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THATO MOEKOA

General Manager
Bethlehem,FS

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with 14 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. A meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

General Manager

Reahilwe funeral homes
04.2011 - Current
  • Direct and supervise work of embalmers, funeral attendants, death certificate clerks, and other middle management personnel.
  • Negotiate contracts for pre-arranged funeral services.
  • Respond to customer complaints, legal inquiries, payment negotiations, or other post-service matters.
  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to identify opportunities for cost reductions or service improvements.
  • Monitor, package and tailor make sales of services, products, and merchandise according to customer specifications.
  • Organize and attend presentations at community events to promote services and build community relationships
  • Consult with families or friends of the deceased to

arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice

wording, casket selection, or plans for services.

  • Evaluate the performance of vendors, contract employees, or other service providers to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
  • Explain goals, policies, or procedures to staff personnel.
  • Monitor funeral service operations to ensure that they comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws.
  • Plan and implement changes to service offerings to meet community needs and increase funeral home revenues.
  • Plan and implement sales promotions and other marketing strategies and activities for funeral home operations.
  • Set marketing, sales, and other financial goals for funeral service establishments and monitor progress toward these goals.
  • Complete and maintain records such as statutory-required documents, tracking documents, and product inventories.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • · Reduced errors in financial records by conducting comprehensive audits and implementing corrective measures when needed.
  • · Increased team productivity with thorough training on organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • · Safeguarded company assets by establishing robust inventory control mechanisms significantly over time.

Intern

Nokia Siemens Networks
08.2010 - 03.2011
  • Reconciling Purchase orders and invoices,also following up on payments due.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

Financial clerk

Reahilwe funeral homes
01.2009 - 06.2009
  • Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  • Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
  • Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
  • Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material
  • Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
  • Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
  • Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.
  • Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
  • Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.
  • Collecting money from clients and issuing out receipts for money received using a computerized administration system.
  • Reconciled and recorded receipts, incoming cash, and other fiscal transactions.
  • Strengthened client relationships by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service in all interactions.
  • Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of accounts receivable collections and accounts payable disbursements.
  • Safeguarded company assets by establishing robust inventory control mechanisms significantly over time.

Education

National diploma - cost and management accounting

Durban University of technology
01.2005 - 01.2009

Skills

  • Staff supervision
  • Leadership and team building
  • Computer skills and ability to learn proprietary software
  • Performance improvement
  • Customer retention
  • Administrative skills
  • Expense control
  • Quality management
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Staff motivation
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff training and development

Timeline

General Manager

Reahilwe funeral homes
04.2011 - Current

Intern

Nokia Siemens Networks
08.2010 - 03.2011

Financial clerk

Reahilwe funeral homes
01.2009 - 06.2009

National diploma - cost and management accounting

Durban University of technology
01.2005 - 01.2009
THATO MOEKOAGeneral Manager