VALERIE MATIMURA
Tygervalley
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Associate
Park West Gallery (Cruise Ship With Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line) and Carnival Cruise Line
07.2024 - Current
- Curating and setting up art displays in high-traffic areas to market the onboard gallery and generate art awareness among cruise guests.
- Engaging with guests through consultative conversations, educating them about the onboard art program and art auction business, and determining a client’s level of interest.
- Managing the full sales process independently, from initiating contact to closing sales and processing invoices.
- Organizing and managing art auctions or special displays, including logistics for transporting and installing artworks.
- Promoting the artwork, gallery, and self-brand using marketing strategies to increase awareness and boost sales.
- Participating in required shipboard safety training and drills.
- Maintaining excellent relationships with clients, colleagues, and management.
- Handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and processing payments and contracts.
Assistant Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager
Andrew Wommack Ministries South Africa
12.2020 - Current
- Promoting Charis Bible Colleges in the nation with use of graphics.
- Design banners for the South African campuses.
- Keep the CBC website updated and relevant.
- Scheduling daily posts on social media.
- Promoting distance learning, Healing Nights, Charis Talks etc. videos on social media.
- Monitor Interest messages and connecting potential students the campus administrators.
- Statistics to measure how effective we are on social media platforms.
Personal Assistant to the Regional Director and South Africa Director
Andrew Wommack Ministries South Africa
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Taking Minutes and scheduling meetings
- Review the employee’s handbook for updates
- Compiling statics from HODs and Africa Directors
- Availing refreshments in between meetings
- Making reservations for outside the office meetings
- Coordinating with the bank for foreign currency
- Responding and sending emails on behalf of the Directors
- Thinking ahead and thinking for them
Missions and Events Coordinator
Andrew Wommack Ministries South Africa
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Reaching out to existing and potential international and local hosts
- Training mission trip leads and students
- Working on budgets for transportation, accommodation and food
- Coordinating with the finance department for budget allocations and wiring transfers for expenses
- Booking flights and Accommodations for local and international trips.
- Hosting international students
- Hosting international guests
- Planning team buildings, conferences, year-end functions, healing nights meetings, interest meetings, workshops and thanksgiving breakfasts
- Driving guests for excursions and for their appointments
- Airport pickups and drop-offs
- Booking of accommodation
- Working with media team for marketing of events and artwork for stationery
- Structuring itineraries for guests
Sales Representative
Bumper Rides South Africa
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Opening and closing workstation
- Customer care
- Keeping daily records
- Making daily bank deposits
- Keeping marketing materials replenished
Correspondence Administrator
Andrew Wommack Ministries
Cape Town
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Registration of students
- Production of study material (burning DVDs and spiral binding study material)
- Creating certificates of completion
- Answering phone calls
- Assigning and marking tests
- Organizing courier services for study material locally and internationally
- Receiving and capturing stock
- Bookkeeping
Freelance Artist
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Drawing, painting, photography, videography and graphic design
- Directing short films
- Character design
- Landscape paintings
- Photography shoots (live shows)
- Designing logos and business cards
Education
Andrew Wommack Ministries South Africa
01.2023
Certificate - Photoshop
Udemy
01.2021
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Charis Bible College Cape Town
01.2020
Diploma - Bible Studies
Charis Bible College Cape Town
01.2018
Animation and Film Studies
Global Academy School of Visual art and Media
01.2015
Certificate - Fine Art
Peter Birch School of Fine Art
01.2012
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Speciss College High School
01.2011
Skills
- Project coordination
- Professional hosting
- Sales proficiency
- Innovative design solutions
- Coaching and guidance
HOBBIES
Writing, Reading, Travelling, Crafting, Brisk walking, Gym, Swimming, Playing pool
Timeline
Art Associate
Park West Gallery (Cruise Ship With Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line) and Carnival Cruise Line
07.2024 - Current
Personal Assistant to the Regional Director and South Africa Director
Andrew Wommack Ministries South Africa
01.2023 - 03.2024
Missions and Events Coordinator
Andrew Wommack Ministries South Africa
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager
Andrew Wommack Ministries South Africa
12.2020 - Current
Sales Representative
Bumper Rides South Africa
12.2018 - 01.2019
Correspondence Administrator
Andrew Wommack Ministries
01.2018 - 06.2018
Freelance Artist
01.2015 - 01.2016
Certificate - Photoshop
Udemy
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Charis Bible College Cape Town
Diploma - Bible Studies
Charis Bible College Cape Town
Animation and Film Studies
Global Academy School of Visual art and Media
Certificate - Fine Art
Peter Birch School of Fine Art
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Speciss College High School
Andrew Wommack Ministries South Africa