Career Summary
Employer : Import Kaleidoscope
Job Title : Exporter
Period : 2009 – 2015
Job Responsibilities
• Receive Request for Quotation from clients.
• Obtain best export prices direct from manufacturers
• With hazardous cargo – ensure that correct packaging standards are adhered to.
• Ensure that agreed upon Term of sale is adhered to.
• Produce Pro-Forma Invoice for client.
• Receive Purchase order
• Request Pro forma invoices from manufacturer and send proof of payment so that delivery runs smoothly and efficiently.
• In case of oil, chemicals, or hazardous materials, MSDS’s are obtained
• Certificates of analysis are obtained where applicable.
• Packaging would be done according to International Standards required.
• When non-hazardous goods are received, goods are packed, items are weighed and dimensions are taken.
• Bureau Veritas inspection is booked according to IATA regulations on all cargo by sea and on certain air freight consignments.
• Delivery notes are made for all collections or deliveries of goods.
• A booking is made with all Airlines, confirming the weights and dimensions and description of goods. On hazardous cargo, UN numbers, Packing Group and instructions are forwarded to the Airline.
• Ensuring delivery demands are adhered to.
Qualifications
University studies:
Certificate : PIFM/PIVA Import and Export Management, Logistics and administration.
Year : 2014
Institution : University of South Africa
Level : Completed in 2014
Subjects Passed : PRFM01N Explanation of International Trade PRFM02P Importing and customs clearance process PRFM03Q Freight Forwarding PRFM04R Export Practices and cargo-handling methods
Degree : Interior Design
Year : 2007-2008
Institution : Tswane University of Technology
Level : Completed 1st year 2007
Subjects Passed : Three Dimensional Design I, Two Dimensional Design I, Typography I, Design Principles I, Study of Materials I. Figure Studies I, General Drawing 1
School studies:
Qualification : Grade 12
School : Hoërskool Wonderboom
Year : 2006
Subjects : Physical Science, Higher Grade, Computer Sciences, Business Studies, Afrikaans (First language), Higher Grade, English (Second language); Higher Grade, Hotel and Catering, Higher Grade
Personal Values & Strengths
Personal values or life philosophy is of utmost importance and a driving force. Values that are important to me include:
• Christianity, honouring God in all my actions.
• Integrity and objectivity.
• Honesty.
• Achievement, social as well as career related, through hard work and determination.
Personal strengths include:
• Strong sense of ambition and the will to succeed.
• Being able to motivate and advise others in achieving the desired outcome in both work and personal lives.
• The ability to conduct responsibilities independently and being accountable for them.
• Balancing career, family and social life.
• Adhering to deadlines set and other constraints.
• Easily adaptable to changing environments.
• Outstanding knowledge of the Foreign Exchange rates and International Standards for exporting.
• Going the extra mile to delivering work of the highest standard that I can be personally proud of.
• Being able to collaborate and work in a team, whether as team leader or subordinate.
• The ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Attending to detail and conducting tasks with an analytical view.
• Taking own initiative and exercising a problem solving state of mind.
