Open To Work
LYLE BILLINGS
Johannesburg
Work Preference
Summary
Entrepreneurial professional with expertise in business operations, customer service, finance, digital marketing, and technology. Led teams to enhance operational performance and fostered strong customer relationships. Technical skills include Shopify, Full Stack Web Development, Accounting, and Cybersecurity. Pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Marketing and enhancing skills through recognized certifications.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Operations Manager
Lyle Bike Rentals
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Directed all daily business operations from planning to execution.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised employees, fostering high performance standards and team cohesion.
- Managed payroll, budgets, supplier relationships and operational expenses.
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce operating costs.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented cost-control measures.
- Addressed operational challenges by analyzing processes and implementing solutions. under pressure while ensuring business continuity.
- Developed customer service processes, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
- Built company's online presence through social media marketing, increasing brand visibility and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Management Marketing
Boston City Campus
Johannesburg National Senior Certificate (IEB) -
Verney College
Johannesburg Skills
- Business Administration, Operations Management, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Budgeting, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Cost Control, Strategic Planning, Project Coordination, Risk Management, Microsoft Office, Shopify, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Nodejs, APIs, Digital Marketing, CRM, Problem Solving
- Business operations
- Financial management
- Supplier negotiation
- Inventory management
Certification
- Full Stack Web Development (2025)
- Shopify Dropshipping & E-commerce (2025)
- Accounting: Beginner to Advanced (2023)
- Ethical Hacking from Scratch (2023)
- Forex Trading Automation (2023)
Additional Information
Languages: English (Fluent), Afrikaans (Fluent)
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
Projects
Languages: English (Fluent), Afrikaans (Fluent)
Accomplishments
Successfully established and managed an independent business, led teams, completed multiple professional certifications while studying, and demonstrated strong resilience, adaptability, leadership and continuous learning.
Timeline
Owner / Operations Manager
Lyle Bike Rentals
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Management Marketing
Boston City Campus
National Senior Certificate (IEB) -
Verney College