Experience

Switched On Led New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Business Development Manager Switched ON Led lighting/ NZ, Christchurch - Nov 2019 – Current www.soled.co.nz - Responsible for working with multiple lines of business to drive and uplift on renewals and to secure new clients. - Developing of sales plan to establish and set in place future sales targets. - Securing, and negotiating costs with suppliers - Research of new product lines and establishing new relationships with suppliers. - Growth of digital product range aimed at Outdoor Advertising industry. - Marketing of products - Importing products - Dealing with NZ Customs, sea freight and courier services. - Procurement - Manage stock levels and forecast international orders. - Various other tasks as they arise Show less



Red Dot Branding

• United States
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2019

  Red dot: General Manager Red Dot company info – Billboard manufacture, branding, installations and campaign management. July 2012 – August 2019 • Manage campaigns from inception to execution. • Extensive experience and knowledge within various advertising platforms, including OOH, Digital OHM, Transit Ads, Brand activations, Airport Media , Mall media, etc. • Implement and manage new innovative billboard campaigns from concept to completion. • Daily communication between clients, agencies, Airport, Media owners, Landlords, Production and Printing departments. • Preparing chase lists, flow plans, schedules, maps and site bibles for media agencies. • Growing customer base and maintaining good relationships with current customers with the view to grow sales and profitability • Implement and monitoring of KPI’s • Restructure, and develop departments for maximum growth • Monitor and implement Health and Safety protocols • Implement operational strategies as per the Red Dot Strategic Business Plans • Specialist campaigns with a focus on techniques on fitment of LEDs to banners, with extensions and 3dimensional cut outs. • Establish KPA’s, monitor and appraise performance of staff, thereby identifying performance gaps, training needs • Ensure that all legal industry requirements are met • Monitor and control the company’s performance and finances in accordance with the budget and KPI’s as set out by CEO • Oversee all daily operations, technical issues, Billboard maintenance, New builds, development, Flighting, Pole division etc. • Establish and achieve profitability goals • Assess and complete tenders • Excessive client liaison and managing of key accounts • Site development where new builds are required from start to finish • Oversee several contractors from various disciplines in several provinces. • Develop and revise policies and standards as each department evolves. • Report on-going business continuity planning directly to CEO Show less



Outdoor Network

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Jul 2012

  Outdoor Network (Head Office): Operations manager Outdoor Network company info –Out of Home Media, advertising and marketing solutions. - Rated among the top 5 Media owners in South Africa August 2008 – June 2012 • Daily operations of Billboard division for KZN • Installation of billboard banners • Hire of cherry pickers and operation thereof for installation • Conversion of billboards from traditional vinyl to flex, manual installation by means of access machinery • Oversee manufacturing and installation of structures • Working at height installing, banners, frames, and fitment of signage • Improve the operational systems, processes and policies • Coordinate several contractors including allocation of work, payments, invoicing, orders etc. • Assisting with development of new sites from site identification, approval with council, engineer drawings, communications with Landlord’s, installation, electrical and lighting. • Develop and implement Health and Safety protocols • Sourcing new contractors and develop methods in order to manage the operations department more cost effectively • Co-ordination of various flighting campaigns, activations, 3D enhancements of artwork on structures, • Assessment and completion of tenders. • Development of new sites. • Managing vehicle fleet, new purchases, maintenance, and oversee tracker • Sales Show less



Woods Electrical

• South Africa
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Site Manager

  • Jul 2005 - Jun 2008

  Woods Electrical : Site Manager July 2005 – June 2008 • Working with 4 groups of electricians and operatives in several different boroughs. • Daily inspections on various sites. • New installation, repairs and rewires of residential properties for council • Excessive liaison with main contractors and council – on progress, problems, solutions, costing, organization. • Implementation of Health & Safety. • Assistance to clarify, focus, and research, business or project’s development and prospects. • Ensuring exceptional customer service and resolving any complaints professionally. • Maintain and develop working relationships with key project partners. • Worked closely with CEO and directors on, strategy, policy, budgeting, company management, employee development, planning, meetings. Show less



S N Murdoch Ltd.

• Site Operative

  • Mar 2003 - Mar 2005

  S N Murdoch ltd: Foreman March 2003 – March 2005 • Installation of curtain walling, planar cladding, balustrades and structurally bonded glass window systems • Installation of new glass units, replacing broken glass where bespoke lifting equipment and techniques required. • Repair and maintenance of shop tools to ISO 9001 UK • Water penetration resistance tests on glass, frames & gaskets.Cladding, weather-tightness, acoustic and structural tests • Full scale mock-ups and buildability tests • Working as part of a team of glaciers on various projects • Water ingress investigation • Adhering to detailed method statements and risk assessments. • Safe operation of building cradle’s, mobile scissor lifts, cherry pickers. • Operation of dumpy level instruments, vacuum handling units (pankoke) • Gained knowledge on glass, glazing, gaskets, sealants, hardware, water & fire proofing, joint assembly, drainage, bracketry, Quality assurance etc. • Working at height or equally exposed locations. • Receiving of materials, Distribution by TC / M-Crane • Read & Understand construction drawings Show less



Volvo Trucks

• Sweden
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Executive

  • Jan 2000 - Feb 2003

  CMH Commercial (Volvo Trucks - Durban) January 2000 – February 2003 • Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients. • Ordering and customization of vehicles to customer specifications. • Demonstrations of product to client • Prepare presentations, proposals, and sales contracts. • Upkeep of stock in yard • Sales • Registering and licensing of vehicles • General administration • Processing of email queries CMH Commercial (Volvo Trucks - Durban) January 2000 – February 2003 • Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients. • Ordering and customization of vehicles to customer specifications. • Demonstrations of product to client • Prepare presentations, proposals, and sales contracts. • Upkeep of stock in yard • Sales • Registering and licensing of vehicles • General administration • Processing of email queries


Pronto Labour
• Brazil
• Retail
• Client Liaison Officer

  • Mar 1996 - Nov 1999