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• Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
• Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
• A hardworking and passionate job seeker with organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level F&I management position.
• Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
• To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Farming in Africa - Consultant Manager

Ghana 06/2022 - 05/2023

• Directed major client engagements and monitored asset management.
• Increased profits by [60]% through effective client engagement.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Opened and closed locations and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
• Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
• Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
• Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
• Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
• Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented a mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
• Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
• Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
• Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Maintained a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Introduced new systems of organization to streamline company changes.
• Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
• Planned, created, tested, and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high-quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills, and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
• Designed new projects with timelines, budgets, and scope of work plans.
• Increased profits by 80% through effective client engagement

Uitkoms - Finance Manager

Janesville 08/2015 - 11/2021

• Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
• Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
• Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts, and account reconciliations.
• Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
• Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
• Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
• Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
• Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
• Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
• Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
• Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
• Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
• Supported pension program rollout following targeted analysis and research.
• Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
• Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
• Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject, and recommend adjustments.
• Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt

Kanoor Meets - Manager of Accounts and Finance

Jansinville 02/2018 - 07/2020

• Oversaw employee expense tracking with associated expense verification and credit card reconciliation.
• Supported year-end audits by preparing physical and digital records for review
• Processed payroll for employees and reported payroll taxes for the organization
• Administered expenses in line with forecasted business demands and available income.
• Processed vendor payments, invoices, and account statements
• Reconciled balance sheets and income statements each month.
• Maintained policy, procedure, and regulatory compliance businesswid
• Analyzed monthly balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow information and wrote up reports.
• Reviewed historical records, current operational data, and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
• Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
• Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
• Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepared cash flow projections, cost analyses, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.

In de Middel boerdery - Farm Manager

Hanover 01/2005 - 08/2015

• Led team of [15] skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
• Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
• Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted at optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets.
• Hired, trained, and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
• Developed operational budget and monitored farm expenses to enforce and achieve budget adherence.
• Hired new ranch hands and livestock handlers seasonally.
• Handled complex and urgent customer concerns calmly to maximize satisfaction and enhance loyalty.
• Consulted with horticultural experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
• Directed transfer of mature stock to final habitats or commercial holding tanks for harvesting.
• Optimized growth and development at every stage and moved finished plants to sales displays for customer viewing.
• Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
• Placed supply orders, restocked supplies, and merchandised products for purchase by customers.
• Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
• Managed operational records, administrative needs, and marketing plans to promote business and strengthen revenue streams.
• Maintained ranch records and documentation.
• Researched pests and diseases common to individual types of stock and developed mitigation plans.
• Collected and reported on metrics related to stock growth, production actions, and environmental assessments to facilitate effective decision-making.
• Set and improved standard operating procedures to oversee stock management, pond maintenance, and feeding schedules.
• Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property
• Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
• Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
• Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements

Education

Linked in Learning International Diploma: 

• Tip To Win Argument And Influence Like A Lawyer 
• Argumentation and Interpersonal Communication

Linked in Learning UTC 

Diploma: Virtual Training For Sales Trainers And Coaches

• Sales Training
• Virtual Training 
• TOP-SKILLED COVERED

Linked in Learning UTC 

• Diploma: Microsoft 365 
• Top Skills covered

Linked in Learning Utc 

• Diploma: Communication With Exectives
• Professional communication 
• Leadership communication 
• TOP-SKILLED COVERED

Linked in Learning UTC 

• DIPLOMA: Sales Management.
•  Simplified Sales Management

Linked in Learning UTC 

• Diploma: Time Management Fundamentals 
• Time Management 
• TOP-SKILLED COVERED

F & I ACADEMIDEMY DURBANVILLE DIPLOMA: 

• F & I MANAGEMENT 
• Class of business:
•  - Short-term personal lines 
• - Short-term commercial lines
•  Long term
•  RE 5 Preparation Course

IQ Academy East London Diploma: 

• Organizational Development And Change Management

IQ Academy East London Diploma:

• Diploma: Human Resources Business Management

Pioneer High School Natal 

• High School Diploma