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SAMANTHA WILSON
Address: 2 Runcan Park, 61 Smiso Nkwanyana Road, Morningside, Durban
Contact: +27 (0)83 288 1646| sambalam16@gmail.com
Online: Linked-In Profile
EDUCATION
Jul 2013 – Present UNISA | Bachelors in Human Resources DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources; I am on-course to completing the degree part time within the
normal timeframe.
Jan 2009 – Jun 2012 DURBAN UNIVERISTY OF TECHNOLOGY | Chiropractic DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Chiropractic; Completed two years of the course.
Jan 2002 - Dec 2008 OUR LADY OF FATIMA | Matric DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Matric Subjects; English, Afrikaans, Maths Core, Accounting, Physical Science, Biology, and Life Sciences.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
2008 International Computer Driver’s License (ICDL) which involved courses in Microsoft Office
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jan 2015 – Present LEAF TECHNOLOGIES |Sales Representative DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Based in Stanford Hill, Durban, Leaf Technologies sells an assortment of Office Automation equipment and supporting products. They
are the premier partner to Kyocera South Africa. They hired me as a Sales Rep. I am responsible for:
 Sourcing new Customers. Continually looking for new clients through ‘çold-calling’ and the distribution of
business cards. I also use my existing network to acquire references across all industries in and around Durban.
Since starting I have acquired a key account for Leaf Technologies and have achieved majority of my weekly and
monthly targets.
 Maintaining relationships with existing Client Base. I am responsible for the key account acquired which
includes continuous follows ups, quotations and managing delivery of products which falls outside my job
description. I also look after my entire client base with the same vigour and take responsibility over account queries
that may exist. These relationships are maintained due to the effect they have on monthly targets being achieved.
 Formulating Quotations. Quotes and Quote logs are created and maintained. I am responsible for creating each
quote. Quotes are presented mainly with finance or rental options which involves working with factors and finance
rates, however products can be purchased outright as well.
 Reporting on Quotes and Generated Sales. Calls, Quotes and Meetings are logged on the company CRM
system on a daily basis. These are readily available to senior management each day and are used as a feedback tool
during weekly meetings.
 Creating innovative and customisable printing and automation solutions. Using all tools and products at
my disposal to find a Client focussed solution appropriate to requirements and client scope. This involves a deeper
analysis of what the customer actually needs to ensure a long term relationship ensues.
Jan 2010 - Present IN2TOUCH DURBAN | League Manager DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Based in Durban, In2Touch is a Touch Rugby League which plays every Wednesday evening for three seasons throughout the year. I am
responsible for:
 Managing the League. I compose fixtures, send out weekly reminders and deal with any problems that may
occur with players and captains or referees.
Mar 2014 - Dec 2014 ESPRESSO ENGAGE | Assistant in Events and Activations DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Based in Riverhorse Valley, Durban, Espresso is a marketing company. I was responsible for:
 Events Organisation: I worked in the events department at Espresso Marketing and organised a Liv Village
(Children’s Charity) event at La Lucia Mall. I also assisted with Mercury Wine Week and the Garden Show.
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 Décor at the Christmas events. I was responsible for setting up and maintaining the Christmas decorations at
Davenport Centre, La Lucia Mall, Bluff Centre and Hayfields in Pietermaritzburg.
Oct 2013 - Dec 2013 ESPRESSO DBN | Temp Junior Accounts Executive DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Based in Riverhorse Valley, Durban, Espresso is a marketing company. I was responsible for:
 Customer Relations: At espresso I was involved in client services as well as ensuring the designers understood
the client’s requests.
Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 STEEL AND PIPES FOR AFRICA KZN | Accounts Assistant DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Based in Pinetown, Durban, the company acts as a steel merchant. I was responsible for assisting with:
 Accounts Receivable and Cash Collections: Phoning customers who owed money and dealing with accounts
and queries, as well as doing reconciliations at the end of the month. I was also in charge of collecting cash from
drivers who delivered steel to customers and any client queries.
ACHIEVEMENTS
South African Sports: U19 Touch Rugby (2009), Open Ladies (2011).
Provincial Sports: Natal Cross Country (2006-2008), Natal Touch Rugby U18 and Open Ladies (2005-2016).
School Sports: Honours (2006, 2007), Half Colours Cross Country (2006), Senior Victrix Ludorum (2006-2008), Full
Colours Touch Rugby (2006, 2007, 2008), Touch Rugby Honours (2008), Sportswoman of the Year (2008)
Leadership: Spirit of Adventure (2007), School Prefect (2008), Cross Country Captain (2008), Touch Rugby Captain
(2008)
INTERESTS AND SKILLS
Event Planning: I am highly motivated and take joy from successfully planning and implementing events. In 2012 I
hosted a Nedbank Minute-To-Win-It event for Sportsman’s Events. Active Sports enthusiast: I enjoy team-based
activities, such as touch and contact rugby, which I follow closely and always have an opinion on. I also enjoy coaching
touch rugby (U17 KZN Boys Coach). About me: I am motivated, passionate and people oriented. I am organised
and always willing to take on new tasks, which makes me an extremely fast learner. I am hardworking, honest and I
take pride in everything I do. I am a problem solver who thinks on my toes and I deal with conflict in a mature way.
Playing team sports has enabled me to be quite the people’s person as I find that I am extremely friendly, bubbly and
outgoing.