Curriculum Vitae

Of
Fadil Vardiah



I have been involved in the management of a team, gaining management
experience, managing relationships in the working environment, dealing with
different personalities, bringing them together to work as a team and to achieve a
common purpose. This has led me to understand the importance of good leadership,
tolerance, patience and understanding the role I am supposed to fulfil in order to
achieve the duties that go along with that role. This has allowed me to draw the best
out of my team while at the same time maintaining a peaceful and successful
working environment.

I have realized the importance of proper strategic planning and ensuring that prior to
implementation all involved understand the task, and their duties in that task,
together with all goals, short, medium and long-term.

This is vital in strategic planning.

I have the drive to succeed, the intellect to be someone. I have the temperament to
handle any situations. I can work as part of a team or individually. I have the passion
to go far in life, so that I achieve all my personal and professional goals. Empathy,
Good attitude and Critical thinking. Reach big goals, even as the big goals changes.
Ability to Adapt and to Drive change.
Personal details
Name : Fadil Vardiah
Email : fadilv@gmail.com
Address : 5 Kinsale, 436 Cork Avenue, 2149
Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Contact number : 0717838703
Age : 30
Gender : Male
Identification number : 8406245172086
Has driving licence : Yes
Has own transport : Yes
Employment equity : Indian

Job preference
Position : Marketing & Advertising
Type : Permanent
Industry : Marketing & Media
Availability : Need to give notice
Gross current remuneration : R24000 Monthly
Gross desired remuneration : R26000 Monthly
Area : Johannesburg
Willing to relocate internationally : Yes

Current postion
Project, and Business Manager, Sindow Outsourcing
Period : Feb 2013 - Present
Type of employment : Contract
Location : Johannesburg, South Africa
Duties responsibilities : Writing, aggregating, posting and tracking of
content (written, voice and video) on social
media sites. Worked closely with the corporate
editorial committee members to develop and
maintain a robust professional/social
networking calendar, to identify key groups and
relevant topics for social media participation, to
post, comment and share content across
various entities with the goal of driving brand
awareness, new leads and opportunities, and
extending the reach of professional
opportunities, thought leadership and key
company messages.

Manage a portfolio of projects according to the
standards and expectations of the Directors.
Manage assigned resources as appropriate to
the implementation of project related activities.
Manage a team of trainees. Prepare and
maintain all project documentation such as;
initiation, delivery plans and Budgets. Develop
and maintain project plans and reporting
documentation as necessary to ensure timely
communication and successful delivery of
assigned projects. Ensure projects are planned
and executed in-line with the Directors
approach. Ensure deliverables meet required
quality standards. Ensure adequate levels of
documentation are produced as part of the
technical solution. Develop and maintain a
Communications Plan and keep the business
communities appraised of project plans and
related implications. Production of progress
and other management reports. Ensure
business benefits can be realised or that risks
inhibiting realisation are highlighted.
Coordination of internal BPP services (e.g.
Facilities Management) and external service
providers as necessary to meet project
timescales.

Heading up of the Monyetla Work Learnership
programme for unemployed South Africans in
conjunction with the Department of Trade and
Industry and INSETA.


Work history
Further Education & Training (FET) Manager, Damelin
Period : Jul 2010 to Feb 2013
Type of employment : Permanent
Location : Johannesburg, South Africa
Duties responsibilities : Worked with academics providing support for
upcoming lectures. Ran the supplementary
exams and planned for upcoming assignments,
tests and exams. Dealt with students on a daily
basis, helping them for all queries. Did all
evaluations of lecturers, compiled research and
sourced new staff. Night manager.
Management of all short courses and staff
under me. Successfully did
the Umalusi Accreditation report, totalling 3
files, enabling the company to gain
accreditation for new courses and increase
revenue.
Reason for leaving : I have reached the proverbial glass ceiling, I
need to be challenged and require job
satisfaction.

Marketing and Social Media Manager, recommendme.co.za
Period : Feb 2011 to Dec 2011 ( Part Time)
Type of employment : Permanent
Location : Nationwide, South Africa
Duties responsibilities : Developing marketing strategies, including
online strategic management, to grow the core
business.
Writing and editing weekly and monthly
Company newsletters for internal and external
distribution
Updating website regularly (with news, content,
and interactive media)
Design and implementation of highly effective
online marketing programs including email
campaigns
Administering various design elements for
online marketing campaigns, websites, social
media sites, blogs etc.
Standardising and maintaining content of
written works as required by the business
Driving market research initiatives
Promote Recommendme.co.za brand and build
awareness in the media.
Reason for leaving : Managing Director has relocated to Korea.

Junior client representative, Jolnik Enterprises
Period : Mar 2007 to Jun 2010
Type of employment : Part Time
Location : Durban, South Africa
Duties responsibilities : Provided analytical support for the advertising
placement strategy of the distribution company.
Marketing and advertising, and client support.
Company event organisations. Business fair
organisations. Product and supplier research.
Reason for leaving : Part time

Marketing and Client Acquisition, ITC 4U
Period : Jul 2009 to Dec 2009
Type of employment : Contract
Location : Johannesburg, South Africa
Duties responsibilities : Advertising, marketing of financial services,
gaining clients for loans and bonds. Developed
marketing and business plans structured for
the financial services markets.
Reason for leaving : Contract ended

Academic Administrator, Mancosa
Period : May 2008 to Jun 2009
Type of employment : Permanent
Location : Durban, South Africa
Duties responsibilities : Managed daily operation of the undergraduate
division while simultaneously organising
workshops, marking assignments and
payments. Initiated the development of new
ways of processing the assignments from
students to increase productivity and
proficiency.
Reason for leaving : Moved to Johannesburg


Qualification
Bcom marketing
Year completed : 2009
Education level : Degree
Final year subjects : Majors completed, one filler course remaining.
Institution : UKZN
Location : Durban, South Africa

Intro to Business Environment
Year completed : 2002
Education level : Certificate
Institution : The Management Studies Centre
Location : Durban, South Africa

Communication and Comp skills
Year completed : 2002
Education level : Certificate
Institution : The Management Studies Centre
Location : Durban, South Africa

Diploma in Business Studies
Year completed : 2002
Education level : Certificate
Institution : The Management Studies Centre
Location : Durban, South Africa


Skill set
Skill
Year last
used
Competency Experience
Computer literate Current Extensive 5 - 10 years
Leadership skills Current Expert Over 10 years
Team Leader Current Extensive Over 10 years
Analytical Current Extensive 2 - 5 years
Communication Skills, Selling Current Extensive Over 10 years
Innovative and Creative Current Expert Over 10 years
Relationship Building Skills Current Expert Over 10 years


Career highlights
Became head of department within a year at Mancosa, held successful workshops
and trade shows.

Within 6 months of working at Damelin was promoted to the Short Courses Manager
for Damelin Randburg. Became acting Academic Manager before i left.

Successfully help launch an innovative recommendation website for various services
and build a successful brand.

Currently working on Sindow Outsourcing in building a brand strategy and growing
the brand.

Interest/Hobbies
Music (live shows, will always attend concerts if a band i like is performing), movies,
PlayStation, pool, sports, racing, reading, archery, dancing.

Objective
To achieve my goals of being the best in my work, to be the person who will always
be innovative and a lateral thinker so as to come up with new solutions to problems. I
am young, hungry and determined to achieve my goals.

References
Mrs Ina Van Deventer
Company : Damelin
Contact number : 011 796 2000
Email : ina.vandeventer@damelin.co.za
Reference type : Work
Mr Faizel Kajee
Company : Mancosa
Contact number : 0118533000
Email : faizel.kajee@mancosa.co.za
Reference type : Work
Miss Linda Groenewald
Company : Jolnik enterprises
Contact number : 0840618460
Reference type : Work
Mr Mohamed Bodania
Company : ITC 4U
Contact number : 0843413584/011280665
Email : itc.4u@gmail.com
Reference type : Work
Mr Jamie Ramsamy
Company : www.recommendme.co.za
Contact number : 0828231138
Email : jamie.ramsamy@dnv.com
Reference type : Work
Mr Ujen Singh
Company : Sindow Outsourcing
Contact number : 0117814664
Reference type : Work