Rupert Swanepoel
Artisan Welder
Weavind Park
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proactive and optimistic approach. Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver high-quality work and exceed expectations. Adept at problem-solving and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Committed to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with industry trends.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Platoon Sergeant (Reserve Force)
South African National Defence Force
05.2024 - Current
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of vehicles within platoon.
- Manage equipment during day-to-day operations.
- Served as principal planning officer for vehicle maintenance
Sales Developer
Africa Equipped Services
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Pet Food and Pharmaceutical Sales & Deliveries
Part Time - Radio Broadcaster, Voice Over Artist
Radio Ritme Online Radio
09.2022 - Current
- Sound, Marketing, Advertising & Media
Part Time - Radio Broadcaster, Voice Over Artist
Waterberg Stereo 104.9FM
03.2010 - 08.2022
- Sound, Marketing, Advertising & Media
New Business Development Specialist
Martin & Martin
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Pet Food and Pharmaceutical Sales
Welder and Freelance Sales agent
Casting & Moulding Development T/A Robust Brickmaking Machines
03.2010 - 03.2020
- Brickmaking Machines & Fiberglass Pools Manufacturing Sales & Supply
Sales Representative
Cable Corporation
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Electrical Sales
Accounts Manager
Radiant Group
11.2013 - 01.2017
- Electrical and Lighting Sales
Self Employed
SwanCo Supply
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Maintenance Mainly Lighting, Plumbing, Welding & Carpentry
Area Sales Consultant
Cooper & Cooper T/A Engineering Supplies
08.2010 - 10.2011
- Lifting and Rigging Repair and Sales
Area Sales Representative
Voltex Retail Suppliers
11.2005 - 10.2008
- Electrical Sales
Sergeant Artisan – Welder
South African Defense Force
1 1998 - 10.2005
- Mechanical Welding, Steel Construction Manufacturing and Installing, Engine Repairs
Sales Representative
Electroline Trading Co
11.2008 - 06.2009
- Electrical Sales
Area Sales Manager
Yesco Electrical Wholesale
07.2009 - 02.2010
- Electrical Sales
Freelance Sales Agent
Chemvulc Marketing
03.2013 - 10.2013
- Tyre Repair Accessories Sales & Supply
Sales Representative
Ultimate Animal Nutrition
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Pet Food and Pharmaceutical Sales
Education
Trade Test Welding - Welding
Centurion College
Lyttelton, South Africa 09.1998 - 04.2001
Skills
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc)
Product Demonstration
Cold-calling
Marketing support
Customer Service
Problem-Solving
Business development and planning
Problem-solving abilities
Client Relationship Management
Self Motivation
Sales coordination
Problem-solving aptitude
Client Relations
Analytical Thinking
Relationship Building
Data Analytics
Promotional sales events
Solution selling
Analytical Skills
Professionalism
Strategic account development
Training development
Continuous Improvement
Inventory Management
Analytical problem solver
Brand-building strategies
Digital Sales
Suburb
Weavind Park
Matriculation
Hoërskool Silverton, 1995
Personal Information
- ID Number: 771008 5004 080
- Age: 45 years
- Notice Period: 1 Month
- Nationality: South African Citizen
Highesttertiary
- Welding Artisan, Centurion College, 2001
- Mechanical Trade Test 1,2 & 3
Languages
Afrikaans & English
References
- Hennie Bronkhorst (S A N D F), +27 82 476 6684
- Johan Meyer (Voltex Retail Suppliers), +27 82 928 2056
- Jaco Viljoen (Casting and Moulding Development T/A Robust), +27 82 554 3173
- Ian Ford (Cooper & Cooper), +27 83 495 5440
- Self Employed (Swanco Supply), +27 65 826 7129
- Johann Prinsloo (Radiant Group), +27 82 935 818
- Nelis Gildenhuys (Cable Corp), +27 74 226 1828
- Llewellyn Mudge (Martin & Martin), +27 73 160 3902
- Kobus Swanepoel (Waterberg Stereo104.9FM), +27 81 873 2598
- Alan Volschenk (Radio Ritme), +27 83 287 0466
- Grant Wilton (Africa Equipped), +27 78 688 9662
- Gawie du Preez (Africa equipped), +27 72 687 9437
Software
MS Office (Word, Excel & Power Point)
Interests
Radio, Vintage cars, Computer software
Timeline
Platoon Sergeant (Reserve Force)
South African National Defence Force
05.2024 - Current
Sales Developer
Africa Equipped Services
09.2022 - 04.2024
Part Time - Radio Broadcaster, Voice Over Artist
Radio Ritme Online Radio
09.2022 - Current
Sales Representative
Ultimate Animal Nutrition
12.2021 - 03.2022
New Business Development Specialist
Martin & Martin
01.2019 - 11.2021
Sales Representative
Cable Corporation
02.2017 - 12.2018
Accounts Manager
Radiant Group
11.2013 - 01.2017
Freelance Sales Agent
Chemvulc Marketing
03.2013 - 10.2013
Self Employed
SwanCo Supply
01.2012 - 09.2013
Area Sales Consultant
Cooper & Cooper T/A Engineering Supplies
08.2010 - 10.2011
Part Time - Radio Broadcaster, Voice Over Artist
Waterberg Stereo 104.9FM
03.2010 - 08.2022
Welder and Freelance Sales agent
Casting & Moulding Development T/A Robust Brickmaking Machines
03.2010 - 03.2020
Area Sales Manager
Yesco Electrical Wholesale
07.2009 - 02.2010
Sales Representative
Electroline Trading Co
11.2008 - 06.2009
Area Sales Representative
Voltex Retail Suppliers
11.2005 - 10.2008
Trade Test Welding - Welding
Centurion College
09.1998 - 04.2001
Sergeant Artisan – Welder
South African Defense Force
1 1998 - 10.2005
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