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Marco De Vries

Experienced Business Manager


Dynamic and results-orientated leader with a demonstrated ability to quickly integrate into and learn new businesses. Utilize keen analysis, insights and a team approach to drive organizational improvements and efficiencies. Superior interpersonal skills, capable of managing and resolving multiple (sales, human resources, operational and financial) issues and motivating staff to peak performance


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Current Position(s)

Independent Consultant | General Management and Business Development
2011 - present

Consulting and Project Management

Providing management consulting to restaurant and pub with focus on improved gross profit margins and service excellence


HEAD - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | Kathea Communications
2010 - present

Previous Position(s)

Business Development Manager - Consulting | Kathea Communications
2010 - 2011

ICT and Telecommunications

Independent contractor for Kathea, a dynamic company specializing in Unified Communications. Headed a division focused on providing tailored solutions to the Hospitality Industry


Head of Sales | iBurst (Pty) Ltd
2006 - 2009

ICT and Telecommunications

iBurst (Pty) Ltd is the exclusive Service Provider Company to Wireless Business Solutions a licensed Telecommunications provider.
Head of Sales for iBurst including retail and business divisions


Area Manager | Virgin Active
2000 - 2006

Medical, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

General and Facilities Management of 5 business units including Old Edwardian Sports club


General Manager | CITY LODGE HOTELS LIMITED
1995 - 1999

Consumer Goods, Fashion and Retail

General Manager at City Lodge JHB Intl.


General Manager | Villa Via
1995 - 1995

Consumer Goods, Fashion and Retail

General Manager of Luxury Suite Hotel


Front Office Manager | Southern Sun Hotels
1992 - 1995

Consumer Goods, Fashion and Retail

Front Office Manager at Sandton Sun and Towers - 533 rooms

Educational history

Tertiary

Harvard Business School - MDP course

2000 - 2002

MDP - Management development programme

Hotelschool Amsterdam De Kogge

1988 - 1991

Hotel Management - Business Economics, Hotel Studies

Roosevelt High School

1982 - 1986

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