Sheldon Phillips

I Graduated from Rhodes University with a Social Sciences Degree majoring in Psychology and Sociology in 2019. In 2020 I did a Post Grad course in Business Management at Rhodes as well as I studied Data Analytics through correspondence with UCT. ,

I have spent the past two years working in International Software Sales in Johannesburg and for a UK based company in which we sold Software and Services. This has allowed me to improve on my communication and presentation skills, learning to deal with people of all, backgrounds, professions as well as various countries. During this time I also developed my time management skills, handling large work- loads, high pressure situations and working in all the different time zones. I believe these skills will benefit me in all working environments.

While working in Johannesburg I continued to improve my Data Analytics and Data Management skills. I am proficient in SQL Querying as well as in Python, I worked with various CRM’s including Microsoft Dynamics in my sales work to present our numbers for the month. I have worked with various types of Querying software like PostgreSQL and PGAdmin. I am still expanding and growing my skills where I can, I am assisting small businesses with their Google Analytics

I worked as Business Development Executive. This role entailed Market Research to find SME’s in the UK that are growing very fast. Once we have made contact with the owner we ould speak about their business and industry to understand more where they may be falling short and how we can provide a solution. I would then put them in contat with the relevant specialist and continue to move the deal forward till the contract was signed.

I studied Data Analysis through UCT and in this I learnt various kinds of Statistical tests and how to analyze various types of Data to provide insights for the Business. We also looked at how Data is captured stored and accessed. As well as how to communicate with Databases using SQL as well as Python and how to visualize and present Data on Excel.

As well as I did a PDEM in my Post-Graduate I focused more on Business Management and structure specifically focused business Structure, Accounting and Management