Sam Draper
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Gareth Bunce
I worked with Sam for 3 years whilst at GuestRevu. Sam has an unbelievable work ethic, combined with his immense people and management skills make him an extremely valuable team member. I worked very closely with him and was grateful for his willingness to share his knowledge and experience and I see him as a very strong mentor who helped me grow in my own role. Sam's ability to constantly be thinking 6 months ahead when scoping how to implement, always delivering scalable solutions, was a key factor to our success. Lastly, his eye for UX and design really completes the value he brings to any team. I have no doubt I will be relying on Sam's guidance and perspective long in the future.
Emily Doherty
I worked with Sam Draper from Sept 2001 to Nov 04 In Twelve Horses. As a team we project-managed email marketing campaigns for blue chip companies such as Aer Lingus, Computer Associates, Tesco, Deloitte and eircom. Sam proved himself very capable of working to tight deadlines. He is efficient and confident and quickly demonstrates the ability to absorb the client's brief and deliver what they need. He is courteous, professional and reliable. He is also an excellent team player, either as a facilitator or as a lead. His attention to detail is superb and he does excellent proof work. He also offered training and consulting services, support on technical issues and conducted sales demonstrations. In short he is highly skilled, customer focussed and also has a great attitude to his work. I always found working with him a pleasure.
Gareth Bunce
I worked with Sam for 3 years whilst at GuestRevu. Sam has an unbelievable work ethic, combined with his immense people and management skills make him an extremely valuable team member. I worked very closely with him and was grateful for his willingness to share his knowledge and experience and I see him as a very strong mentor who helped me grow in my own role. Sam's ability to constantly be thinking 6 months ahead when scoping how to implement, always delivering scalable solutions, was a key factor to our success. Lastly, his eye for UX and design really completes the value he brings to any team. I have no doubt I will be relying on Sam's guidance and perspective long in the future.
Emily Doherty
I worked with Sam Draper from Sept 2001 to Nov 04 In Twelve Horses. As a team we project-managed email marketing campaigns for blue chip companies such as Aer Lingus, Computer Associates, Tesco, Deloitte and eircom. Sam proved himself very capable of working to tight deadlines. He is efficient and confident and quickly demonstrates the ability to absorb the client's brief and deliver what they need. He is courteous, professional and reliable. He is also an excellent team player, either as a facilitator or as a lead. His attention to detail is superb and he does excellent proof work. He also offered training and consulting services, support on technical issues and conducted sales demonstrations. In short he is highly skilled, customer focussed and also has a great attitude to his work. I always found working with him a pleasure.
Gareth Bunce
I worked with Sam for 3 years whilst at GuestRevu. Sam has an unbelievable work ethic, combined with his immense people and management skills make him an extremely valuable team member. I worked very closely with him and was grateful for his willingness to share his knowledge and experience and I see him as a very strong mentor who helped me grow in my own role. Sam's ability to constantly be thinking 6 months ahead when scoping how to implement, always delivering scalable solutions, was a key factor to our success. Lastly, his eye for UX and design really completes the value he brings to any team. I have no doubt I will be relying on Sam's guidance and perspective long in the future.
Emily Doherty
I worked with Sam Draper from Sept 2001 to Nov 04 In Twelve Horses. As a team we project-managed email marketing campaigns for blue chip companies such as Aer Lingus, Computer Associates, Tesco, Deloitte and eircom. Sam proved himself very capable of working to tight deadlines. He is efficient and confident and quickly demonstrates the ability to absorb the client's brief and deliver what they need. He is courteous, professional and reliable. He is also an excellent team player, either as a facilitator or as a lead. His attention to detail is superb and he does excellent proof work. He also offered training and consulting services, support on technical issues and conducted sales demonstrations. In short he is highly skilled, customer focussed and also has a great attitude to his work. I always found working with him a pleasure.
Gareth Bunce
I worked with Sam for 3 years whilst at GuestRevu. Sam has an unbelievable work ethic, combined with his immense people and management skills make him an extremely valuable team member. I worked very closely with him and was grateful for his willingness to share his knowledge and experience and I see him as a very strong mentor who helped me grow in my own role. Sam's ability to constantly be thinking 6 months ahead when scoping how to implement, always delivering scalable solutions, was a key factor to our success. Lastly, his eye for UX and design really completes the value he brings to any team. I have no doubt I will be relying on Sam's guidance and perspective long in the future.
Emily Doherty
I worked with Sam Draper from Sept 2001 to Nov 04 In Twelve Horses. As a team we project-managed email marketing campaigns for blue chip companies such as Aer Lingus, Computer Associates, Tesco, Deloitte and eircom. Sam proved himself very capable of working to tight deadlines. He is efficient and confident and quickly demonstrates the ability to absorb the client's brief and deliver what they need. He is courteous, professional and reliable. He is also an excellent team player, either as a facilitator or as a lead. His attention to detail is superb and he does excellent proof work. He also offered training and consulting services, support on technical issues and conducted sales demonstrations. In short he is highly skilled, customer focussed and also has a great attitude to his work. I always found working with him a pleasure.
Experience
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GuestRevu
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Development Manager
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Jul 2014 - Present
GuestRevu is the hospitality industry’s premier cloud-based tool to collect, monitor, manage and report on all your guest feedback. With offices in South Africa and the United Kingdom, GuestRevu was born out of awareness for the need for an easy, effective and inexpensive guest management solution for the hospitality industry worldwide and continues to grow and expand with every year. I’m ecstatic to announce that I’m the Software Development Manager at GuestRevu, and I couldn’t be more excited for this responsibility. Why I’m excited to be part of the GuestRevu team? GuestRevu have aggressive plans for world domination, when I walked into their offices 8 years ago, I could sense the electricity in the air. GuestRevu were growing at a frantic pace and opportunities for greatness are abounded. GuestRevu' remarkable culture and team, our development team are performing high wire acts, innovating and pushing the edge of technology. The transformative nature of our product, proactively managing guest feedback has the potential to increase direct bookings and develop new levels of trust with guests. GuestRevu separate our clients from the crowd by harnessing the power of client reviews to the fullest. Creating a platform that scale to the needs of a global customer base is imperative to GuestRevu’ success, and it’s something I’m excited to contribute to and be a part of. Today we are used in over 60 countries, we were awarded top in the world by HotelTech for 3 years in a row in both Best Guest Surveys Software, and Best Reputation Management Software. If you’re looking for me, you’ll likely find me behind my computer growing our team and rolling my sleeves up to get to work. I know the sweat, time, and energy it will take to achieve the lofty goals our team has set for the months and years ahead, and I’m excited to be part of it. If you’re interested in joining our team too for the reasons above inbox me. Show less
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Insite Labs
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Senior Developer
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Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
Although I was a short time at InsiteLabs, I was fortunate to work on exciting website projects covering a wide range of industry sectors. During the time I was also involved in the development of thier product called PlusFive. Although I was a short time at InsiteLabs, I was fortunate to work on exciting website projects covering a wide range of industry sectors. During the time I was also involved in the development of thier product called PlusFive.
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Draper Internet Consultants
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Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa
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Founder
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Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
We are obsessed with our clients’ goals, and we move mountains to achieve their objectives. Our passion for achievement is what drives us and our customers alike. We are obsessed with our clients’ goals, and we move mountains to achieve their objectives. Our passion for achievement is what drives us and our customers alike.
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Twelve Horses
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Developer and Account Manager
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Jan 2001 - Nov 2013
Award winning online professional - awards include eircom spiders and Digital Media Awards. 11 years online experience working with the corporate and public sectors - national and international brands including Tesco, Deloitte, Accenture and Xtra-vision. Digital project management process expert - personas, wireframes, information architecture, feature management, design, architecture and development, test cycles, release and ongoing management and lifecycle communications. Hands on Developer with over 4 year team management experience - PHP, HTML, CSS, Apache, SQL, jQuery and Java Script. Achieving year on year account growth through excellence in service delivery. I grew the Tourism Ireland account from one national to four international multi-lingual websites over a 3 year period media.ireland.com, trade.ireland.com, irelandspecialists.com, tourismirelandindustryopportunities.com. Excellent client retention record Tesco for over 10 years and eircom and Deloitte for over 8 years, Tourism Ireland 4 years with contract renewal for an additional 3 years in 2013. Portfolio of over 50 clients managing up to 15 concurrent projects across all online disciplines - Web, Email, Mobile, SEM, Social Media, SMS. Extensive email marketing experience including pre and post sales personalized email communications, clients including Tesco, Deloitte and VHI. Show less
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Pencil to Pixel Pty Ltd
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Pretoria Area, South Africa
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Managing Partner
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Mar 2000 - Jan 2001
Co-Founded Pencil to Pixel and managed the company profitable within the first 3 months. Acquired and managed the following corporate accounts - CycleLab, National Sporting Index, Toyota SA, Supa Quick, Xinergistix Transport and Spescom Limited. Co-Founded Pencil to Pixel and managed the company profitable within the first 3 months. Acquired and managed the following corporate accounts - CycleLab, National Sporting Index, Toyota SA, Supa Quick, Xinergistix Transport and Spescom Limited.
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Elexir Technology Holdings
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Johannesburg Area, South Africa
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Web Developer
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Nov 1998 - Feb 2000
Permanent mid career position at Elexir Technology Holdings, a small company in the Information Technology sector in Midrand, South Africa (Gauteng). My responsibilities included; Web development, client relations, sales, project management, hiring and budget. Permanent mid career position at Elexir Technology Holdings, a small company in the Information Technology sector in Midrand, South Africa (Gauteng). My responsibilities included; Web development, client relations, sales, project management, hiring and budget.
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Louis Pasteur Investments
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Pretoria Area, South Africa
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Graphic Designer
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Nov 1997 - Oct 1998
Permanent mid career position at Louis Pasteur Investments. While working for Louis Pasteur Hospital as in house designer, I was also managing the in-house print shop to supply Maraba Hospital, Louis Pasteur Hospital and several smaller clinics with printed material. At a later stage I also have taken over the responsibilities of the store coordinator by introducing better management solution for hospital stock, saving the company and average of R21000 on a monthly basis. Permanent mid career position at Louis Pasteur Investments. While working for Louis Pasteur Hospital as in house designer, I was also managing the in-house print shop to supply Maraba Hospital, Louis Pasteur Hospital and several smaller clinics with printed material. At a later stage I also have taken over the responsibilities of the store coordinator by introducing better management solution for hospital stock, saving the company and average of R21000 on a monthly basis.
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Hengstmann Industrial Advertising
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Pretoria Area, South Africa
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ILLUSTRATOR
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Apr 1997 - Oct 1997
Permanent entry level position at Hengstmann Industrial Advertising. While working for Hengstmann Industrial Advertising it was required of me to present to clients at board level, this developed professional presentation manner. These included; Siemens Nixdorf, North West Star, Buscor, Protours, Mpumalanga Tourism Board and Kagiso Publishers. I obtained great client relation skills during this period of my career. Permanent entry level position at Hengstmann Industrial Advertising. While working for Hengstmann Industrial Advertising it was required of me to present to clients at board level, this developed professional presentation manner. These included; Siemens Nixdorf, North West Star, Buscor, Protours, Mpumalanga Tourism Board and Kagiso Publishers. I obtained great client relation skills during this period of my career.
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CYSANO
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Pretoria Area, South Africa
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Managing Partner
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Apr 1996 - Feb 1997
Permanent entry level position at CYSANO, a micro company in the Design sector in Pretoria. CYSANO consisted of 2 smaller companies trading from the same premises. I mannaged the graphic design and print studio, my duties included: customer relations, managing 3 designers, stock control and quality control. I also shared the responsibilities for the day-to-day running of the cyber café. Permanent entry level position at CYSANO, a micro company in the Design sector in Pretoria. CYSANO consisted of 2 smaller companies trading from the same premises. I mannaged the graphic design and print studio, my duties included: customer relations, managing 3 designers, stock control and quality control. I also shared the responsibilities for the day-to-day running of the cyber café.
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Truworths Limited
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Pretoria Area, South Africa
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Credit Controller
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Feb 1992 - Mar 1996
Contract student position at Truworths Limited. The management team of Truworths identified a few students to send on seminars. I have been selected and was trained as Credit Department Supervisor. The seminars I have been sent to include Interviewing, Customer Care, Credit Law and Team Leading. Contract student position at Truworths Limited. The management team of Truworths identified a few students to send on seminars. I have been selected and was trained as Credit Department Supervisor. The seminars I have been sent to include Interviewing, Customer Care, Credit Law and Team Leading.
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