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Customer Acquisition + Sales

Natures Alix

CEO/Founder

Aura & Arc 

As the Director and Founder of a luxury handblown glass jewellery business, I spearheaded the creation of limited edition collections in collaboration with talented artists from the USA and UK. My role involved managing global operations, establishing partnerships, and implementing marketing strategies to elevate brand visibility and drive sales.

Director / Founder

Biamp

Inside Sales Account Manager

Working with multiple small businesses and brands - working on their social media growth, content marketing, SEO, PPC, marketing strategy, content strategy, campaign management, copywriting, content creation and everything in between!

Freelance Marketing & Social Media Consultant

SEBS IT

Business development, new business and everything marketing, social media, content creation & copy & technical IT/Cyber Security

Senior Manager Marketing Business Development

Informer

Informer provides the unique benefits of combining live asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, and expert penetration testing in a single SaaS Attack Surface Management platform. We help organizations all over the world gain complete visibility of their evolving external attack surface, providing business-critical insights that empower them to fortify and scale their security program. This includes lead generation from scratch as we use 0 inbound currently. During this role I have built the sales process and workflow for 2 different products – one service, one SaaS. Social marketing has also become an integral part of my job role.

Business development at Informer – Cyber Security
· Outbound prospecting via cold calling, email and LinkedIn
· Networking with clients and industry leaders
· Delivering sales targets on service and SaaS
· Social media marketing
· Live demo’s
· Booking meetings
· Account management
· Managing partnerships and resellers
· Creating workflows
· Creating sales process
· CRM management
· Marketing collateral creation and copywriting
· LinkedIn training for other members of the team
· Attending events & client conferences
· Building training documentation for new recruits
· Extensive training within the Cyber industry and personal development
· Started to retrain in Python

Senior Business Development Manager

Learning People Global

Consulting with clients regarding their career in technology, whether development, cyber security or data science etc.
Building relationships with students and working on a 121 basis with them throughout their transition from current career to one in IT.
Consistently exceeding targets and a track record of high student success.
Personal and intricate consultations with a bespoke plan for their future career path for every student of mine.

Team Sales Manager : Software development, IT & Technology

Team Leader: Digital marketing & Software development

Senior Consultant in Digital marketing

Red7

Building relationships with clients and nurturing them throughout the full process. Targeted monthly on a revenue of 60k with the average booking being 2.5k 
Consistently exceeding targets every month.
My role is a full 360 sales cycle - I am the client's first point of contact.I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     managing bookings pre-travel to post travel. It consists of a  6-8 week sales cycle with own desk managment.
B2B - liaising with suppliers and getting through gatekeepers in order to create new relationships and on-going new business.

Sales and Account Manager

Turtle Bay Restaurants

Assistant manager - Deputy Manager

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Sales | Business Development | Marketing 

Driven by a passion for building brands and developing strategies, I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my skills to grow businesses and form effective processes. With a solid foundation in IT and cybersecurity, I've recently ventured into the AV industry, embracing new challenges and opportunities.

As a #neurodiverse professional with #ADHD, I bring a unique perspective to problem-solving and innovation. My extensive experience in consultancy-based solution sales spans both B2C and B2B, allowing me to navigate complex sales landscapes and deliver high-value solutions to enterprise clients.

📈 Core Skills:

-Customer Success, Account management & Relationship Building
-Account growth and increased ROI
-New Business Development, Networking strategy & Partnerships
-Financial Acumen: Budgets, P&L, and Account Management
-Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategy
-Technical Proficiency: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Python

💡 I'm a lifelong learner and course enthusiast, currently studying:

-Python Programming (Basic)
-CompTIA Network+ and Security+
-Plant Medicine diploma
-Glass Blowing - On-going hobby 


🎓 Qualifications:

-Plant Medicine Expert
-Cybersecurity (ISC2)
-Digital Marketing (Level 5)
-Front-End Development (MTA)
-E-commerce Strategy
-Social Media Marketing diploma (Level 5)
-Hospitality Management
-First Aid Trained

Connie H Ⓥ

Albertus

As a dedicated Penetration Tester in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa, I immersed myself in the intricate world of cybersecurity. Within my meticulously designed home lab, I honed my skills by orchestrating a dynamic network of Windows and Linux systems, enhancing my expertise in vulnerability assessment and exploitation.

Orchestrated a comprehensive home lab with a blend of Windows and Linux systems.

Systematically scanned for open ports and exploited vulnerabilities.

Practically applied my skills on the 'TryHackMe' platform for hands-on experience.

Mastered the art of elevating privileges on diverse platforms, including Windows and Linux.

Leveraged gained insights to contribute effectively to real-world cybersecurity challenges.

My journey as a Penetration Tester has been a continuous pursuit of knowledge, culminating in a profound understanding of penetration testing principles and practices.

Penetration Tester

JD Group

During my tenure as the Branch Manager at Hifi Corp Hemingways from January 2023 to August 2023, I had the privilege of overseeing and steering the branch's overall operations and performance.

Led a dedicated team to achieve exceptional results in sales and customer service, fostering growth and excellence.

Developed and executed effective strategies to meet branch goals, including expanding the customer base and maximizing profitability.

Nurtured strong client relationships, promoting our products and services to meet customer needs and ensure their satisfaction.

Monitored branch activities meticulously, ensuring financial integrity, compliance with company policies, and exceptional customer interactions.

Provided continuous guidance, training, and evaluations to the team, fostering a culture of productivity and professionalism.

Branch Manager

As the Sales & Service Manager at Hifi Corp Hemingways from April 2019 to December 2022, I played a pivotal role in both customer satisfaction and staff development. 

Interacted directly with customers, ensuring their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly, while also managing a dedicated team of staff members.

Effectively managed stock levels and executed promotions to drive sales and maximize profitability.

Motivated and guided the team to achieve store targets and individual sales goals, fostering a culture of success and excellence.

Conducted comprehensive product training for staff to enhance their product knowledge and sales skills, emphasizing the value and benefits of our offerings. 

Collaborated with the repair staff in Customer Care to ensure timely booking and return of customer items, enhancing the overall customer experience. 

Additionally, I was responsible for fulfilling online orders for Hifi Corp's online platform, ensuring a seamless and efficient online shopping experience for our customers.

Sales & Service Manger

The PC Shop

As the Sales Manager at The PC Shop from May 2018 to April 2019, I undertook a multifaceted role to drive sales and customer satisfaction. 

Managed stock effectively, utilizing sales trends to order stock and maintain optimal inventory levels, ensuring we always had the products our customers desired. 

Provided customers with detailed and accurate quotes, demonstrating our commitment to meeting their needs and fostering trust. 

Implemented proactive follow-up strategies, nurturing customer relationships, and increasing sales rates, ultimately surpassing sales targets.

Led the sales team by example, inspiring them to achieve and exceed their sales objectives, creating a culture of success and performance.

Sales Manager

Incredible Connection

I served as the Sales Supervisor at Incredible Connection from April 2014 to April 2018. My role involved:

Collaborated closely with customers, addressing their needs and concerns, while also overseeing a dedicated team of staff members. 

Managed stock efficiently, aligning it with sales trends, and implemented promotional strategies to drive sales and maximize profitability.

Motivated and guided the sales team to consistently achieve and surpass both store and individual sales targets, fostering a high-performance environment.

Conducted comprehensive product training for staff, equipping them with in-depth product knowledge and effective sales techniques, emphasizing the value and benefits of each product. 

Managed technical staff and ensured that repair processes were smooth and timely, enhancing the overall customer experience and satisfaction.

Additionally, I played a crucial role in handling online orders for the company, ensuring a seamless and efficient online shopping process for our customers.

Supervisor

During my tenure as a Technical Specialist from February 2010 to May 2014, I was fully committed to providing top-notch technical support and services on-site. Here's a brief overview of my responsibilities and achievements during this role:

Conducted general repairs and maintenance on laptops and desktop computers, ensuring optimal functionality.

Proficiently set up a wide range of devices, including laptops, Macs, tablets (Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, etc.), printers, 3G modems, routers, cameras, and more.

Managed warranty procedures and established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring seamless support for clients.

Expertly performed software installations, encompassing applications like MS Office, 3G Modems, various printers, Pastel, and operating systems (MS Windows, OS X, Linux).

Conducted hardware installations with precision, covering components such as RAM, HDD, SDD, laptop keyboards, printers, motherboards, and various expansion cards, including sound cards and GFX cards.

Throughout my four years and four months in this role, I consistently delivered top-quality technical solutions and support to meet the diverse needs of our clients, ensuring their technology operated at peak performance.

Technical Specialist

In this role, I contributed to achieving sales goals, enhancing the shopping experience, ensuring a well-organized store, and fostering positive customer relationships.

Met and exceeded sales targets consistently.

Implemented effective merchandising strategies.

Maintained high standards of housekeeping.

Conducted daily stock checks for safety and accuracy.

Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and issues promptly.

Sales Executive

Computronics

As a Technical & Network Specialist at Computronics from March 2008 to June 2009, I undertook diverse roles that encompassed technical support and customer service. Here's a brief overview of my responsibilities during this period:

Conducted repairs on laptops, desktop computers, printers, and servers, ensuring their optimal functionality.

Assumed cashier duties, efficiently managing financial transactions and customer payments.

Engaged in sales activities, effectively promoting and selling products or services.

Performed on-site network specialist duties, including server maintenance and support for clients.

Provided expert assistance in configuring and troubleshooting both wired and wireless networks.

Technical & Network specialist

Caltex Eastern Cape Marketer

During my role as a Technical & Network Specialist at Caltex Eastern Cape Marketer from April 2005 to February 2008, I was responsible for a range of critical IT and networking tasks. Here's a succinct description of my key responsibilities during this period:

Set up and maintained the computer systems, laptops, servers, and printers at the head office, ensuring seamless operations.

Provided setup and maintenance support for computers, laptops, and printers at various branch locations.

Designed and implemented network infrastructure, including cabling, at both the head office and branch sites, ensuring reliable connectivity.

Managed and maintained email systems while ensuring robust network security measures were in place.

I’m a SOC Analyst in training with 8 years of hands-on IT experience and a sharp focus on cyber defense. I’ve worked across support, networking, and troubleshooting — giving me a solid foundation to spot threats where others might miss them. Platforms like TryHackMe and LetsDefend have helped me turn theory into practice with real-time detection, alert analysis, and incident response.

I’ve completed the TryHackMe “Pre-Security,” “Complete Beginner,” “Intro to Cyber,” and “Pentest+” paths, and I’m deep into LetsDefend’s SOC Analyst track. I’ve also earned my CompTIA A+ and N+, with PSSA and Pentest+ certifications next. I thrive in blue team environments where I can monitor systems, investigate alerts, and keep attackers out.

Curious by nature, calm under pressure, and always learning — I bring consistency and drive to every challenge. I’m actively looking for entry-level SOC Analyst roles where I can protect digital infrastructure, learn from experienced teams, and grow into a key player in CyberSecurity.

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