Matthew Vigario Email & Phone Number

Cape Town, Wc, Za

Somerset West

Experienced professional adept in financial, operations, procurement, and project management. Skilled in optimizing working capital, conducting capital budgeting, and ensuring robust financial forecasting to secure adequate finance. Proficient in planning, organizing, and controlling financial activities, while maximizing company output through effective operations management, including efficient utilization of resources and process improvements to drive profitability.Additionally, experienced in procurement management, collaborating with external suppliers and overseeing project procurement processes from initiation to completion. Highly proficient in project management methodologies, including cost estimation, proposal development, vendor and subcontractor management, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring successful project delivery while maintaining strong stakeholder communications throughout.

Stellenbosch Farms, Western Cape

Passionate community leader serving as Vice Chairman on the Board of Directors. Leading the Infrastructure portfolio, I drive strategic initiatives to enhance community infrastructure and ensure long-term sustainability. With expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, I foster a collaborative environment to achieve our community's goals.

Somerset West Area, South Africa

• Upheld continued month on month revenue growth.• Effective company operations and business management.• Strengthening company production management.• Heading the opening of Helderberg Breweries (Pty) Ltd.• Overseeing preliminary set up of company legal registration and financial requirements.• Managing Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC), SARS, and Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) relationships. Client Portfolio:• Makro• Spar• Liquor City• Norman Goodfellows• Overseeing product development initiatives, including logo design and product development.• Successful launch and marketing of new products.• Implementing brand and marketing strategies. • Fostering key account relationships.• Maintaining adequate stock levels of dry goods and finished products.• Sustaining a definite cash flow. • Running primary production and support services, including employee and Contractor management.• Directing end-to-end supply chain management, including production, logistics, and distribution for the Western Cape.• Financial management of all Operating Expenses (OPEX), Capital Expenditure CAPEX), A&P Tax. • Generating accurate financial, market, and strategic reporting for Shareholders.

Stellenbosch, South Africa

• Students achieved second place in the South African Chefs Association Young Chef’s competition.• Several students were placed with some of the most reputable South African kitchens.• Published numerous recipes in magazines and other publications.Developed courses for the Western Cape Education Department. • Prepared and presented senior theoretical and practical classes to hospitality students. • Courses included Professional Cooking, Professional Baking, Health and Food Safety, Inventory and Purchasing, Revenue and Menu Management, Financial Accounting, and Restaurant and Events Management.

Stellenbosch

• Private portfolio management of South African derivative stocks, spreads, and Contracts for Difference (CFD's).• Conducted personal research and development of trade systems. • Focused on the Gold Mining and other similar sectors, including foreign currency.• Oversaw a portfolio in excess of ZAR2 million.• Managed daily active trades and scoring cards.

Franschoek, Western Cape, South Africa

• Oversaw the stove station.• Prepared, serviced, and contributes to new ways in main course presentation.• Designed, implemented, and cost management of weekly menu changes. • Performed Chef Consultations on projects, i.e. KLM first class menu upgrade.• Ensured adequate supplies at cooking stations.• Optimised cooking processes with attention to speed and quality.• Enforced strict health and hygienic standards.

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom) In Management Sciences

Management Accounting and Investment Management

Professional Chef Diploma: Culinary Arts And Patisserie, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude

Data Science - Sql, Intermediate

SQL queries, aggregates, multiple tables, calculate and summarize data Funnels, churn rates, market attributions