Craig Hopkins
Cape Town
Summary
Dynamic Education Lead with a proven track record at Kao Salon Division, excelling in developing educational content and leading teams to success. Adept at public speaking and fostering teamwork, I've been recognized for outstanding contributions to sales and education. My approach combines active listening and problem-solving, ensuring impactful customer and team engagements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Lead
Kao Salon Division
05.2014 - 02.2025
- Weekly meetings & reviews with team
- Develop & execute new education material & content
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through education activities.
Education Laed
Ghd South Africa
02.2008 - 04.2014
- Weekly meetings with Sales & education Departments
- Develop & facilitate onboarding for all new employees
- Collaborate with marketing Department for sell through initiatives
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Sales & Education
Take Note Trading
03.2004 - 02.2008
- Managed key accounts for sales & education
- Sales talk Champion 2006
- Educator of the year 2005
- Oversee all education activities in & surrounding Johannesburg
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to
Education
NQ3 Qualification - Hair Care
Germiston Technical College
Germiston04-1995
Skills
- Comfortable public speaker
- Friendy, positive attitude
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Education Lead
Kao Salon Division
05.2014 - 02.2025
Education Laed
Ghd South Africa
02.2008 - 04.2014
Sales & Education
Take Note Trading
03.2004 - 02.2008
NQ3 Qualification - Hair Care
Germiston Technical College
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