Zita Du Preez

Zita Du Preez

Intelligence Framework Business Developer

Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
311 followers 289 connections

About

“Time is currency, I’m changing the world one project at a time seeking funding from those with shared vision so we can really bring about global change. We currently focusing on Paarl East specifically the area of Chicago”

Services

Contributions

Experience

  • Offical Brand Model

    Ellegro

    - Present 9 months

    Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

    www.ellegro.co.za

  • RICTS Holdings Graphic

    Marketing and Business Optimisation

    RICTS Holdings

    - Present 1 year 1 month

    Kuils River, Western Cape, South Africa

    Building the Marketing hub alongside the RICTS team to bring awareness to alternative sustainable building solutions. Ensuring that we have an effective content strategy and establishing a brand of purpose and of sustainability.

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    Managing Director

    Sunflower Seeds Project

    - Present 5 years 9 months

    Noorder-Paarl Area, South Africa

    As the Managing Director of SSP, my primary responsibility is to oversee and ensure the smooth functioning of the organization from end to end. I am dedicated to driving operational excellence and managing all aspects related to the efficient running of our initiatives.

    In my role, I take on a hands-on approach, actively involved in operational management, strategic planning, and resource allocation. I work closely with our dedicated team to implement effective processes and systems that…

    As the Managing Director of SSP, my primary responsibility is to oversee and ensure the smooth functioning of the organization from end to end. I am dedicated to driving operational excellence and managing all aspects related to the efficient running of our initiatives.

    In my role, I take on a hands-on approach, actively involved in operational management, strategic planning, and resource allocation. I work closely with our dedicated team to implement effective processes and systems that enable us to deliver our transformative programs and services.

    As the sole supporter of operations, I collaborate closely with our co-founder to navigate the challenges and opportunities that arise. Together, we strive to create sustainable change and empower communities in need.

    With a strong focus on operational efficiency, I continuously seek ways to optimize our resources, streamline processes, and enhance the overall effectiveness of our programs. I am committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact within SSP.

    If you are passionate about community development, poverty alleviation, and making a difference, I invite you to connect with me. Let's join forces to create meaningful change and build a better future together.

    #ManagingDirector #CommunityDevelopment #OperationalManagement #TransformativeChange #SunflowerSeedsProject

  • Franci Malan Property Valuers Graphic

    Transition Specialist

    Franci Malan Property Valuers

    - 5 months

    Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

    Created a transition operational plan and training document to help manage the administration and office coordination of the office.

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    Content Creator

    FitLife Club Network

    - 6 months

    Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

    Assisted in creating a social media strategy and assisting with events.

  • The Village Guy Graphic

    Production Coordinator

    The Village Guy

    - 4 months

    Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

    Creating show schedule, video editing and live broadcasting assistance with Social Media as well.

  • Every Nation Graphic

    Operations and Communications Officer

    Every Nation

    - 2 years

    Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

    Managed and setup a church congregation. Initiated process and systems in place and the PA to pastor.

  • Digital Learning Centre - Lead

    Skills 4 Digital Academy

    - 11 months

    Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

    Paarl has unlimited potential. THINK Digital is a centre that is in the process of creating digital skills programs for the community of Paarl.

    We are focusing on creating coding and robotic courses, also looking to source different digital learning skills. This is new and exciting opportunity.

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    Robotics Facilitator

    CodeSpace Academy

    - 6 months

    Noorder-Paarl Area, South Africa

    Currently the facilitator training introduction to coding and robotic.

  • TFG (The Foschini Group) Graphic

    Customer Experience Manager

    TFG (The Foschini Group)

    - 1 year 3 months

    My purpose in this role was to pioneer customer experience from a logistics perspective.

    The role required due diligence on all operational departments and understanding the customer journey.

    Within the scope of the role the below was developed within:

    1. Process Improvement
    2. Business Visibility
    3. Operational Efficiency
    4. Operational Coach
    5. Department Structure
    6. Reporting and Analysis
    7. Strong Business Relationships
    8. Problem Solving
    9…

    My purpose in this role was to pioneer customer experience from a logistics perspective.

    The role required due diligence on all operational departments and understanding the customer journey.

    Within the scope of the role the below was developed within:

    1. Process Improvement
    2. Business Visibility
    3. Operational Efficiency
    4. Operational Coach
    5. Department Structure
    6. Reporting and Analysis
    7. Strong Business Relationships
    8. Problem Solving
    9. Conflict Management
    10. Query Management

  • Faith Volunteer

    Rivers Church

    - 5 months

    Sandton

    The purpose of this was to root my faith I God. During this journey I fulfilled many exciting tasks:

    1. Conference Promo Video
    2. Social Connection Team
    3. Events Team
    4. Child Care Taker Volunteer
    5. Usher

  • SmartMobile

    SmartMobile

    4 years 8 months

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      Call Centre Manager

      SmartMobile

      - 1 year 3 months

      Johannesburg Area, South Africa

      The purpose of this role was to facilitate and manage a incubation Call Centre that did Campaign screening that would get rolled out in the rest of the business.

      The role consisted out of many tasks:

      1. People Management
      2. Department Management
      3. Performance Management
      4. Sales Management
      5. Quality Assessments
      6. Coaching and Mentoring
      7. Recruitment
      8. Reporting and Analysis
      9. Presentations
      10. Problem Solving
      11. System…

      The purpose of this role was to facilitate and manage a incubation Call Centre that did Campaign screening that would get rolled out in the rest of the business.

      The role consisted out of many tasks:

      1. People Management
      2. Department Management
      3. Performance Management
      4. Sales Management
      5. Quality Assessments
      6. Coaching and Mentoring
      7. Recruitment
      8. Reporting and Analysis
      9. Presentations
      10. Problem Solving
      11. System Administration
      13. Process Analyst
      14. Campaign Manager

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      Project Coordinator

      SmartMobile

      - 3 years 6 months

      Cape Town Area, South Africa

      The purpose of this role was to fulfill the role as the project coordinator. Consolidation of all business projects and keeping the partners updated on the project statuses.

      The role was developed as the role started off as a business process engineer and below were all the functions facilitated and executed within the period of employment:

      1. Project Planning
      2. Project Administration
      3. Project Coordination
      4. Communications Liaison
      5. Project Communicator
      6…

      The purpose of this role was to fulfill the role as the project coordinator. Consolidation of all business projects and keeping the partners updated on the project statuses.

      The role was developed as the role started off as a business process engineer and below were all the functions facilitated and executed within the period of employment:

      1. Project Planning
      2. Project Administration
      3. Project Coordination
      4. Communications Liaison
      5. Project Communicator
      6. Problem Solving
      7. Campaign Planning
      8. Information Management
      9. Business Support
      10. Business Process Creator
      11. Events Coordinator
      12. Incentive Management
      13. Operational Business Support
      14. Performance Management
      15. Reporting and Analysis
      16. Coaching and Development
      17. Human Capital Management

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      Business Process Engineer

      SmartMobile

      - 1 year 6 months

      Cape Town Area, South Africa

      Summer Mobile was the original company that but got new Management from iSmart.

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    Multi-Skilled Administrator

    RCS

    - 1 year 8 months

    Cape Town Area, South Africa

    My role was developed into a Multi-Skilled position based on the fact that I started as a Call Centre agent that was promoted into this role within 3 Months:

    1. Sales (3 Months)
    2. Idea Conceptualization
    3. Business Reporting
    4. Team Management Support
    5. Assistant to Operations Manager
    6. Events Coordinator
    7. Incentive Coordinator
    8. Management Information Consolidation
    9. Performance Tracking
    10. Optimism
    11. Business Visibility

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    Marketing Intern

    On the Dot

    - 4 months

    Cape Town Area, South Africa

    The purpose of the internship was to provide insight from a marketing perspective within the supply chain industry. I was exposed to:

    1. Sales and Acquisition
    2. Geographical Mapping
    3. Reporting and Administration
    4. Below the line Marketing
    5. Distribution Management

  • Virgin Active Graphic

    Virgin Active Consultant

    Virgin Active

    - 2 years 5 months

    Cape Town Area, South Africa

    The purpose in this role was to facilitate the Kids Area within the gym. The role consisted of:

    1. Child Care
    2. Signing in if Members
    3. Manage the Kids Facilities
    4. Parent Queries

  • Metropolitan Graphic

    Call Center Representative

    Metropolitan

    - 4 months

    Cape Town Area, South Africa

    My Function was to sell funeral cover on behalf of Metropolitan:

    1. Telesales
    2. Objection Handling
    3. Telephone Etiquette
    4. Data Capturing

  • Au Pair

    Au Pair Foundation

    - 1 year 1 month

    United States

    My purpose was to look after two Children. One was a girl of 4 years and the other a boy of 7 years.

    1. Get them ready for school
    2. Ensure they are fed and clothed
    3. Take them to School
    4. Assist in homework
    5. Fun and Socializing
    6. Discipline
    7. Lots of Fun

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    Hostess

    Dulce Cafe Franchise

    - 2 months

    Cape Town Area, South Africa

    The purpose of this role was to facilitate the engagement with customers on arrival and ensuring that they are seen to within the requirements and commitments of the business:

    1. Welcoming Customers
    2. Seating Them
    3. Enduring Service is received with a smile
    4. Dealing with Customer Issues
    5. Serving and providing excellent service
    6. Ensuring things are in place

Education

  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology Graphic

    Cape Peninsula University of Technology

    National Diploma

    -

  • Solo Learn

    Certification Systems Engineering

    -

  • Kwelenga Training

    Certificate Customer Service Management

    -

  • Learnfast

    Certificate Project Management

    -

  • Sage Training

    Certificate Excel

    -

  • Grinnell Community College

    Certificate PSYCHOLOGY

    -

  • La Rochelle Girls High School

    Matriculation All Subjects

    -

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Childcare Assistant

    Rivers Church

    - 1 year 5 months

    Children

  • Shine Facilitator

    Rivers Foundation

    - 3 months

    Social Services

    The purpose was to host a Shine Course to equip and edify abused woman to encourage and shape them for the future.

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    Chief Operating Officer

    Sunflower Seeds Project

    - Present 5 years

    Education

    To create the vision of the NPO and to build the foundation to understand the steps to move towards reaching objectives.

    Setting up of the business CPIC and SARS also business operations.

Languages

  • English

    Professional working proficiency

  • Afrikaans

    Professional working proficiency

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