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GlobMedBusiness Development and Operations Manager
Apr. 2023 - Oct. 2023Johannesburg/London · RemoteIn my role at GlobMed, I specialize in doctor acquisition, recruitment strategy, team leadership, product development, healthcare programme management and UK marketing support. I am dedicated to expanding market presence, fostering strategic partnerships, and redefining the future of healthcare globally.
Gentle Breastfeeding StudioFounder
May. 2016 - Dec. 2022Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · HybridInitiated and executed the launch of a successful start-up, for six consecutive years. Established strategic partnerships with key industry players. Developed and implemented innovative marketing campaigns, resulting in a significant increase in brand awareness and customer engagement.
CoincidoConsultant
Mar. 2016 - Sep. 2016Port Elizabeth Area, South AfricaDeveloping and maintaining positive relationships with gynaecologists and postnatal unit managers.
Evolabs (Bio-Oil)Training & Congresses Consultant
May. 2012 - Dec. 2021Eastern Cape, South Africa - Southern Cape - Gauteng · HybridIn this role, I acquired proficient public speaking and interpersonal communication skills. I was also responsible for managing databases, scheduling visits/training sessions, and ordering collateral for antenatal instructors, gynaecologists, surgeons, dermatologists, pharmacists and pharmacist assistants, and nurses both in-hospital and university settings. Additionally, I rolled out annual ad-hoc projects such as Nurses Day and Pregnancy Education Week, as well as attending congresses.
CarriwellKey Account Manager
Nov. 2009 - Jun. 2019Eastern & Southern Cape · HybridDeveloping and maintaining positive relationships with physiotherapists, childbirth educators, and unit managers of postnatal wards was a key responsibility of this role. Additionally, setting up and attending congresses, as well as merchandising, ordering, and providing training in retail stores such as Dischem, Clicks, and Checkers, were also necessary tasks.
Breastpumps + Beyond (Medela)Key Account Manager
Nov. 2009 - Mar. 2016Eastern and Southern Cape · HybridI had a customer-centric role, with a focus on developing relationships with physiotherapists, childbirth educators, postnatal ward and NICU unit managers, and nursing staff. Additionally, I built strong connections with hospital procurement managers and hospital pharmacy managers to successfully promote the sale of hospital-grade products. The role included attending congresses, merchandising, taking orders, and training staff in Dis-Chem pharmacies and baby retail stores.
Career BreakFull-time parenting
Dec. 2004 - Nov. 2009Port Elizabeth Metropolitan Area
The Bay OptometristPractice Manager
Nov. 1998 - Nov. 2004Port Elizabeth Metropolitan AreaI was fortunate to have the opportunity to learn how to start a business as the Practice Manager at The Bay Optometrist. My responsibilities included making and managing appointments, carrying out front desk and reception duties, managing debtors and creditors, overseeing stock control of stationery, spectacle frames and accessories, liaising with the optical laboratory for patient prescriptions, and communicating with medical aids for approval and to resolve rejected claims.
David Parmee OptometristBookkeeper & Payroll
Nov. 1995 - Oct. 1998Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa · On-siteUpon completion of my studies, I was immediately offered a role with a three-practice optometry business. My responsibilities spanned debtors and creditors clerk, stock control of stationery, spectacle frames and accessories, reconciling invoices from optical lens laboratories, liaising with medical aids for approval and querying rejected claims, as well as reconciling medical aid remittances. My position was flexible, and I routinely rotated between the three practices, allowing me to stand in for frontline staff and undertake additional travel between the practices as needed.
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