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Rondell Van Wyk

Rondell Van Wyk

Business Operations Senior Executive

Summary

  • Team-driven Business Operations Manager committed to developing specific and attainable departmental goals and standards while supporting the vision of the organization. Determined leader with over 15 years of contributing to short and long term business planning and strategy. Offering integrity, a strong work ethic and sound judgement skills.
  • Excellent cross-functional supporting and decision-making skills. Highly effective at promoting positive relationships and building capable teams. Track record of improving overall operations, reducing overhead and increasing corporate value
  • Respectful and respected professional with exceptional knowledge of developing strategic plans for service excellence.

Overview

15
15

Years Professional Experience

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Operations Senior Executive

Eskom Holdings
Gauteng , South Africa
01.2013 - Current
  • Develop. maintain and refurbish the infrastructure for electricity throughout South Africa.
  • Prepare, gain approval, oversee and track the implementation of the annual budget to adhere to regulatory protocols and strategy within the business.
  • Provide project management oversight for the South African landscape of 9 provinces.
  • Develop policies, communication strategies, assess detailed methodologies for executing projects with the contractor group.
  • Maintain the Integrated Risk Management programs (IRM, EHS, security, asset management) systems for over 1000 various major capital projects.
  • Ensure availability of internal and external resources, to guarantee deliverables are met as per the 10 year execution plan.
  • Manage support services, risk scorecards and KPI’s by achieving 98% compliance rating.
  • Manage ethics compliance targets for the business organization.
  • Implement and sustain ISO 9001, 14001 45001 compliance and successfully and retained certification for 9 years.
  • Reduce lost time injuries by 80% from 2015 to 2021.
  • Promote safety awareness, improve safety culture and injury management initiatives.
  • Achieved Over 90% on behavior and cultural surveys.
  • Conduct interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Analyze key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
  • Apply honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
  • Improve business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
  • Identify process inefficiencies through gap analysis and outlined sensible solutions.
  • Meet with stakeholders to establish favorable business relationships and support mutually beneficial interests.
  • Evaluate trends to understand competitive environments and assess current strategies.
  • Assess impact of current business processes on users and stakeholders and evaluate potential areas for improvement.
  • Assign tasks to associates, staffed projects and updated involved parties to enhance optimal business flow.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to analyze and understand enterprise-wide operational impacts and opportunities of technology changes.
  • Evaluate business requirements, leveraging information to forecast costs relating to hardware, software and consulting.
  • Derived conceptual designs from business objectives to deliver software and applications according to specifications for usability, performance and functionality.
  • Built library of models and reusable knowledge-base assets to produce consistent and streamlined business intelligence results.
  • Evaluated consistency and importance of different business intelligence data against needs to determine optimal courses of action.
  • Researched competitors to build report of rising trends in energy markets.
  • Performed competitor bench-marking analysis to identify manufacturing savings opportunities and potential product enhancements.
  • Drafted quarterly and yearly reports on company financial metrics to assess successes and account for deficiencies.
  • Developed and controlled execution of reporting and analytics for multiple operations departments.
  • Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
  • Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
  • Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborated on implementation of collection strategies with collections, risk and fraud teams.
  • Established strategy for operations reporting and analytics, identifying key needs for deliverables while driving continuous improvement of processes.
  • Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
  • Built and harmonized operations reports for team leaders, senior managers and executives, supervising automation of reports and data sources to eliminate errors.
  • Kept operations in compliance with OSHA, state and federal regulations through regular safety inspections and hazards management strategies.
  • Analyzed portfolios and identified risk factors, facilitating reduction of delinquencies on new volumes and recommending risk-adverse underwriting strategies.
  • Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
  • Produced accurate and timely collections reports, facilitating measurement, decision-making and engagement with customers.
  • Taught employees how to control risks at front line.
  • Executed overall strategic roadmap to achieve risk maturity milestones across organizational levels.
  • Designed and monitored underwriting scorecards and related predictability.
  • Handled ethics and complaince claims according to internal risk management policies, keeping liability minimized by leveraging expertise and available tools.
  • Instituted contingency plans, ensuring business continuity through cross-training, documentation and data backups.
  • Employed strong program management skills to successfully define and manage ongoing initiatives designed to control enterprise and integration risks.
  • Encouraged stakeholders to approach assessments analytically and offer unique insights to bring new understanding to risk management programs.
  • Engaged with collections, risk,and fraud teams, collaborating on implementation of collection strategies.
  • Improved processes within collections and rigorously tested test and learn strategies throughout collections processes.
  • Maintained ownership and generated fully automated SAP reports, enabling increased visibility and control of overall risk.
  • Administered CURA program, keeping risk low by proactively examining processes and related documentation.
  • Built and maintained measurement infrastructure through integration of business key performances indicators, SAP and business objects.
  • Defined and led strategies to reduce bridges in the Public Finance Management Act.
  • Trained and mentored analysts on SAP programming, analytics and influential communication.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Facilitated development and reporting of program metrics.
  • Collaborated with clients to target issues and uncover methods that would increase operational efficiency.
  • Supervised client meetings to disseminate proper information and encourage participants to share ideas.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Monitored corporate policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Drafted strategic business intelligence roadmap, complete with data governance policies and tactical information safeguards.
  • Directed implementation of new business intelligence tools, selecting appropriate solutions and aiding in corresponding onboarding processes.
  • Developed intelligence-sharing dashboards, providing company-wide access to collected data.
  • Conducted assessments and counseled clients regarding controls, risks, process issues and productivity inefficiencies.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to determine any problems or areas that need improvement.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Devised and deployed strategic positioning, brand strategies and transmission board.
  • Collected various reports and information regarding client's business by interviewing, shadowing and analyzing reports.
  • Organized and executed 1000 assigned business projects according to client's specifications within 9 year period.
  • Formulated recommendations and effective solutions to improve Eskom Holdings overall profitability and success.
  • Performed initial assessments during meetings with assigned clients.
  • Investigated enterprise risk to devise strategic initiatives improving operational structures, policies and management systems.
  • Assisted with identifying, interviewing and testing top talent to optimize productivity.
  • Offered expertise on employee and business development plans to enhance implementation and routine oversight.
  • Evaluated situations and delivered targeted solutions using various tools and resources.
  • Led corrective action plans, procedure development, staff performance reviews and training programs.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
  • Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to maintain compliance and streamline work operations.
  • Identified key OSHA, enterprise and operational risks to devise innovative mitigation and implementation plans enabling dramatic growth.
  • Developed complete business plans and operational strategies for new and existing business.
  • Refocused 6 direct operational teams and human capital teams to meet changing project demands.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Devised strategies to improve organization efficiency and optimize group management.
  • Propelled domestic mindsets into international market thinking through strategic business planning.
  • Wrote and realigned functional specifications, feasibility analysis and requirements definitions to facilitate smooth and efficient improvement strategies.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Liaised with senior officers for ongoing quality assurance program integrity.
  • Provided personalized business consulting and overhauled services to strengthen client success.
  • Organized and oversaw solid business portfolio by meeting governmental objective within 9 years.
  • Strengthened operational execution objectives by reviewing process data, developing solutions and monitoring implementation.

Chief Operating Officer

Bayron Alliance
Johannesburg, South Africa
2019.01 - 2021.01
  • A business focused on trading commodities (Coal, Chrome) as well as logistics services within Africa providing integrated market access and logistics solutions.
  • Provided the strategic mindset to advise the business on potential opportunities and risks
  • OSHA compliance, Hazard loss prevention strategy development and execution
  • Drive Performance driven culture with the correct risk culture
  • Logistics management (34 ton Trucks)
  • Staff training and development.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance for drivers
  • Order scheduling and processing of coal shuttling activities
  • International trade of coal including purchasing, Budget planning and allocation, invoicing, and delivery of commodity
  • Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies.
  • Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
  • Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive business development.
  • Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
  • Analyzed business needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements.
  • Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
  • Trained and managed team of developers and discussed issues to provide resolution and apply best practices.
  • Made recommendations for changes in funding process and policies based on data and judgment.
  • Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.
  • Assisted company executives during decision-making process by compiling daily reports to suggest corrective action.
  • Assisted leadership with launch of start-up to achieve Result.
  • Mitigated costs while collaborating with vendors to manage inventory items.
  • Tasked to turn around low-growth operation by solidifying workflow processes, strengthening client relationships and improving communications supporting client advocacy.
  • Leveraged marketplace trends to create solutions and refine business strategies.
  • Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
  • Managed teams to guarantee successful supply chain pipeline for markets.
  • Directed work of key team members to create cutting-edge cinematography work.
  • Determined ideal film locations, attained permits and planned shots to achieve intended results.
  • Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
  • Developed processes and procedures for studio and location productions.
  • Optimized operational processes by developing company-wide analytics tool to address client-specific metrics.
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs for effective production.
  • Created and applied new business analytics and reporting tool across 3 sites.
  • Reached conformity with product quality specifications by suggesting corrective actions.
  • Confirmed company documentation met ISO requirements and day-to-day operations followed documentation.
  • Chaired technical leadership group in directing process development and technology transfer activities within technical operations and CMO manufacturing facility.
  • Drove service planning for Middelburg, and analyzed utilization data to improve service.
  • Evaluated live broadcasts to assess signal strength, content and compliance with regulatory standards, protecting station revenue and preventing legal concerns.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
  • Fostered CRM initiatives by promoting environment of interpersonal communication and customer service.
  • Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
  • Spearheaded business-related aims to meet tactical planning initiatives.
  • Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
  • Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
  • Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
  • Trained and coached new and existing employees to boost staff productivity.
  • Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
  • Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
  • Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.

Chief Executive Officer

Umkhosi SHEQ Solutions
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2012 - 01.2021
  • Cross Functional Management of the COO, CFO and Administration Head
  • Ran the day to day operations from Sales to the front office
  • Developed Multiple customer focused training programs which dealt with specific risks within their businesses
  • Business Development of the Consultancy business
  • Business process re – engineering activities providing a new way of looking at compliance
  • Created a Market Focused business with sales growth of 50% within three years
  • Grew from one Client to servicing over 40 clients nationwide
  • Managed multiple training sites throughout the country (over 10 locations at one time)
  • Prepared and provide macroeconomic and political analysis reporting on governments within the African Context
  • Consulted and provide and advisory service on the development and Enhancement of Enterprise Risk Management
  • Frameworks
  • Partnered with Technology providers to streamline Risk and Legal Compliance departments
  • Spearheaded overhaul of various underperforming departments to reduce stagnation and increase growth and productivity
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
  • Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
  • Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
  • Identified and capitalized on short- and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
  • Met dynamic needs by keeping internal systems scalable and highly responsive.
  • Worked with department heads to stay current on needs and offer high-level support for day-to-day operations.
  • Increased company revenue by 45% in 3 years through aggressive new market strategies.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
  • Determined vision and strategic direction for OHSA client base and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes.
  • Monitored use of best practices at levels and implemented corrective actions to bring employees into compliance.
  • Improved business profits by 60% through strategic updates to processes, procedures and team makeup.
  • Developed and implemented strategic updates to BTB operations to solve issues affecting efficiency, profitability and production.
  • Led strategic and business initiatives to successfully grow revenue in areas such as training and total management solutions.
  • Oversaw large-scale staff recruitment and development initiatives to keep workforce skilled and effective.
  • Initiated aggressive hiring push and training of industry-renowned candidates as department managers to drive organizational improvements.
  • Spearheaded product line diversification to achieve 15% increase in revenue and penetrate wider markets.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to better target business metrics tracking and improve decision-making with real-time data.
  • Directed sell-off of excess inventory to retailers and liquidators to satisfy debts and allow for production retooling.
  • Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for all client locations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
  • Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
  • Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Worked with department heads to address team needs and offer high-level support for everyday operations.
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.

Senior Risk Management Consultant

Exactitude Consulting
Gauteng, South Africa
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Www.exactitudeconsulting.com
  • Barclays Bank – Guided implementation of Enterprise Security, Strategy for data protection and end point protection (Think Tank)
  • Khoemacao Mine - Product Innovation and development Enterprise Risk Frameworks
  • BECSA BHP Billiton – Enterprise Risk Management Policy development as well as Project Management
  • Project Risk Management by implementing COSO, KING 4, and other Policy or Governance driven frameworks.
  • Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
  • Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
  • Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
  • Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
  • Kept operations in compliance with OSHA, state and federal regulations through regular safety inspections and hazards management strategies.
  • Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
  • Taught employees how to control risks at front line.
  • Executed risk roadmap to achieve risk maturity milestones across organizational levels.
  • Handled ethical and compliance claims according to internal risk management policies, keeping liability minimized by leveraging expertise and available tools.
  • Employed strong program management skills to successfully define and manage ongoing initiatives designed to control overall enterprise and integration risks.
  • Encouraged stakeholders to approach assessments analytically and offer unique insights to bring new understanding to risk management programs.
  • Analyzed impact of environmental disasters to physical data centers and create and implement response plans.
  • Administered Think Tank program, keeping risk low by proactively examining processes and related documentation.
  • Performed in-depth research and investigations and recommended strategies to resolve problems and prevent further concerns.
  • Produced and filed reports every month to inform senior management of current activities and progress with investigations.
  • Devised new systems and specific processes to handle ongoing monitoring needs for potential risks.
  • Looked at current and new merchants and individual sales to evaluate fraud, chargeback and compliance risks.
  • Developed, deployed and enhanced procedures to reduce institutions exposure to fraud.
  • Implemented financial risk management policies, limits and strategies that complied with standards and strategic imperatives of organization.
  • Worked within excel to compile and review information with pivot tables and charts.
  • Monitored industry, technological and economic developments to stay current on potential risks.
  • Completed statistical reviews to uncover trends, patterns and variations.
  • Formulated knowledgeable forecasts for business, industry and overall economic conditions based on available financial information.
  • Compared industry-specific securities against outside metrics and each other to develop recommendations.
  • Coordinated ongoing efforts to strengthen risk culture and fine-tuned risk appetite for lending and funding activities.
  • Reviewed risk limits across financial stripes for applicability and adequacy and gathered metrics related to risk appetite statements.
  • Built contingency plans to successfully handle financial emergencies.
  • Assessed liquidity and market risk levels and applied risk-based approach to oversee financial activities.
  • Conducted statistical analysis and evaluated risk via use of portfolio management software.
  • Informed financial decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry or economic conditions.
  • Identified key risks and mitigating factors of potential investments such as asset types and values, legal and ownership structures and industry segments..
  • Analyzed data on price, stability and other factors affecting investment programs to incorporate into investment decisions.
  • Instituted regular safety inspections and hazards management strategies to keep operations compliant.
  • Produced and filed reports to inform senior management of current activities and progress with investigations.

Senior HSE Manager

Omnia Group
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
  • Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
  • Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
  • Implemented drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation premiums to a minimum of 9%.
  • Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate evironmental workplace hazards.
  • Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals with excel.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 300 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire printing facility.
  • Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness 100%.
  • Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
  • Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
  • Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
  • Interpreted test data to determine whether contamination existed in accordance with environmental laws.
  • Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
  • Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
  • Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.

Risk Manager

Mondi Paper
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
  • Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
  • Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
  • Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
  • Kept operations in compliance with OSHA, state and federal regulations through regular safety inspections and hazards management strategies.
  • Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
  • Taught employees how to control risks at front line.
  • Executed enterprise roadmap to achieve risk maturity milestones across organizational levels.
  • Handled ethical and compliance claims according to internal risk management policies, keeping liability minimized by leveraging expertise and available tools.
  • Employed strong program management skills to successfully define and manage ongoing initiatives designed to control enterprise and integration risks.
  • Encouraged stakeholders to approach assessments analytically and offer unique insights to bring new understanding to risk management programs.
  • Analyzed impact of environmental disasters to physical data centers and create and implement response plans.
  • Administered risk mitigation program, keeping risk low by proactively examining processes and related documentation.
  • Performed in-depth research and investigations and recommended strategies to resolve problems and prevent further concerns.
  • Produced and filed reports every month to inform senior management of current activities and progress with investigations.
  • Devised new systems and specific processes to handle ongoing monitoring needs for potential risks.
  • Looked at current and new merchants and individual sales to evaluate fraud, chargeback and compliance risks.
  • Implemented financial risk management policies, limits and strategies that complied with standards and strategic imperatives of organization.
  • Developed, deployed and enhanced procedures to reduce institutions exposure to fraud.
  • Worked within excel to compile and review information with pivot tables and charts.
  • Monitored industry, technological and economic developments to stay current on potential risks.
  • Completed statistical reviews to uncover trends, patterns and variations.
  • Formulated knowledgeable forecasts for business, industry and overall economic conditions based on available financial information.
  • Compared industry-specific securities against outside metrics and each other to develop recommendations.
  • Coordinated ongoing efforts to strengthen risk culture and fine-tuned risk appetite for lending and funding activities.
  • Reviewed risk limits across financial stripes for applicability and adequacy and gathered metrics related to risk appetite statements.
  • Built contingency plans to successfully handle financial emergencies.
  • Assessed liquidity and market risk levels and applied risk-based approach to oversee financial activities.
  • Conducted statistical analysis and evaluated risk via use of portfolio management software.
  • Informed financial decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry or economic conditions.
  • Identified key risks and mitigating factors of potential investments such as asset types and values, legal and ownership structures and industry segments.
  • Analyzed data on price, stability and other factors affecting investment programs to incorporate into investment decisions.

Education

Master’s - Business Administration

UNISA
South Africa

Bachelor Of Arts - Environmental Health

Durban University of Technology
Durban South Africa
2011

Skills

  • Business Analysis, Financial Risk, Market Analysis, Forward Thinking, Calculated Risk Management, Executive Communication,
  • Team Leader, Cross-functional Leadership, Problem Solving Techniques, Auditing, Agile Methodology, Client Relationship
  • Management, Brand Management, Performance Management, Sales Management, Attention to Detail, People and Employee
  • Development, Board Presentations, Contract Negotiation, Setting Risk Appetite and Validating Controls
  • Sales Promotion
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Administrative Management
  • Reporting Tools
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Department Oversight
  • Advertising Initiatives
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Management Training
  • Human Resources Oversight
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Program Optimization
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Contact Management Systems
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Supplier Monitoring
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Guest Experiences
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Sales Tracking
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Document Management System Software
  • Custom Creations
  • Business Analysis, Financial Risk, Market Analysis, Forward Thinking, Calculated Risk Management, Executive Communication,
  • Strategic Networking
  • Business Management and Development
  • Customer Care
  • Strategic Risk Management
  • Business Workflows
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Price Structuring
  • Goal Attainment
  • Office Organization
  • Scalable Enterprise Software Solutions
  • Staff Evaluations
  • Strategic Vision
  • Organizational Improvements
  • P&L Administration
  • POS Terminal Operations
  • Business Growth Initiatives
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Document Creation
  • Inventory Tracking and Management
  • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
  • Advertising Campaign Development
  • Needs Assessment
  • Word Processing
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Promotions and Marketing Strategies
  • Partnership Cultivation
  • Layout Planning
  • Employee Relationships
  • Project Workflow Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Employee Timesheet Processing
  • Database Maintenance
  • Money Handling
  • Special Promotions Planning
  • Motivational Techniques
  • Content Workflow
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Business Forecasting
  • Business Intelligence Data Modeling
  • Inquiry Requests
  • Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
  • Information Security
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Operational Standards
  • Waste Management and Reduction
  • Capital Expenditures Oversight
  • Recognition Programs
  • Promotional Campaigns
  • Market and Competitor Research
  • Product Transportation
  • Correspondence Writing
  • Environmental Impact Management
  • Process Development and Streamlining
  • Logistics

Accomplishments

  • Key note Speaker - Organization for the Prohibition of Chemicals Weapons (OPCW) World Conference Held at “The Hague”
  • Netherlands Key note Speaker - Africa Air Insurance Risk Summit (Key Role of the CRO) Established the first ever Supplier Review Committee within Eskom (To be piloted throughout the business – Over 50000 Employees)

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

Bayron Alliance
2019.01 - 2021.01

Business Operations Senior Executive

Eskom Holdings
01.2013 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

Umkhosi SHEQ Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2021

Senior Risk Management Consultant

Exactitude Consulting
01.2011 - 01.2013

Senior HSE Manager

Omnia Group
01.2010 - 01.2011

Risk Manager

Mondi Paper
01.2007 - 01.2010

Master’s - Business Administration

UNISA

Bachelor Of Arts - Environmental Health

Durban University of Technology

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