JACOB HENDRIK KRUGER
Greyton
Summary
Accomplished business owner and operator with extensive experience in managing diverse enterprises, including medicinal mushroom production, antique trading, and vegan ice cream creation. Demonstrates expertise in mushroom cultivation and health products, alongside strong customer service and relationship management skills. Proven track record in project oversight, administrative scheduling, and financial record keeping. Adept at developing property investment strategies and enhancing portfolio performance. Career goal: to leverage entrepreneurial skills to drive sustainable business growth while promoting health-conscious consumer choices.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator
MycoHerb
Greyton
02.2023 - Current
- Directed processes for manufacturing high-quality medicinal mushroom products and supplements while ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Owner/Operator
Greyton Trading Post
Greyton
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Managed a business specialising in second-hand and antique furniture and collectables to promote sustainable consumer choices and unique finds.
- As a hooby started experomenting with growing functional and gourmet mushrooms
- Delivered excellent customer service when interacting with clients.
- Checked loaded and unloaded goods matched delivery paperwork.
Owner/Operator
Divine scoops
Greyton
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Created high-quality vegan and dairy ice creams to cater to local markets while promoting health and natural ingredients.
- Delivered excellent customer service when interacting with clients.
OWNER /OPERATOR OF COMPANY
QUARDIAN TRADING
GRASKOP, MPUMALANGA
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Assisted in developing property investment strategies to support overall portfolio performance enhancement.
- Supported management of two fast-food outlets to ensure smooth operations.
- Delivered excellent customer service when interacting with clients.
- Contributed to maximising profitability through effective strategy implementation.
WEBMASTER-SALES REPRESENTATIVE
IX- SOUTH AFRICA
, MPUMALANGA
11.2013 - 04.2014
- PART TIME
GENERAL ASSISTANT
INVER LODGE HOTEL
LOCHINVER
01.2003 - 01.2004
General Assistant
BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB
BOCA RATON
01.2002 - 01.2003
DEBTORS AND CREDITOR CONTROLER, SUPERVISOR ON POINT OF SALES
Federated TIMBERS
NELSPRUIT, MPUMALANGA
01.2000 - 01.2002
KITCHEN MANAGER PROMOTED TO MANAGER
HARRIE’S
GRASKOP, MPUMALANGA
01.1996 - 01.2000
Education
Matric certificate - sabie
Enter your degree - new zealand
Herbal and Nutrition course - NEW ZEALND
hOMEOPATHY COURSE (NOT COMLPETED) -
Health Coaching
Skills
- Mushroom cultivation and health products knowledge
- Customer service
- Customer relations management
- Project oversight
- Administrative scheduling
- Report preparation
- Office administration
- Computer application proficiency
- Financial record keeping
- Relationship development
- International food preparation training
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Custom Section
Project Management, Report Preparation, Administration, General Office Skills, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Computer Literate, Customer Service, Scheduling, Marketing & Sales, People's Person, Health and Nutrition, International training in food preparation, Kitchen Management, Author professional correspondence to customers and agencies., Educating/training employees on proper customer relations/service skills., Communicate/negotiate with local and international Tour Group companies., Rapidly learn and master varied computer programs., Working as part of the sales team to develop both new and existing markets., Involved in developing sales & pricing strategies., Liaising with customers & the dealer network to answer and resolve their queries., Constantly developing existing sales processes which will generate sustainable growth., Responsible for developing own portfolio of customers., Collecting all the information required to create a request for an estimate., Writing accurate & informative sales reports and documentation., Contacting prospective clients by phone and email., Identifying the customer's needs.
Personal Information
ID Number: 73 11 03 52 32 085
Timeline
Owner Operator - MycoHerb
02.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator - Greyton Trading Post
03.2018 - 01.2023
Owner/Operator - Divine scoops
01.2016 - 01.2017
WEBMASTER-SALES REPRESENTATIVE - IX- SOUTH AFRICA
11.2013 - 04.2014
OWNER /OPERATOR OF COMPANY - QUARDIAN TRADING
01.2006 - 01.2015
GENERAL ASSISTANT - INVER LODGE HOTEL
01.2003 - 01.2004
General Assistant - BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB
01.2002 - 01.2003
DEBTORS AND CREDITOR CONTROLER, SUPERVISOR ON POINT OF SALES - Federated TIMBERS
01.2000 - 01.2002
KITCHEN MANAGER PROMOTED TO MANAGER - HARRIE’S
01.1996 - 01.2000
Dr Sears Wellness Institute - , Health Coaching
Sybrand v niekerk high school - Matric certificate, sabie
Canterburry ChristChurch - Enter your degree, new zealand
- Herbal and Nutrition course, NEW ZEALND
BRITISH INSITUTE OF HOMEOPATHY - hOMEOPATHY COURSE (NOT COMLPETED),