Sarah Howes
Tullamore,South Africa
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong foundation in problem solving and disability awareness training, complemented by excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrates leadership and teamwork abilities, with a compassionate approach to caregiving and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. Proficient in retail operations, including point of sale operation, supplier liaison, and pricing strategy, alongside expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Aspires to leverage these skills in a role that values professionalism and continuous improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Pet sitter
Self employed
Winelands, South Africa
2025.07 - 2026.03
- Maintained up to 5 simultaneous pet's feeding and exercise routines.
- Handled tasks like vet appointments.
- Enhanced pet wellbeing by providing companionship and mental stimulation while owners were away.
- Established trustful relationships with clients, leading to repeat business opportunities.
Assistant shop manager
Huis en Werf
Wellington, South Africa
2024.08 - 2025.05
- Liaised with suppliers for timely delivery of goods.
- Maintained a clean and tidy shop.
- Handled administrative tasks relating to the operation of the store.
- Studied market trends and suggested products for stocking.
- Implemented weekly promotional displays.
- Monitored stock levels and ordered popular items to meet customer demand.
- Kept up-to-date sales records.
House Committee Member
Heemstede Residence
Stellenbosch
2020.09 - 2021.09
- Secretary General & Social Branding
- Managed and updated the contents of the residence website.
- Organised weekly committee meetings and created streamlined meeting agendas.
- Managed communications between the House Committee and the residents of the House.
- Enhanced communication with clear, concise meeting minutes.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Incomplete
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch 2019.01 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Laws -
University of South Africa
South Afirca 2025.01 -
TEFL Level 5 Certificate - English
TEFL Academy
South AfricaMatric - IEB
Bridge House School
FranschhoekSkills
- Problem solving
- Disability Awareness Training
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Leadership
- Team work
- Compassionate caregiving
- Excellent customer service skills
- Professionalism
- Retail operations understanding
- Point of sale operation
- Supplier liaison
- Pricing strategy
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Patience
Languages
English
Native
Afrikaans
Fluent
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Pet sitter
Self employed
2025.07 - 2026.03
Bachelor of Laws -
University of South Africa
2025.01 -
Assistant shop manager
Huis en Werf
2024.08 - 2025.05
House Committee Member
Heemstede Residence
2020.09 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Laws - Incomplete
Stellenbosch University
2019.01 - 2023.01
TEFL Level 5 Certificate - English
TEFL Academy
Matric - IEB
Bridge House School