dance instructors to develop and refine dance techniques and choreography.
• Taught dance classes to students of all ages and skill levels.
• Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated with new dance styles and trends.
• Collaborated with costume designers and makeup artists to create visually appealing performances.
• Participated in auditions and casting processes for dance roles.
WinnaSA
Jul 2018 – Feb 2019
Johannesburg
Commercial Dancer
• Maintain dance skills through regular technique training in styles like Hip Hop, Amapiano, Afrobeats, etc. to be prepared for diverse performance opportunities.
• Audition and book jobs as a professional dancer for commercial clients like recording artists, brands, marketing agencies, etc.
• Collaborate with choreographers to learn and rehearse routines for live performances, music videos, commercials and corporate events.
• Show professionalism, positivity, and adaptability when working high-pressure gigs and long hours on set or at event
venues.
• Travel locally or internationally for commercial dance performance opportunities.
• Represent dance agency professionally when working gigs they contract. Market skills to book future jobs.
• Collaborate and network with fellow dancers, choreographers, directors, etc. to build industry relationships and referrals.