Dylano Rei

Experience

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  Movies@

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2017

  Site Manager

  My role was to manage a team of around 50 employees, I was responsible for the rostering of employees, ordering of stock, training of employees for customer service and ensuring maximum profit and minimum waste. I reported to the Operations manager and the MD. Some of my other responsibilities were:• Overseeing the daily operations of a 15-cinema movie complex• Training supervisors and cashiers• Development and implementation of budgets• Maximizing profitability• Basic HR duties• Reduce theft and wastage• Motivate and empower a team of 80 employees Show less

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  Back O’ The Moon

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Manager

  I was brought in to manage a restaurant team of around 50 employees, develop a mission and objectives for the restaurant to follow in order to attempt to turn the business around. I oversaw basic HR duties, conducted constant audits and implemented systems to maximize profit and reduce waste. I reported to the GM of the site as well as the F&B manager.My duties were as follows:• Basic HR such as hiring and training staff• Create, edit and cost menus• Ordering of ingredients, beverages, cleaning supplies and all other OE• Monitoring of operational expenses and Income• Communicate with patrons in order to ensure service standards are adhered to• Team motivation and encouragement• Staff rostering Show less

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  CANDYLICIOUS RETAIL (PTY) LTD

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2021

  Operations Manager

  I was the operations manager at Candylicious for 3 and a half years, I managed a team of 7 site managers, 28 site supervisors and 80 general workers. I report to the GM of the company as well as the MD. During this I was completing my BCom at the university of Johannesburg, some of my duties for the company are as follows:• HR duties such as work force planning by means of recruitment and succession planning as well as training of employees and retention management.• Develop and implement policies and procedures in order to minimize risk and optimize the business in order to ensure operational excellence.• Motivate and empower all within the organization so that the business as a whole thrives.• Manage the operational costs of the stores ensuring maximum profits and minimal loss • Used and trained employees on various POS systems such as Titan and Odyssey • Generated reports, spreadsheets and other such documents on Microsoft office• Developed an EOQ formula in order to ensure that stock ordering was always done efficiently and effectively in order to minimize theft and wastage• Conducted SWOT analysis to determine the path each individual store should take • Remerchandised the store and changed the setting of the store in order to allow for better flow and increase sales• Ran multiple campaigns with the marketing in order to promote new products and the sale of slow-moving inventory items• Conducted site visits with store reviews Show less

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  Cash Crusaders Franchising

  Jan 2021 - now

  As a seasoned HR professional in my current role, I oversee a wide range of functions that are crucial to the success of the organization. I am responsible for leading recruitment efforts, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent that aligns with our company's values and goals. Additionally, I am actively involved in succession planning, identifying and developing future leaders within the organization to ensure continuity and growth.In my role, I handle all industrial relations matters, working closely with employees and management to resolve conflicts and maintain a positive work environment. I also represent the company in CCMA cases, ensuring that we adhere to labor laws and regulations while protecting the interests of the organization.One of my key responsibilities is designing and implementing strategic incentive structures to motivate and reward employees for their hard work and dedication. By aligning incentives with business objectives, I aim to drive performance and enhance employee engagement.Overall, I am passionate about creating a positive and supportive work culture that empowers employees to excel and contribute to the overall success of the organization. My diverse skill set and experience in HR enable me to effectively navigate complex HR challenges and drive impactful change within the company. Show less I am responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations a group of retail stores. At present I oversee 13 stores across inland South Africa.I manage a team of 170 employees which consists of store operators, store supervisors and the retail team.I develop new strategies or plans for growing the company’s business in the future. This includes identifying new markets to enter, minimizing risk, maximizing profits, more effective utilization of capital, or developing new methods of delivering products or services that can be sold to existing customers.I report to a managing shareholder and to the CEO directly.Some of my duties for the company are as follows:Controlling costs through continuous improvement initiatives to identify and eliminate wasteProviding leadership in a team environment to achieve organizational goalsAnalyzing data and making recommendations to senior management regarding changes to improve efficiency or reduce costs• Managing projects that require complex planning and integration of multiple tasks and details• Creating organizational structures and procedures to support new business initiatives or company growthMonitoring market conditions and competitor activities to identify opportunities for new products or services• Developing strategic plans for the organization’s overall operating goals and objectives• Directing the work of subordinate managers and staff members to ensure that objectives are met• Making strategic decisions based on current events in the industry, new legislation, technological advancesAudit and review of financial statements to question or better expenditure.• Generated reports, spreadsheets, and other such documents.• Conducted SWOT analysis to determine the path each individual store should take• Remerchandised the store and changed the setting of the store to allow for better flow and increase sales• Ran campaigns with the marketing to promote new products and the sale of slow-moving inventory items Show less I was an operations manager at Cash Crusaders for 6 months before the company promoted me to be an FDO.My role as an operations manager was one that required a great deal of leadership and management skills.I was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of my team, as well as planning for future growth or changes in the company’s operations.I oversaw the running of a group of 15 stores. My job was to ensure that all aspects of the business were running smoothly and efficiently. This included making sure that supplies are available when needed, coordinating with vendors to ensure they meet deadlines, and ensuring that employees have what they need to do their jobs effectively as well as assessing market conditions, searching new and improved means to generate revenue and minimize loss.The overall objective of the role was to maximize each of my stores net profit.I reported directly to a regional manager and the National operations executive.Some of my duties for the company were as follows:• Develop and implement policies and procedures to minimize risk and optimize the business to ensure operational excellence.• Assist franchisees to manage their operational costs of the stores ensuring maximum profits and minimal loss• Used and trained employees on various POS systems such as Cashpos.• Generated reports, spreadsheets, and other such documents on Microsoft office• Conducted SWOT analysis to determine the path each individual store should take• Remerchandised the store and changed the setting of the store to allow for better flow and increase sales• Ran multiple campaigns with the marketing to promote new products and the sale of slow-moving inventory items• Conducted site visits with store reviews• Conflict management when franchisees were unhappy with certainimplementations. 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  • HR Manager

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Financial and Development officer

    Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2021 - Jul 2021