Nicolas Oxenham Email & Phone Number

United States

Distinguish the recently launched Pan-African law firm in a still evolving yet already fiercely competitive legal services market. Still relatively under-serviced the African continent has seen exponential growth over the passed five years. Big law has been conspicuously active in Africa’s larger markets - Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa and Mauritius. Despite the flurry in Africa, the majority of current clients are the established or returning US, EU and UK multinationals. The… Show more Distinguish the recently launched Pan-African law firm in a still evolving yet already fiercely competitive legal services market. Still relatively under-serviced the African continent has seen exponential growth over the passed five years. Big law has been conspicuously active in Africa’s larger markets - Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa and Mauritius. Despite the flurry in Africa, the majority of current clients are the established or returning US, EU and UK multinationals. The appetite for deals and In-situ cases from Chinese concerns continues unabated. Marked increase in market activity especially from well established international firms brings with it a re-assessment of current legal marketing practices. Proactively and strategically my re-positioning of the brand has necessitated an abrupt retooling and incorporating many of the thinking and orchestration of marketing theory In order to compete, thought influence, KPI's, innovative billing plans (moving away the billable hour) and identification with the brand and the adjunct principles that surround this. A refined skill-set acquired from my entrepreneurial endeavors, media and marketing experience and running a large retail concern have been adapted to bring about a change in the firms culture. I’m instilling up to date business principles,focusing on innovation, implementation of project management principles effectively bringing about clearly determined timelines, more accurate proposals, effective use of resources and unwavering focus on customer service carved an already noticeable impression - the directors and firm have received the highest accolades from the industries top rating agencies: Legal 500, Best Lawyers 2020, Chambers Global and WWL. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Construction and project management combined. • Full responsibility and accountability for the entire project process. From landing the contract, to personal TurboCAD design, sourcing materials, producing bespoke items, booking and managing building contractor and quality control of each project.• Each project is delivered on schedule, within budget and according to client’s specifications and expectations. • At completion of every job a thorough snag list is compiled and if… Show more • Construction and project management combined. • Full responsibility and accountability for the entire project process. From landing the contract, to personal TurboCAD design, sourcing materials, producing bespoke items, booking and managing building contractor and quality control of each project.• Each project is delivered on schedule, within budget and according to client’s specifications and expectations. • At completion of every job a thorough snag list is compiled and if there are any snags these are dealt with before handover and balance payment for the project. • Manage multiple overlapping projects, manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Develop undergraduate course in VR for AFDA (South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance). • Currently in discussions with Sci-Bono in Johannesburg facilitating the fitting out and running of South Africa’s largest Augmented/ Virtual Reality, IOT (Internet of Things), AI Artificial Intelligence and coding lab.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Sold kids furniture and decor specialists.• Captured 42% market share in first year of trading.• Successfully challenged market leader with efficient ordering system, extensive training of staff and sourcing of stock from more competitive and leaner producers. • Budgeted for and maintained 60% GP highest in the market.• Launched 10 new product lines in 1 year. • 3 successful skimming campaigns launched.• Entered the market with parity pricing. • Ensured Savings… Show more • Sold kids furniture and decor specialists.• Captured 42% market share in first year of trading.• Successfully challenged market leader with efficient ordering system, extensive training of staff and sourcing of stock from more competitive and leaner producers. • Budgeted for and maintained 60% GP highest in the market.• Launched 10 new product lines in 1 year. • 3 successful skimming campaigns launched.• Entered the market with parity pricing. • Ensured Savings through ordering efficiencies, in-house oversight of forward cover book.• Negotiated cheaper shipping rates allowed for selling prices at least 10-15% cheaper than main competitor. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Opened 4 new branches in 5 years.• Implemented new ERP system (Compiere) streamlining ordering.• Assisted with accounting and sales and cutting admin costs by 25%.• Established the company as South Africa's market leader.• Increased turnover from R11 Million to R 24 Million in 7 years.• Marketed and advertised the company and products.• Assisted print advertising and exhibitions, website, e-commerce and online advertising strategy development and… Show more • Opened 4 new branches in 5 years.• Implemented new ERP system (Compiere) streamlining ordering.• Assisted with accounting and sales and cutting admin costs by 25%.• Established the company as South Africa's market leader.• Increased turnover from R11 Million to R 24 Million in 7 years.• Marketed and advertised the company and products.• Assisted print advertising and exhibitions, website, e-commerce and online advertising strategy development and execution.• Purchased direct from suppliers and managed supply chain from supplier.• Ordered to freight forwarding to transport to warehouse facility.• Attended furniture fairs in the East. • Updated product offering.• Introduced new merchandise and streamlining.• Assisted with stock offering to offer best sellers in accordance with showroom Display and per square metre profit maximising.• Developed new branch/ showroom from scouting best location.• Negotiated with landlord, ensured best rental, signed of lease, entire interior construction in accordance with company’s blueprint.• Hired sales, warehouse and installation staff.• Performed Human Resources function and disciplinary procedures followed through when required. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Created operating plan and productivity model and designed and implemented executive dashboard and report.• Managed R 20 Million budget for new client Barclaycard and the launch of their credit-card offering.• Developed forecast model integrating sales forecast, supply chain, operating expense and capital.• Established and implemented deal pricing, RFP responses, annual price increases and vendor contracts.• Created and rolled out new services to customers resulting in 30%… Show more • Created operating plan and productivity model and designed and implemented executive dashboard and report.• Managed R 20 Million budget for new client Barclaycard and the launch of their credit-card offering.• Developed forecast model integrating sales forecast, supply chain, operating expense and capital.• Established and implemented deal pricing, RFP responses, annual price increases and vendor contracts.• Created and rolled out new services to customers resulting in 30% revenue growth and increased retention for ABSA Bank card and credit division.• Built highly motivated and cohesive team valued by line functions, enhanced staff skills and increased productivity and morale.• Led and managed FTE staff of 5 in account services including developing strategic and tactical account plans for customer retention, revenue growth and process improvements. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Successfully re-launched multi award Director Miles Goodall after some 5 years out of the TV Commercial arena.• Landed work with agencies from UK, USA (Splendor, VW).• Constructed a fresh identity for the company, website redesign and maintenance.• Wrote and proofed all press releases sent to the media.• Ensured Suburban Films remained top of mind amongst advertising agency creatives and management more specifically editing and delivering show reels for current and prospective… Show more • Successfully re-launched multi award Director Miles Goodall after some 5 years out of the TV Commercial arena.• Landed work with agencies from UK, USA (Splendor, VW).• Constructed a fresh identity for the company, website redesign and maintenance.• Wrote and proofed all press releases sent to the media.• Ensured Suburban Films remained top of mind amongst advertising agency creatives and management more specifically editing and delivering show reels for current and prospective clients, entering directors work to world class festivals e.g. Cannes, Clio’s. Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Cut costs on agencies BBH, Grey and Lowe accounts by 20%.• Launched new digital encoder and ftp encoder through Mill TV.• Offered a production function within a Post-Production environment.• Drew up contracts and facilitated jobs booked into Studios at company. • Liaised with client in large ad agencies in London, selling facility in terms of service offering to advertising agencies and directors.• Gave technical advice, re-new digital technologies and formats evolving at… Show more • Cut costs on agencies BBH, Grey and Lowe accounts by 20%.• Launched new digital encoder and ftp encoder through Mill TV.• Offered a production function within a Post-Production environment.• Drew up contracts and facilitated jobs booked into Studios at company. • Liaised with client in large ad agencies in London, selling facility in terms of service offering to advertising agencies and directors.• Gave technical advice, re-new digital technologies and formats evolving at the company and in the industry. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English And Psychology

Tefl 180 Hr Level 5, English Language And Literature/Letters

Bcompt Financial Accounting, Accounting And Finance

Postgraduate In Marketing Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Matric