Management of a small team in the office and in the warehouse at an equine food and supplement company. Duties and responsibilities include: Planning, forecasting and execution of inventory and complex supply chain. Analysis of sales and supply chain data. Ordering of stock and free issue materials from manufacturers and third party suppliers.Management and negotiation of logistics and haulage (Import & Export) Management of warehouse and office teams. Design, implement and record new company processes Sales order and invoice processing via Zoho Fulfillment and management of HR function (obtained Level 3 Management & Leadership course in 2020) Liase and negotiate with customers Currently completing Prince2 Certification (Foundation & Practitioner)

National assessor and Key Account ManagerTravelled extensively throughout Southern Africa visiting, assessing and servicing clients at circa 250 top end hotels, guesthouses and safari lodges to award a rating and assist in marketing advice for Portfolio, a Southern Africa hospitality marketing company.Spearheaded crossover project from former company to new ownership. Planned, organised and conducted 6-week marketing trips. (4 per year) Assessed establishments and provided input on market trends to owners. Compiled weekly feedback reports for CEO on all activities. Maintained calendar of visits, arranged logistics to optimise travel arrangements and prioritised tasks and activities. Analysed website stats to draw trends in industry and prepare quarterly report on findings. Identified business opportunities for selling advert packages to potential clients. Prepared and conducted presentations to agents and prospective clients on the Portfolio Collection offering.Produced copywriting for marketing channel publications and met tight publication deadlines.Prepared client feedback reports and correspondence.

Marketing CoordinatorAssistant to the marketing director and two managers in the department. This establishment hosted The Presidents Cup golf tournament in 2003.Managed all corporate collateral projects..Coordinated all department projectsEstablished and managed digital image library (including filing) and managed and maintained website.Negotiated advertisement rates, placed adverts and coordinated sign-off of final proofs.Produced copywriting for all brochures and adverts and liaised with external printers.Hosted visits for travel agents educational events.Raised purchase orders for payment to third parties using SAP.