Romano Van Der Spuy
Hartbeespoort,NW
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chairperson of the Local Community Police Forum
None
01.1995 - 02.2024
- Enhanced board communication by streamlining meeting agendas and supporting materials.
- Developed strategic plans for organizational growth, resulting in increased revenue and expanded services.
- Mentored executive team members to strengthen leadership skills and improve decision-making processes.
- Improved stakeholder relations by proactively engaging with community leaders, partners, and donors.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a more inclusive company culture.
- Oversaw fundraising efforts, leading to greater financial stability and resources for the organization.
- Implemented governance best practices to enhance board effectiveness and accountability.
- Provided guidance on policy development, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Promoted organizational transparency by implementing clear reporting structures and open communication channels.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, minimizing negative impact on the organization''s reputation.
- Navigated complex negotiations successfully, securing beneficial partnerships and agreements for the organization.
- Established strong working relationships with government agencies and other organizations to support advocacy efforts.
- Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
- Negotiated and resolved conflicts between stakeholders.
- Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
- Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails and technical documents with minimal supervision.
- Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
- Managed workflow and calendars of Chairman's office to support meeting planning and development.
- Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
DA Ward Councillor
Retired
01.1969 - 02.2024
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Owner and CEO of Zoetendal Function Venue
Self-employeed
11.1985 - 11.2007
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving internal communication channels between team members facilitating greater collaboration across departments.
- Proactively identified areas of risk within the organization implemented necessary safeguards mitigating any potential negative impact on the business.
- Fostered an environment promoting continuous improvement empowering employees to identify opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Previously Chairman of Pretoria Tourism Committee
City Council Of Pretoria
01.1988 - 12.1994
- Enhanced company performance by implementing effective management strategies and fostering a collaborative executive team.
- Boosted company''s market presence by initiating strategic partnerships and expanding product offerings.
- Spearheaded successful mergers and acquisitions, leading to increased revenues and market share.
- Streamlined operations through the implementation of efficient processes and cost-cutting measures.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture by prioritizing employee development and promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Championed innovative growth strategies, resulting in the expansion into new markets and industries.
- Facilitated high-level negotiations with key stakeholders, securing beneficial agreements for all parties involved.
- Drove organizational success through the development of sustainable long-term business plans aligned with overall corporate goals.
- Directed comprehensive marketing campaigns, elevating brand awareness among target audiences.
- Oversaw successful product launches that captured significant market shares within competitive industry landscapes.
- Fostered an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication channels between employees at all levels within the organization.
- Demonstrated commitment to corporate social responsibility by promoting sustainable business practices and engaging in community outreach initiatives.
- Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
- Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans.
- Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
- Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pretoria Boys High
Pretoria12.1964
Skills
- Agenda Setting
- Recruiting
- Onboarding and training
- Effective Leadership
- Activity Supervision
- Meeting Management
- Consensus Building
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 100 in the development of crime prevention and upgrading of infrastructure in the project Ignite and Revive
- Achieved improved infrastructure by completing upgrading with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
Numerous service excellence certificates Community Police Forum
Numerous service excellence awards
Gold Medal Certificate for exceptional and outstanding service to the community of Hartbeespoortdam as the chairman of the CPF from 2011 to 2013
Gold Medal for Service par Excellence 19 August 2010
Certificate of appreciation by the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service 12 April 2022 8 Nov for together with members of the South African Police Service, saved the life of suicide victim
Certificate of Merit from Mountain Cambridge School 8 November 2022
Certificate of Appreciation for all the work doen for the greater Hartbeespoort Community in all aspects where assistance is needed awarded by three Hartbeespoort DA -Councillors on 26 January 2023
Certificate of Excellence of 3rd place in North West Province for CPF for year 2014 as well as best CPF in North West 2018 and as 3rd best in South Africa in 2018.
Hartbeespoortt Community Award winner in the category Ambassador, on 19 September2016
Timeline
Chairperson of the Local Community Police Forum
None
01.1995 - 02.2024
Previously Chairman of Pretoria Tourism Committee
City Council Of Pretoria
01.1988 - 12.1994
Owner and CEO of Zoetendal Function Venue
Self-employeed
11.1985 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Pretoria Boys High
DA Ward Councillor
Retired
01.1969 - 02.2024
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