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Senior Deal Manager
SourcefinSenior Deal Manager
Jun. 2024City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaWe're the experts in Purchase Order Funding, Invoice Discounting and Enabling the South African SMME. Sourcefin partners with you on your journey - every step of the way.
Deal Manager
SourcefinDeal Manager
Jun. 2023 - Jun. 2024City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaWe're the experts in Purchase Order Funding, Invoice Discounting and Enabling the South African SMME. Sourcefin partners with you on your journey - every step of the way.
Head of Operations
LularidesHead of Operations
Aug. 2022 - Jun. 2023City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaWe empower ambitious people to become their own boss via driving / riding for leading e-hailing platforms.
Client Success Executive at Zee - Importer of Record
Zee - Importer of RecordClient Success Executive at Zee - Importer of Record
Aug. 2021 - Aug. 2022City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThe experts of global e-commerce expansion. Offering worldwide solutions in importing, compliance and logistics. Achievements: * It has quickly become standard procedure to send "difficult" clients my way, as I have gained a reputation in the business for being able to manage these situations effectively. * Successfully maintained and created new business opportunities within Zee, with Hebrew speaking clients; by leveraging off of my ability to use Hebrew as a second language. * Selected to represent the business at an international expo, on which I outperformed every other representative, overreaching the sales team, in sourcing qualified leads. * Tasked with running a special project of creating additional automations and workflows for the team to gain more from the usage of HubSpot. Role and Responsibilities: Client Onboarding * Walking clients through our system and process * Providing clients with an effective and customized solution * Negotiating pricing and sales * Providing effective solutions to clients Client Relationship Management * Continuous client engagement and relationship building * Updating and tracking clients on their shipments and general relevant updates * Utilize Hubspot and Salesforce to assist with logistics processes Inside Sales * Educating and Upselling clients to our other product offerings * Educating and Upselling clients to ship into other countries Complex Logistics * Management of shipments that have been initiated incorrectly * Clearing of shipments that are stuck in customs * Dealing with the various suppliers involved in entire shipment and logistics processes.
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Zest Salad BarCo-Founder and Managing Director
Sep. 2020 - Aug. 2023City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaFast food industry disrupters on a mission to bring healthier, fresher and cleaner food to YOU Role and Responsibilities: Systems * Integration and set up of an online system to manage the store using Ecwid E-Commerce Software * Setup of financial accounting books using Xero Cloud Accounting Software * Creation of a portioning and costing system Team Management * Management of the heads of kitchen, marketing and finance teams * Setup of contracts, negotiating of salaries and general employee management Supply Chain Management * Setup and maintenance of the entire supply chain * Negotiation and management of credit terms, pricing and opening of accounts * Sourcing of difficult to find products Reporting to the Board of Directors * Monthly board meeting Implementation of strategy * Employee Management * Strategic Management
Manager
Sanitiza GroupManager
Sep. 2020 - Jul. 2021City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaAssisted in the initiation of a local manufacturer selling Hand Sanitizer, Surface Disinfectant and PPE both locally and internationally. Working with 10 individuals in facilitating the process from manufacturing to sale for wholesalers, airlines, retailers and more.. Role and Responsibilities: Financial Management * Setup and maintenance of financial accounting books using Xero Cloud Accounting Software * Regular budgeting * Management of Quoting and Invoicing Team Management * Led a sales team of 3 people – this included training, managing and setting targets * Led an operations team of 6 people – this team was responsible for manufacturing, procurement and logistics Supply Chain Management * Setup and maintenance of the entire supply chain system * Negotiation and management of credit terms, pricing and opening of accounts Operations Management * Creation of processes to facilitate the multiple business functions * Management of Xero, Zapier and Google Sheets to create business systems * Reporting to the Board of Directors * Monthly board meeting * Presenting of financial reports * Implementation of strategy
Account Manager
Stoke TalentAccount Manager
Jun. 2020 - Sep. 2020IsraelWhistle is a Revenue Acceleration Agency empowering fast-growing companies with operations, teams and strategies to unlock possibility and create opportunity. My time with Whistle saw me help spearhead the sales drive for our client, Stoke Talent (Stoke), who act as an outsourced HR department for global workforces. They were recently acquired by Fiverr! Role and Responsibilities: Sales * Pitching to new clients * Assisting in working on the pitch for the team * Tracking calls, mails and tasks using the CRM platform Hubspot Client Relationship Development * Maintaining a good rapport with contacts * Helping Stoke better understand the specific needs of clients and leads
Co-Founder and Managing Director
My Supply GuyCo-Founder and Managing Director
May. 2020City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaConvenience at your disposal! We’re here to shake things up a bit in the world of retail and bring the same quality goods to your door at a great price. Role and Responsibilities: Supply Chain Management * Setup and maintenance of the entire supply chain * Negotiation and management of credit terms, pricing and opening of accounts * Timeous sourcing of new products requested by clients Logistics and Stock Management * Creation of a customized stock management system * Setup of logistics to facilitate collecting from supplies and deliveries to customers mainly in Johannesburg but with some business as far as Namibia Strategy * Being a classic “started from my garage business”, I play a critical role in the effective and responsible scaling up of the business * Oversight and provider of direction to all the business functions Sales * Like any good entrepreneur, keenly interested and invested in sales * Taken ownership of “Corporate”/Bigger deals Setup and management of the sales team * General Management
Founder and Owner
JD CateringFounder and Owner
Jan. 2019Johannesburg Area, South AfricaSet up to provide the Jewish Community with an affordable alternative that facilitates their dietary requirements. JD Catering has successfully catered many weekend getaways, corporate meals and family functions & events. Customer care * Making sure that each and every customer is catered for (excuse the pun) and is smiling * Turning requests and requirements into reality and ensuring that it all fits into the client’s budget Logistics and stock management * ·Setup and maintenance of the entire supply chain * Negotiation and management of credit terms, pricing and opening of accounts * Sourcing irregular/difficult to find products Staff management * Leading our team to set up and operate a mobile kitchen for all the functions * Interviewing and hiring of staff Budgeting * Pre-planning and budgeting for every event * Budgeting of all fixed and operational costs
Deputy Director
Division of Informal Jewish Education (DIJE)Deputy Director
Jan. 2019 - Sep. 2020Johannesburg Area, South AfricaThe creators of invigorating experiences that live on in the hearts and minds of youths and change their lives. Leaders create leaders and we’ve created the very best. Running within the King David schools we nurture the souls that will make a difference in the world. Role and Responsibilities: Strategy * I was considered to be the source of institutional knowledge having been heavily involved in the organization as a student, counsellor, team member and deputy director * Sounding board to the director for all his ideas and plans * Bigger picture thinker when assisting with guiding the organization forward Team Management * Senior team member, tasked with mentoring and guiding the team * Stepped in as the director on many occasions * Always led by example and inspired those around me to work towards our common goal Special Projects * Tasked with innovating our methods of educating * Brought more technology into use and revamped many programmes * Helped the team to “think different” in our way of educating and inspiring the students
Chairman
Bnei Akiva South AfricaChairman
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018Johannesburg Area, South AfricaThe South African branch of the worldwide Bnei Akiva movement is considered to be one of the most powerful branches in the world. The movement focuses on educating Jewish youths on their history, religion and culture. Bnei Akiva South Africa engages with more than 1200 youths annually, has more than 150 volunteers and runs activities in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban as well as international trips to Israel and Poland Accountability * I was accountable for a multi-million rand budget to a board of directors boasting successful businessmen * I reported on all ongoings and operations of the movement countrywide Staff and volunteer management * Responsible for managing a full time staff of 12 employees divided amongst the different offices * Led and inspired a volunteer group of around 150 Fundraising and marketing * Was heavily involved in fundraising on both a strategic and practical level * Met multiple businessmen on fundraising drives, including on trips to Durban and Cape Town * Oversaw the team managing the image and brand of the organization Strategic and Leadership development * Led a National Committee of 9 members with different portfolios in managing the organization * Mentored new and up and coming leadership in the organization * Ran leadership and training seminars for volunteers International Relations * Regularly engaged with other branches of the movement * Represented the movement when engaging with the international head office * Ran leadership programmes in Israel for South African and Australian groups
Operations and Project Manager
Mizrachi South AfricaOperations and Project Manager
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018Johannesburg Area, South AfricaA local community organization connecting Jews with Israel, their history and their culture. Part of a worldwide group utilizing both experiential and formal education methodology to promote its cause Event planning and management * Planning and management of fundraising and community events * Coordinating with suppliers Miscellaneous Management * Managed a fleet of vehicles being used by the organization’s employees * Management of the organization’s various properties Community Engagement * Created content to engage with the community on relevant current events and Mizrachi functions * Primarily utilized mailchimp to run campaigns for engagement
Informal Education Counsellor
Division of Informal Jewish Education (DIJE)Informal Education Counsellor
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2017Johannesburg Area, South AfricaThe creators of invigorating experiences that live on in the hearts and minds of youths and change their lives. Leaders create leaders and we’ve created the very best. Running within the King David schools we nurture the souls that will make a difference in the world. Content Creation * Creating experiential lessons * Developing reading material and articles * Video creation as an experiential education tool Event Planning * Weekend getaways * Week long leadership seminars * Innovative events to create additional engagement and positive experiences Team Management * Management and leading of volunteer counsellors * Running of various getaways and seminars Relationship Building * Collaboration with different stakeholders: parents, students, teachers * Mentoring younger volunteer counsellors * Mentoring and inspiring students

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