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Virtual Assistant Full Administration Office Support

CVAS George South Africa

Nov 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Social media management, bookkeeping, calendar management, data entry, email management, project management, appointment scheduling, research assistance, customer service support, content writing, graphic design, market research, website maintenance, and specialized services like real estate or e-commerce virtual assisting depending on their expertise. Key virtual assistant services: Administrative tasks: Email management, calendar scheduling, appointment booking, document organization, travel arrangements Social Media Management: Posting content, engaging with followers, analyzing metrics, scheduling posts across platforms Bookkeeping: Invoice processing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, financial reporting Data Entry: Entering data

Company Owner

CSA Bakkie for Hire Furniture Removals

Nov 2021 - Jan 2025 (3 years 3 months)

CSA Furniture Removals | George, South Africa Setting the company's overall vision and strategy, making major corporate decisions, managing operations across departments, overseeing finances, communicating with stakeholders like the board of directors, investors, and the public, driving company growth, fostering a positive work culture, and ensuring the company aligns with its mission and values; essentially acting as the face and leader of the organization. Strategic Planning: Developing long-term business plans and goals Identifying market opportunities and potential threats Analyzing industry trends and making strategic adjustments Setting key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress Leadership and Management: Building and mo

Founder

ApturaAI Solutions

Mar 2021 - Current (5 years 5 months)

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Head Of Commercial & Industrial Leasing

Killer Williams Explore

May 2014 - Feb 2015 (10 months)

Keller Williams Explore | Johannesburg, South Africa Responsible for the direction and operations of a company's real estate strategy. Leasing: Evaluating, leasing, and maintaining properties Strategy development: Developing and executing strategies to maximize real estate investments Problem solving: Solving problems with attention to detail Communication: Communicating well with others Negotiation: Negotiating with others Other real estate-related tasks include: Real estate sales associate Matching buyers with properties and helping sellers market their homes Escrow officer Holding onto escrow money for home buyers and acting as a neutral third party in the home buying and selling process Foreclosure specialist Handling the legal process

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Industrial and Commercial Broker

Trussard Property Consultants

Jun 2013 - May 2014 (1 year)

Trussard Property Consultants | Johannesburg, South Africa Market analysis, property valuation, and client representation. Market analysis Researching property values, investment opportunities, and emerging trends Analyzing housing data to identify properties for clients Identifying areas with increasing profitability Property valuation Carrying out property valuations Advising clients on the value and suitability of properties Client representation Representing clients in negotiations, meetings, and transactions Acting as an intermediary for buyers and sellers Helping clients establish objectives for their real estate purchases or investments Property management Managing the property's finances, Ensuring regular building upkeep, Addressin

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Regional Sales Marketing Manager

Homes For All

May 2012 - May 2013 (1 year 1 month)

Identifying key market segments, tailoring marketing campaigns to local cultural nuances, building relationships with distributors in diverse areas, managing sales teams across different provinces Specific examples could include: Market analysis: Conducting research to understand consumer behavior in different regions of South Africa, including factors like income levels, cultural preferences, and buying patterns to tailor marketing strategies accordingly. Targeted marketing campaigns: Developing campaigns that resonate with specific South African demographics, like utilizing local influencers, incorporating relevant cultural references, and leveraging appropriate languages. Sales team leadership: Coaching and motivating sales teams in diff

National Sales Marketing Manager

Route

Jun 2011 - May 2012 (1 year)

Redeveloping sales strategies tailored to the local market, managing a team of sales representatives across different regions, launching marketing campaigns aligned with South African consumer trends, identifying key distribution channels within the country, building relationships with important local retailers, analyzing sales data to identify opportunities in specific areas, and adapting marketing materials to cater to diverse South African demographics. Specific examples could include: Market analysis: Conducting research on South Africa's economic climate, consumer behavior patterns, and competitor landscape to inform sales and marketing strategies. Targeted campaigns: Developing marketing campaigns that leverage cultural insights and p

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Senior Landscape Manager Project Management

Emaar Dubai

Aug 2007 - Feb 2011 (3 years 7 months)

Organize and complete job task scheduling for team members. Co-ordinate with the landscape team that work is being completed and quality control measures are being adhered to. Communicate effectively with the landscape team to ensure tasks and instructions are understood. Ensure that landscape team members are completing the tasks at hand within reasonable and required time frames Ensure that all machinery is clean, serviced, maintained in good working condition, and stored correctly in the proper environment in a neat and orderly manner. Manage and control the allocation of resources including staff, equipment, consumables and chemicals with tracking sheets available. Ensure that all chemicals have MSD Sheets available at hand. Ensure foot

CEO - Founder

Combined Solutions Africa PTY LTD

Mar 2005 - Jan 2025 (19 years 11 months)

Combined Solutions Africa Pty Ltd | George, South Africa Fundraising, public relations, and investment decisions. Fundraising Raise funds from limited partners (LPs) Highlight the firm's strengths, such as its portfolio, team, or investment strategies Public relations Represent the firm by speaking at conferences and with news sources Investment decisions Make final decisions on investments and Perform a final "gut check" on investments. Board seats Serve on boards, sometimes less actively than junior partners or principals Human resources Make final decisions on hiring, firing, and internal promotions Investment management Manage companies that the firm has invested in Negotiate exit strategies to end investments after a set period Help c

Landscape Maintenance Manager Project Manager

Orient Irrigation Services LLC

Feb 2005 - Aug 2007 (2 years 7 months)

• Manage landscape staff (full-time, hourly and seasonal), contractors and volunteers to ensure the proper, efficient and timely completion of department responsibilities. • Work in the field and sometimes in the office, providing hands-on completion of work as a mentor and an example for the rest of the team. • Daily inspection of landscape to ensure overall presentation and condition of grounds and gardens meets standards and quality expectations of Ford House. • Prioritize horticultural tasks and coordinate implementation of work assignments with the team. • Assist in preparation of work schedules and job assignments. • Lead snow and ice removal operations, creating on-call lists and being available to work some evenings and weekends. •

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Owner / Founder

Cleaner Healthier Homes

Sep 2000 - Mar 2005 (4 years 7 months)

Landscape / Irrigation / Horticulture / Maintenance Irrigation system layouts Program smart irrigation controllers Monitor water consumption rates Troubleshoot problems Create and adapt water conservation strategies Stay up-to-date on water-efficient technology

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Field Marketing Executive (Team Leader)

IDCS Vodacom VSPC

Feb 1997 - Dec 2000 (3 years 11 months)

Team leader: - Corporate Sales - Project Management - Training & Training Needs analysis - Point of Sale (POS) - Merchandising & Promotions - Maximizing Sales growth - Competitor analysis - Resolution of issues - Stock control - Project & Product management - Travel & Expense management - Database management - SWOT analysis - Weekly / monthly reports.

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Field Marketing Executive

OUTSOURCE MARKETING INTERNATIONAL

Apr 1994 - Mar 1997 (3 years)

Managing regional marketing campaigns across various channels, coordinating with local distributors and retailers, analyzing market trends specific to different regions, overseeing event execution, training field marketing teams, and ensuring brand consistency while adhering to local regulations; all while driving sales growth within their assigned territory. Developing and executing localized marketing strategies: Tailoring marketing campaigns to specific South African regions, considering cultural nuances and consumer behavior patterns. Building relationships with key stakeholders: Collaborating with local distributors, retailers, and key opinion leaders to promote products and generate leads. Managing field marketing teams: Leading and m

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