Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Academiceducation
Otheraccomplishments
Leadershiproles
Homeaddress
Telephonenumber
Firstlanguage
Health
References
Personal Information
Interests
Timeline
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Rohan Alwyn Lourens

Rohan Alwyn Lourens

Business Development Director
GEORGE,Western Cape

Summary

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.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Site Manager for Construction

Draht Builders
George, Western Cape
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
  • Had to manage 30 people on site to ensure that the work was diligently carried out
  • Was responsible for ordering and delivering of good on site

Registration, Import, Exportation of Insect Based Pet

LHR Southern Hem Pet Group (PTY) Ltd
George, Western Cape
02.2020 - Current
  • Import and Export from France to SA and New Zealand
  • Developed strong relationships with local veterinarians and animal care professionals, increasing referrals for our demonstrations and products.
  • Responsible for presenting the products and driving sales
  • Ensuring that all the import regulations were met and in order so as to avoid any hiccups at Customs
  • Maintaining good communication between the Shipping company, Manufacturer, Customs and End-users

Establishing and Maintaining Distribution Channels

LHR Southern Hem Pet Group (PTY) Ltd
George, Western Cape
02.2020 - Current

Keeping the clients informed about the product and ensured product availibility.

Communications and Linking International Companies

LHR Southern Hem Pet Group (PTY) Ltd
George. Western Cape
02.2020 - Current
  • Identified new market opportunities by conducting thorough industry research and analysis.

Business Development Director

LHR SOUTHERN HEM PET GROUP (PTY) LTD
George, Western Cape
01.2020 - Current
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.

Head of Sales

LHR SOUTHERN HEM PET GROUP (PTY) LTD
George, Western Cape
02.2020 - Current
  • Developed strong client relationships for improved customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Head of Business Relations

LHR Southern Hem Pet Group (PTY) Ltd
George, Western Cape
02.2020 - Current
  • Built and strengthened relationships with industry partners to drive growth.

Associated Teacher

FRITZ DE GROOT'S GUITARSCHOOL
Pretoria
01.2008 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.

Head of Sales

MALKUTHA PERSIAN CARPETS AND KILIMS
Pretoria
01.2016 - 11.2023
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.

Teacher

LYCÉE JULES VERNE FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Pretoria
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

Teacher

DSP GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Pretoria
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Working With French Diplomats

Private Tutoring
Pretoria
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.

Teacher

LAERSKOOL ELARDUSPARK
Pretoria
1 2006 - 1 2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

SILVERTON HIGH SCHOOL
Pretoria
01.1996 - 1 2000

Bachelor of Science - HUMAN RESOURCES

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
Pretoria
01.2002 - 1 2004

C1 - French

L'Alliance Française Pta
Pretoria
02.2019 - Current

Academiceducation

SILVERTON HIGH SCHOOL, 1996-2000, MATRIC (GRADE 12)


Subjects:

AFRIKAANS HG, ENGLISH HG, SCIENCE HG, BIOLOGY HG, ACCOUNTING SG, MATHEMATICS HG, UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA, 2002-2004, B.COM HUMAN RESOURCES DEGREE (3 YEARS DEGREE), BUSINESS LAW, PSYCHOLOGY, ACCOUNTING, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, CALCULATIONS AND STATISTICS, INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, LABOUR LAW, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT, PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING


L'ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE Pta, 2016-2022

Otheraccomplishments

  • 1995, PART OF THE NETWORK 'WE CARE' STUDENT GROUP AFTER '94 TO HELP CROSS CULTURAL BOUNDARIES
  • 1996-2000, VARIOUS SPORTS TEAM MEMBER
  • 1999, RUGBY TOUR GROUP TO THE U.K, WALES and SCOTLAND
  • 2000, DEPUTY HEAD BOY (CULTURE)
  • 2001-2005, GUITARIST FOR JAK DE PRIESTER
  • 2007-2008, SAILING ACROSS THE ATLANTIC OCEAN

Leadershiproles

  • YOUTH CAMP GROUP LEADER
  • DEPUTY HEADBOY - SILVERTON HIGH SCHOOL (2000)
  • DEPUTY HEAD FOR HUMAN RESOURCES STUDENT GROUP (2003-2004)
  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (2020-CURRENT)

Homeaddress

PINE ROAD, GEORGE, WESTERN CAPE, 6529, SOUTH AFRICA

Telephonenumber

082 560 4168

Firstlanguage

AFRIKAANS

Health

NO DISABILITIES/EXCELLENT

References

  • Leane Curnier, Secrétaire de Direction, École primaire du Lycée Jules VERNE, 082 832 8775
  • Anita Rohwer, DSP Internationale, 078 712 5777
  • Lenn Booysen, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF LHR SOUTHERN HEM PET GROUP, 083 702 0235
  • Hein Draht, 082 997 0380
  • Isabelle Lira, 076 664 0177
  • Nelly Hazebrouck, +33 666 2066 35
  • Jeanne Marchand, 079 8365255

Personal Information

  • Criminal Offences: NONE
  • Date of Birth: 01/11/82
  • Gender: MALE
  • Nationality: SOUTH AFRICAN
  • Driving License: CODE B
  • Marital Status: MARRIED

Interests

I am extremely interested in the collaboration between France and South Africa due to my fondness of South Africa and due to my relationship with French Diplomats and French students I have a deep interest in people development and fostering good relations I have a family of 7 and understanding and cultivating the uniqueness of every one is of a high value to me

I am interested in innovation and creative thinking

Timeline

Site Manager for Construction

Draht Builders
01.2024 - Current

Registration, Import, Exportation of Insect Based Pet

LHR Southern Hem Pet Group (PTY) Ltd
02.2020 - Current

Establishing and Maintaining Distribution Channels

LHR Southern Hem Pet Group (PTY) Ltd
02.2020 - Current

Communications and Linking International Companies

LHR Southern Hem Pet Group (PTY) Ltd
02.2020 - Current

Head of Sales

LHR SOUTHERN HEM PET GROUP (PTY) LTD
02.2020 - Current

Head of Business Relations

LHR Southern Hem Pet Group (PTY) Ltd
02.2020 - Current

Business Development Director

LHR SOUTHERN HEM PET GROUP (PTY) LTD
01.2020 - Current

C1 - French

L'Alliance Française Pta
02.2019 - Current

Head of Sales

MALKUTHA PERSIAN CARPETS AND KILIMS
01.2016 - 11.2023

Teacher

LYCÉE JULES VERNE FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2016 - 01.2023

Teacher

DSP GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2016 - 01.2023

Working With French Diplomats

Private Tutoring
01.2016 - 01.2023

Associated Teacher

FRITZ DE GROOT'S GUITARSCHOOL
01.2008 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - HUMAN RESOURCES

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
01.2002 - 1 2004

High School Diploma -

SILVERTON HIGH SCHOOL
01.1996 - 1 2000

Teacher

LAERSKOOL ELARDUSPARK
1 2006 - 1 2023
Rohan Alwyn LourensBusiness Development Director