Theo Cloete
Business Owner
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Accomplished executive with a proven track record of operational excellence and strategic visioning at Unique Selections. Expert in financial acumen and crisis management, achieving substantial business growth and maintaining strong industry partnerships. Skilled in talent development and problem-solving, consistently driving profitability and organizational success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Unique Selections
01.2014 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decisionmaking.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Project Manager
Natural Stone Warehouse
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Determine budgets for projects and execute the project ensuring to stay within budget
Business Owner
Terra Tops
01.1997 - 09.2006
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Achieved consistent growth in annual revenue through strategic planning and execution of sales initiatives.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
Production Manager
Rock of Ages
01.1994 - 08.1996
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Education
Accounting and Economics
Unisa
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Jeugland
Kempton Park, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Talent Development
Crisis Management
Succession Planning
Operational Excellence
Financial Acumen
Effective Decision Making
Corporate Governance
Strategic Visioning
Customer Focus
Problem-solving abilities
Planning and coordination
Timeline
CEO
Unique Selections
01.2014 - Current
Project Manager
Natural Stone Warehouse
01.2007 - 01.2013
Accounting and Economics
Unisa
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Jeugland
04.2001 -
Business Owner
Terra Tops
01.1997 - 09.2006
Production Manager
Rock of Ages
01.1994 - 08.1996
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