Mike Davis

Experience

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  Ok Bazaars

  Jul 1983 - Oct 1984

  Trainee Retail Manager
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  SA Bottling

  Oct 1984 - Aug 1991

  Group Budgeting Officer

  • Achieved three internal promotions, initially starting as a Head Office Accountant before progressing to Accountant, Administration Manager and finally Group Budgeting Officer.

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  Dorbyl Automotive Components ACM

  Sept 1991 - Oct 1992

  Financial Manager

  • Maintained the financial health of the organization by analysing financial activities and providing advice and guidance to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet company objectives.

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  Federated Timbers

  Nov 1992 - Apr 1995

  Area Accountant

  • Managed all financial transactions across seven branches, including auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns.

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  Sovereign Foods Ltd

  May 1995 - Jan 2000

  Processing Director

  • Managed the smooth and efficient running of a poultry processing facility supplying Woolworths and other chain stores.Achievements:• Successfully turned around operations by improving facilities that were in poor condition and implementing systems which met Woolworths requirements and resulted in retention of the client account.• Implemented strategies which significantly improved quality and throughput whilst reducing costs.

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  Sovereign Food Investments Ltd

  Jan 2000 - Aug 2011

  • Controlled and supervised all strategic and business aspects of the company, providing strategic direction, driving direction and guiding the company towards long-term success.• Developed high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.• Led and motivated subordinates to advance employee engagement and develop a high performing managerial team.• Provided strong leadership and direction to 2,000 employees and actively participating in all Board activities.Achievements:• Under my leadership the business significantly increased turnover annually.• Skillfully developed a multi-skilled core management team able to bridge the divide between a family company and a thriving listed entity.• Modernised and rebuilt all key assets to keep operations optimised and delivering maximum output. Show less • Oversaw the organization’s ongoing operations and procedures, developing and implementing strategies to ensure the efficiency of business.• Controlled operations and secured the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.Achievements:• Achieved world leading performance on all key operating measures following a period of very poor performance by formalising and implementing new Standard Operating Procedures.• Rebuilt and relocated farms which resulted in dramatic improvements in livestock performance. Show less

  • Chief Executive Ofiicer

    Dec 2002 - Aug 2011

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Jan 2000 - Dec 2002
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  Davis Farm Beef

  Oct 2011 - May 2014

  Owner & Manager

  • Managed a beef stud herd of 950 animals.

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  LionHeart Consulting

  May 2014 - Jun 2016

  Consultant

  • Assisted clients in reforming their operations and supporting their business by providing mentorship, intuitive guidance and a broad knowledge of the many facets of business, strategy, start-ups and market forces.• Provided solutions and recommendations which increased profitability and efficiency and contributed to the clients’ long-lasting success.

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  Blue Bay Auto Car Sales and Repairs

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2019

  Owner & Manager

  • Started and led an RMI accredited workshop and oversaw the used vehicle sales team, ensuring the efficiency of business operations and setting strategic goals for the future.• Developed key growth sales strategies, tactics and action plans to drive the achievement of financial targets. • Provided leadership and guidance that enhanced performance and ensured the profitability of company activities to drive sustainable development and long-term success.• Developed and implemented business management goals and objectives that tended to growth and prosperity. Show less

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  Central Poultry

  Jan 2020 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  • Within my role, I control all strategic and business aspects of the company with responsibility for driving the development of the company and guiding it towards long-term success.• Develop high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short- and long-term business objectives.• Recruit, Lead and motivate subordinates to advance employee engagement and develop a high performing team.• Oversee operations to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy. • Ensure adherence to legal guidelines and policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics.• Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements.• Build relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important shareholders.• Analyse problematic situations and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth. Show less