Originally form Johannesburg, South Africa, coming to the US for university has been an exciting challenge which has brought out resilience and skills that I was not sure existed inside of me. I would describe my self as teachable and a skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Hi, I’m
Joshua Sansom
Johannesburg,Gauteng, South Africa
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Op Financial Services
Intern
01.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Interacted with current employees at Co-Op Financial Services by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Developed business, financial and analytical skills needed for career.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal needs.
- Maximized productivity by analyzing protocols and identifying areas for improvement.
- Reviewed related literature and conducted investigations to support research efforts.
Hit Once Golf Balls
Founder
04.2017 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Summary of starting my own Bussines: I started a business selling bulk second hand golf balls to golf course all over Johannesburg from a supplier in KZN (a different province in South Africa). I was responsible for maintaining customer relations, making sure that the correct balls got to the correct golf course on time and handled all of the accounts which included sending invoices and receipting payments from customers.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
Education
St. Olaf CollegeNorthfield, MN
Bachelor of Arts from Economics
05.2025
University Overview
- Dean's List ( Fall Semester - 2021)
- Dean's List (Spring Semester - 2022)
- Transfer student Scholarship Recipient
- 3.8 GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: Mock Trial May 2021 - Present
- Extracurricular Activities: St. Olaf Men's Golf Team.
- Relevant Coursework: Financial Accounting, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Verbal Communications, Written Communications, Intercultural Communications, French, Business Calculus, Calculus 1, Environmental Economics.
Skills
- Strong Academic Record
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Operations Support
- Records Administration
- Client Correspondence
- Creative and Resourceful
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Won the OJ OJ's award at St John's College - An award vote on by my peers, as to who would be the most successful based on their values of integrity and honesty.
Languages
Afrikaans
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Intern
Co-Op Financial Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
Founder
Hit Once Golf Balls
04.2017 - 06.2020
St. Olaf College
Bachelor of Arts from Economics
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