Jethro Jewell
General Manager / Executive Director
Durban,KZN
Summary
At Boardriders, I spearheaded operations, achieving significant growth and enhancing efficiency through strategic planning and leadership. My expertise in project management and fostering team collaboration led to surpassing revenue targets and a notable increase in market share. Skilled in negotiations and risk management, I consistently optimized resources, boosting profitability and employee satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Boardriders
09.1999 - 02.2025
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Strong communication skills engaging with local stakeholders and global business partners
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Reduced time to market for new products by optimizing development processes and enhancing cross-functional team collaboration.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
- Boosted employee retention by developing comprehensive benefits package and fostering positive work environment.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, minimizing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels for uninterrupted operations.
- Accelerated digital transformation by overseeing adoption of cloud-based solutions, improving data accessibility and security.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, introducing regular review sessions that boosted team performance and morale.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Timeline
BBA - Accounting
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
General Manager
Boardriders
09.1999 - 02.2025
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