Resume of Laszlo Takacs – ****

Personal Introduction: -

I am a Dedicated individual that does not require supervision to deliver my absolute best. I am committed to any challenge and I thrive on challenges as far as work and my personal life goes.

I believe in rewarding those who work hard and achieve goals and targets set. I have in the past excelled in positions involved with Sales & Marketing, Production and Operations Management. I have vast experience in all three disciplines and will certainly be an Asset to any Company willing to employ me. I duly thank you for taking the time to read through my Resume and I hope it reflects the qualities you are searching for.

Kind Regards,

Laszlo Takacs

Cell No +27-71-721-****

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name Takacs, Laszlo

Gender Male

Race White

ID Number 641**********

SA Citizen Yes

Permanent Resident Yes

Home Language English

Other Languages Afrikaans, English

Driver’s License Yes - Code 14 (EC)

Own Transport Yes

Resides in Carletonville, Gauteng

Basic Salary Requirements R Neg. + Benefits

Current Salary R60K basic + Benefits

Notice Period Required Available Immediately

Dependents 1

Smoker Yes

Available for contract positions Yes

INFORMATION SUMMARY

AGE: 56

MARITAL STATUS: Divorced

IDEAL POSITION: Administration Management

Operations Manager

Product Sales & Rentals Manager

HIGHEST QUALIFICATION: Diploma

WHAT QUALIFICATION/

FIELD OF STUDY: Transport Management - Road Freight Financial Accounting

COMPUTER SKILLS: JD Edwards

Full Microsoft Suite

Pastel Evolution

SAP

AVAILABILITY TO ATTEND

INTERVIEWS: At any time

WILLING TO RELOCATE: Yes

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE

University/College Wits Technicon Johannesburg

Dates - 1987 to 1989

Qualification Diploma in State Financing & Accountancy University/College Rand Afrikaans University

Dates - 1996 to 1998

Qualification Diploma in Road Transport (Freight)

University/College Full Gospel Theological College Dates - 1990

Qualification Ministerial Diploma in Theology

University/College International Correspondence College Dates - 1990

Qualification Advanced Certificate in Ministerial Studies ABOUT

The following is an indication of my Work Ethics and Beliefs: -

Displaying Strong communication skills including Reporting

Utilizing strong Business Acumen in decision making and drawing up of budgets and forecasts

Understanding Market, Analyzing Customer requirements and needs.

Attention to detail, Time Management, displaying Strong Organizational Skills And ability

Effectively managing and developing customer relationships including distribution network and business partner relationships

Strong desire to deliver a quality service based on professionalism to a consistently high standard.

Understanding Business Objectives and strategies as set out by company management

Initiating and developing appropriate strategies in support of business objectives, in terms of sales and risk control.

Gaining appropriate product knowledge to successfully Identifying appropriate products and services to meet and exceed the needs of both the internal and external customers.

Influencing colleagues, by demonstrating that decisions and strategies are in the best interest of both the customer and company through clear presentation of objectives EMPLOYMENT HISTORY / EXPERIENCE

Company Name Digital Surveying- South Africa

Type of Industry Mining & Exploration

Position / Job Title Sales Manager – Product Sales & Rentals Employment Period April 2019 to June 2020 (Retrenched) – 1 Year 2 Months Referral/Superior. Mr. Blake Smith - Cell +27-71-471-**** (Current GM) Refer to attached Letter of Reference

Role & Purpose:

The Sales & Product Manager combines management skills, technical knowledge with sales skills and is responsible for overall management of the sales and products division - Africa. Including all aspects of sales, rentals & technical support. His focus is to ensure clients' and their companies’ needs, targets and strategic objectives are met though exceptional sales and technical support effort. The Product Manager must be able to articulate technology and product positioning to both business/commercial and technical stakeholders.

The primary measures of success will be:

Value generation of technology advantage (and technology) currently held by the company.

Determination and commercial exploitation of new technology and product opportunities.

Geographical expansion and consolidation

Exploitation of high value opportunities with respect to new and existing products, specifically in areas where the company has previously not been present.

Generation of sales leads for products and conversion of leads. Reporting to the General Manager, the Product Manager will work in co-operation and co-ordination with the Executive Director, General Manager & Business Development Manager who are stakeholders in the function of sales, marketing and business development. The Product Manager will be supported by and be responsible for the sales and technical support co-ordinators and technicians.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Generate revenues in line with budgetary expectations, with a key focus on new products through sourcing clients by leveraging personal networks and developing new customer relationships.

• Expand on revenues through sales of existing products to new geographic areas and customers.

• Input to the preparation of sales forecasts as required and yearly budget preparation.

• Input to the formation, preparation and execution of sales strategies.

• Managing all aspects of product rental including sales, administration/commercial, maintenance & technical support.

• Managing client data base and Implementing and maintaining customer relationship management tools

• Completion and submissions of tenders and RFQ’s (in co-operation with ED, GM & BDM)

• Supporting marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events.

• Supporting marketing activities by compiling and delivering technical collateral.

• Monitor and report on competitor activity and market trends.

• Managing performance and performance appraisal completion for subordinates. Company Name African Chrome Fields (ACF) - Zimbabwe Type of Industry Mining & Exploration

Position / Job Title Various Management Positions

Employment Period Jan 2015 to March 2019 (Staff Reductions) – 4 Years 3 Months Referral/Superior. Mr. Herman Kriel – Cell +27-82-906-**** (GM) Mr. John Drummond – Cell+27-82-800-**** (CTO)

Mr. Leon Richardson – Cell +27-82-570-**** (COO)

Dec 2017 to March 2019

Projects Admin Manager – ACF Projects

At this time, the Mine had developed to the extent that a full Management Team had been appointed with 36 Expats and 950 full time employees.6 Wash Plant areas had been identified and were being established. An Aluminothermic Smelter was being planned and approximately 25 000 tons of Chrome was being exported on a monthly basis. I was moved to ACF Projects – Administration and managed all aspects of the Projects Department. We ran up to 7 projects simultaneously varying from Housing, Maintenance, Plant Establishment, Yellow Goods Procurement, Office Block establishment and Social Development as well as building weigh bridges and the Smelter plant. I controlled all Projects using Microsoft Project

I Managed al complete budget function ZAR and USD procurement and payments. I Managed the Projects warehouse and all inventory movements I Managed all Project Staff, time keeping and daily, weekly team allocations I dealt with all Suppliers to the Mine, Zimbabwe Local suppliers and South African and International Suppliers. I Managed all placing of Orders for various projects and Full Supply Chain processes and Payment Schedules Sept 2016 to Dec 2017

Admin Manager – ACF Mine (Included HR and Employment) Responsibilities included the establishment of all Admin Procedures for the Mine. Establishing of all reporting systems from the various production units, Mining units and Contactors units tasked with building and establishing new Wash Plants. Preparation of all payment schedules to Head Office requesting payments for Various Creditors in the Supply Chain. Stock Control in several Warehouses (Mining, Production, and Transport) Payroll office and Time Keeping – Overtime control and Monthly Wage runs Staff appointments and Housing including daily supply of meals for all staff from various kitchens Procurement function of Critical Items including meat and fresh produce for meal preparations. Jan 2015 to Sept 2016

Surveying & Logistics Manager

A Start up Alluvial Chrome Mine found in the Zimbabwe Midlands. I was one of 12 Expats tasked to establish a viable mine. We recommissioned a 20 Ton / Hr Wash Plant and set out the Mining Blocks as per the Registered Claims. I personally established claim boundaries and setout the initial 100 x 100-meter mining blocks and did the initial sampling of all the mining blocks. We gathered sufficient Resource information to present to Glencore and Investec Bank who became the official investors together with the Mine owners, The Moti Group and Zimbabwe Government. As Logistics Manager I was responsible for all Procurement, Warehouses and Import of materials from SA and Export of Chrome to SA.

Company Name Digital Surveying- South Africa

Type of Industry Mining & Exploration

Position / Job Title Sales & Marketing Manager

Employment Period May 2008 to Nov 2013

Referral/Superior. Mr. J Terblanche – Cell +27-72-736-**** (Previous GM) Mr. Blake Smith - Cell +27-71-471-**** (Current GM) Duties (Key Performance Areas)

Jan 2013 to Nov 2013

Africa Sales & Marketing Manager

Promoted from Operations Manager

Aug 2010 – Jan 2013

Operations Manager

Promoted from Sales & Marketing Manager

May 2008 – Aug 2010

Sales & Marketing Manager

Promoted from Area Manager: West Africa

Achievements:

Established an Office from scratch in Ghana to service all West African Countries Managed to produce profits for the company from 2nd month onwards. Managed to Establish a Customer base in Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, and other countries of approx. 50 customers, with many more proposals sent to numerous other potential customers. Responsibilities:

Source and Establish relationships with as many companies in the Mining, Exploration, and Drilling Industry throughout Africa. Manage Sales & Marketing Department

Establish and maintain a functioning office in Accra Ghana Servicing and Supplying Customers with required solutions for their particular needs Sales and Marketing of all listed products to potential companies Site visits to all customer sites in the designated area and submitting of Marketing Reports on Customer activities. Full Administration of Office in Accra, Including Invoicing, Stock control, and rotation. Importing of Products for sale to customers and distribution thereof.

Follow up on payments and liaison with Agents staff with regards to money transfers etc. Position Title: Sales & Marketing Manager

General description

The manager is responsible for all sales and marketing of the company’s products & services and Overall performance of the Sales & Marketing business unit. This includes service and support of FlexIT and Reflex clients. Key functions

Sales, marketing, and support of all products and services offered by the company. FlexIT Smart Tool and Reflex range of products

Reflex ACT Core Orientation Management Services

Surveying Services (Target INS, FlexIT GyroSmart and EMS) if required Weekly liaison with FlexIT/ Reflex (sales and rental) clients to ensure customer contact maintained Directly manage all clients’ accounts (non-survey) and coordinate the management of all other accounts. Manage day to day sales of FlexIT/ Reflex products. Maintain inventories of all FlexIT/ Reflex and with max and min levels set and maintained. Maintain up to date price lists on a monthly basis and administer and formulate pricing policy for FlexIT/ Reflex Products and Core Orientation Services.

Maintain and expand a product specific data base for FlexIT/ Reflex products and Core Orientation Services Preparation of all proposals for FlexIT/ Reflex products and Core Orientation Services. To seek and action on all potential markets for FlexIT/ Reflex Sales, Rentals and Core Orientation Services. Financial performance and management of business unit. Revenue vs. Expenses

Input budget processing.

Input cost analysis of Sales & Marketing

Price setting on all aspects relating to your business unit. Ensure all cost centers applicable to Sales and Marketing run at a profit Ensure all costs are invoiced to client and costs are allocated to the correct cost code. Design and implementation of action steps to deal with marketing and business development Managing of new and existing FlexIT/ Reflex and Core Orientation Clients Maintain and update web site including web news stories on monthly basis Freight

Responsible for all shipments and freight. This includes the following tasks: Record and make accessible documents for freight instructions (addresses and shipping instructions) for all company and client locations.

Arrangement of all pickups and deliveries from required locations. All pickups or deliveries must be ‘In Action’ within 24hours of any request for freight services by either client or employees. Confirmation that freight has been received MUST be obtained for each shipment. Clients and employees MUST be kept informed on a 2-daily basis of the progress of any shipment. Preparation and records of all freight documentation including: Delivery Notes

Maintain a schedule of ‘Normal’ freight items (including transit insurance values) customs declaration values. Take out relevant transit insurance prior to shipment. Advice the accounts controller and the administrative assistant in writing accompanied with the relevant invoice of any freight costs which are to be charged to the client.

A running and monthly list of all freight costs to be charged should be kept updated prior to any shipment being made to ensure that all freight costs are charged to the client. This list should be entitled “freight distributable – Client costs” Reporting

Daily reporting and updates to GM / MD when out of office. Monthly Sales and Marketing report on the key activities of the Sales & Marketing business unit as a supplementation to the Digital Surveying company monthly report. Including:

Financial performance for month: Revenue vs. Expenses Projections: 6-month Revenue vs. Expenses

Show past, present and future financial performance Sales leads followed up during the month and future sales targets Summarize new service clients or targeted markets i.e. oil and gas Contact made with existing clients and an assessment of the level of customer satisfaction for each. Updates price lists (if applicable) and comments on recommended pricing policy for specific clients or generally (demonstrate profit effect)

Updated client data base for FlexIT/ Reflex Products or Core Orientation Services Inventories of all FlexIT / Reflex products

Report quarterly on 12-month sales and marketing strategy Expectations

To develop and implement training programs for both Reflex, FlexIT MultiSmart and GyroSmart and become proficient in their operation

To demonstrate revenue earned due to creation of Marketing Manager Position. To demonstrate strong management skills and to develop and maintain a strong working relationship with key clients. To demonstrate ability to secure new clients and expand into new markets. To show support and develop a strong and productive working relationship with superiors and colleagues. To show excellent communication skills.

To uphold company policy and values at all cost.

To maintain the highest standard of professionalism. Key performance areas

Financial performance of business unit.

Gain acceptance from subordinates, and other staff. Performance demonstration of performance of all key functions. Position Title: Operations Manager

Scope of Duties:

As Operational Manager I was responsible for the overall management and performance of all business units. Plan, direct and coordinate the current and forthcoming projects of the Company. Manage some aspects regarding the business including its activities and the relationship between its unit managers, employees, and clients. The Key functions and responsibilities:

Overall management and responsibility for subordinate managers Management of and allocation of staff and equipment. (Operations) Quality performance appraisals of all staff.

Client liaison and problem resolution.

Financial performance and management of business unit. Input budget processing.

Input cost analysis of contracts.

Price setting of contracts.

Administering and formulating pricing policy for services. Do monthly cost analysis of all business units.

To ensure that all managers have the necessary skills, assistance, and recourses to complete their job functions. Ensure all key functions and responsibilities of sub Managers are carried out and completed in full. To provide all necessary technical support to managers and subordinates.

To contribute to uphold, maintain, and implement company policy and procedures at all times. Overall responsibilities for client contract and liaison including upholding high levels of customer satisfaction and service. Overall responsibility of preparation of proposals and policies. Overall responsibility for quality of services and quality of policies and procedures. Completion and overall approval of the QHSE documentations. Overall responsibility and management of financial performances of business units. Overall responsibility of analysis of Job viability and business unit profitability. Adherence to and management of administrative and technical procedures. Responsible for management of all employees, trainees, and subordinates’ technical skills. Responsible for general wellbeing of employees and subordinates. In conjunction with human recourses management of staff allocation of new recruits. Management of reporting contract status and action plans for renewal or alternate allocation. Assisting in development and implementation of new business opportunity in Africa. Overall responsibility for inventories and stock control (excluding sales and marketing) Overall responsibility for equipment maintenance (Vehicle Fleet and Instruments). Reporting

Resource allocation

Contract terminations, renewals

Business unit’s profitability for strategic decisions making. Summary of assessment of data and service quality. Staff issues and performance

Market summary analysis

Damages resource

Any other issues/issues of note

Expectations:

To demonstrate strong management skills and to develop a strong working relationship with key clients. To demonstrate ability to assure new and potential clients and markets To show support and develop a strong and productive working relationship with superiors and colleagues. To uphold company policy and values at all times.

To display ongoing ability to ensure quality of survey results To be a role model for all employees.

To maintain the highest standard of professionalism Skills Required:

Good written and oral communication skills in English. Good knowledge of all the company’s services.

Ability to work un-supervised.

Computer literate (windows-based programs)

Reason for leaving Advance in Career

Company Name Nampak Tubes & Tubs

Type of Industry Manufacturing Packaging

Position / Job Title Consultant, Supply Chain & Production Planner Employment Period Sept 2006 as Consultant,

Aug 2007 – May 2008 Permanent

Referral/Superior. Mr. Glynn Chamberlain -.

Duties (Key Performance Areas)

Achievements:

Consulted on Contract for 24 Months, Assisting in Production establishing acceptable processes to migrate from Syspro to JD Edwards

Trained Planners to follow correct planning methodology Set up Systems in Excel to assist planning department to control all orders inbound and outbound Responsibilities:

Liaise with Sales Team on a daily basis with regards to production and order processes Customer Liaison with regards to Product Planning and Scheduling Controlling all planning staff and supporting them with processes and planning actions Planning a total of 65 machines in four separate departments 24/7/365 Ensuring that all documentation such as works orders etc. were processed on the JD Edwards Real Time System, ensuring real time information availability Liaising with Department heads, Senior Management and Customers to ensure that all orders were produced, On time and in full.

Drawing up Delivery Schedules for Dispatching of orders on Daily basis. Production Planning and Procurement of Raw Materials for production. Tracking all Supply Chain Orders, Suppliers, and Imports etc. Reason for leaving Better Prospect

Company Name Boxlee Packaging (Pty) Ltd

Type of Industry Packaging

Position / Job Title Operations Manager

Employment Period Dec 1999 – Sept 2006 - 5 Years 10 Months Referral/Superior. Justin McLeod - +27-11-474-**** Duties (Key Performance Areas)

Achievements:

Assisted in turning around a faltering Company within 6 months of being employed with the company Showed Profits for the next 6 years (Year on Year) Managed to grow the company by increasing production by 50% and decreasing staff and staff costs by 50% Company became the Largest Privately owned Corrugated Packaging firm in Gauteng, South Africa Increased the company’ s net. Worth from 26mil to 72mil over a six-year period Responsibilities:

Full Staff responsibility of all departments

Full Admin and Accounting Management responsibility Full Production Management responsibility including planning, maintenance and production Full Procurement responsibility including Raw Material Purchasing, Stock Rotation, and Warehousing Full Distribution responsibility including 3rd Party outsourcing and all contract obligations Full HR and IT responsibilities including all Union Negotiations and System development Reason for leaving Better offer

Company Name Kempston Truck Hire

Type of Industry Transportation - Logistics

Position / Job Title Contracts Manager

Employment Period Feb 1999 – Dec 1999 – 10 Months

Referral/Superior Sue Rabie - 011-***-****

Duties (Key Performance Areas)

Mainly Sales & Marketing - Establishing New Logistics Contracts and managing these contracts from A to Z. Managing all Staff (Employment, Performance, Warehousing. etc.) Planning and Routing and scheduling all deliveries. Managing Rennies Logistics Distribution Centre Loading and Scheduling and Deliveries for Woolworths Stores throughout South Africa.

Preparing Correct Vehicle Fleet for every Distribution Contract. Employing Correct Personnel for Distribution Contracts and Monitoring performance, limiting any losses and/or claims against Kempston Truck Hire.

All maintenance scheduling for all vehicles on various distribution contracts. Ensuring that all vehicles and all contracts maintained certain productivity levels and that all contracts were run profitably.

Reason for leaving Better offer

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