Storm Ward Email & Phone Number

Telford, Gb

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

▪overseeing Avid Distribution and Quantum Sales across Africa, driving significant expansion and strengthening the company’s market position.▪ Expanded and diversified client portfolio by strategically acquiring and nurturing new business relationships, resulting in increases in overall revenue and client retention over 8 years.▪ Actively and consistently generated new business▪ Conducted thorough needs assessments for key clients, delivering tailored solutions▪ Implemented an upselling strategy with existing clients, driving additional revenue▪ Forged strategic partnerships with key industry players.▪ Developed and maintained strong, long-term relationships with high-value clients and securing repeat annual and monthly revenue.▪ Led high-level negotiations with C-suite executives.▪ Oversaw client onboarding processes, ensuring seamless integration and delivering personalized support.▪ Collaborated with senior executives to develop and implement financial strategies, including budgeting and forecasting, to support organizational growth and sustainability.▪ Established company-wide policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, enhancing operational integrity and efficiency.▪ Directed and vastly improved human resources functions, including the recruitment and retention of high-caliber talent▪ Addressed complex legal and managerial challenges in partnership with external agencies, protecting the company’s interests and ensuring smooth operations.▪ Streamlined interdepartmental communication and coordination,▪ Implemented stringent budgetary control systems▪ Designed and approved strategic marketing and promotional campaigns, enhancing brand visibility. SEO, ad words and complete CI change in order to rebrand the company’s offerings, enhancing market positioning and increasing brand awareness.▪ Organized and represented the company at major industry conferences

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

▪ Managed day-to-day operations across multiple departments, optimizing workflow and resource allocation to improve overall business efficiency.▪ Developed and led high-performing teams, focusing on recruitment, training, and performance management to align staff efforts with organizational objectives.▪ Provided high-level executive support to the CEO, including strategic planning, calendar management, and coordination of complex travel arrangements.▪ Coordinated sales and promotional activities, working with department heads to ensure effective execution and alignment with business goals.▪ Monitored and managed relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services in accordance with organizational needs.▪ Led cross-functional projects designed to improve operational processes and service delivery, fostering collaboration and innovation across departments.▪ Developed and implemented efficient workflow procedures, enhancing service quality and customer satisfaction through streamlined operations.▪ Prepared and organized high-level documents, presentations, and reports for executive meetings, ensuring accuracy and relevance to support decision-making processes.▪ Handled logistics and planning for domestic and international travel, ensuring efficient and well-coordinated arrangements for executive leadership.▪ Managed and safeguarded confidential documents and records, maintaining robust data management practices to ensure compliance and quick access to critical information.

Ballito; Kwazulu Natal

Organizing of schedule and managing appointments for Director.Booking flights and making travel arrangementsAnswering the switchboardPetty cash, ordering of groceries for the officeWalk in clients liaisonCV/Candidate shortlistingEmails and letter drafting for the DirectorPosting and Advertisements to be placed in the newspaper for the companyOrganising/planning seminars that the company conducted

South Africa

Responsible for maintaing and growing the following accounts: Protea Hotel Group; Sun International Group; Hotel Formula One Group

Hr Management, Human Resources Management And Services

Prince2, Project Management

Matric, Matric

Prince 2, Project Management