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Theodore Solomons

Business Owner
Johannesburg

Summary

Motivated business professional bringin10 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. 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

29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Owner

Claudeo Woodcraft & distributions
Johannesburg
11.2010 - Current
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

Recieving Manager/Stock Controler

Incredible Connection
Johannesburg
03.2009 - 07.2010
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.

Dispatch Manager &Recieving Manager

Cold ChainThe
Johannesburg
04.1994 - 11.2004
  • Organized and coordinated dispatch training programs for new hires and refresher training programs for existing personnel to continuously promote company vision, values and culture.
  • Conferred with customers to address questions, problems and requests for service or equipment to allocate dispatch coverage during peak service times and during employee shortages.
  • Reported to management operational activities and maintained current records.
  • Recorded and secured archives of customer requests, services performed and other dispatch information to maintain accurate records and appropriate filing systems.
  • Drove sales by delivering expert customer service support for escalated, ongoing or specialized issues.
  • Tracked and reviewed charts, graphs, schedules and other statistics to to maximize on-time performance, minimize customer wait times and service disruptions.
  • Evaluated current operational processes to help develop, implement and improve practices.
  • Motivated staff to deliver high-level dispatch support while successfully meeting departmental goals.
  • Received new orders, prepared documentation, and assigned personnel.
  • Preserved accurate records of dispatched orders, deliveries and receipts.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints and grievances.
  • Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and resolution.
  • Monitored flow of paperwork and directed information to appropriate departments.

Education

Electrical Engineering

Johannesburg Technical College
Johannesburg
01.1993 - 11.1993

Bookkeeping ,Higher Certificate in Warehouse Manag

Damelin Business School
Johannesburg
02.2001 - 08.2002

Skills

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Timeline

Business Owner

Claudeo Woodcraft & distributions
11.2010 - Current

Recieving Manager/Stock Controler

Incredible Connection
03.2009 - 07.2010

Bookkeeping ,Higher Certificate in Warehouse Manag

Damelin Business School
02.2001 - 08.2002

Dispatch Manager &Recieving Manager

Cold ChainThe
04.1994 - 11.2004

Electrical Engineering

Johannesburg Technical College
01.1993 - 11.1993
Theodore SolomonsBusiness Owner