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Work History
Education
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Outdoor Activities - Activities
Languages
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Cobus van Nieuwholtz

Vredendal

Summary

Committed and professional Service Advisor with proven ability to effectively manage customer inquiries, provide accurate advice and ensure customer satisfaction. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for providing customers with best possible service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Advisor

Vredendal Volkswagen
08.2022 - Current
  • Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Inspect vehicles to identify problems and recommend necessary repairs.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
  • Estimate and quote repairs including labor costs, parts and any additional work required.
  • Schedule appointments and coordinate with technicians to ensure timely completion of repairs.
  • Process transactions - Handling of payments, invoicing and warranty claims.
  • Maintain customer records.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Meet sales targets.
  • Minimize comebacks by reducing the number of vehicles returning for re-repair or issues related to previous repairs.

General Farm Hand

Houmoed Farms - JE Van Nieuwholtz
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
  • Prepared land for planting crops to sow seeds for successful harvests.
  • Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Constructed and maintained farm buildings, fences and other structures to protect livestock.

Vape Shop

Somerset Mall
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.

Education

Volkswagen International Service Advisor

Volkswagen
Cape Town
12-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Motion Design & Animation

SAE
Cape Town
12-2026

Skills

  • Vehicle assessment
  • Strong work ethic
  • Sales expertise
  • Service order flow
  • Clerical support
  • Customer consulting
  • Performance goals
  • Computer skills
  • Records management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Repairs scheduling

Outdoor Activities - Activities

  • MMA (Mix Martial Arts)
  • Kickboxing
  • Kayokushin Karate


Languages

Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9807175336089
  • Age: 27
  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Gender: Male

Timeline

Service Advisor

Vredendal Volkswagen
08.2022 - Current

General Farm Hand

Houmoed Farms - JE Van Nieuwholtz
01.2021 - 09.2021

Vape Shop

Somerset Mall
09.2019 - 03.2020

Volkswagen International Service Advisor

Volkswagen

Bachelor of Arts - Motion Design & Animation

SAE
Cobus van Nieuwholtz