Experience

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  JC Kite School

  • Watamu, Kilifi County, Kenya

  • Kitesurf Instructor

    • Aug 2022 - Aug 2022
    • Watamu, Kilifi County, Kenya

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  Obsession Kiting

  • Langebaan, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Kitesurf Instructor

    • Dec 2021 - Apr 2022
    • Langebaan, Western Cape, South Africa

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  Kite Club Cabarete

  • Cabarete, Dominican Republic

  • Assistant Kitesurf Instructor

    • Oct 2021 - Oct 2021
    • Cabarete, Dominican Republic

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  Starboard Cruise Services

  • Miami, Florida, United States

  • Trunk Show Manager

    • Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
    • Miami, Florida, United States

    Job Purpose: The Trunk Show Manager provides exceptional one-to-one hospitality, allowing the guest to discover and experience an unknown, unique jewellery brand.

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  SHIMANSKY

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Sales Executive

    • Feb 2017 - Jul 2018
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

     Offering guided tours of the Cape Town Diamond Museum, sharing the history of Diamonds and Diamond mining in South Africa.  Meeting and exceeding set sales targets every week. Selling fine jewellery and loose diamonds.  Responsible for all in-store sales.

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  POETRY - Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Store Manager

    • Jun 2015 - May 2016
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

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  Hide&Seek Africa Exports LLC

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Founder & CEO

    • May 2010 - Dec 2014
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Procurement of decorative accessories, soft furnishings, artwork, African artefacts, game skins and trophies for commercial projects. Import & Export.

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  MARINA Exotic Home Furniture - Dubai

  • Mall of The Emirates - Dubai

  • Store Manager

    • May 2011 - Feb 2012
    • Mall of The Emirates - Dubai

    Store ManagerAppointed as Store Manager at the flagship store in Dubai, reporting to the General Manager. The store was 2200sqm in size. I was involved with all aspects of retail on a daily hands-on basis.Responsibilities include: • Responsible for the day-to-day running of the store. • Managing approximately 25 staff members.• Reaching monthly sales targets.• Maximum turnover per square meter.• Monthly sales reports.• Monthly staff appraisals & profit share computations.• Morning meetings.• Weekly staff-shift schedules. • Working closely with the marketing & buying team.• Working closely with the Visual Merchandiser & develop creative display ideas.• Daily interaction with various departments within the company.• Daily interaction with customers and resolving customer related issues.• Achievements: ➢ Increased monthly sales by approximately 30%

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  HIDE & SEEK AFRICA LLC

  • Dubai

  • Managing Director / Founder

    • Feb 2006 - Jan 2011
    • Dubai

    African Inspired Home Store - DubaiConceptualised and developed the Hide & Seek Africa brand based on the concept "ethnic modern living" Managed all operational aspects of a small business: from initial business planning, company formation, design and construction of store, daily operations and overall strategic direction. Business initiation: Preparation of business plan in order to secure funding. Registration of business by securing local sponsor and business license application. Retail store set-up: Managing the entire design phase of store from concept through to detailed design and fabrication. Project management of store fit-out, including fabrication of furniture, application of all utilities and services. Sourcing and purchasing of initial stock including correct merchandising. Business operations: Marketing and advertising of the company; wrote and designed all print and electronic marketing materials; created and maintained company website and attended trade shows and exhibitions. Handling of all logistics, transportation and Dubai custom and import regulatory requirements. Dealing with The Ministry of Environment and Water regarding animal related products.Processing general banking transactions including vendor payments. Preparation and review of company monthly financial statements to allow accurate business performance monitoring. General accounting including monitoring and control of transactions using QuickBooks accounting software ensuring product pricing is based on the company's cost and profit policy. General merchandising: sourcing of retail products based on the concept "ethnic modern living", creating the right product mix based on price and range, creative product orientation and display, identification of fast moving items and discontinuing less popular items. Securing reliable vendors and establishing strong relations through regular correspondence, trade visits and upfront agreement on product pricing, terms and conditions.

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  Meridian Wine Merchants - South Africa

  • Sales Consultant

    • Aug 2002 - Jul 2004

    Marketers and distributors of fine wines.; Responsible for wine sales representing three prestigious wine estates and a Champagne house for the entire Gauteng region.Supported wine estate brand awareness through regular gourmet dinners, corporate wine tastings and regular public wine tastings.Negotiated wine listings at on-consumption outlets and new listings at off-consumption outlets.Maintained excellent customer relations, bringing in new wine listings from existing clients.Produced monthly sales reports, attended weekly sales meetings and corporate events.Achievements: Wine portfolio monthly sales contributed to 20% of the company's turnover each month and increased monthly sales from $40,000 to $125,000 after the first year at Meridian.Surpassed monthly sales targets for all wine estates at a 30% yearly growth rate. Achieved 10 to 15 new wine listings per month at on- and off-consumption outlets through effective sales campaign and cold calling.Runner-up for the Meridian Regional Wine Sales Competition in first year of employment. Meridian received the Golden Arrow Award for the best Wine Merchant in South Africa for the year 2004.

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  SMOLLANS FOODSERVICE ALLIANCE - South Africa

  • Sales Consultant

    • Mar 2002 - Jul 2002

    Company offering diverse range of outsourced services to the FMCG industry; Liquor DivisionRepresented SWARTLAND Wine Estate within the Gauteng region.Regular wine tastings, both corporate and public.Negotiate wine listings at on consumptions outlets.Build and manage relationships with clients, sub distributors and sales team.

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  REMGRO LIMITED - South Africa

  • Executive Catering Assistant

    • Apr 1997 - Jan 2001

    "THE COURT HOUSE" - Saxon Drive, Sandton, JohannesburgAppointed as Catering Assistant, reporting to the Executive Chef forming part of the catering team where I was involved with all aspects of catering on a daily hands-on basis.Responsibilities included: Daily preparation, presentation of three course meals, including menu planning.Organized various small and medium sized functions.Overseeing housekeeping.Creating weekly floral arrangements for the Guest Home and Training Centre. Stock control, ordering and issuing of stock. Ensured professional guest relations by always being professional and providing personalized business services to company directors and overseas guests.Responsible for the day-to-day running of the guesthouse.Organized shift and work rotation roster for kitchen and housekeeping staff.Involved in motivation and hands-on training of catering staff.