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Chantel Pretorius

Chantel Pretorius

PRETORIA

Summary

Forward-thinking and accomplished professional with enterprising approach to developing and enhancing business operations. In-depth understanding of financial management, business development and personnel oversight. Proactive approach with excellent follow-through. Skilled Entrepreneur highly proficient at defining mission statements, strategic plans and income-generating strategies. Intelligent leader with strong background in customer acquisition and revenue generation. Promoted customer satisfaction through all facets of operations to maintain consistent revenue and build sustainable business. Developed organizational structure from ground up, brought in all funding and established operational parameters for continued success. Talented relationship-builder and analytical problem-solver. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Entrepreneur

Bunny World (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria East
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Developed business plans and strategies for new product launches.
  • Analyzed industry trends to identify potential opportunities for growth.
  • Identified and secured strategic partnerships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Created financial models to assess the feasibility of proposed projects.
  • Managed marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and visibility.
  • Negotiated contracts with customers, vendors, and partners.
  • Established pricing structures for products and services.
  • Conducted market research to understand customer needs and preferences.
  • Designed organizational structures for efficient operations management.
  • Built a team of highly-skilled professionals to support business objectives.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders on budgeting decisions and forecasts.
  • Prepared presentations on business progress for investors and board members.
  • Led brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for new ventures.
  • Maintained relationships with key clients to secure repeat business.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Set direction to establish desired image for business.
  • Identified operational weaknesses and developed improvement plans to correct problems.
  • Designed business plans, growth models and strategies to achieve ROI and profitable revenues within project time models.
  • Secured funding from investors through compelling pitches and business plans.
  • Streamlined operational processes through the adoption of lean methodologies.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all processes.
  • Identified market opportunities and developed innovative business strategies for growth.
  • Coordinated with legal advisors to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Managed company budget, optimizing expenses to increase profitability.
  • Implemented cutting-edge technologies to improve product offerings and customer experience.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.

Retail Business Owner

Pet Fanatix and Food Fanatix (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria East
11.2014 - 01.2022
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
  • Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.

Senior Legal Secretary

Velile Tinto & Associates Attorneys
Pretoria East
02.2009 - 11.2014
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents, such as pleadings, motions and briefs.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys and other legal staff members.
  • Proofread legal documents prior to submission.
  • Performed research related to cases utilizing online databases and library resources.
  • Drafted contracts, wills and other legal documents from dictated materials or attorney instructions.
  • Prepared court filings, including complaints, motions, affidavits and other pleadings.
  • Drafted and issued notices of default in accordance with applicable state law and lender guidelines.
  • Reviewed foreclosure notices and legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable state laws.
  • Prepared foreclosure-related documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other related filings.
  • Performed research to identify potential defenses in foreclosure cases.
  • Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
  • Lead and manage a team of 15 employees in the Department, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pro Arte Alphen Park
Pretoria
11-1997

Skills

  • Operational planning
  • Policy Development
  • Culture building
  • Social Media Management
  • Revenue Generation
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Business Planning
  • Financial Oversight
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Brand building
  • Customer Relations
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Forecasting
  • Sales Tracking
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Product Promotion
  • Sales oversight
  • Performance Improvements
  • Business Management
  • Organizational Structuring
  • Operations Management
  • Advertising Campaign Development

Affiliations

  • Adventurous, enthetic independent individual with passionate outlook on life. Hardworking and self motivated in the right environment that allows me to embrace my own creativity and freedom to share ideas on improving critical aspects to business performance.
  • Love cooking, listening to music from all jandre's.
  • Outgoing love a good live show and love to laugh. Have a dry slightly witty sense of humor
  • Enjoy embarrassing the unique diversity of the many cultures and varied individuals in our rainbow nation

Timeline

Entrepreneur

Bunny World (Pty) Ltd
02.2022 - 02.2024

Retail Business Owner

Pet Fanatix and Food Fanatix (Pty) Ltd
11.2014 - 01.2022

Senior Legal Secretary

Velile Tinto & Associates Attorneys
02.2009 - 11.2014

High School Diploma -

Pro Arte Alphen Park

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