Natalie Bertram
About Me
Introduction:
After completing my degree in Interior Design I moved to London for three years. I worked in retail and loved the fact that i was surrounded by such diverse cultures and backgrounds, and was given the opportunity to learn about the world, and the people in it.
The fact that my TEFL certificate connects me with students around the world is exciting, whilst exploring the English Language with students, I am fortunate enough to learn about other cultures at the same time.
My classes are relaxed and energetic, I like to focus on getting the basics of the English language first, then moving on to pronunciation and correcting any errors made. In South Africa, we have 11 official languages, so I know how hard it can be to learn a second language.
I do believe that the only way to really learn the English Language is by speaking and practicing the language.
Education
University of Johannesburg
Nat Dip Interior Design
December 2010
i-To-i
Level 3, 180 hour TEFL Certificate
March 2020
Experiences
Regional Manager
Superdry
October 2015 to January 2016
• Oversee 4 Stores, including the Flagship store • Oversee daily operations of the 4 stores • Allocating Monthly Target and Target Breakdown • Payroll • Stock retention and reduce shrinkage • Conduct weekly Store Audits • Customer feedback • Recruitment and Interviewing • Management and Staff training • Support for Management • Bridging communication between the Brand Manager, Directors and Store Management • Develop new training programs, new processes and procedures • Ensure Visual standards are in line with those of local expectations as well as those of International • Reporting • Ladieswear Buyer • Implement and oversee stock movement between my Region, and Nationally • Selecting ranges for stores
Sales Representative
Home Fabrics
March 2016 to March 2018
• Establish and maintain professional business relationships with existing and potential clients • Present new collections and re promote older ranges to clients • Draw up schemes and quotes for clients • Achieve target • Achieve sampling allocation budget • Weekly and monthly reports • Resolve any issues that may occur with the client • Participate in launches, industry events and conferences
National Sales Manager
SAINT&SUMMER
April 2018 to December 2019
• Establish and maintain professional business relationships with wholesale accounts • Present new collections quarterly and give insight in to trends, as well as materials used • Establish and maintain professional business relationships with stockists • Responsible for meeting monthly, quarterly and yearly targets for the wholesale side of the business • Responsible for growing the business by finding new wholesale accounts • Give Visual Merchandising advise as how best to display the collection • Weekly & Monthly Reports
National Sales Manager
SAINT&SUMMER
April 2018 to December 2019
• Establish and maintain professional business relationships with wholesale accounts • Present new collections quarterly and give insight in to trends, as well as materials used • Establish and maintain professional business relationships with stockists • Responsible for meeting monthly, quarterly and yearly targets for the wholesale side of the business • Responsible for growing the business by finding new wholesale accounts • Give Visual Merchandising advise as how best to display the collection • Weekly & Monthly Reports
Sales Representative
Home Fabrics
March 2016 to March 2018
• Establish and maintain professional business relationships with existing and potential clients • Present new collections and re promote older ranges to clients • Draw up schemes and quotes for clients • Achieve target • Achieve sampling allocation budget • Weekly and monthly reports • Resolve any issues that may occur with the client • Participate in launches, industry events and conferences