ENDREN CHETTY

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OBJECTIVE: Sales and customer liaison to the industry

EXPERIENCE

**** – 1999

GRAPHICS APPLICATOR, Tricor signs

All application of graphics, sign and designs to the advertising industry. Not limited to a specific brand. Example of some the brands I designed for is Gunston 500, Rothmans July, MTN, PWC, SHELL, BP, Samsung and LG. Working in this field gave me insight into local and multinational, corporates and advertising agencies.

1999 – 2010

FINANCE MANAGER, compass group sa

Responsible for debtors, creditors, data capturing, and fleet control for KZN, Lesotho and Swaziland. Provided full support to operations in various regions. Managed a full set of accounts, bank reconciliation and upkeep of the general ledger. I started as a general administrator and was developed into a Finance manager over a period.

2010-2011

QUALITY AND SYSTEMS MANAGER, compass group sa

I was selected in 2010 to mobilize Chief Albert Luthuli Hospital. Managing of the corrective action reporting system and the cook-chill operating system which was the only facility in Kzn that had implemented the cook-chill system. Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers such as Rhodes, Bidvest, Unilever, Gourmet Fresh, Tiger Brands, Rainbow, RCL, Springbok Foods and Lusitania. Promoted to Projects manager in 2011 for the site.

Managed a staff compliment of 235. Fully unionized environment reporting into the department of health. Category listings with index strike rating

2010-2011

ASSISTED REGIONAL SALES MANAGER, compass group sa

I was selected in 2011 to assist with multiple sales proposal and contracts including Government tenders for 6 months.

2011-2014

PROJECTS MANAGER, FEDICS (DIVISION OF TSEBO)

Based at Mangosuthu University. Managed a staff compliment of 150. Overseeing of 7 outlets within the University. Servicing approximately 15000 students per day. Managed relationships with the SRC, Department of Education, Clients and customers. Handling of all procurement processes, negotiation of pricing, strike rates and settlement rebates. Collaborating with ABI, RCL Foods, Piemans.

2014-2016

OPERATIONS MANAGER, TSAFRIKA (DIVISON OF TSEBO)

Responsible for overseeing the following business units, Unilever, Mondi Merebank, SAB, MTN, PNP DC, TIGER BRANDS and AECOM. Core responsibilities include weekly analysis of the Profit and Loss Statement, Budgeting, Forecasting, Human resources, training and development, conflict management, union liaison, contract retention and building and maintaining client relationships across all sites. Supplier management. Key Account Management PnP

2016-2017

ASSISTED REGIONAL SALES MANAGER, fedics (division of tsebo)

I was being mentored in Sales as I showed passion to move into that position should Alba Zondi move into a National role. I worked with her on various Sales tenders and Leads on different levels.

I was mentored by her for 12 months.

2017-2018

OPERATIONS MANAGER, FEDICS (DIVISON OF TSEBO)

Based at Unilever. Core responsibilities include weekly analysis of the Profit and Loss Statement, Budgeting, Forecasting, Human resources, training and development, conflict management, union liaison, contract retention and building and maintaining client relationships. Supplier management. Handling of customer complaints.

2018-2020

OWNER,SIPHEPHELO GROUP (PTY) LTD

20 seater Contact centre which employed 23 staff and was contracted to Matrix Vehicle tracking

(Mixtelematics Africa)

Had to close the Business due to the Pandemic in March 2020 and the lockdown.

OWNER,ELAICHI TAKEAWAY

Full Authentic Indian cuisine which service the Suburb of Queensburgh Malvern.

I operated that Takeaway as the owner and Head Chef

Had to close the Business due to the Pandemic in March 2020 and the lockdown.

EDUCATION

DECEMBER 1995

MATRICULATION, Kharwastan secondary

AUGUST 2003

CERTIFICATE: SALES AND MARKETING, damelin colledge

NOVEMBER 2006

CERTIFICATE: BOOKKEEPING MANAGEMENT, damelin colledge

SEPTEMBER 2014/2016

NQF LEVEL 8: STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT, GIBS BUSINESS SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

NOVEMBER 2017

NQF LEVEL 3: HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISTATION, FTS SAFETY

JUNE 2018

NQF LEVEL 3: HIRA (HAZARDOUS, INCIDENTS AND RISK ASSESSMENTS, FTS SAFETY

SKILLS

Food Preparation

Menu Development

Conflict resolution

Budgeting/Mapping

Forecasting/Projections

People management

Trouble shooting

Strategic Planning

Sales

Customer service

ACTIVITIES

My passion for food and people has kept me in the food service industry for 17 years. I have had exposure to various sectors within the hospitality industry. I have found that over the years I am able to engage with people of all cultures and backgrounds in a positive manner. I feel I have the right set of skills to develop in a sales and marketing role. I understand the dynamics of the catering industry and the challenges it brings. My operational experience within the food industry gives me an added advantage of knowing what customers truly want and need.

REFERENCES

RISHANDRA BISSESSUR

COMPASS GROUP PLC (SA)

GENERAL MANAGER

082-*******

ALBA ZONDI

FEDICS /TSEBO GROUP

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

076*******

RUGESHEN NAIDOO

TSEBO GROUP

SENIOR OPERATIONS RISK & COMPLIENCE MANAGER (UNILEVER AFRICA)

083-***-****

WAYNE MILAN

TFS/TSEBO GROUP

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE (NATIONAL)

082-*******

ENDREN CHETTY

SIPHEPHELO GROUP/ELAICHI TAKEAWAY

OWNER

084-*******

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