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Pieter Smit Portugal Managing Director | Europe Logistical Operations
May. 2013 - Jan. 2024Lisbon, PortugalExperienced Logistics & Operations leader with a demonstrated history of working with high-profile companies. I managed transport and logistical operations for our clients across Europe and was part of an International team, facilitating the adoption of best practices across six countries to achieve the best results possible. This included developing culture, process and performance improvements, and developing a highly effective real-time response team. Strong people management skills as well as expertise within Transport, Operations and Strategic Business processes and not least, collaborating with externals; fostering business partnerships through projects with Mercedes Benz, Heineken and others to create customized business solutions and offer logistical process improvements. * Leading teams and supporting supervisors by translating business vision into data-driven decisions & delivering on these * Achieving the best possible efficiency in terms of service levels, costs and support for the effective transfer and distribution of goods all the way from our vendors to the show venue
* Building strong relationships with the regional operations and customer service departments for effective collaboration, information sharing & KPI improvement opportunities * Defining and regularly evaluating and reporting on KPIs related to growth & development Key Achievements:
* Started the Portugal branch of the company as the sole employee in 2012 and grew it into the 100+ employee organization it is today (2020) * Created an actionable hiring plan to achieve 350% growth in personnel * Developed a highly effective workforce management & training system to ensure the development and optimization of our team * Sourced new revenue streams and hit my 100% sales growth target 5 years in a row
* Restructured the company by adding a human resources, finance, and logistics departement
Pieter Smit Portugal Branch Manager, Portugal
Apr. 2012 - May. 2013Lisbon, Portugal
Bayside SalgadosJoint Managing Director - Hospitality Operations
Apr. 2010 - Apr. 2012PortugalTook charge of solving a dispute regarding property management which resulted in the successful transfer of operations back to the business owner; re-opening the resort through a legal collaboration involving: * Negotiation of terms and contractual details
* Building business relationships with local government and financial institutions
* Development of a new business plan with strategy details and financial projections
Additionally, I contributed to the success of the new business through:
* Implementing a smart pricing strategy to increase hotel occupancy
* Creating a strategic marketing plan to ensure long term success
* Utilizing marketing, PR (Dutch TV), advertising and sales to effectively gain brand recognition
* Hiring of courteous capable staff
ABLOOM PROPERTIESReal Estate Sales
Jan. 2010 - Mar. 2012PortugalAs a (former) licensed real estate agent, I enjoy partnering in business development with Abloom Properties. Abloom IS today’s real estate business in the Algarve, with its combination of hands-on ability, local area knowledge and exceptional personal service which makes the company a clear leader in this industry. A large portion of Abloom’s business comes from international referrals, and through the mastery of micro-markets, adding to its steady expansion across the Algarve. My background in consulting, sales, and strong language skills adds value to supporting the organization with customized services and sourcing of industry professionals.
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