Andre Van Pletzen
Three Rivers
Summary
Experienced Store manager / Area manager professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Meticulous manager, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience includes Budget controls, Finance and Staffing development.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Store Manager
PQ Clothing
07.2017 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Store Supervisor / Store Manager / Area Manager
TRUWORTHS
03.1998 - 12.2013
- Supervised daily store activities to ensure smooth operations, proper staffing levels, and adequate inventory control.
- Maintained high standards of store appearance by enforcing cleanliness guidelines, organizing merchandise displays, and scheduling routine maintenance tasks.
- Educated and trained staff to equip with knowledge about products, customer service and store policies.
- Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock, and receiving deliveries.
Food Group Manager
HYPERAMA
01.1989 - 02.1998
- Identified areas of improvement through regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and coaching for team members.
- Collaborated with other group managers to develop best practices for operational efficiency across departments.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and prioritizing tasks.
- Drove organizational change initiatives that resulted in streamlined operations, improved employee morale, and increased efficiencies throughout the group.
Education
Diploma - Fashion Design
Archie Leggats Design College
Rosebank, JHB01.1985
High School Diploma - undefined
Vereeniging High School
Vereeniging, Gauteng01.1984
Skills
Effective communicator
Budgeting and business development - New Store openings
Expense control for stores and area
Customer needs assessment and problem solving
Training and development of staff
References
- Allan, Friedman, Divisional Manager, (011) 699 5816, 082 926 0853, TRUWORTHS / UZZI
- Daphne, Swart, Former Area Manager, 083 777 8093, Retired
- Edwin, Maliehe, Store Manager, (016) 931 0037/8, Three Rivers
- Anette Venter O Neil HR Manageress PQ Clothing (011) 440 8060 / 083 297 8541
Personal Information
- Birthdate 12 July 1964
- Gender Male
- Marital status Single
Accomplishments
In both instances in the beginning of my retail careers at Hyperama and Truworths I started in an entry level as a casual employee and made it my personal duty to learn and set goals for my development within the organizations.
Timeline
Store Manager
PQ Clothing
07.2017 - Current
Store Supervisor / Store Manager / Area Manager
TRUWORTHS
03.1998 - 12.2013
Food Group Manager
HYPERAMA
01.1989 - 02.1998
Diploma - Fashion Design
Archie Leggats Design College
High School Diploma - undefined
Vereeniging High School