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Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia

 Primary driving force behind the establishment of Walvis Bay Consolidated Cold Storage, engineered all cold chain management processes and designed commercialization plan for the cold storage. Overseeing all functions of the company concurrently, while assisting the board in carrying out important governing functions such as strategic planning, and advising board members on various matters; coordinating with other board members to establish various company mission and vision statements. Plan strategic business objectives and implement systems and processes to monitor and report on performance against agreed Key Performance indicators (KPIs) across all the business sectors. Offering innovative solutions to operational challenges and leverages decisiveness to implement solutions while minimizing risk and maximizing performance. Develop key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth. Building productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives. Improving business profits through strategic updates to processes, procedures and team makeup. Reviewing individual department performance and worked with managers to improve processes, procedures and practices. Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share, drive growth and brought in more than Six (6) new customers in one year. Increased company revenue by N$10 million in two years through aggressive new market strategies.

Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia

• Oversaw all functions of the company concurrently, while assisted the board in carrying out important governing functions such as strategic planning, and advised board members on various matters; coordinated with other board members to establish various company mission and vision statements.• Led and managed profitable development of the Business to ensure it achieves its objectives and captured all opportunities for profitable growth.• Employed strong leadership skills to ensure efficient and effective utilization of company resources; provided the latest up-to-date market information to staff and Directors. Created and clearly communicated organization strategy and vision.• Strategically planned, directed and controlled all functions of the company; monitored and evaluated the performance of different departments.• Ensured that the company developed a positive image in the market and offered the best products to the general public; monitored different marketing procedures and ensured that they were profitable for the company.• Maximized profitability by streamlining operations and reducing unnecessary costs.• Increased revenue by 20%; improved quality metrics 23%; improved profit margin from 0 to 15% in 3 years; reduced costs over 25%; and increased net profit of production department by 15%.• Conducted monthly cash flow forecasts, established financial goals, and ensured compliance with budget parameters.• Managed a team of senior management staff across all units/functions, including HR, Finance, and Production development, as well as sale & marketing, Fleet Operations, and R&D/engineering, Logistics to implement inspired business ethics into the day to day operations.• Co- ordinated and controlled of all operations between the Factory and the Vessels (Five 5 Vessels).• Maximized fishing performance of the vessels through effective management of key vessel drivers (catch rates, quality, and utilization).

Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia

 Directed operational efforts, Developed and managed operating plans, Developed business unit KPIs and executed growth plans, Established metrics, Coordinated and managed organizational structure. Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations. Developed and executed Production strategies, Marketing Strategies and Logistics Strategies based on company's objectives, market characteristics, latest technologies plus cost and mark up factors. Boosted production efficiencies, developed standardized reporting structures within the processing plant, designed and implemented strategies and processing procedures to achieve throughput, recovery and standard labor cost targets for all product lines while ensuring delivery of product that meets International quality standards. Provided professional expertise and technical knowledge in all business disciplines, with the ability to quickly diagnose problems and implemented effective strategies and identified areas of improvement via CI & Lean manufacturing. Increased profits by ten (10%) percent within one year through restructure of business lines. Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels. Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service

B.Sc(Hons), Food Science & Microbiology

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