Experience

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  African finance and loan

  Jan 1998 - Dec 1998

  Debt collector

  +Tracking of outstanding debts+Collecting of debts+Validating clients applications and approving new loans+Administrative duties to capture all new clients details and filing of contract agreements

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  Startegic business solutions

  Feb 2000 - Jan 2002

  Sales team leader

  SBS is an marketing solutions company, providing internal and external sales teams to market and increase our clients market share.+Started in telesales and was promoted to Team leader role after 3 months. +Motivating and assisting team on increasing their KPI's to achieve and exceed their goals+Training sales team on new products+Live monitoring of outbound sales calls to see where my team could improve+Develop and present a marketing strategy to our clients+Introduction of new incentive schemes to motivate the team+Meeting with corporate clients to close deals set by my team+Compiling of sales forecasts using analytics and sales representative feedback Show less

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  Rockstar renovations

  Oct 2002 - Dec 2004

  Small business owner

  Rockstar Renovations provided a full home renovation service including tiling, kitchen design, painting, plumbing and stone cladding. • Specialized in using natural and precast stone on new build and renovation projects• My work was featured on Smartstone Internationals brochures• Some of my projects were featured in House & Home magazine

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  Bark & fibre enterprises

  Feb 2005 - Dec 2011

  Key account project manager

  Bark & Fibre Enterprises is the parent company to Zululand Organics and Grass Roots Nurseries, a major supplier to the agricultural, nurseries and land development industries.•Secured contract to supply various soil mediums to the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi•Strategic planning of companies services•Managed sales team and all business development operations•Introduced new product launches, national and internationally at various trade shows•Developed a new incentive scheme, sales and marketing strategy, that was adopted across the companies•Researching and forecasting market trends•Designed and manged the build of our new factory and plant to increase production. Show less

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  Alex murray metal systems

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2018

  Sales and project manager

  AMMS/HALTON is a steel fabrication company that designs, installs and supplies air extraction systems to hotel groups, restaurant chains, industrial and commercial businesses.• On site measurement and design of factory drawings for manufacturing• Liaising with architects, mechanical engineers, HVAC designers and construction teams, to plan a working solution for our clients• Training of sales teams on any new products and designs• Weekly reporting to Directors on sales representatives KPI, project schedules and turnover• B2B marketing to keep the industry updated with the latest trends and innovations and generate new business • Meet with hotel groups, restaurants and architects on green energy efficient extraction alternatives Hilton hotel group uses only our systems in their kitchens worldwide• Advertise our products at trade shows and introduce our green alternative product ranges• Daily site inspections and quality control to ensure that our installations maintained a high standard Show less

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  The huntsman's lodge

  Feb 2018 - May 2020

  Owner

  The Huntsmans Lodge is a 4 Star Game Lodge in the middle of the African bushveld.•Renovated an old farmstead and outbuildings to high standard, ahead of schedule •Established a successful 4 star lodge, within 6 months•Achieved Top 10% ranking internationally with a 9.7/10 guest rating•Managed all construction team,s to finish 6 months ahead of schedule•Managed all bookings, marketing, maintenance and purchases•Guided tours and game drives