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Johanna Maria Du Plessis

Invercargill,INV

Summary

A Class welder with 10 years of experience in different type of welding for construction applications. Adaptable and dependable professional offering strong focus and dedication to teamwork and achievement of project goals. Meticulous and safety-oriented with familiarity in welding standards and regulations.

Proven skills in promoting products and boosting revenue by connecting with customers and effectively communicating sales recommendations. Well-organized, reliable and experienced in setting up displays, restocking shelves and supporting in-store customers with knowledgeable assistance. Enhance store loyalty with unparalleled support.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

BOC/ GEO WILSONS
Southland , Invercargill
05.2021 - 03.2024
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Used product knowledge to assist customers and suggest products.
  • Answered customers' questions about available products, prices and features.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to maintain loyalty and promote efficient operations.
  • Answered customer requests with information about product availability, shipping information and status updates.

Welder

Stabicraft
Invercargill , Invercargill
10.2020 - 04.2021

Reading drawings.

Fitting and Welding aluminum boat parts with TIG and MIG welding.

Class a Welder

MURRAY & ROBERTS
SOUTH AFRICA , LEPHALALE
11.2011 - 08.2017
  • As an A class welder i mainly weld pipes. I repair the pipes by welding accordantly to the welding specifications.
  • We also install new pipes and after you finish its been x-rays to see if you have any defaults.

Class a Welder

ACTOM-MATIMBA & TUTUKA
SOUTH AFRICA , SECUNDA
03.2008 - 07.2011
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.

Holiday Worker Retail

SHEET STREET
SOUTH AFRICA , LEPHALALE
11.2007 - 01.2008
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Processed payments and maintained accurate drawers to meet financial targets.
  • Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
  • Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.

Holiday Worker RETAIL

MR PRICE
SOUTH AFRICA , LEPHALALE
12.2006 - 01.2007
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Managed cash register operations using POS system, including processing sales and returns.
  • Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.

Education

NQF LEVEL 2 ELECTRICAL - ELECTRICAL

LEPHALALE COLLEGE
SOUTH AFRICA LEPHALALE
02.2008

CERTIFICATION - MANAGEMENT

INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SOUTH AFRICA
02.2015

CERTIFICATION - WELDING

JS SKILLED LABOUR TRAINING
SOUTH AFRICA
11.2010

Skills

  • TIG welding expert
  • Stick Welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • Sales and Promotions
  • Customer Service
  • Product Knowledge
  • Returns and Exchanges
  • Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty

Timeline

Sales Representative

BOC/ GEO WILSONS
05.2021 - 03.2024

Welder

Stabicraft
10.2020 - 04.2021

Class a Welder

MURRAY & ROBERTS
11.2011 - 08.2017

Class a Welder

ACTOM-MATIMBA & TUTUKA
03.2008 - 07.2011

Holiday Worker Retail

SHEET STREET
11.2007 - 01.2008

Holiday Worker RETAIL

MR PRICE
12.2006 - 01.2007

NQF LEVEL 2 ELECTRICAL - ELECTRICAL

LEPHALALE COLLEGE

CERTIFICATION - MANAGEMENT

INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATION - WELDING

JS SKILLED LABOUR TRAINING
Johanna Maria Du Plessis