Experience

Just Refrigeration

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate & Dealer Sales

  • Aug 2018 - 5 years 5 months

  Cape Town Area, South Africa Just Refrigeration solutions was formed in 1997 by the Lloyd brothers, Chesney and Greg, as a spin off from Queens Refrigeration. Both brothers have extensive experience in refrigeration solutions stemming from their father Michael’s lifetime of dedication to the industry. The business has grown from humble beginnings, from a small facility in Goodwood Road to its current three manufacturing sites, consisting of over 20,000m² situated in Phoenix, Hammarsdale and Westmead. It also has… Show more Just Refrigeration solutions was formed in 1997 by the Lloyd brothers, Chesney and Greg, as a spin off from Queens Refrigeration. Both brothers have extensive experience in refrigeration solutions stemming from their father Michael’s lifetime of dedication to the industry. The business has grown from humble beginnings, from a small facility in Goodwood Road to its current three manufacturing sites, consisting of over 20,000m² situated in Phoenix, Hammarsdale and Westmead. It also has distribution facilities in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The business is KZN based, with a national distribution footprint in South Africa, as well as export to Africa, Australia and the UK. Just Refrigeration has always prided itself on producing and supplying high quality refrigeration solutions to a discerning customer base and as such has built a solid reputation as one of South Africa’s top refrigeration manufacturers. To ensure consistent quality and efficiency, the company makes use of some of the latest technology in its manufacturing processes, including state of the art punching machines and robotic assembly. We are proud of what we have achieved so far and look forward to another 20 years of service excellence in the refrigeration market. Show less



The GRM Group

• South Africa
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Operations Practice Group, Africa, GRM Search

  • Sep 2017 - 6 years 4 months

  Cape Town Area, South Africa GRM is a multi-award winning recruitment agency, with offices in Asia, Australia and Africa. - Voted WINNER Hong Kong's number 1 Legal Recruitment team 2015 AND 2016 - RI Awards. - Ranked Top 5 Best Agency in APAC (with turnover under US$35m) - Global Recruiter Awards 2016 - WINNER - Legal Recruitment Innovation & Excellence Award 2016 - Finalist in Recruitment International Australia Rising Star Award 2016 - Global Recruiter Commended Winner - Best Consultant - 2015 -… Show more GRM is a multi-award winning recruitment agency, with offices in Asia, Australia and Africa. - Voted WINNER Hong Kong's number 1 Legal Recruitment team 2015 AND 2016 - RI Awards. - Ranked Top 5 Best Agency in APAC (with turnover under US$35m) - Global Recruiter Awards 2016 - WINNER - Legal Recruitment Innovation & Excellence Award 2016 - Finalist in Recruitment International Australia Rising Star Award 2016 - Global Recruiter Commended Winner - Best Consultant - 2015 - WINNER of Best Legal Team in Hong Kong, Recruitment International HK Award 2015 - Silver medalist in the Asia HR Awards - Agency of the Year 2015 - WINNER Global Recruiter 2015 Best New Agency in Asia - Global Recruiter 2014 Commended Winner - Best Specialist Agency. - Global Recruiter Commended Winner 2013 - Best Small Agency Serving clients and professionals in the legal, insurance, finance and commercial sectors across the globe. Our head office is located in Hong Kong with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town - our reach and market intelligence stretches across the world. We are the only legal recruitment specialists bridging the gap between Africa and Asia. Our model is simple: to offer either a contingent or retained solution, depending on what is best for our clients’ immediate hiring needs and what will help them achieve their longer term objectives. For our candidates, we also favour a simple approach: to get you the right career move, on the right terms. Our services include market mapping research and reports, global specialist executive search solutions, tailored solutions and search and contingent hiring across Asia, Africa and Australia, conducted by some of the worlds leading search professionals. We help jobseekers and hiring managers make informed decisions. We offer both senior level search and executive solutions, GRM is a leading professional executive search authority in our markets. Show less



Foodgistics

• Sales Representative

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

  Cape Town, South Africa Foodgistics is a private, owner-operated distribution business currently operating within the Western Cape. The business started in 2012 by the three current Directors, who run and control the entire operation. The business model has been, and always will be, based on honesty and integrity between the owners, partners, suppliers, customers and staff. We always deliver on our promise, and will always ensure that the wrongs are made right. Responsibilities • Product knowledge •… Show more Foodgistics is a private, owner-operated distribution business currently operating within the Western Cape. The business started in 2012 by the three current Directors, who run and control the entire operation. The business model has been, and always will be, based on honesty and integrity between the owners, partners, suppliers, customers and staff. We always deliver on our promise, and will always ensure that the wrongs are made right. Responsibilities • Product knowledge • Liaising with clientele. • Servicing the hospitality industry. • Generating business leads. • Cold calling • Developing new relationships and maintain current with key clients with a view to maximise business. • Reaching and maintaining personal sales target • Exceptional Organisational and Planning Skills Show less



Voyabex

• Sales Representative

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Cape Town Area, South Africa Voyabex is one of the leading providers of food service products. Voyabex has been the leader in creating bold, innovative ideas for the foodservice industry. Our products are designed to improve efficiency and are built to handle the strenuous demands of today’s hectic foodservice operations. The company also prides itself in the manufacturing and distribution of various quality equipment, with dedication paid to exceptional customer satisfaction and service. At Voyabex we’ve got the African… Show more Voyabex is one of the leading providers of food service products. Voyabex has been the leader in creating bold, innovative ideas for the foodservice industry. Our products are designed to improve efficiency and are built to handle the strenuous demands of today’s hectic foodservice operations. The company also prides itself in the manufacturing and distribution of various quality equipment, with dedication paid to exceptional customer satisfaction and service. At Voyabex we’ve got the African Continent covered, with sales, installation and service teams so we’re able to meet all your needs. Responsibilities • Liaising with clientele. • Servicing the hospitality industry. • Generating business leads. • Developing new relationships and maintain current with key clients with a view to maximise business. • Assist with in-house sales when required. • Assist with client’s business communication strategies. • Continuous client contact. • Maintaining client records. • Maintain knowledge regarding the latest designs and trends in the industry. • Identify client needs and requirements and advising customers. • Reaching targets and maintaining targets. Show less



L.E.K. Consulting

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - Jul 2012

  London, United Kingdom L.E.K. is a worldwide company and has established a track record of helping companies achieve tangible, high-impact results in hundreds of engagements annually. They have proven experience and expertise in applying sophisticated analytics to devise solutions to complex issues, giving executives the answers they need to make critical business decisions with greater certainty. At present I look after two senior partners, the Head of European Life Science and the second in charge of the Life… Show more L.E.K. is a worldwide company and has established a track record of helping companies achieve tangible, high-impact results in hundreds of engagements annually. They have proven experience and expertise in applying sophisticated analytics to devise solutions to complex issues, giving executives the answers they need to make critical business decisions with greater certainty. At present I look after two senior partners, the Head of European Life Science and the second in charge of the Life Science team. My role is very hands on as I run the day-to-day and business life of these partners. Responsibilities • Act as focal point of contact, ensuring efficient liaison between manager and clients, colleagues, personal contacts. • Ensure team diary appointments and travel itineraries are efficiently organised. • Schedule, book arrange resources to support appointments and travel plans. • Prepare and produce documents and materials in line with teams’ core out puts/deliverables. • Weekly timesheets and expenses. • Mail and courier requirements • Monitoring and assessment of Directors emails and action where required • Recruitment of new team members, reading CV’s finding the correct candidates Show less



Cushman & Wakefield - Formerly DTZ

• United States
• Commercial Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Personal Assistant

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2007

  London, United Kingdom DTZ is a global real estate adviser, working with clients to create leading-edge property investment business solutions worldwide. DTZ is one of the most prestigious property companies in the United Kingdom. I worked in the Investment Management Team, looking after two Directors, two Associate Directors and two Senior Surveyors. My role demanded a wide range of skills with organisation and time management being of key importance. Responsibilities • Act as focal point of contact… Show more DTZ is a global real estate adviser, working with clients to create leading-edge property investment business solutions worldwide. DTZ is one of the most prestigious property companies in the United Kingdom. I worked in the Investment Management Team, looking after two Directors, two Associate Directors and two Senior Surveyors. My role demanded a wide range of skills with organisation and time management being of key importance. Responsibilities • Act as focal point of contact, ensuring efficient liaison between manager and clients, colleagues, personal contacts. • Ensure team diary appointments and travel itineraries are efficiently organised. • Schedule, book arrange resources to support appointments and travel plans. • Prepare and produce documents and materials in line with teams’ core out puts/deliverables. • Prepare quarterly financial reports. • Weekly timesheets and expenses. • Mail and courier requirements • Monitoring and assessment of Directors emails and action where required. Show less



J Sheekey Oyster Bar

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Maitre’d

  • Oct 2003 - Jun 2005

  London, United Kingdom J Sheekey is a five star eatery located in the heart of the West End. In order to accommodate 300 patrons per shift and to ensure that they experience the ultimate in fine dining, my role demanded a wide range of skills with organisation and time management being of key importance. Responsibilities • Acting as a focal point of contact, I managed a staff of 10 ensuring efficient liaison between my team of 10 waiters, their patrons and our kitchen in order to maintain the required… Show more J Sheekey is a five star eatery located in the heart of the West End. In order to accommodate 300 patrons per shift and to ensure that they experience the ultimate in fine dining, my role demanded a wide range of skills with organisation and time management being of key importance. Responsibilities • Acting as a focal point of contact, I managed a staff of 10 ensuring efficient liaison between my team of 10 waiters, their patrons and our kitchen in order to maintain the required level of service. • Using a switchboard with up to ten lines, I have a well-practiced and impressive telephone manner. • My role also includes maintaining the day to day running of the office ensuring that all equipment is in good working order, stationery supplied etc. • Making sure clients are happy with service received. Show less



Townsend Productions

• Personal Assistant & Office Manager

  • Feb 2002 - Jun 2003

  Cape Town Area, South Africa Townsend Productions was the first production company to be established in Cape Town. It has become a specialist in international catalogue and editorial photographic shoots. My job at Townsend Productions allowed me insight into the film industry and demanded a highly effective and disciplined approach to my work, specialising in model bookings and briefs, arranging castings, arranging travel and accommodation for crews, booking locations for crews, negotiating prices with model agencies… Show more Townsend Productions was the first production company to be established in Cape Town. It has become a specialist in international catalogue and editorial photographic shoots. My job at Townsend Productions allowed me insight into the film industry and demanded a highly effective and disciplined approach to my work, specialising in model bookings and briefs, arranging castings, arranging travel and accommodation for crews, booking locations for crews, negotiating prices with model agencies and location companies plus the day to day running of the office Responsibilities Preformed general secretarial and office administration duties including:- • Diary management. • Co-ordinating staff. • Setting up casting rooms. • Banking. • Filing, timesheets. • Mail and courier requirements. Show less