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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Timeline
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Du Randt Potgieter

Palmerston North,MWT

Summary

To leverage over 18 years of executive management experience in leadership, change management, and operational system implementation to drive business growth, optimize processes, and enhance profitability. I excel at strategic planning, developing KPIs, and fostering high-performance teams by focusing on people and delivering systems that enable success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Work

Fieldair Engineering
08.2024 - Current
  • Complete workflow and IT related projects

General Manager

Gary Douglas Engineers Ltd
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • Company Overview: Design, Manufacturing, and Certification - Heavy Transport
  • Managed all business aspects during a transitional role to implement change
  • Established a senior management team and developed team KPIs with the board
  • Developed a capacity budget, repair pricing structure, and cashflow forecasting reports
  • Exceeded revenue targets within the first year of tenure
  • Improved business processes and developed a quality control process, reducing rework
  • Design, Manufacturing, and Certification - Heavy Transport
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.

Business Performance Manager (General Manager Role)

Hireways NZAM Machinery Neilo Equipment
07.2015 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: Multiple Locations
  • Led teams of over 100 people across multiple branches to achieve business goals and drive profits
  • Achieved threefold revenue growth and fourfold staff growth within 7 years
  • Implemented ERP systems across various businesses and optimized workflow scheduling for improved efficiency
  • Coached senior managers, developed staff KPIs, and managed HR, H&S, and IT aspects for the group
  • Multiple Locations
  • Optimized operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement, analyzing data, and recommending solutions.
  • Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that significantly reduced inefficiencies within the organization''s operations.
  • Leveraged advanced analytics tools in order to make data-driven decisions that supported long-term business growth strategies.
  • Implemented change management strategies to successfully guide teams through organizational transformations.
  • Developed high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
  • Streamlined processes to increase workflow efficiency, resulting in reduced turnaround times for key projects.
  • Led successful contract negotiations with key suppliers, securing favorable pricing terms that positively impacted the bottom line.
  • Developed, tracked and analyzed variance of key performance measurements.

Business Manager

Blackmore Group Property Valuations and Services
02.2014 - 07.2015
  • Successfully developed a strategic plan with directors to increase revenue
  • Reviewed and improved administration systems to enhance valuers’ efficiency
  • Managed HR, suppliers, and financial operations
  • Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Successfully managed organizational change initiatives, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while achieving desired outcomes.

Business Manager

Donald & Associates Ltd
06.2012 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: Farm Accountants
  • Realigned processes to make the firm investor-ready, focusing on profitability and system changes
  • Managed operations across two offices and implemented capacity planning to improve transparency and profits
  • Farm Accountants
  • Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
  • Successfully managed organizational change initiatives, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while achieving desired outcomes.

Business Manager

Storey & Associates Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Accountants & Business Development Advisors
  • Realigned business processes to enhance profitability
  • Implemented systems and improved operations to support business growth
  • Accountants & Business Development Advisors

Financial Analyst & Accounts Team Leader

Mitre 10 Mega
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Managed financial analysis and led the accounts team, streamlining financial processes

Assistant Accountant (Debt Management Unit)

Land Transport New Zealand
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Assisted in accounting duties, focusing on debt management and financial reporting

Various Part-Time Roles (Customer Service and System Implementation)

01.1999 - 01.2005
  • Gained experience in customer service and contributed to system implementation projects

Education

Bachelor of Business Studies - Finance

Massey University
10.2024

Leadership Training for Managers -

Dale Carnegie Training
12.2019

Successful Communication and Human Relations -

Dale Carnegie Course
12.2016

Skills

  • System Implementation
  • Change Management
  • Executive Management
  • Operational Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Profit Maximization
  • Cost Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Budgeting
  • Cashflow Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Senior Staff Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • ERP Systems
  • Process Improvements
  • Timely project completion

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].

Timeline

Project Work

Fieldair Engineering
08.2024 - Current

General Manager

Gary Douglas Engineers Ltd
04.2023 - 07.2024

Business Performance Manager (General Manager Role)

Hireways NZAM Machinery Neilo Equipment
07.2015 - 04.2023

Business Manager

Blackmore Group Property Valuations and Services
02.2014 - 07.2015

Business Manager

Donald & Associates Ltd
06.2012 - 01.2014

Business Manager

Storey & Associates Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2012

Financial Analyst & Accounts Team Leader

Mitre 10 Mega
01.2007 - 01.2008

Assistant Accountant (Debt Management Unit)

Land Transport New Zealand
01.2005 - 01.2007

Various Part-Time Roles (Customer Service and System Implementation)

01.1999 - 01.2005

Leadership Training for Managers -

Dale Carnegie Training

Successful Communication and Human Relations -

Dale Carnegie Course

Bachelor of Business Studies - Finance

Massey University

Governanceroles

  • Chairman of the Board, Tennis Manawatu, 01/01/10, 12/31/14
  • Board Member, Just Zilch, 01/01/16, 12/31/19
  • Board Member (Funding), Icebreakers Swim Club, 01/01/19, 12/31/20
  • President, NZ Credit and Finance Institute, Manawatu Ledger, 01/01/07, 12/31/12

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