Shakirah Abdullah
@shakirahabdullah
Reliable administrative and sales professional with teaching and tailoring experience, skilled in organization and customer service.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dependable administrative and sales professional with hands-on experience in retail sales, inventory management, data entry, and customer service. I have taught sewing as an instructor, performed administrative duties including answering calls and emails, and supported sales and marketing operations at small businesses and community organizations.
My background includes religious and formal study in Usul-ul-deen and Quran studies, an I-to-I TEFL certification, and practical skills as a tailor/seamstress. I bring strong organization, planning, and computer literacy, and I am motivated by reliability, diligence and community-oriented volunteer work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Administrative Assistant
Mrasa
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Provided administrative support including data entry, answering calls and emails, treasurer tasks and general office organisation to streamline operations.
Instructor (Sewing)
Zahraa Institute
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Taught sewing skills and practical tailoring techniques to students, supporting skill development and vocational readiness.
Sales Personnel
Sawants Creations
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 2 months)
Conducted sales and marketing activities, restocked shelves, and supported customer service to drive product availability and sales.
Assistant Salesperson
Hilite Fabric Warehouse
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 2 months)
Organised storage, performed shelf restock, cutting and packaging of fabric, and maintained general cleaning to improve warehouse readiness and sales floor availability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Zahraa Institute
Certificate, Quran Studies
2022 - 2023
Completed a Certificate in Quran Studies at Zahraa Institute during 2022–2023.
I-to-I TEFL
Certificate, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2019 - 2019
Completed I-to-I TEFL certification in 2019.
Jamaat Raza-e Mustafa Madressa
Religious Education
2021 -
Completed studies at Jamaat Raza-e Mustafa Madressa with training as a Muallimah.
Madina Institute South Africa
Diploma, Usul-ul-deen
2014 - 2016
Completed a Diploma in Usul-ul-deen at Madina Institute South Africa from 2014 to 2016.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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