1. PRAVIN PARATH
41 MEADOWFIELDS CNR. JOHN & GIBSON DRIVE BUCCLEUCH
EMAIL: PRAVINPARATH9@GMAIL.COM
MOBILE: +27(0)828997222
I have acquired a vast knowledge over the past few years, both practically and theoretically. My practical experience has
broadened my insights on how to mix comfortably with a wide range of people, to think articulately and make sound
judgments, to present creative and innovative solutions to problems and most of all persevere on a determined course of
action. My career experience has given me a lot of insights on Electronic technology, products, sales & installation, IT,
Admin and Procurement. Of which, I have served at Redman’s TV & Audio, Hi Fi Corporation, Panasonic Business
Systems, Audio Visual Centre (AVC) & currently Electrosonic. I have experience in external (rep) internal sales (support),
procurement, buyer, order processing, admin support, project management and was an installation’s manager.
I am a self-motivated, hard worker and can work individually or as part of a team. Always willing to learn and try new areas
of work to broaden my skills. I am a hands on person & enjoy multitasking. I always maintain a positive attitude. My good
interpersonal skill enables me to develop a good relationships with others and work with a diversity of colleagues.
I have strong investigative and analytical skills to resolve queries on my own. I have a passion and a drive to improve
customer service in all areas. I strive to always being loyal, trustworthy and dedicated at my place of work.
I look forward to the opportunity of an interview.
• Full Name: Pravin Parath
• Contact No. Work mobile: 082 899 7222
Personal mobile: 082 600 1981
• Date of birth: 7th
September 1975
• Identity number: 750907 5120 089
• Age: 40
• Marital Status: Married
• Dependents: Two (2)
• Nationality: South African
• Driver’s Licence: Code 10
• Home Language: English, Afrikaans
• Availability: One(1) month
Key Characteristics
• High energy to work in a fast pace environment
• Keenness to train in high work standards
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to develop in the business
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Introduction
Personal Details
2. PRAVIN PARATH
41 MEADOWFIELDS CNR. JOHN & GIBSON DRIVE BUCCLEUCH
EMAIL: PRAVINPARATH9@GMAIL.COM
MOBILE: +27(0)828997222
• Year Matriculated: 1993
• School attended: Risecliff Secondary School
Vodacom Networks: Vodacom Cell Phone Technology
Dale Carnegie Centre: Basic Human Relations
CTU Training Solutions: A+ Computers support
GEN111 Info-Comm.
Redman’s Audio: Salesman of the year
Hi-Fi Corporation: Mentor and Salesman of the year
• Microsoft Word, Power Point & Excel
• Server Hardware/Software Support
• LAN/WAN/VPN Connectivity
• Desktop Hardware Support
• Fincon
• Pastel
• Server 2003
• Vista
• GIS
• Pictometry
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Education, Training & achievements
System Skills
3. PRAVIN PARATH
41 MEADOWFIELDS CNR. JOHN & GIBSON DRIVE BUCCLEUCH
EMAIL: PRAVINPARATH9@GMAIL.COM
MOBILE: +27(0)828997222
Company: Electrosonic SA
Period: September 2012 – Current
Position: (Buyer) procurement, internal sales & Office support.
Responsibilities:
(In point form)
• Procurement of equipment from Israel, Netherlands & Asia pacific ( sea and air freights purchasing)
• 3 month inventory purchasing for warehouse & Supply vs demand, reports, analysis etc
• ETA and ETD updates and follow up
• Purchase orders
• Quotations, Costing and make-up
• Counter sales (Walk-in customers)
• Telephonic Sales and support
• Visio drawings
• Loan equipment requests, follow up and reports
• Customer & Quotation follow up
• Weekly report back to CEO, Management Team & Department on Purchasing, Sales & open issues
• Office projects using the leam methodology for continuous improvement to tasks/processes
• General office admin.
Company: Audio Visual Centre
Period: October 2010 –August 2012
Position: Internal Sales
Responsibilities:
(In point form)
• Purchase orders
• Quotations
• Costing and make-up
• Counter sales (Walk-in customers)
• Telephonic Sales
• Customer support
• General office admin
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Career History
4. PRAVIN PARATH
41 MEADOWFIELDS CNR. JOHN & GIBSON DRIVE BUCCLEUCH
EMAIL: PRAVINPARATH9@GMAIL.COM
MOBILE: +27(0)828997222
Company: Evaluations
Period: April 2010 –September 2010
Position: IT administrator and desktop assistant
Responsibilities:
(In point form)
• PC Installation, configuration, upgrade & administration
• PC monitoring and server maintenance of operating system software and hardware and associated utility
software products
• In support of operational system(s) and the development environment.
• all systems in operation
• procurement of hardware
Company: Panasonic Business Systems
Period: April 2005 – March 2009
Position: Internal and external sales/ Installations Manager
Responsibilities:
(In point form)
• Internal and External Sales
• Invoicing & Pricing
• Purchasing of Stock
• Responsible for maintaining Sales Targets
• Liaising with Customers
• Calling on corporate clients
• Support to existing corporate clients
• Setting-up and installing of Equipment for both corporate and residential
• Responsible for completion of government tenders
• Installation of Corporate Clients eg. Toyota, BMW, Ester Lauder
• Installation products include Plasma’s, big screens, projectors, home theatres etc
• Building Clients relationships
• Product Knowledge on Equipment
• Training of new staff members
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5. PRAVIN PARATH
41 MEADOWFIELDS CNR. JOHN & GIBSON DRIVE BUCCLEUCH
EMAIL: PRAVINPARATH9@GMAIL.COM
MOBILE: +27(0)828997222
Company: Hi Fi Corporation Springfield (Dbn) & Woodmead Johannesburg (relocated)
Period: October 2003 - March 2005
Position: Department salesperson
Responsibilities:
(In point form)
• On floor Salesman & Telephonic sales
• Product Knowledge advisor
• Stock controller of department
• Bar-coding and pricing of equipment
• Setting / connecting up of Equipment
• Store Installer: Audio visual Products (customers private home)
• Liaising with management, Agent representatives and Customers
• Meeting set sales targets
• Interviews and employment of new sales staff
• Stock Ordering & displaying
• Costing & mark-up of stock
• Repairs
• Stock Control
• Preparing of weekly & monthly targets
• Providing monthly figures of company performance.
• Implementation of monthly meeting of staff & management to resolve problems encountered as well as to gaining
input on how to better company’s performance.
• Liaising with management, customers & suppliers
• Motivation of staff and sales training
• Set-up at shows & launches
• Demonstrations
• Installations
• Keys to Open & close store
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