Experience

Technology Innovation Agency

• South Africa
• Government Relations Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Investment Portfolio Manager: Commercialization

  • Sep 2008 - Present

  Alternative Director to two Invested Companies Conducting Due Diligence and Opportunity Evaluation of investment proposals: - Market Research and Analysis - Business Case and Value Proposition Analysis - Review Business Model - Analysis of appropriateness of the Project Execution Team - Budget and Milestone Analysis - Monitor Investment - Review Investment - Commercialization - Risk Analysis - Financial Forecasting - Financial Model - Budget Review Review Commercialisation Strategies and Business Plans (site visits) - Review, analyse and evaluate for appropriateness of applicants route to market in respect of market penetration strategies. - Review and analyse the applicants understanding of the industry value chain (distribution channels, suppliers, buyers etc.) for the recommendation document. - Review and analyse the applicant’s business model in terms of Revenue, Contracts, Cost Structure, etc. Provide the necessary Strategic Input. Deal Structuring: - Asses Applicant’s proposed sales/revenue forecast taking into consideration market conditions to ensure proper evaluation of the opportunity - Assess accuracy of the financials provided - Opportunity valuation - Benchmarking and sensitivity analysis with regard to appropriateness and fairness of the expected returns - Appropriate Deal Terms in Place - Investment Structure Show less



Allgallz Art & Creatives cc

• Owner / Director in Private Capacity: www.allgallz.co.za

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2015

  I was part owner and director of our family business which in part manufactures and retail in Home and Garden Decorative Products. The products include: 1. Home Decorative Ceramic Vases, Large Decorative Resin Pots, Bowls, Lighting and Uplighters. 2. Garden Decorative Resin Pots, Large Resin Fountains, Garden Ornaments, Garden Furniture made of Recycled Plastic and Large Garden Figurines and Statues. 3. Dried Flowers, Bamboo and Reeds. This business closed permenantly. I was part owner and director of our family business which in part manufactures and retail in Home and Garden Decorative Products. The products include: 1. Home Decorative Ceramic Vases, Large Decorative Resin Pots, Bowls, Lighting and Uplighters. 2. Garden Decorative Resin Pots, Large Resin Fountains, Garden Ornaments, Garden Furniture made of Recycled Plastic and Large Garden Figurines and Statues. 3. Dried Flowers, Bamboo and Reeds. This business closed permenantly.



Rich Products Corporation

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Developer

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2008

  Product Development Quality Control Production Supervision Specification Product Development Quality Control Production Supervision Specification



McCain Foods

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Developer

  • Feb 2004 - Aug 2005

  Product Development Quality Control Production Supervision Specification Product Development Quality Control Production Supervision Specification



Crossman Motors

• General Manager

  • Apr 2002 - Jan 2004

  General Management Finance Budget Labour Relations Marketing Sales Stock Taking Buying Debtors Creditors Bookkeeping General Management Finance Budget Labour Relations Marketing Sales Stock Taking Buying Debtors Creditors Bookkeeping



Denny Mushrooms (Pty) Ltd

• South Africa
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee Mushroom Grower

  • May 1999 - Apr 2002

  Mushroom Growing Compost Making Supervision Stock Taking Mushroom Growing Compost Making Supervision Stock Taking