PAULA SMIT

Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize skills, making a significant contribution to the success of the company over the next 5 years by making use of extensive logistics and managerial experiences and at the same time expand learnings, knowledge and skills.

Can add value by sharing skills and experiences gained over the last 32 years within the logistics/transport/courier industry.

Strong moral principles and core values.

Self-determination, persistency, strong administrative and organization skills as well as characteristics such as consistency, loyalty and reliability are key contributors. Committed, hardworking with a strong logistics background (Sales and Operational) and a positive attitude to challenges, change and opportunities.

Accustomed to fast-paced, high demand and changing environments with a track record of introducing improvement methods and change, resulting in reduced costs and increased operational efficiencies. Take ownership, willing to go the extra mile (go above and beyond) to deliver and exceed expectations where possible.

Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition.

Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams. Focused

Committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines.

Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals.

Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships.

Goal-oriented with distinguished experience in the Transport & Logistics industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales.

Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.

• Being true to myself
• Learning something new - desire to learn/improve, develop and grow - self and others - never too old to learn!
• Go-getter (hustles)
• Able to effectively plan and organize/coordinate
• Continues improvement - seeking better/smarter ways to do things
• Attention to detail
• Improve and develop processes/systems
• Solution driven
• Customer satisfaction/care
• Structure. Procedures and systems
• Leadership

• Gain new experiences (increase knowledge and training)
• To work for a stable, solid company who value their customers and staff
• Inspire to reach C-Level position within the next 5 years
• Challenge/better myself all the time

• Business Plan and execution approved to set up Retail Distribution Operations for City Logistics in 2008
• Acting National Sales Executive at Dawn Wing (21 Months)
• Implemented/introduced proper CMR Systems
• Website - ensure up to date with business changes and customer demands/requirements
• Sales Training - new employee introduction sales (product and services) training conducted with manual updates to ensure relevant
• Implemented Commission / Reward Structure for internal Sales Team
• Create and implemented Long Service Award Programme

• Strong work ethic - setting and achieving goals
• Positive/Optimistic Attitude
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Honesty and Integrity
• Self-Motivated
• Motivated to Grow and Learn
• Dependable, accountable and responsible
• Take initiative
• Driven - goal, result and timeline
• Consistent in actions, deeds and approach

• Exodus Communications & Electronics: Cliff Lotter, 082 855 5550
• UTi Retail Distribution: Dave Burton, 082 772 1667
• UTi Retail Distribution: Colin Burns, 065 355 6718
• City Logistics: Greg Woodbridge, 082 883 2800
• City Logistics: Ryan Gaines, 079 515 0366
• Value Logistics: Charles Lowe, 083 447 4876
• Value Logistics & DPD Laser: Ian Naude, 083 335 9958
• DPD Laser: Monika Price, 084 372 2466
• Dawn Wing/DPD Laser: Benita Buitendag, 082 332 7548
• DPD Laser: Nick Vroom, 082 922 7410