- Functional Lead in Due diligence and Integration activities for several acquisitions- Driving transformation initiatives such as new ERP's, Warehouse Relocation, and New Manufacturing

- Directing the Warehouse, Customer Service, Contracts, and Decision Support departments through acquisitions, a changing marketplace, and a global pandemic.- Reduced order turnaround times from over 6 days to same day shipping- Developed system to manage price discrepancies, reducing the frequency (and delays) by over 70%- Created and implemented management tools/KPI's for all four departments, driving unprecedented improvements in accountability, transparency, and perofrmance

- Providing strategic support to international companies in the Industrial, Business Service, and Health Care industries- Implementation support for internal transformation initiatives- ERP integration and consolidation- Building and presenting business cases for strategic initiatives including growth plans and operational improvements

- Led several successful acquisitions from initial modelling and proforma proposals, through due diligence and closing activities, to integration and consolidation of new and legacy businesses- Identified, refined, and managed millions in synergy estimates and realization- Lead several transformational initiatives internally which unlocked over $1M in ongoing annual savings

- Engaged clients and stakeholders to determine areas of greatest opportunity and model savings- Developed, and implemented systemic solutions that unlocked millions in savings - Drove improved profits through sustainable process, system, and behavioral change

Studying full time

• Transformed Durban branch from losing money to profitable in less than three months by restructuring, implementing SAP and instituting new operating procedures.• Increased head office’s operating efficiency by leading a process improvement initiative. Changes included inventory controls, batch tracking, KPIs and quality control processes.• Helped develop an environmentally-friendly “Green Range” of chemicals from R&D and testing to production and marketing.

• Doubled factory capacity by implementing superior processes, controls, and additional resources. • Increased sales by over 100% by hiring, training, assisting, and managing a sales team.• Improved employee morale and performance by addressing under managed human resources through restructuring, training, and new acquisitions. • Optimized branch efficiency by developing basic CRM tools, stock holding and dispatch procedures, and infrastructure.

• Drove record sales in three months by engaging clients in a consultative sales approach, enhancing customer relationships.• Created sales tools and systems to facilitate the new growth which were adopted throughout the company.

• Increased quality control and accountability by independently developing and implementing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems in all departments of a 45 employee factory, with no prior experience in QMS development.