JOHAN POTGIETER
Operations Manager/Marketer
Profile
I am a passionate, loyal person with 18 years of sales, company representation, quotation and hands-on installation experience. I have been marketing and installing alarm, CCTV and other electronics for the last 16 years. In Florida, USA I worked under Master Carpenter David Leeson as shop manager, HR responsible officer and often being the face of our company. I am used to be working as a team member or complete projects on my own. I have been managing teams of more than 15 people of different nationalities. Combined with people and management skills I will be a valuable contributor to your company.
Prone to a sober lifestyle, still married with 3 children. I have responsible habits with a clean Police and driving record. I am teachable and healthy (no medication), with no smoke or drug abuse record.
Employment History
Operations Manager, Fiblet Marketing cc. ta Fiblet Security. Pretoria, South Africa
September 2008 – Current
My main duties span from advertising, marketing, booking installations, oversee quotations and align it with physical practicality at client level. Aftermarket service and follow up with clients, ensuring customer satisfaction.
In peak periods I am used to get involved in installations and managing installation teams on the ground.
Operations Manager, TEC Alarms. Pretoria, South Africa
MAY 2006-August 2008
Starting a new business together with the owner of TEC Alarms.
Handling some of the marketing aspects encountered with a new business, setting standards and managing installation teams were the norm.
Marketer / Scan Security. Pretoria, South Africa
July 2001 - April 2006
I initially joined the company as a marketer and then gained my experience in the Security Industry at this company. We were mainly subcontractors to the largest security company in South Africa, ADT. A TYCO Company. Learning the basics of marketing follow up, contract writing, installation and programming of alarm systems.
Shop Manager. Van Martin Woodworks.
Stock Island, Florida State, USA
May 1998 – May 2001
My duties at this company were to manage a workforce of several nationalities, discuss and implement projects taken on by the owner and oversee the production process. I was also involved with the installation of manufactured pieces.
Prior Experience and Education
January 1997 – March 1998
Self-employed, as a Farmer.
January 1994 – December 1996
Bachelor’s Degree. University of Pretoria.
April 1994 -December 1995
Production Manager and Fitter. Hema Clamps. Thabazimbi.
January 1987 - March 1994
Nature Conservation Officer and Private Game Ranch Manager
January 1985 - December 1986
Associates Degree/National Diploma (Nature Conservation). Technical College of Pretoria
January 1984-December 1984
Grade 12. High School. Pretoria North, Pretoria
Tertiary Education
Bachelor’s Degree (Communication and Antique Language) University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa January 1994 – November 1996
Associates Degree/National Diploma (NatureConservation) Technical College of Pretoria. Pretoria, South Africa January 1985 – December 1987
Details
Full Name:
Johannes Jacobus Potgieter
Pretoria, South Africa
+1-902-***-**** (Dave, Nova Scotia.CA)
adbrdd@r.postjobfree.com
Date / Place of birth
10 March 1967 (Age 52)
Pretoria, South Africa
Languages
English, Canada Language Benchmark 7 score.
Afrikaans, First Language.
Drivers Licences
Equivalent of Class 6 and 7
Nova Scotia licences
No Restrictions, no convictions
Hobbies
Cabinetry
Building Projects
Welding and Steelwork
Gardening
Cooking
Fishing