Caitlynn Thaver, QA Manager

Caitlynn Thaver

QA Manager

ELICO INTERNATIONAL

Location
South Africa - Durban
Education
High school or equivalent, Administration And Law
Experience
4 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :4 years, 4 Months

QA Manager at ELICO INTERNATIONAL
  • South Africa - Durban
  • My current job since January 2022

Duties
• Develop and implement a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols.
• Set performance expectations for the QA team and conduct regular performance assessments.
• Allocate resources efficiently to meet quality assurance objectives and timelines.
• Ensure that products, services, and processes adhere to relevant quality standards and regulations.
• Identify and assess potential risks to quality and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with other departments, including production, development, and customer service, to integrate quality standards across the organization.
• Analyse customer feedback and complaints to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of QA activities, assessments, and improvements.
• Contribute to the development of the organizations overall strategic plan with a focus on quality objectives.
• Offer individualized support and guidance to trainees who may be struggling with specific concepts or skills.
• Manage training sessions efficiently, ensuring that content within the allocated time is covered.
• Communicate effectively with trainees, addressing questions, concerns, and providing clear instructions.
• Manage employee relations, address concerns, and facilitate communication between employees and management.
• Identify training needs and coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills.
• Assist in strategic workforce planning to meet current and future organizational needs.
• Executive Assistant
• Provide technical support to users within the organization.
• Coordinate and supervise extracurricular roles within the organization.

Agent at Elico International (Current company)
  • South Africa - Durban
  • January 2021 to June 2021

Job Position 1: Agent (4 Months) Duties:
• Make cold calls to prospects who may not be familiar with the product or service.
• Identify and qualify potential leads through research and conversation.
• Follow up on leads generated through marketing campaigns or other sources.
• Have a deep understanding of the products or services offered to effectively communicate their features and benefits.
• Deliver a compelling sales pitch tailored to the needs and interests of the prospect.
• Manage objections and provide persuasive responses to encourage the prospect to move forward.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and quotas set by the organization.
• Work closely with the sales team to share information, strategies, and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and ethical standards in telesales activities.

Tele sales at SecureU
  • South Africa - Johannesburg
  • August 2019 to November 2019

Duties:
• Initiate outbound calls to potential customers who may have expressed interest or fit the target demographic.
• Make cold calls to prospects who may not be familiar with the product or service.
• Identify and qualify potential leads through research and conversation.
• Follow up on leads generated through marketing campaigns or other sources.
• Have a deep understanding of the products or services to effectively communicate their features and benefits.
• Deliver a compelling sales pitch tailored to the needs and interests of the prospect.
• Oversee objections and provide persuasive responses to encourage the prospect to move forward.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and quotas set by the organization.

Office Assistant at CLJ MANUFACTURINGS
  • South Africa - Durban
  • November 2018 to June 2019

Job Position: Office Assistant

Duties:
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient office operations.
• Manage and organize paperwork, documents, and files.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and phone calls.
• Coordinate appointments and meetings for team members or executives.
• Manage and update calendars to ensure accurate scheduling.
• Input, update, and maintain accurate information in databases and spreadsheets.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person or department.
• Answer and route phone calls in a professional manner.
• Address and resolve administrative issues or concerns as they arise.

English at Superprof
  • South Africa - Durban
  • April 2018 to September 2018

Job Position: English Tutor Duties:
• Develop and plan online course content, including lectures, assignments, assessments, and learning materials.
• Design engaging and effective instructional materials that are suitable for online delivery.
• Manage and facilitate virtual classrooms, including live video sessions, webinars, or asynchronous discussions.
• Maintain regular communication with students through announcements, emails, discussion forums, and other communication channels.
• Develop and administer online exams or quizzes as needed.
• Monitor student progress and engagement, identifying any issues or challenges that may arise.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of online learners.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines for grading, feedback, and course updates.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance, attendance, and communication.

Education

High school or equivalent, Administration And Law
  • at Verulam Secondary school
  • January 2017

Specialties & Skills

Small Business Law
Administration
Service Quality Managment
Quality Assurance
Training and Development
COMMUNICATIONS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
PLANNING
QUALITY ASSURANCE
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
WORKFORCE PLANNING
MICROMANAGING
DECISION MAKING

Languages

English
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

120 HOUR TEFL CERTIFICATE (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2020

Hobbies

  • Reading,Traveling,Playing an Instrument
    I personal have been collecting awards since I've been in Grade 1. I was an exchange student in England at 2013. Received awards for Quiz ,Essay Writing, Debate Club ,Speech Contests. Including municipality presentation on how to save water. Ever since I've been at ELICO I was promoted 3 times in a during period between 3 to 6 months.