KEVIN ERIC LESKE
Cape Town
Summary
Results-focused, reliable leader with strengths in decision-making, accountability, and high-performance under pressure. Streamlines day-to-day workflows to improve productivity and operational efficiency. Supports team success through clear expectations, coaching, and follow-through on goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
BRANCH MANAGER
OVERSEAS MOVING SCENE
01.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations of branch, overseeing staff performance and customer service standards.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through exceptional service and prompt resolution of complaints.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate targets, performance expectations, and company updates.
- Identified and recruited by industry leader Frans Fouche for expertise. Performed key tasks from previous roles while maintaining operational standards. Continued contributing to company stability amid challenges due to Fouche's health condition.
SALES CONSULTANT / SALES MANAGER
STUTTAFORD VAN LINES
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Consistently achieved or surpassed sales targets.
- Achieved company targets by implementing successful sales strategies.
- Built exceptional customer satisfaction by delivering friendly service.
- Joined Stuttford Van Lines team to support recovery efforts following previous company liquidation.
BRANCH MANAGER
JACK WELLSTED & COMPANY
CAPE TOWN
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed daily operations of branch, overseeing staff performance and customer service standards.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through exceptional service and prompt resolution of complaints.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate targets, performance expectations, and company updates.
- Recruited by Denis Kaye, an icon in the Removal industry, highlighting unique opportunity to work under his leadership. Managed company operations, overseeing day-to-day responsibilities and ensuring smooth function. Worked for 5 years during a period of financial instability in affiliated businesses, leading to their eventual liquidation.
SALES CONSULTANT
BRITANNIA BRYTONS REMOVAKS
JOHANNESBURG
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Consistently achieved or surpassed sales targets.
- Achieved company targets by implementing successful sales strategies.
- Built exceptional customer satisfaction by delivering friendly service.
- Assisted a sister company in Johannesburg with sales calls and extended an initial 12-month loan to 4 years through mutual agreement with Britannia Aidan K Movers.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
BRITANNIA AIDAN K MOVERS
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Promoted to Operations Manager, managing day-to-day operations, booking jobs, and planning logistics. Maintained an adequate supply of packing materials to complete work efficiently. Oversaw 12 packers and loaders, managing timekeeping, overtime, and wages. I was responsible for making on site job visits to make sureFigures and presentations to our MD. My MD also then took me under his wing and started to teach me how to do Sales Calls on the road and Sales Surveys to all clients moving Overseas. I then made all the calls and Sales on the road and did all the Sales Quotations when my MD was on leave or unavailable. Discovered passion for sales through client interactions, achieving a higher sales percentage than my MD.
- Directed staff recruitment and training, building a highly skilled and motivated operations team.
- Recruited and hired staff for organisational vacancies and enforced consistent policies across workforce.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
EXPORT CLERK
BRITANNIA AIDAN K MOVERS
CAPE TOWN
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Managed files post-booking, ensuring timely customs clearance. Coordinated cartage for containers across multiple shipping lines and transport haulers. Prepared shipping documents, manifests, and instructions for the overseas agent once containers were loaded. Monitored sailing times and schedules, delivering regular updates to clients.
- Monitored shipments shipments from point of receipt through to delivery to confirm timely arrival.
- Facilitated communication between warehouse staff, customs agents, and clients to ensure smooth operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with international vendors, customers, and freight forwarders to streamline operations.
VIDEO SHOP OWNER
Little Shop of Videos
Milnerton, Cape Town
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Inherited funds from family estate, opened video shop driven by passion for movies. Launched second shop in Table View, Cape Town, successfully attracting local customers. Faced industry challenges from technology, DSTV, and streaming services, alongside rising movie costs due to exchange rates, leading to business closure.
- Managed daily operations of independent retail outlet, overseeing stock levels and financial transactions.
- Maintained accurate records for operations, inventory, income and expenses.
- Stored stock safely and securely to maintain quality of goods.
APPRENTICE FITTER AND TURNER
WESTERN HOLDINGS GOLD MINE
WELKOM
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Supported development of apprenticeship programme to enhance training and skill acquisition
NATIONAL SERVICE - MILITARY POLICE
PRETORIA
01.1990 - 01.1991
Education
WELKOM HIGH SCHOOL
01-1988
REFERENCES.
- JOHAN, KRUGER, 083-457-2482, BRITANNIA AIDAN K MOVERS
- DOUG, FEAR, 011-392-3962, BRITANNIA BRYTONS REMOVALS
- FRANS, FOUCHE, 083-556-3000, OVERSEAS MOVING SCENE, AS I AM STILL EMPLOYED WITH COMPANY, THIS MUST PLEASE BE LAST RESORT, AS HE IS NOT AWARE THAT I AM LOOKING FOR WORK.
HOBBIES
Cycling, Squash, Traveling
Disclaimer
THANK YOU FOR TACKING TIME TO READ MY CV BEST REGARDS KEVIN LESKE
Timeline
BRANCH MANAGER
OVERSEAS MOVING SCENE
01.2020 - Current
SALES CONSULTANT / SALES MANAGER
STUTTAFORD VAN LINES
01.2013 - 01.2020
BRANCH MANAGER
JACK WELLSTED & COMPANY
01.2008 - 01.2013
SALES CONSULTANT
BRITANNIA BRYTONS REMOVAKS
01.2008 - 01.2012
OPERATIONS MANAGER
BRITANNIA AIDAN K MOVERS
01.2002 - 01.2004
EXPORT CLERK
BRITANNIA AIDAN K MOVERS
01.1998 - 01.2002
VIDEO SHOP OWNER
Little Shop of Videos
01.1995 - 01.1998
APPRENTICE FITTER AND TURNER
WESTERN HOLDINGS GOLD MINE
01.1992 - 01.1994
NATIONAL SERVICE - MILITARY POLICE
01.1990 - 01.1991
WELKOM HIGH SCHOOL