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Mafuru Nkonoki

Motion Graphics Designer
Alexandria,VA

Summary

Proficient Store Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success. Seasoned Store Manager specializing in management of retail locations. Polished professional skilled at training employees on exceptional customer service etiquette and sales techniques. Gifted in overseeing all facets of customer-facing and back-end operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

C Party Store
Oxon Hill, MD
09.2019 - Current
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
  • Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
  • Rotated stock to achieve optimum appeal and minimize shrinkage.

Motion Graphic Designer

Sahara Media Group
Mwanza, Tanzania
02.2014 - 02.2018
  • Familiarized other team members with modern advancements in animation and constantly changing technologies and techniques.
  • Converted and edited videos using Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop to add Motion and Visual effects and elements.
  • Provided accurate project timeframes and deadlines for every aspect of animation creation.
  • Studied and maintained Sahara Media Group style guidelines while producing unique animation creations.
  • Applied contemporary trends in production design to produce stunning, forward-thinking work.
  • Created complex animations for smartphones, computers and websites.
  • Supported Post Production and Marketing departments in editing and converting photo and video files.
  • Trained and supervised new designers in advanced use of After Effects animation software.
  • Designed mock-ups and simulations for review, finding and fixing animation problems.
  • Liaised with other departments to discuss ideas and create unified goals.
  • Developed storyboards outlining animation plans.
  • Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
  • Matched output to information obtained from director, cinematographer and other departments.
  • Worked alongside writers and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.
  • Created sequences under tight deadlines and seamlessly integrated with other components.

Visual Content Editor

Sahara Media Group
Dar Es Saaam, Tanzania
04.2004 - 03.2012
  • Utilized Final Cut Pro to manipulate, splice and sync video footage.
  • Assembled various amounts of footage into seamless end product.
  • Reviewed and edited film by selecting best combination of performance, sequencing and timing to tell story.
  • Wrote voiceover and commentary to adjust and improve scenes.
  • Worked with editorial team to develop, produce and edit content for broadcasting.
  • Reviewed content for quality control to drive vital technical and editorial corrections.
  • Edited motion design and visual effects for live events, network brand identities, promotion and News Bulletin and Live soccer games campaigns.
  • ''Managed over 50 customer calls per day.' or, "Increased sales by 10%".

Education

GED -

Graffins College
Nairobi Kenya
01.2007

High School Diploma -

Vocational Education Training Authority
Tanzania
12.2005

Skills

  • Program Optimization
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Sales Tracking
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Customer Service Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Sales Promotion
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Employee Motivation
  • Cost Reduction
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Animation pipeline understanding
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Graphics design

Languages

Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Spanish

Timeline

Store Manager

C Party Store
09.2019 - Current

Motion Graphic Designer

Sahara Media Group
02.2014 - 02.2018

Visual Content Editor

Sahara Media Group
04.2004 - 03.2012

GED -

Graffins College

High School Diploma -

Vocational Education Training Authority

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