Marti Van Staden
General Manager
Lephalale,LP
Summary
An innovative and result driven leader with 20 plus years senior management experience with a demonstrated record of
accomplishments leading the delivery of exceptional operational, people and organisational strategies, across the fashion design, hospitality, mining, logistics and waste management sectors. A highly dynamic individual with excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills who thrives on developing solutions that push innovative boundaries by strategizing and developing plans that usher in new levels of success.
Strong leadership qualities Excellent communication skills Highly organised. Sales leader with sound judgement, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths. Customer-oriented General Manager with 20 plus years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.
Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Simba Group
01.2012 - Current
- Manage overall operations and resources of business, providing leadership and strategic planning to all departments in support of service culture, maximize operations and guest satisfaction
- Collaborate closely with directors to manage overall targets, achieve profitability and guest satisfaction measures
- Key Outputs:
- Expanded and redesigned existing buildings into a world class boutique hotel
- Established game breeding increasing percentage of turnover by 300%
- Developed strategies to introduce predator park on game farm including lions, cheetahs, leopards
- Championed introduction of industrial accommodation and establishment of industrial kitchens to growing industrial services turnover from R 3 million to estimated R 200 million
- Spearhead preparation, presentation and subsequent achievement of annual
- Operating Budget, Marketing, Sales Plans and Capital Budget
- Lead all key property issues including capital projects, customer service and refurbishment
- Manage on-going profitability, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets are met and exceeded
- Deliver budget goals, setting short and long-term strategic goals forproperty
- Prepare monthly financial reporting for owners and stakeholders
- Manage procurement of operating supplies and equipment, and contracting with third-party vendors for essential equipment and services.
- Championed a customer-centric approach throughout all aspects of marketing execution.
- Directed trade show participation, maximizing exposure for company products and services.
- Managed annual marketing budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources for maximum impact.
- Developed comprehensive marketing plans in alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Built strong relationships with industry professionals and influencers.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
General Manager of Marketing, Operations & Finance
KUYASA Community Projects Waste
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Leading, planning, directing, coordinating and supervising all areas of development and implementation related to waste operations
- Plan, coordinates, implements and monitors collection and disposal of solid waste, recyclables and green waste
- Researched, compiled and analyzed information and data including permitting and other compliance matters
- Prepared narrative and technical reports to meet regulatory reporting requirements
- Developed and executed waste and resource management strategies, as well as technological solutions for government and private sector clients
- Prepared of waste management plans in compliance with government regulations and requirements
- Project managed medium to large projects to produce high quality advisory documentation including WMPs, strategies, feasibility studies and due diligence reports
- Developed, facilitated and enhanced relationships between internal and external clients
- Spearheaded administrative and financial management tasks, including budget preparation, providing accurate and timely responses to requests as required by project demands and timelines.
- Managed cross-functional teams to execute successful product launches, achieving sales targets.
- Evaluated emerging trends within industry landscape in order to preemptively adapt marketing initiatives, securing competitive advantage.
General Manager
Gamtoos Quarry & Plant
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Champion thought leadership to mining and logistics business by structuring high performance organization, supporting strategy and vision
- Develop commercial growth strategies and establish development plans that enhance competitive advantage and generate additional revenue streams by converting new business from potential and existing clients that achieve sustainable and profitable business result
- Conducted feasibility studies to provide specialist feedback on markets and industries
- Provided leadership and direction in operations of quarry sites in line with Quarry's strategy and business overall strategy
- Lead site operations delivering excellent returns and value to shareholder in line with group's policy
- Established and executed waste and resource management strategies
- Reviewed financial statements, activity reports and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
- Established and drove production targets to ensure maximum production levels
- Managed health and safety in plant towards zero-injury environment and production
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Head of Design
Billabong South Africa
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Qualifications and Professional Development
- Diploma, Fashion Design & Technology, School of Art & Design, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- Spearheaded adoption of cutting-edge design software and tools within team, increasing productivity and allowing for more sophisticated designs.
- Enhanced product functionality through user experience testing and iterative prototyping processes, leading to higher customer satisfaction ratings.
- Established culture of continuous learning within design department by organizing workshops, training sessions, and attending industry conferences together as a team.
- Led design team to create aesthetically pleasing and functional products that met client specifications and increased sales.
- Streamlined communication between departments by creating detailed project briefs, reducing miscommunications and increasing overall productivity.
- Championed sustainable design practices within the company, reducing environmental impact through thoughtful material selections and efficient production techniques.
- Managed budgets for multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within allocated resources without sacrificing quality.
- Developed innovative design concepts for high-profile clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Implemented effective time management techniques within the team, reducing project turnaround times significantly without sacrificing quality or creativity.
- Reduced production costs by negotiating better contracts with suppliers, ensuring high-quality materials at competitive prices.
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration between the design team and other departments such as engineering or production teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements into final products.
- Acted as a liaison between clients and internal teams, fostering effective communication channels that resulted in smoother project execution and increased client satisfaction.
- Built a diverse and talented design team, recruiting top talent from various backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to projects.
- Oversaw successful rebranding initiatives for numerous companies, revitalizing outdated image.
- Managed and inspired team with design direction, pushing quality of design work and helping drive impact through teams.
- Led and performed market research to identify product design opportunities and quantify business case for new projects.
- Influenced strategy and lead team in executing design work with high level of polish and solved range of product challenges.
- Spoke to process, design goals and team vision as leader of strategy and vision.
- Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
- Directed photo shoots for print and digital media, reviewing each element against client standards and expectations.
- Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
- Implemented strategies for promoting campaigns on social media.
- Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.
- Conducted research and identified market trends to inform creative direction.
- Presented creative concepts to clients and implemented continual feedback to achieve client satisfaction.
Education
Fashion Design & Technology - Fashion Design
Port Elizabeth Technikon
Port Elizabeth, EC12.1997
Skills
- Advertising and marketing
- Account Management
- Documentation and control
- Workflow Planning
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll and budgeting
- Presentation Design
- Event Coordination
- Bookkeeping
- Invoice Processing
- Global Marketing
- Sales Promotions
- Marketing Plan Development
- Social Media Engagement
- App marketing
- Branding
- Special events planning
- Strong time management
- Digital Marketing
References
References Available on Request
Timeline
General Manager
Simba Group
01.2012 - Current
General Manager of Marketing, Operations & Finance
KUYASA Community Projects Waste
01.2008 - 01.2011
General Manager
Gamtoos Quarry & Plant
01.2004 - 01.2008
Head of Design
Billabong South Africa
01.1999 - 01.2003
Fashion Design & Technology - Fashion Design
Port Elizabeth Technikon
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