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Tanaka Matongera

@tanaka_matongera

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Hi, my name is Tanaka Matongera, a 28-year-old individual born in Zimbabwe on April 23, 1996.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

Seeking new opportunities to further grow my experience in positions of leadership and work for dynamic and growth-orientated organisations where I can contribute to strategic initiatives and drive impactful results.

I am a highly motivated and results-driven professional with experience in sales management, finance, and qualitative & quantitative education. I have a strong academic foundation with a master's degree in social sciences and leadership experience in various roles.

Currently, I serve as the Sales Manager & Finance Officer at Creative Education South Africa, where I manage sales representatives, achieve sales targets, and oversee financial operations. Previously, I held roles as a General Manager, Visual Art Facilitator, and Marketing Coordinator, showcasing my versatility and commitment to fostering professional development and customer relationships.

I am seeking new opportunities to further grow my experience in positions of leadership and work for dynamic and growth-orientated organisations where I can contribute to strategic initiatives and drive impactful results.

Experience

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Sales Manager & Finance Officer

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Creative Education South Africa

Jan 2023 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Managing and mentoring sales representatives, achieving sales targets, and overseeing financial operations.

Research Manager Coaching Sales

General Manager

Creative Education South Africa

May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)

Oversaw day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.

Communication Skills Decision Making Processes Leadership Empathy System Monitoring Problem Solving Technical Skills

Visual Art Facilitator

Creative Education South Africa

Feb 2022 - May 2022 (3 months)

Prepared and conducted workshops based on the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) to help teachers understand its requirements and effectively teach visual art to learners.

Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS)Art Teaching

Tour Facilitator & Marketing Coordinator (Intern)

The Javett Art Centre

Feb 2021 - Sep 2021 (7 months)

Assisted in the conceptualization and design of graphic content deployed towards marketing and advertising tour packages and events.

Graphics Co Marketing Communication Events Tourism

Data Entry Specialist

Abacus Forensic Approach

Mar 2024 - Mar 2024 (0 months)

I joined Abacus Forensic Approach during my two-week leave from my current job to assist with data capturing for one of their many projects which they were dealing with at the time.

Change Data Capture Time Management

Administration & Marketing Officer

University of Pretoria Campus Tours (UPCT)

Feb 2020 - Dec 2020 (10 months)

Collaborated with the Marketing and Communications Department in designing advertisements for UP Campus Tours and maintained outstanding relationships with clients.

Advertising Collaboration Design Project Management Communication Skills Sales