Anastasia Reddy

Anastasia graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) degree in 2021. She values fairness, respect, integrity, and kindness and aspires to obtain her honours degree in Human Resource Management (HRM) while advancing in HR.

Anastasia had two years of experience as a call centre agent before joining Kura in September 2021 as a Customer Service advisor. She transitioned into HR roles and currently serves today as an HR Generalist.

Anastasia learned about Kura South Africa through a friend. Attracted by our vision and culture of development and inclusivity, she joined as a call centre advisor.

Anastasia’s first impressions of Kura were that it was a dynamic and inclusive company that valued open communication and employee contributions at all levels. Early on, she transitioned to a campaign specialist role, where she developed her skills despite some setbacks. These experiences taught her resilience and persistence.

Anastasia’s career progression at Kura has been remarkable. She advanced from a call centre advisor to a team leader and eventually transitioned into the HR department. Her dedication and continuous learning led her to her current role as an HR Generalist. At Kura, she developed many skills, including data analytics, leadership, adaptability, and flexibility, while improving her interpersonal and communication skills. Kura has supported her growth through mentoring, constructive feedback, and continuous upskilling opportunities.

Anastasia played a key role in enhancing performance management and employee engagement within a Retail campaign, leading to significant KPI improvements. Her contributions drove innovation, improved efficiency, and strengthened teamwork. Her problem-solving and collaboration skills helped her overcome challenges and drive positive outcomes. She achieved a KPI target of 85%, demonstrating her ability to drive change and contribute to Kura’s vision.

Anastasia’s career goals include aspiring to take on leadership roles at Kura, where she aims to influence the organisation’s direction and foster a positive work culture. She also seeks to contribute to Kura’s success by supporting employee development and engagement through personalised learning experiences and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Kura has significantly influenced Anastasia’s personal growth, nurturing her curiosity, adaptability, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and resilience, pivotal to her success. Her advice to colleagues is to remain curious, embrace continuous learning, and be open to feedback, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning.

Anastasia’s journey at Kura exemplifies the impact of a supportive, growth-oriented work environment. Kura’s commitment to internal promotions, inclusive culture, and continuous development has been instrumental in her professional and personal growth. Through her dedication and contributions, Anastasia has advanced her career and significantly contributed to Kura’s success.