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Kinshasa, Congo (Drc)

Max manages Partner Inter Africa (PIA), a consulting agency which brings solutions to companies and organizations via Market Research, and Business Development. PIA offers technical solutions adapted to the DR Congo and other African countries. Max has built a team of competent and dynamic professionals available for short or mid-term missions in the areas of Market Research, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Training, Personal Coaching and Human Resources Development, Logistics and Operations… Show more Max manages Partner Inter Africa (PIA), a consulting agency which brings solutions to companies and organizations via Market Research, and Business Development. PIA offers technical solutions adapted to the DR Congo and other African countries. Max has built a team of competent and dynamic professionals available for short or mid-term missions in the areas of Market Research, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Training, Personal Coaching and Human Resources Development, Logistics and Operations. PIA’s most significant accomplishments include: • Designing 5 Business Case Models for Sustainable Water Production and Distribution for Adam Smith International and UNICEF • Implanting 4 JEFFERY TRAVELS subsidiaries agencies in selected West African countries • Executing MERCER’s Expatriate Cost of Living Surveys in more than 10 major African cities • Implementing numerous Market and Feasibility Studies, Writing Business Plans for clients in various fields (Innovative and Integrated Agriculture Business, Water Distribution, Fish Farming, Insurance and Transportation) Show less

Congo (Drc)

Max oversaw and coordinated all operating aspects and processes of a multicultural 750-worker-steel-production plant. He ensured harmonious and efficient process and interaction between departments from Raw Material Procurement and Logistics to Finished Goods, from People & Culture to Security and Health Safety and Environment (HSE). Notable accomplishments included: • Transforming company culture to improve overall operations efficiency by 20% • Implementing SOPs to improve ordering… Show more Max oversaw and coordinated all operating aspects and processes of a multicultural 750-worker-steel-production plant. He ensured harmonious and efficient process and interaction between departments from Raw Material Procurement and Logistics to Finished Goods, from People & Culture to Security and Health Safety and Environment (HSE). Notable accomplishments included: • Transforming company culture to improve overall operations efficiency by 20% • Implementing SOPs to improve ordering, storing and monitoring use of raw materials• Improving the process and the quality of local raw material purchases, while reducing theft and waste.• Designing a new 750 staff facility to orderly accommodate shift rotations, reduce absenteeism and promote workers wellbeing. Show less

Kinshasa, Congo (Drc)

As Business Development Manager, major accomplishments included:• Teaming up with the production team to redesign the quality of our products to meet our customers’ expectations of quality in a highly competitive market• Reconquering more than 500 bakers’ loyalty in supporting their business growth • Developing close customer relations with direct and indirect clients (distributors, bakers and farmers) thus growing the company’s annual gross sales• Leading and coaching a… Show more As Business Development Manager, major accomplishments included:• Teaming up with the production team to redesign the quality of our products to meet our customers’ expectations of quality in a highly competitive market• Reconquering more than 500 bakers’ loyalty in supporting their business growth • Developing close customer relations with direct and indirect clients (distributors, bakers and farmers) thus growing the company’s annual gross sales• Leading and coaching a 20-member sales team in 4 cities and 2 provinces, servicing more than 50 distributors, 500 resellers, 2000 bakers, and more than 500 direct feed clients and farmers. • Supervising an administrative staff and a logistic team of more than 25 members in 4 cities. • Handling customer concerns, complaints & feedback while ensure customer satisfaction. • Designed SOPs to ensure proper customer care, transaction tracking, logistics & archiving system. Show less

Kinshasa, Congo (Drc)

As Feed Mill and Operations Manager, major accomplishments included:• Increasing production by more than 78% over 6 months by implanting a more rigorous production schedule, improving procurement practices and developing a dynamic relation with farmers thus also expanding sales volumes.• Reducing production cost by 66% and increasing the Feed Mill overall Gross Margin by 26% in 6 months.

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

Max doubled in 5 years, the annual sales figures by 100% from $US 40 million to $USD 80 million for all products (wheat flour and bran). He strategically engaged in a national commercial campaign against contraband, thus helping the company to regained 20% of market share.

Port-Au-Prince, Département De L'Ouest, Haiti

Max designed and executed all activities of the NGO national pig repopulation program of $USD 4 million over 3 years. He generated financial and narrative progress reports for the projects under his care. He established and oversaw 5 autonomous small in country processing feed units. Max contributed to the launch of the internationally renowned Let Agogo project creating 35 dairy production and transformation facilities in rural Haiti. This initiative empowered more than 200 milk farmers in 40… Show more Max designed and executed all activities of the NGO national pig repopulation program of $USD 4 million over 3 years. He generated financial and narrative progress reports for the projects under his care. He established and oversaw 5 autonomous small in country processing feed units. Max contributed to the launch of the internationally renowned Let Agogo project creating 35 dairy production and transformation facilities in rural Haiti. This initiative empowered more than 200 milk farmers in 40 associations to sell $USD 120 million-worth of products per year. Show less