Charissa Cara Plaatjies

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, I identify and pursue new business opportunities in the FMCG sector, build client relationships, and deliver tailored recruitment solutions. I source and place high-quality candidates, conduct market research, and manage candidate pipelines to support hiring managers and drive revenue.

As the Global Community Ambassador for South Africa, with a specialization in Agile methodologies and learning and development, I spearhead the strategic growth and management of the local community board, showcasing transformative leadership skills.

In my role as an Agile PeopleOps Relationship Strategist, I showcased adept project management skills by effectively supporting global Country Ambassadors, establishing, and managing online communities, driving engagement, managing stakeholder relationships, and advocating for Agile PeopleOps principles.

As a Senior Scrum Master at Culturelligence, I excelled in talent management by leading diverse teams across locations. My focus on training, onboarding, and employee engagement ensured performance and growth. Additionally, I oversaw operations and guided global country teams in graduate recruitment, showcasing strategic leadership and fostering cross-cultural communication for organizational effe

As a Financial Advisor specializing in Sanlam Life and Investment products, I provided comprehensive financial guidance to clients. This involved conducting market analysis, building strong client relationships, developing customized financial plans, and consistently exceeding sales targets.

As a Relationship and Portfolio Manager, I fueled success and growth through my expertise, leadership, and unwavering dedication to client service. Leveraging a proven track record in relationship management and portfolio optimization, I strategically directed client interactions and portfolio management, driving the company toward heightened profitability and sustainable growth.

Managed accounts and client retention while administering policies for both new and existing clients. Achieved sales targets through effective customer engagement and provided training to new consultants to enhance service quality.

Supervised insurance sales operations, ensuring technical support and guidance for the team. Focused on enhancing sales performance and customer satisfaction.

Negotiated claims for clients, ensuring fair and timely resolutions. Developed strong relationships with clients to facilitate effective communication and service delivery.

Grade: Graduated