Director - GAP Entrepreneur

GAP Entrepreneur

October 2013 to Actually working here

The only "business boot camp" in the world! GAP Entrepreneur is committed to building, raising and creating massively successful business people, using a combination of practical hands-on experience and wisdom developed from the operation of highly successful businesses by entrepreneurs. We take young, ambitious people and coach them into successful business people. Imagine emerging from a carefully constructed 22 week modular based training program, with an actual income producing business to either show you a path to further studies or to continue building to a huge enterprise!! GAP Entrepreneur was founded by Andrew Smith, a serial entrepreneur and a highly successful businessman joined by JT Foxx (the world's #1 wealth coach) and is currently being rolled out to Australia, Europa, Brittian and the USA. If you think jobs suck, GAP Entrepreneur is for YOU! BE THE BOSS!!!!! www.gapentrepreneur.com www.juniorceo.co.za

Director Consultant

Business Network International

August 2013 to Actually working here

The philosophy of this organization is built upon the idea of "Givers Gain®." By giving business to others, you will get business in return. The mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional "word-of-mouth" program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relations with quality business professionals. BNI is unique in that we only allow one person per profession to join our groups in this way allowing you to lock out your competition. I am responsible to nurture, build and grow business groups (chapters). Responsible to train leadership teams and members and handle questions and problems. www.bni.co.za

Entrepreneurial development

Durban Sakekamer

June 2013 to Actually working here

Durban Sakekamer is affiliated with the Afrikaans Handels Instituut (AHI) and place emphasis on maintaining its reputation as a business organization and chamber movement of excellence, by mobilizing expertise to support its members. Furthermore, the AHI strives to empower its members in order to provide a meaningful contribution in the business environment and to initiate supporting actions to promote the development of the country and the free enterprise system. The AHI also provides a contribution to the empowerment of black entrepreneurs.

Owner - Explosives - Surface Blasting

Precision Blasting and Demolishing CC

September 2006 to September 2013

Construction workers are the "salt of the earth" people and I am proud to get dirty so that other people can have a better life!

Senior Business Analyst

Absa Business Bank

April 2001 to June 2006

Risk assessments of all credit applications Support for management of risk Analysis and interpretation of Annual Financial Statements of customers Ratio analysis and interpretation Co-ordinate the interface between the Business Banker, Credit and Absa product specialists at the technical level eg structuring a deal Preparation of complex credit applications and the interpretation and implementation of the bank credit policy To act as first level support for clients and a stand-in for the Business banker

Relationship Manager - Retail and Commercial

Absa Retail Bank (Various branches)

April 1993 to March 2001

Manage and grow business for a portfolio of clients Assess financial needs and provide applicable banking solutions Market bank products to the selected portfolio of clients Grow sales portfolio to reach minimal monthly target

Personal Assistant to Operations Manager

Volkskas Retail Bank

April 1991 to March 1993

All aspects of operational management of the branch Human resources administration Credit facilities for the staff

Clerk - Human Resources

Volkskas Bank Regional Office

May 1989 to March 1991

All the administration pertaining to human resources including interviews, disciplinary actions and hearings Preparation of credit applications for staff in the region

Student Nurse

Cape Provincial Administration

January 1987 to January 1989

Study and Work Bursary at Sharley Cribb Nursing College

Bank Credit Management Diploma

2005 to 2005

Credit Diploma

2002 to 2003

New Leader Program

2001 to 2001

Certificate in Financial Services

2001 to 2002

CAIB (SA) Credit

2001 to 2006

Better Business, Better English

1997 to 1997

Nursing qualification

1987 to 1989

Matric

1984 to 1986

Matric

1982 to 1986

Career Goals

I have a Phd in Life: It stands for Passion - Hunger - Drive!!! Am determined to make a difference in our beautiful country by educating the youth to take responsibility and create their own futures through entrepreneurship!

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

No

Interests and hobbies

Passions: Entrepreneurship, mentoring and coaching, motivational speaking Hobbies: Reading, Organic living and wellness, Entertaining, Choreograph dancing, Travel Community interests: Outreach to the homeless (Evangelism Explosion III) Abigail children's ministry (HIV positive children)