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Christiaan Kriek

General Manager
Stellenbosch , Western Cape
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za.linkedin.com/in/christiaankriek
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c.kriek1@gmail.com
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082 427 4404
A capable, results orientated manager with experience of leading high performance teams. My area of expertise is to successfully increase efficiency and productivity whilst also reducing risk exposure and waste within a company. Has the ability to nurture and grow a business, evaluate opportunities and risks and also deliver innovative solutions to challenges. Possesses excellent vision in defining company objectives, achieving those goals and remaining dedicated towards the process of continuous improvement. In a more general sense, I have a passion for technology and education and intend to combine these interests with my experience in business to make a tangible difference in socio-economic outcomes in South Africa.
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Work Experience

Vanrhynsdorp Farm Pty Ltd

General Manager
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Apr 2014 - Current

Provides leadership and management to the business and is fully responsible for the implementation of strategic business optimisation processes. Focuses on the attainment of superior efficiencies and leads the mobilisation, development and implementation of robust operational processes. Frequently conducts research into marketing, operations and technology, and presents the company managers with research papers that are used to respond to current industry challenges.

  • Successfully negotiated contracts with major corporate customers
  • Realised a significant improvement in operational efficiency while also decreasing company risk exposure
  • Increased revenue, profit and customer relations by the implemention of strategic information systems
  • Increased company employment by 300% over the past 18 months by means of service excellence and the subsequent renewal of major contracts

Jelly Belly p/b Kenda Professional Cycling Team

Athlete/ Brand Manager/ Marketing
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Mar 2012 - Dec 2013

As a professional cyclist, I served as the interface between the sponsors' products and the public. Responsible for promoting, marketing and managing sponsors' brands by securing favourable media publicity.

  • Represented and managed sponsors' brands at the Tour of Qinghai Lakes 2.HC
  • Invited to world class races like the Tour of Utah 2.HC
  • Played a key role in an advertising campaign in Los Angeles, USA for the promotion of Jelly Belly products
  • Gained valuable experience in the international Marketing/ Brand Management industry

Education

University of Stellenbosch Business School

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management and Administration
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Mar 2015 - Current

This internationally accredited programme allows students to acquire entrepreneurship skills and an entrepreneurial approach to business, as well as general management skills in the context of business in Africa.

University of Stellenbosch

Bcomm Economic Sciences Economics
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Jan 2009 - Nov 2014

The program focusses almost exclusively on economics and the role of education and technology as the key to future economic growth in a country. The programme also incorporates mercantile law, project management, logistics, statistics, taxation and a wide range of general management orientated modules.

Projects

Habitat for Humanity ISB 2009

Project Leader
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Apr 2009 - May 2009

Habitat for Humanity South Africa seeks to eradicate poverty housing in South Africa by building simple decent homes for families living in poverty dwellings. Responsible for leading and managing resources to ensure that the project is delivered within scope, time and cost parameters. The project deliverable exceeded quality specifications and was completed within the project budget and deadline.

United Nations South Africa Outreach to Zimbabwe

Team Member
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Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

Coordinated fund raising campaigns to assist impoverished communities in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe with the alleviation of hunger, poor drinking water and malaria. We managed to raise enough money to supply an orphanage in Chinhoyi with 15 tons of maize meal, 50 water filters, 50 mosquito repellant sleeping nets and educated the local community on sustainable vegetable gardening.

Skills

  • General Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Operations management
  • Management Coaching
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing and Brand Management
  • Professional Sport and Sponsorships