Schalk Kearney

Advisor @Irishy Industries

🔥 Startup FounderBusiness Owner👍 Sales & BizDev🧨 Consulting✨ Business OwnerLife CoachingAdvisor

As an Advisor, Coach and Consultant I have successfully guided multiple companies towards strategic growth and profitability. I have developed and implemented new business strategies and systems that have resulted in increased revenue and sustainable business growth. I have also been instrumental in guiding entrepreneurs to become less operational, improving overall business operations with systems and processes, and mentoring founders to enhance productivity and efficiency. My expertise in startups and scale-ups has significantly contributed to the companies and the founders’ growth and success.

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Work Background

IkigaiSchoolFounder

Apr. 2024South AfricaWe support people to find their reason for being, to connect with their true purpose in life to live with passion and meaning. The key to vitality is to do the things you love, with the skills you have been gifted, getting paid for it, an making a difference in the world! If you want to discover your purpose and journey with us, check out https://ikigaischool.app/ today and start creating a life of true abundance!

Positive EarthFounder

Oct. 2020Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaWe empower companies to scale their impact by aligning people, purpose, and profit.

YourVoteCounts🇿🇦Campaign Manager

Nov. 2022Cape Town

NudeVeggiesFounding Investor

Mar. 2021Cape Town, South AfricaI am the founding investor of NudeVeggies, where I support the team with the tools and resources they need to meet the strategic goals, so that we can grow and scale NudeVeggies into a global solution for food security using hydroponic farming.

schalkkearney.comBusiness Coach & Advisor

Apr. 2020South AfricaWith my expertise, I will guide you in finding and harnessing your unique strengths, developing a clear strategy, and fostering accountability within your team. My tailored coaching services are designed to provide you with the support and insights needed to transition from managing your business to leading it with purpose and confidence.

New South AfricaFounder & Managing Director

Sep. 2022 - May. 2024Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Entrepreneurs' OrganizationEO Board Accelerator Chair

Jul. 2022 - Jun. 2023Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Entrepreneurs' OrganizationEO Accelerator Co-chair on EO Board

Jul. 2021 - Jul. 2022Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Pet HeavenCEO & Co-founder

Apr. 2014 - Oct. 2020Cape TownStrategic alignment of the vision of the business with available resources. Help to scale the business through expanding operations and grow the business through acquiring available market share. In addition to attaining a share in the existing online market, we are also growing the market share by converting a predominantly offline market. Financial and cash flow management, stakeholder engagements, building company culture and setting customer satisfaction guidelines form part of my daily functions.

EO Accelerator Cape TownLearning Chair on EO Accelerator Board

Nov. 2017 - Jun. 2019Cape town

Ace NotesFounder

Jul. 2013 - Mar. 2015Cape TownAce Notes is a platform where students can share their notes and summaries. It allows students to be rewarded for their work by providing them with the tools to distribute their notes on a secure platform.

Coffee RepublicOperations Manager

Sep. 2011 - Aug. 2012Cape Town• Start-up of business/franchise • Source suppliers for franchise • Employ, train and manage staff • Managing daily operations, implementing information systems & general problem solving • Developing of new menus, tracking sales & implementing controls • Reporting and general accounting • Ensure that operation functions within Health & Safety regulations • Staff training and team meetings • Looking after day-to-day customer relations • Processing, reconciling and authorizing staff salaries • Monitoring and managing labour costs and wastages

Tsogo SunAssistant Financial Controller

Oct. 2008 - Apr. 2010Cape Town Area, South Africa• Manage orders and accounts on SAP system; • Forward accounts for payment and ensure that all accounts are up to date; • Oversee, input and assist in stock counts, variance reconciliation and reporting • General month end accounts reporting etc. • Processing/finalizing payroll and new engagements • Payroll queries • Implementing/training and managing Policies & Procedures • Implement purchasing system control and reporting structures

Tsogo SunUnit Controller

Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008Newlands, Cape Town• Implement purchasing system control and reporting structures • Ordering of stock and monitoring delivery procedures • Managing of stock levels • Manage orders and accounts on SAP system; • Forward accounts for payment and ensure that all accounts are up to date; • Oversee, input and assist in stock counts, variance reconciliation and reporting • General month end accounts reporting etc. • Processing/finalizing payroll and new engagements • Payroll queries • Implementing/training and managing Policies & Procedures