Ryan Clark

Executive Director with 8+ years experience in the business services & consulting sector with key areas of focus including, but not limited to, the management of multiple time-sensitive projects across various teams as well as ensuring the agency’s compliance with industry regulations & methodologies. A detail-oriented problem solver who excels at analysing process flows, identifying the areas for improvement as well as the formulation of the required solutions, policies and/or procedures. An analytical individual with an extensive background in the verification & validation of corporate transformation requirements, who has a keen interest in self-development and is passionate about the development of new efficient procedures.

Executive Director                                                       
MSCT BEE Services (Pty) Ltd  | 2014 - Ongoing
Cape Town, South Africa       

• Performance of risk assessments on client engagements as well as the determination of resource requirements based on timeline constraints. 
• Establishment of unique project deliverables and assessment of the team's performance in achieving the desired outcomes.
• Development and implementation of control measures to ensure realistic deadlines and consistent communication thereof. 
• Estimation & development of the budget associated with various projects based on the required deliverables.
• Monitoring project progress & client satisfaction at various key stages of the project, 
• Identification of potential areas of concern and the impact they may have on the operations of the business and its resources.  
• Management and rendering of all functions associated with the verification engagement audit process, including but not limited to, project timeline planning per engagement, qualitative & quantitative analysis across core components of an entity's business process, technical reviews, stakeholder reporting and dispute resolutions.

Lead Verification Analyst                                                                               
Grant Thornton | 2013 - 2014
Cape Town, South Africa       

• Performed all functions associated with the verification engagement audit process, including the design of the project timeline, allocation of resources, data collation & validation, physical site assessments and final moderation quality reviews.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal abilities by establishing and maintaining relationships with key clients.
• Client briefing and continual communication with top management to ensure transparency throughout the process.
• Internal audits on various components of the quality management system as well as the associated RCA and corrective actions where applicable. 
   

Regional Branch Manager                                                                         
BEE Online (Pty) Ltd | 2012 - 2013
Cape Town, South Africa       

• Established & managed a branch for an accredited Verification Agency looking to expand its reach into a new geographical region and market. 
• General Management of the regional branch, including but not limited to, sales forecasting & budgeting, ensuring the consistent application of service offerings with that of the head office, as well as client & consultant relationship management.
• Performed all procedures related to the verification engagement audit process, such as scheduling and resource allocation, compiling and validating client records, evaluating physical sites of operation, etc.
• Corporate presentations & info sessions at the board level.

Product Manager                                                                                            
Panasonic Business Systems (PanSolutions) |   2009 - 2011                       
Johannesburg, South Africa       

• Identifying and determining key products to stock & supply to the dealer/franchise network.
• Managing the product inventory of over 500 line items spread over 3 well-known Brands, namely, Panasonic, Kyocera-Mita & Samsung.
• Forecasting sales figures for periods up to 4 months in advance, and the procurement thereof factoring in dynamic lead times.
• Conceptualization of promotional activities and marketing-related activities. Involvement with the rebranding process of Panasonic Business Systems to PanSolutions.
• Development of methods and tools to aid the inventory management function fulfilled.

University of Pretoria                                                                                               
2006 - 2008
Degree  |  Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management                                                                           
Pretoria, South Africa

University of Witwatersrand (Wits Professional Development Hub)                                                           
2013
Post Graduate  |  Management Development Programme (MDP | BBBEE)                                     
Johannesburg, South Africa