Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Roles And Responsibilities
Other Relevant Experience
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Michael De Vries

Brand manager
Middelburg,MP

Summary

Results-driven professional with diverse experience across various industries, demonstrating adaptability, transferable skills, and a strong ability to thrive in different environments.

Overview

2026
years of professional experience
5
Certifications
1
Language

Work History

Carzone Trading Agencies

Dealer Principal

McCarthy GM Hatfield

Fleet

Lindsay Saker

Fleet

Auto Pedigree

Branch Manager

Volkswagen/Audi

General Manager

McCarthy Volkswagen Parow

Sales Manager

McCarthy Mercedes Benz/Auto Atlantic BMW

Sales Executive, Fleet Sales Manager, and Sales Manager

CJ Holdings Cape Town

Owner

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Quality Control of export fruit to Europe

Job overview

  • Specializing in tunnel-grown vegetables.

In-Xpress

Franchise Owner

Danmar Autobody

Management Consultant & Branch Manager

Green-Line Assessors and Claim-Solutions

Insurance Assessor

Isuzu New/Used, Isuzu Middelburg

Manager
08.2023 - Current

Auto Italia/Eastvaal

Group Brand Manager
06.2020 - 07.2023

St Elmo's Restaurant

Restaurant Owner
01.1997 - 01.1999

Job overview

  • Implemented effective inventory management systems to minimize waste and control food costs.
  • Effectively managed payroll responsibilities while adhering to budgetary constraints, promoting cost-effective staffing practices across all shifts.
  • Optimized menu offerings based on customer feedback, leading to better sales performance and high levels of repeat business.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.

Proudafrique Commerce

Owner/Operator
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

Proud Afrique Commerce, based in Delmas, South Africa, is a distinguished agricultural company with a national operational reach. We are dedicated to providing high-quality products and fostering strong business partnerships. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how our businesses can collaborate for mutual growth and success.

Specializing in:

· Vegetable tunnel production.

· Premium meat products, including yellow fat biltong, chilli bites, droëwors, and game biltong.

· Charcoal, briquettes, and firelighters.

Education

Suzuki Senior Management
Gauteng

Suzuki Dealer Principal Programme
03.2021

Shields Safety Health Environment
London, UK

Diploma in Health and Safety

Wits Business School
Johannesburg, GP

Audi Departmental Managers Development Program

McCarthy Training Center
Cape Town, WC

McCarthy Departmental Managers Development Program

Mercedes Benz Training Center
Pretoria, Gauteng

Mercedes Benz Cadet Programme

IAC in Management Skills

Tygerberg College
Cape Town, WC

Introduction to the Automotive Trade
01.1984

Skills

Effective team leadership

Effective communication

Analytical problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Generated revenues yearly and increased franchise revenue through innovative marketing strategies.
  • Optimized resource allocation and implemented cost-saving measures.
  • Built lasting client relationships through strong issue resolution and dynamic communication.

Certification

SUZUKI SENIOR MANAGEMENT, GAUTENG

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Sales Management
  • Operations Management
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Quality Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Inventory Management

Other Relevant Experience

  • Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Quality Control of export fruit to Europe, Specializing in tunnel-grown vegetables.
  • Franchise Owner, In-Xpress, Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Management Consultant & Branch Manager, Danmar Autobody, Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Insurance Assessor, Green-Line Assessors and Claim-Solutions, Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Timeline

Manager

Isuzu New/Used, Isuzu Middelburg
08.2023 - Current

Owner/Operator

Proudafrique Commerce
01.2022 - Current

Group Brand Manager

Auto Italia/Eastvaal
06.2020 - 07.2023

Restaurant Owner

St Elmo's Restaurant
01.1997 - 01.1999

Dealer Principal

Carzone Trading Agencies

Fleet

McCarthy GM Hatfield

Fleet

Lindsay Saker

Branch Manager

Auto Pedigree

General Manager

Volkswagen/Audi

Sales Manager

McCarthy Volkswagen Parow

Sales Executive, Fleet Sales Manager, and Sales Manager

McCarthy Mercedes Benz/Auto Atlantic BMW

Owner

CJ Holdings Cape Town

Franchise Owner

In-Xpress

Management Consultant & Branch Manager

Danmar Autobody

Insurance Assessor

Green-Line Assessors and Claim-Solutions

Shields Safety Health Environment

Diploma in Health and Safety

Wits Business School

Audi Departmental Managers Development Program

McCarthy Training Center

McCarthy Departmental Managers Development Program

Mercedes Benz Training Center

Mercedes Benz Cadet Programme

IAC in Management Skills

Tygerberg College

Introduction to the Automotive Trade

Quality Control of export fruit to Europe

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Suzuki Senior Management

Suzuki Dealer Principal Programme
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