Andre has worked as a mining engineer, moved into procurement, and eventually carved a path in sales and marketing — landing the role of Marketing Director for Siemens Nixdorf on his arrival in Australia. This personal journey through the world of engineering, discovery of subsequent industry sectors — and in particular, his role as purchasing controller for a large uranium mine — gives Andre the edge as a Tender Writer for Aurora Marketing: As one time Regional Vice President of Marketing for Marconi Australia, Andre gained insight into customer buying behaviour by developing market penetration and retention programs.Andre's sales record is not to be sneezed at either. Previously voted 'Manager of the Year' for achieving record software sales of $2.5M for a multinational computer consulting company, he knows what sells, why it sells — and how to sell it. Working under his own steam as a business consultant, he has re-engineered internal processes to improve results. This understanding of a company's systems, drivers and unique product offerings is critical to establishing an effective tender writing strategy. He is accomplished in the art of big-budget management, and proficient in tender panel assessment due to time spent as Head of Marketing at QR, Andre appreciates the need to convey value-for-money. MAJOR POSITIONS HELDPartner Move Down Under Consulting ServicesDirector Connecting Southern Gold CoastDirector, Move Down Under Pty LtdDirector Widelinx (www.widelinx.com.au )Director & Company Secretary, Zenith Business Accelerators Pty LtdHead of Strategic Marketing QRRegional Vice President Marketing Marconi Australia Pty Ltd.Regional Marketing Director at Data General Australia; Director of Procurement Rössing Uranium Ltd in Namibia;Project Manager Sasol 2 Oil Fr Coal Project South Africa.QULAIFICATIONSBachelor of Science (University of Stelllenbosch SA)National Technical Diploma, Mining Engineering, Witwatersrand Technical CollegeSpecialties: STRATEGIC MARKETING | CORPORATE IDENTITY & BRANDING | WEB STRATEGIES | CUSTOMER RETENTIONKEY EXPERIENCEExcellent “hands-on”, experience in senior line management, production, large project management, procurement and warehousing, information technology and telecommunications, sales and business development, strategic marketing and public relations, transport and IP commercialisation, within both the private and public sectors.