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Gert Schoonraad

Gert Schoonraad

Entrepreneur
Johannesburg

Summary

Innovative and entrepreneurial business leader with a proven track record of founding and managing successful ventures in the hospitality and events industry. Renowned for pioneering unique concepts and developing thriving venues. Adept at business development, operational management, and creating memorable customer experiences.

Work History

Owner/Founder

Texas, District Six CPT
01.2023
  • Opened an outdoor venue in Cape Town.

Owner/Founder

Bacardi Best Day Ever
01.2022
  • Created a new event property, partnering with Bacardi to bring the Bacardi Holiday Club experience to Cape Town over the festive season.

Owner/Founder

Blondie, Gardens CPT
01.2021
  • Expanded Blondie to Cape Town, today one of Cape Towns gems and well known internationally.

Owner/Founder

Chinatown, Greenside JHB
01.2020
  • Launched an American style Chinese take out in response to Covid19 pandemic.

Owner/Founder

Blondie, Greenside JHB
01.2020
  • Opened a new bar, attached to the Chinatown premises as covid regulation were being relaxed.

Owner/Founder

Romeos, Melville JHB
01.2019
  • Opened a new venue.

Co-Founder

Bacardi Holiday Club
01.2018
  • Conceptualized and launched a unique event experience, in partnership with Bacardi and Until Until
  • Currently tickets sell out in minutes for this popular event.

Owner/Founder

Brian Lara Rum Eatery, Linden
01.2016
  • Launched and operated a successful eatery
  • RASA restaurant of the year.

Owner/Founder

Liefde By Die Dam
01.2016
  • Created and managed a popular event, currently Liefde By Die Dam is the biggest Afrikaans single day music festival in the world.

Operation Director

Seed Experiences
01.2013
  • Joined the team, leading the creation, production, and management of major events in South Africa.

Event Director

Vic Falls Carnival
01.2013
  • Managed and produced one of the most popular events in the region.

Owner/Founder

Great Dane, Braamfontein
01.2012
  • Opened a vibrant bar in Braamfontein that changed the precinct indefinitely

Co-Founder

In The City with Seed Experiences
01.2012
  • Co-founded a major event, playing a pivotal role in its creation and management.

Owner/Founder

Town Hall, Newtown
01.2009
  • Launched another successful venue, expanding business operations in the area.

Owner/Founder

Battalion Bars
01.2009
  • Established and grew a bar business servicing all major events and festivals in South Africa.

Owner/Founder

The Woods, Newtown
01.2008
  • Opened and ran an inner city entertainment space.

Owner/Founder

GIN, Greenside
01.2007
  • Created and managed a successful hospitality venue that changed Johannesburg nightlife forever.

Owner/Founder

Mama Tembo’s, Greenside
01.2006
  • Launched and operated a popular venue, utilizing profits from the vending business.

Owner/Founder

Vending Business
01.2005
  • Operated vending machines across all Cool Runnings franchises in Gauteng.

Owner/Founder

Embryo Events
01.2004
  • Developed and executed numerous successful events.

Waiter

Cool Running Hatfield
01.2004
  • Gained customer service experience and insights into the hospitality industry.

Owner/Founder

Virgin Events
1 2003
  • Founded an events business servicing scholars in the Pretoria region.

Skills

Business Management

Customer Relations

Labor Relations

Budget Administration

Locations

  • Johannesburg
  • Cape Town
  • Pretoria
  • Greenside
  • Newtown
  • Braamfontein
  • Linden
  • Melville JHB
  • Greenside JHB
  • Gardens CPT
  • District Six CPT

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 12/21/85

Timeline

Owner/Founder

Texas, District Six CPT
01.2023

Owner/Founder

Bacardi Best Day Ever
01.2022

Owner/Founder

Blondie, Gardens CPT
01.2021

Owner/Founder

Chinatown, Greenside JHB
01.2020

Owner/Founder

Blondie, Greenside JHB
01.2020

Owner/Founder

Romeos, Melville JHB
01.2019

Co-Founder

Bacardi Holiday Club
01.2018

Owner/Founder

Brian Lara Rum Eatery, Linden
01.2016

Owner/Founder

Liefde By Die Dam
01.2016

Operation Director

Seed Experiences
01.2013

Event Director

Vic Falls Carnival
01.2013

Owner/Founder

Great Dane, Braamfontein
01.2012

Co-Founder

In The City with Seed Experiences
01.2012

Owner/Founder

Town Hall, Newtown
01.2009

Owner/Founder

Battalion Bars
01.2009

Owner/Founder

The Woods, Newtown
01.2008

Owner/Founder

GIN, Greenside
01.2007

Owner/Founder

Mama Tembo’s, Greenside
01.2006

Owner/Founder

Vending Business
01.2005

Owner/Founder

Embryo Events
01.2004

Waiter

Cool Running Hatfield
01.2004

Owner/Founder

Virgin Events
1 2003

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