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Sebastien Schmidt

Scholar
Gqeberha

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur and Theodor Herzl Schools alum, adept in customer relations and social media management, significantly grew a secondhand clothing business and online presence. Excelled in revenue generation, achieving substantial growth from startup capital, and demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills and creativity. Successfully balanced academic commitments, showcasing strong time management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Entrepreneur

Myself
01.2024 - Current
  • Created a secondhand clothing reselling business using start up capital
  • Built a strong social media presence which you can find at @vintagethriftspe on Instagram
  • Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting to stakeholders.
  • Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.

Student

Theodor Herzl Schools
01.2010 - Current
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
  • Participated in seminar classes with enthusiasm and respect towards fellow students.
  • Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
  • Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians through consistent communication about student progress and goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Theodor Herzl Schools
Gqeberha, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Customer Relations

  • constantly interacted with interested customers
  • communicated with potential customers to increase sales

Social Media Management

  • Created a business account on Instagram
  • Successfully managed and grew this account to increase accounts reached

Revenue Generation

  • Generated a considerable revenue compared to the start up capital
  • Increased revenue

Business marketing

  • Grew my business account following exponentially on Instagram through word of mouth and promotion
  • Increased business presence by attending thrift events and shows

Transferable Skills:

Interpersonal Skills

  • Supportive, kind and empathetic when interacting with classmates and customers
  • Interacted with several fellow business owners in the same market at pop up events and collaborated with them

Creativity

  • Written several Narrative essays for English and received above 80 percent for all

Time Management

  • Completed all my assignments for every subject on time as well as prepared for tests

Timeline

Entrepreneur

Myself
01.2024 - Current

Student

Theodor Herzl Schools
01.2010 - Current

High School Diploma -

Theodor Herzl Schools
04.2001 -
Sebastien SchmidtScholar