Experience

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  Icch - london

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1987

  Computer operator/shift leader

  SPS Computer Systems (South Africa)

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  Absa bank

  Jul 1988 - Jun 1990

  Operations manager

  SPS Computer Systems (South Africa) While working in London I was requested to re-join this company with a huge promotion to manage 16 networking and operations computer staff in an IBM bureau environment.Supervised the production bureau and networking environment within computer operations/facilities. Provided technical management and hands-on help.Resolved major mainframe computer system and production problems and issues.Managed staff resources, controlled expenditure and procurement of operations supplies.Maintained client relationships with Johannesburg Stock Exchange brokers to ensure their satisfaction of the bureau services..Resolved production problems and performed complex trouble shooting once escalated to me.Promoted to operations manager from supervisor after 6 months serviceConsistently received best performer awards and profit share performance bonuses Show less

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  Absa bank

  Aug 1990 - Jun 1995

  Project manager

  Project managed information technology projects between twelve IT departments and external corporate clients.Projects were typically multi-million rand (up to £1M) information technology based (integrations, networks, software systems & processes, business processes.Provided corporate communication and negotiation with third party clients, and chaired project meetings.Assisted with development of IT and business solutions for corporates, compiled and implemented project plans for various third party organizations. Major project successes Show less

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  Sab ( south african breweries )

  Jan 1996 - May 1996

  Project manager ( contract )

  Researched y2K implications across all SAB businesses, environment and information technology.Compiled y2K projects plans for implementation of SAB's information technology and environmental systems. Delivered project management plans for y2K rollout.

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  South african express airways

  Jun 1996 - Oct 1997

  Software specialist - projects

  Managed software projects and provided software solutions on Galileo & various airline products.

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  Firstrand bank

  Jan 1997 - Nov 2000

  Strategic account manager

  Network/ IP, BT and E-commerceManage relationships and lead sales opportunities.

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  Ibm ( international business machines )

  Dec 2000 - Jun 2003

  Client manager

  Account management focused on business development,client relationships, identification of new strategic and sales opportunities for IBM and it's business partners where appropriate.Account planning, understanding the client's business drivers and strategy were key to identify opportunities and sell the entire IBM range of products and service solutions into these multi million pound accounts.Provided IT and business solutions to the financial services sector, and leading banks, namely FirstRand (including First National Bank (Barclays SA)) and Investec.Managed an experienced IBM sales teams with global leverage of human and technical resource. Included bid/proposal generation and development, RFI, RFQ ( RFPs ) when necessary.Planned and executed an effective relationship strategy with senior executives, with focus on line of business and other decision makers and managers.Leveraged a deep understanding of the customers' organizations to identify key contacts throughout the organizations and involved my team accordingly. Identified IBM sales opportunities and assisted customers with developing IT and business strategies. Negotiated contracts with clients having signed non-disclosures. Provided leadership, guidance and direction and promoted teamwork at the highest levels. Chaired regular review meetings with clients and IBM teams and reported back to IBM's top management.Motivated and assisted team to achieve profitable revenue growth, market share, meet targets, and ensured overall customer satisfaction.Over three years achieved year on year targets, Target being £8 Million per annum in one major banking account and sustained high IBM customer rating of 8/10Turned around another major account in three years to 45 % revenue growth with IBM sales and increased IBM customer rating Show less

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  Network sa - incorporating : networks tours ( sa - uk/eu/row ) & cosbeau (cosmetic beauty)

  Aug 2003 - Jun 2009

  Founder owner and managing director

  NETWORK SANetworks Tours ( South Africa / UK ) Luxury upmarket experience tours in South Africa to the UK / EU / ROW market.Safaris, adventures, experiences,wine tours, beach holidays, shopping & dining.Specialised & tailored upmarket Golf Tours: South Africa We provide all accommodation and tour requirements for singles, couples and groups.Specialised South African tours in association with Cosbeau ( cosmetic, beauty, re-constructive surgery & treatments )Personal training : recovery and well-beingmuscle toning & fitness, weight loss, health & nutritional advice.From 2005 the health and wellness business evolved which brought a new dimension into the business and ultimately lead to the creation of COSBEAU which incorporated beauty, cosmetic and re-constructive South African tours for predominantly the UK market, in which clients experience the wonders of South Africa and the gorgeous sunny climate and friendly culture and are provided first class surgical and non surgical operations with superlative recovery conditions and treatment where required leaving the client with "nu-you" confidence & an amazing South African experience.. Show less

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  Wellness contract services

  Jun 2004 - May 2007

  Business owner, health professional, personal health & training consultant