Leon Leslie
Pretoria
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable employee seeking management position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated, professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Export Manager
Munrogrear Pty Ltd
01.2017 - Current
- Designed export strategies to meet project delivery requirements.
- Processed company's import permit and export license processes.
- Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal.
- Administered export of products for compliance with company and customs export policies.
- Compiled purchase orders to post international shipments in company logs.
- Coordinated with shipping and transport companies on behalf of clients.
- Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers.
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
- Advised customers on transportation options, types of carriers or shipping routes.
- Obtained necessary import and export licenses and permits for shipments.
- Insured cargo against loss, damage or pilferage.
Sales Export Manager
Catering Services
01.2005 - 12.2017
- Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal
- Consulted with suppliers and agents to arrange proper in-transit permissions to ship to various locations
- Updated CRM database system with Exporter and Business Model Canvas
- Processed company's import permit and export license processes
- Maintained open communication with customers and overseas partners to update all parties on order and shipping changes
- Advised customers on transportation options, types of carriers or shipping routes
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures
- Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances
- Insured cargo against loss, damage or pilferage
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Designed export strategies to meet project delivery requirements
- Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal
- Processed company's import permit and export license processes
- Increased profits through providing excellent customer service, following established guidelines and auditing sales reports
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
Branch Manager
HSC Plant Hire
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Day to day management including sales recon, bank recon, etc
- Gained extensive experience in construction tool industry
Filling Station Assistant Manager
Bellville Service Centre
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Filling Station Manager
Vredekloof Trek
01.1993 - 12.1999
- Created and implemented new business opportunities by utilizing strategic networking strategies
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of competitor products and pricing in market served
- Cape Town
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Administrative Lieutenant
SANDF
01.1992 - 12.1993
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
DF Malan High School
Western Cape1991
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Boston
OnlineSkills
- Attention to Detail Decision-Making Multitasking Abilities Team building
- Flexible and Adaptable Maintenance and Repair Interpersonal Communication Dependable and Responsible Problem-Solving
- Google Workspace
- Analytical and Critical Thinking Excellent Communication Critical Thinking
- Good Telephone Etiquette Teamwork and Collaboration
- Software Proficiency
Timeline
Export Manager
Munrogrear Pty Ltd
01.2017 - Current
Sales Export Manager
Catering Services
01.2005 - 12.2017
Branch Manager
HSC Plant Hire
01.2002 - 12.2005
Filling Station Assistant Manager
Bellville Service Centre
01.2000 - 12.2001
Filling Station Manager
Vredekloof Trek
01.1993 - 12.1999
Administrative Lieutenant
SANDF
01.1992 - 12.1993
High School Diploma -
DF Malan High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Boston
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