
sharleen brest
@sharleenbrest
I grow revenue and retain clients through relationship-led sales, support, and onboarding.
What I'm looking for
I've built my career around people and revenue, growing long-term client relationships across local and global markets.
At Challenger Auto Parts, I grew a client portfolio from R50,000 to R2.5 million in monthly revenue through trusted relationships, supplier partnerships, and improved service processes.
At Global-e, I managed VIP accounts across EMEA, APAC, and North America, handling 150+ client interactions each month and resolving complex escalations with operations, logistics, and finance. At Payoneer, I delivered multi-channel fintech support with 98% SLA adherence and was recognised as a Resolution Hero.
I sell the way I support: by understanding what clients need, staying close to them, and making sure they stay.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Service Specialist
US Virtual Guard
Jan 2026 - Aug 2026 (7 months)
Managed a fully remote client base end to end, ensuring tight response times and consistent follow-up to maintain client confidence.
Internal Recruiter and Talent Acquisition
Go Carpathian
Jun 2025 - Dec 2025 (6 months)
Partnered with hiring managers, operations, and outreach teams to keep hiring pipelines moving. Coordinated interview scheduling for IT-heavy, SDR-level roles and maintained accurate ATS candidate records.
Sales Development Specialist
TecEx
Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)
Supported international clients across a global technology and logistics operation, managing account administration and sales support.
VIP Customer Relationship
Global-e
Oct 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Managed VIP accounts across EMEA, APAC, and North America, handling 150+ client interactions per month. Owned complex enquiries from first contact to resolution, partnering with operations, logistics, and finance to clear escalations.
Customer Care Associate
Payoneer
Oct 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Delivered multi-channel support at 98% SLA adherence in a regulated global fintech environment. Resolved complex payment and account disputes and was selected for NOC emergency operations.
Client Accounts & Relationship Lead
Challenger Auto Parts
Feb 2005 - Aug 2019 (14 years 6 months)
Grew a client portfolio from R50,000 to R2.5 million in monthly revenue through trusted, long-term client relationships. Built supplier and client partnerships and improved service processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wits Technikon
Diploma, Public Relations and Communication
Pursued studies in Public Relations and Communication, but did not complete the program.
Sandown High School
Matric, General
Completed secondary education and obtained the Matric certificate.
EF SET
EF SET English Certificate (C1 Advanced), English Language
Earned the EF SET English Certificate at the C1 Advanced level.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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