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Christopher Rodney Culbert

Pretoria,GP

Summary

I am a seasoned and respected professional in the retail, entertainment, hospitality and consumer goods industries, with a proud track record of delivering financial success, business growth and innovative business strategies. I base my business philosophy upon long-term relationships, based on mutual respect and trust. My principled approach to business, incorporating values of integrity, valuing people, maintaining a sound work ethic and building relationships are central to my approach. Efficient and hardworking, with extensive experience in high volume operations, I am also recognised as a committed coach and trainer who is able to develop and grow my staff – both those in direct and indirect reporting relationships. I am keen to learn and apply new systems, methods and approaches, and to apply new information to grow the business and its people . I am also skilled at problem solving and I always encourage teamwork. I am an outgoing professional with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build consensus and trusting relationships. In 2020 I have decided to resign from my current directorships and employment to start a new chapter of my career. I am seeking exciting new opportunities, where I can utilise my skill sets and experience to the benefit of my employer, business partners and colleagues. Extra-curricular activities Advisor at Bell Amor Wedding Venue , Pretoria Current On a part-time basis, I advise and guide the development and growth of this family-owned business. I also enjoy hunting, travelling, the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

Overview

2021
2021
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Barman

Eastwoods
  • I remain good friends with the owner

admissions clerk

Medforum MediClinic Hospital
Pretoria
  • Chris Culbert
  • I was employed, over weekends; within a week I had to take over at the ER reception at night
  • Within a further month the theatre booking nurse had left the hospital, and I was given the opportunity to take on this additional responsibility, engaging with hospital staff and doctors to make sure the theatre is run efficiently.

The Blue Room
Hatfield
01.2012

Room
01.2007

Chris Culbert Shuttles & Safaris

Self
Pretoria
03.2021 - Current
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Guided groups of up to Number people on tours of Facility.

Executive Director and Shareholder

JMVR Restaurants
Pretoria
10.2007 - 07.2020
  • Day to Day operations at JMVR Restaurants
  • Europa Nightclub since 2011 (re-opened on new premises)

Seeff Phalaborwa, JMVR Restaurants
Phalaborwa
08.2007 - 10.2007
  • I spent a short period at an estate agency.

Maia Resort Seychelles
06.2007 - 07.2007
  • I was one of 6 South Africans deployed to the Seychelles by Syd Nomis to perform a number of tasks at the resort for a period of 2 months
  • This opportunity allowed me the opportunity to travel abroad and experience the leisure industry in other countries.

Spur Waiter

Eastwoods Barman
Pretoria
02.2004 - 09.2004
  • From the age of 15
  • I still regularly visit the same outlet with my family regularly

Credit Manager

van
1 1 - 01.2004
  • O-Bar (sold in 2019)
  • Propaganda opened 2019 (latest edition to the group)
  • JMVR Restaurants has a Staff Complement of +-600 people
  • The group is a major player in the on-con liquor industry and has strong relationships with all major liquor suppliers
  • My role, duties and areas of expertise at JMVR included:
  • I managed weekly supplier meetings to revise and to plan implementation of new strategies, setting new targets and ensuring brand building in the group
  • These engagements also served to build professional relationships and trust with all suppliers
  • Skilled at interpreting sales and other data to predict future movement, develop or adapt strategies and to drive growth on products, based on agreed action plans and supplier investments
  • General management of departmental duties at each store
  • Strategy meetings and planning with managers and directors (Top Managers)
  • Risk management and planning
  • The on-con trade is extremely dynamic and requires agility to meet changing demands and trends
  • Operating a business to achieve optimal profit within a set budget, including agreed gross and nett margins
  • Staff deployment and training schedules
  • Development and refinement of JMVR manuals and operating procedures
  • Business licenses applications and renewals
  • Stock Management, including weekly stock take audits and orders
  • Menu planning, listings and pricing
  • Weekly shop and staff meetings with staff to assess performance of the past 7 days and to plan for the next 7 days
  • Marketing meetings and event planning for all businesses
  • Artist and DJ bookings
  • My goal was to operate and manage a dynamic business successfully in order to meet performance and growth targets
  • I started my career as a cleaner-barman in Blue Room CBD in 2007, and left the business as shareholder and executive in 4 businesses
  • I was tasked with the key responsibility of stakeholder management of our suppliers, and to build a foundation of support for the group.

Waiter

Stepping Stones
Pretoria
07.2001 - 01.2003

Education

Matric - Hotel Operations & Management

The Institute for Hospitality Education
01.1999 - 12.2003

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01.2004 - 01.2005

Short Course in Project Management - undefined

Varsity College

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School of Life
03.2012 - 08.2012

Certificate - Professional Hunter

Sutherland Hunting Academy
Vaalwater
03.2021 - 03.2021

Skills

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Interests

Tourism

Nature

Hunting

People

History

Bible

Work Availability

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Quote

Live Laugh Love ...sleep later

Timeline

Chris Culbert Shuttles & Safaris

Self
03.2021 - Current

Certificate - Professional Hunter

Sutherland Hunting Academy
03.2021 - 03.2021

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School of Life
03.2012 - 08.2012

The Blue Room
01.2012

Executive Director and Shareholder

JMVR Restaurants
10.2007 - 07.2020

Seeff Phalaborwa, JMVR Restaurants
08.2007 - 10.2007

Maia Resort Seychelles
06.2007 - 07.2007

Room
01.2007

Spur Waiter

Eastwoods Barman
02.2004 - 09.2004

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01.2004 - 01.2005

Waiter

Stepping Stones
07.2001 - 01.2003

Matric - Hotel Operations & Management

The Institute for Hospitality Education
01.1999 - 12.2003

Barman

Eastwoods

admissions clerk

Medforum MediClinic Hospital

Short Course in Project Management - undefined

Varsity College

Credit Manager

van
1 1 - 01.2004
Christopher Rodney Culbert