Leadership Coach

• Oct 2023 - Present

Chief Executive Officer

• Nov 2016 - Present

LIV Lanseria (previously Refilwe Community Project) has been assisting the Lanseria communities for over 27 years.Founded in 1991, initially as a health care clinic, we have since developed a strong focus on child care, community development and skills upliftment through education and mentorship.Refilwe Community Project is a Christian community development initiative based in Lanseria. Founded in 1991, initially as a health care clinic, we have since developed a strong focus on childcare, community development and upliftment through education and mentorship. In 2006, Refilwe moved to Plot 87 & 90 of the farm Lindley and signed indefinite term lease with the Anglican Church for an 18 hectares site north of Lanseria Airport. The organisation grew to 9 programmes focused on childcare of children throughout the Lanseria area. Show less

Chief Executive Officer

• Nov 2016 - Oct 2023

Refilwe Community Project merged with LIV Village to create LIV Lanseria.LIV VILLAGE VISIONWe exist because there are millions of orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa. LIV focuses on a solution to aid this crisisLIV LANSERIA MISSION STATEMENTIn pursuing this solution, our mission is to be a life-giving village for orphaned and vulnerable children which produces healthy families, empowered communities and future leaders for South Africa.CURRENT IMPACT FOOTPRINTAssisting over 2500 children per day.o Baby Home: 11 babies total; 4 small babies, 7 toddlers- 4 adoptionso Preschool: 73 regular attendanceo LIV Families: 6 foster children, 3 families, 2 independent livingo Ithuteng: 63 High school, 148 Primary learnerso ECD Outreach: 48 informal pre-schools through Rise Against Hunger Packs and teacher education (about 2300 children per day)o Children/Youth’s Ministry: 80 regular Kids Club attendance, 3 girls in Shine (LIV teen girls bible study), 23teens as part of God First Youth; 15 teens in Alpha discipleship groupMy role:• Provides a clear vision, purpose for the organization• Ensure there is a clear communication strategy that maximizes opportunities for advocacy, fundraising and builds LIV Lanseria reputation• Maintains and develops donor/foundation relationships• Spearheads development of annual budget and financial plans• Spearheads hiring, onboarding, and training process for any new staff• Oversees all operation activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission Show less

Donor Relations Manager

• Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

Our vision at Refilwe Community Project is to be an organization which, through the love of Jesus Christ, seeks to provide the best possible care to children in order to break the cycle of poverty and to empower the parents & individuals to become sustainable: spiritually, socially, emotionally and materially. My Role: • Refilwe Community Project (Now LIV Lanseria) is an organization that, through the love of Jesus Christ provided the best possible care to children by breaking the cycle of poverty • Maintained physical donor communication materials and inventory of general development team supplies • Empowered the parents & individuals to become sustainable: spiritually, socially, emotionally and materially • Provided professional assistance and interaction with donors (via phone, computer and face-to-face). • Designed, documented, and implemented a systematic and integrated donor relations program. incremental success Show less

Sales Executive

• May 2012 - Dec 2015

We're passionate about foodservice and believe that we add value to your business by offering a wide range of products, simplified order and delivery solutions.We can help you to make money, save time and enhance your efficiencies. Our attention to food safety standards help to protect and enhance your reputation. My Role: • Reached or exceeded sales quotas and financial objectives on a regular basis • Maintained sales pipeline records and updated as required • Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products, prices, and availability. • Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns • Conducted market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs • Negotiated/closed deals and handled complaints or objections Show less

Sales and Brand Manager

• Mar 2010 - Apr 2012

Ingenuit has three components to the business; software development, warehousing, and distribution. The company was established in 1985 and has recently gone through a name change, rebrand, new costing model, new target market strategy, and restructuring. I have been involved in the development of the strategy and changes around the brand, implementation, and re-structuring. We also changed our billing model after extensive market research and competitor analysis. My Role: • Established budgets, performance specifications, and sales estimates • Researched and analyzed consumer behavior, market trends, and competitor activity • Managed and maximized business strategies to enhance sales in the region • Developed and maintained a pipeline of sales opportunities to promote and support set sales targets • Built brand awareness and increased brand value and profitability • Ensured adherence to sales-specific standard procedures and company policies in the area Show less

Sales Manager

• Jan 2009 - Mar 2010

A small business representing multiple large food manufacturers. I managed in-store promotional teams to increase sales and perform client feedback surveys. We ran many campaigns for new products and regular products. There was an urgency for a fast return on investment on the new products introduced into the market. I had the opportunity to perform basic marketing functions from the “4 p’s” to simple marketing promotional negotiations. I was also responsible for sales in certain regions of South Africa. I travelled extensively and had the opportunity to see our beautiful country; staying in small towns and experiencing different people and cultures. Show less

Sales Manager

• Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

Office automation (bought by Itec South Africa). Employed as a representative and promoted to Sales Manager managing a team of eight, achieving high call rates, high targets in extremely pressured circumstances. I designed, created the flyers for the specials and organised and managed the road shows and exhibitions. Office automation (bought by Itec South Africa). Employed as a representative and promoted to Sales Manager managing a team of eight, achieving high call rates, high targets in extremely pressured circumstances. I designed, created the flyers for the specials and organised and managed the road shows and exhibitions.

Sales

• Jun 2004 - Dec 2004

We all start somewhere. I was a sales executive at Nashua and received grueling sales training We all start somewhere. I was a sales executive at Nashua and received grueling sales training