David Venter Email & Phone Number

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Responsible for finding clients, arranging and attending meetings, and strategizing with clients and companies to find the best solution for their software needs, utilizing the latest programming technologies.

Richards Bay Area, South Africa

I started an FMCG company, supplying the restaurant industry with fruit and vegetable products. Further tasks were quality control and the purchasing of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as the processing of some vegetables, delivered cleaned and prepared.

Richards Bay Area, South Africa

Richards Bay SandsI established a new business and ran it mechanically and administratively. I ran the plant entirely for the duration of the mining license. I designed and built new barges for sand pumping to increase production and efficiency. I dealt with customers from corporate to SMEs.Brickman (Brick and Block Manufacturer)I grew the business to over $500k turnover per year with new housing project contracts. I facilitated the purchase and installation of a new automated block manufacturing machine, to cope with the new growing business. I diagnosed and repaired all breakdowns on block machines and transportation while managing 30+ staff and all Safety and PPE concerns running the plant.

Bhp Billiton Aluminium, Richards Bay

Provided telephonic/remote support to BHP Billiton users, using the IT Service Management Incident system (Remedy v7.1) to record IT-related faults, in order to restore effective service to the business. Managed system-wide network related problems and had conferences with multiple International service providers to remedy the issues at hand.

Richards Bay Area, South Africa

Liaise with clientèle to book in trailers for repairs, services and breakdowns. Workshop planning of work to be done as well as business forecasting. Approaching new clientèle to repair trailers and maintain their fleet. Day to day running of the branch including income statements, staff management and dispute resolution with clientèle.

Durban Area, South Africa

I started a partnership in the construction business, to construct, renovate and develop houses and apartment blocks in the KZN area. As a project director, I had to liaise with the clients and interpret their needs to the architect, thus making their ideas a reality while staying within given budgets. Managing over 50 staff over multiple projects including site foremen, was just a part of the job. Design, marketing and construction of apartment blocks.

Durban Area, South Africa

Creating, Implementing and monitoring day to day marketing activities and logistical process of cellular technology product.

Durban Area, South Africa

Maintained relationships with international textile mills while serving a large client base in the Durban market. Handled all aspects of running the business, including sales and business operations.