Bradlee - Leon Holcomb

Experience

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  The Nail Bar & Beauty Spar

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2005

  Business Partner/Owner
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  Motor Centre™

  Jan 2002 - Feb 2004

  Floor Manager (Auto-Parts)
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  Quest Staffing Solutions

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2012

  • Team Manager

    Oct 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Account Manager

    Aug 2009 - Oct 2011

  • Selections & Retentions Coach

    Sept 2007 - Aug 2009

  • Recruitment Consultant

    Mar 2007 - Aug 2007

  • Resource Coordinator

    Jan 2007 - Feb 2007
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  Be Different - Recruitment & Headhunting Specialists

  Feb 2012 - May 2012

  IT Executive Recruitment Consultant
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  Amazing Lives Consulting & Projects

  Jun 2012 - now

  Director/Lead Consultant

  As the Lead Consultant and Founder of Amazing Lives Consulting & Projects based in Johannesburg, South Africa, from June 2012 to present, I established a boutique consultancy that provides career re-engineering, business coaching, business process optimisation, and Human Resources 360 solutions. We work with global teams across our clients in Australia, Singapore, Dubai, the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. I have successfully secured clients, including DNA Brand Architects, Orchard On 25, and Modern Centric Holdings. I designed a proprietary career alignment program that decreased client talent attrition by 35% through personalized coaching and Massive Action Plans (MAP). Additionally, I spearheaded ADKAR-based change management initiatives for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that achieved a 90% stakeholder buy-in, ensuring seamless operational transitions. My efforts generated over R2.1 million in revenue from outsourced HR solutions, including workforce analytics, policy development, and leadership training. I engineered operational efficiency gains exceeding 40% for three mid-market clients in public relations, security services, and HR technology by implementing bespoke BPM frameworks, which increased their average revenue from R10 million to R65 million over three years. Furthermore, I architected a career realignment program that achieved an 85% role fitment success rate across 537 professionals, with 72% being promoted within 18 months of the intervention. Overall, I drove R18.7 million in cumulative client value through outsourced HR solutions, significantly reducing talent attrition by 35% and cutting HR operational costs by 28% using AI-enhanced workflow automation. Show less

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  SearchSpecifics (Pty) Ltd.

  Dec 2012 - Apr 2013

  Research Analyst
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  Adcorp Holdings Limited

  Apr 2013 - Mar 2015

  Service Desk Consultant

  During my tenure as a Service Desk Consultant at Adcorp Shared Services in Johannesburg from April 2013 to March 2015, I was invited by the training department, while working at Search Specifics, to join their IT division due to my proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP, Adapt Recruitment Software, and Microsoft SharePoint. Having established myself as a superuser of these systems at Quest Staffing Solutions, also a division of Adcorp, I was well-suited for their service desk requirements. In this role, I developed new skills and collaborated with various subsidiaries of Adcorp, where I was responsible for assisting clients with integrated systems applications, ensuring their optimal functioning. My duties included managing telephonic and administrative support queries, problem-solving, and providing user training over the phone while escalating Level 3 issues to the development team for bug resolution.During periods of system downtime, I supported training initiatives impacting Adcorp processes and contributed to system upgrades to ensure seamless service delivery. In my final three months, I was appointed by the General Manager as a project coordinator for the integration and migration of the newly-acquired Kelly Group into Adcorp. I coordinated with stakeholders from finance, recruitment, projects, and management to ensure all data was thoroughly prepared and approved for migration from Kelly’s Adapt system into the MS Dynamics AX ERP system and SharePoint. Show less

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  Mookodi & Associates

  Mar 2015 - May 2015

  Senior Recruitment Consultant

  Enticed by the opportunity to contribute to a start-up and make a lasting impact, I joined Mookodi & Associates as a Senior Recruitment Consultant. My role encompassed a full 360 recruitment consultancy, evolving into a strategic position that supported the directors in establishing a structured business framework.Key Responsibilities:• Assisted in the establishment of Mookodi & Associates, a recruitment agency 49% owned by Tower Group, focusing on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE).• Developed and maintained the company website, social media platforms, and corporate identity.• Ensured compliance with statutory business requirements and facilitated company registration and BBEEE certification.• Managed a recruitment desk with three clients, successfully placing a middle manager worth R600k with our first client.Achievements:• Successfully set up operational processes for the agency, leading to effective client engagement.• Recognised by the General Manager and CEO of Tower Group for my contributions, resulting in a promotion to Business Development Manager after the joint venture faced funding issues. My experience in start-up environments and my ability to adapt to evolving business needs position me as a valuable asset in the recruitment industry. Show less

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  Tower Group (Pty) Ltd

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Business Development Manager

  As the Business Development Manager at Tower Group in Johannesburg, I focused on enhancing the organisation’s market position and achieving financial growth by establishing long-term strategic goals, fostering key customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. I successfully negotiated and closed business deals while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of current recruitment market conditions. Collaborating with internal teams and marketing staff, I aimed to increase sales opportunities and maximise organisational revenue. My responsibilities included identifying potential clients, presenting our services, converting leads into customers, and ensuring ongoing business growth.I also managed existing client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and confidence in our services through regular communication and presentations addressing their future needs. My portfolio’s primary clients were PetroSA, Ster Kinekor, Barloworld, PepsiCo, Airports Company South Africa, and Land Rover SA. Notably, I successfully onboarded Barloworld South Africa just before transitioning to LRMG, where I placed a Chief Information Officer at PetroSA, adding significant value to our offerings. I secured R15M portfolio growth by onboarding Barloworld and PetroSA, delivering 120% of annual sales targets. Additionally, I negotiated SLAs with Ster-Kinekor and Land Rover SA, reducing debtor days from 180 to 45. Show less

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  LRMG

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2019

  As a Sales Solutions Integrator (Management Consultant) with LRMG’s Sales Optimisation Division, I managed sales optimisation strategies for clients like AutoZone, L’Oréal, and Reckitt Benckiser, resulting in a revenue boost of 18–25% within six months. My responsibilities included assisting the Senior Sales Architect in articulating tailored solutions that achieved optimal results in sales environments. I analysed the client’s current ‘as is’ state through surveys to identify specific hypotheses about obstacles hindering progress towards their desired ‘to be’ state. By utilising decision equations and job canvases, we uncovered the exact advancements the client or department aimed to achieve, whether social, emotional, or functional. I led cross-functional teams to implement CRM and performance management systems, cutting sales cycle times by 30%.I authored over 12 business readiness plans, which encompassed training programs that enhanced user adoption rates by 40%. I revitalised sales operations for FMCG and retail clients using the Sales by Design methodology, achieving a 23% rise in lead conversion and generating R14.3M in incremental revenue. Following our tailored approach, I assisted in designing, implementing, and delivering solutions while creating prototypes that facilitated the client’s transition to their targeted outcomes, partnering closely with them to ensure success. Show less As an IT Talent Consultant at LRMG in Johannesburg from September 2015 to February 2018, I revitalised workforce strategies for major clients, including MultiChoice, AGSA, and Nedbank, by utilising SFIA benchmarking. This approach successfully aligned over 1,500 professionals with global skill standards. I contributed to generating R3.6 million in sales by transforming IT-shared services into strategic business units, reducing operational costs by 22%. Additionally, I conducted over 50 skills gap analyses, enabling clients to achieve 95% coverage in succession planning for critical roles. My efforts led to a 22% reduction in skills gaps and significant increases in consulting revenue, further enhancing the IT capabilities of my clients. Show less

  • Sales Solutions Integrator

    Mar 2018 - Aug 2019

  • IT Talent Consultant

    Sept 2015 - Feb 2018