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Senior Management Executive

Project Development & Management ~ Global Operations ~ Business Development

Financial Management ~ Strategic Planning ~ Team-Building & Leadership ~ Consulting

         Offer substantial experience in managing large-scale ($50M+ USD) projects and initiatives within rigorous timeline, scope, quality, and budget constraints.

• Adept at persuasively interfacing with key stakeholders to drive forward-moving efforts, contain and/or reduce costs, and steer continuous improvement.
• Seamlessly coordinate cross-functional teams in accomplishing objectives in a high-growth and international environment.
• Constantly and methodically analyze business operations to determine and enhance fiscal performance, competitive positioning, and revenue opportunities.

         Adept at all facets of business management including marketing, key account management, information systems, corporate finance, strategic planning, competitive intelligence, and portfolio analysis.

         Highly collaborative, pragmatic, and multilingual (fluent in English, Afrikaans and German; conversational in Japanese).

• Highly regarded for exhibiting a strong blend of public speaking, influencing, negotiating, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Capitalize on vast global experience to deliver peak levels of enterprise performance and productivity.

         Currently negotiating development of a first-of-its-kind solar leasing model enabling South African industrial and corporate clients to rent solar energy solutions at significantly lower tariffs than those charged by national utility.

         Provided influential advisory services to several major Chinese industrial firms including Suntech, Shunfeng, Shanghai Electric, and Dong Fang.

         Participated negotiations for setup of Suntech South Africa which represents one of the world's leading manufacturers of solar PV modules.

         Appointed as Chief Representative and Country Head for joint venture with Japan-based partners (Power Max and ZNShine) to develop, finance, and construct 80 MW solar PV facilities throughout western Japan.

         Successfully acquired 150 MW worth of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) work for South African government energy procurement program in 2012.

         Played an integral role in pre-development of Langa Energy 40 MW solar PV utility-scale project in Eastern Cape which was sold in 2011 to Biotherm.

Imperial Cygnus Investments (Pty) Limited, 2009 to Present

Executive Director / Head of Japan Operations

         Spearhead identification, evaluation, financing, and development of South Africa-based solar PV projects linked to South African renewable energy programs.

         Govern full-scope operations management encompassing high-level strategic planning, human resources, project planning and management, financial administration, risk management, cost control, and stakeholder relations.

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         Concurrently function as Head of Japan Operations and as Project Development Committee Member for the rest of Africa including Nigeria having a pipeline surpassing 200 MW.

         Oversee ongoing joint venture with local partners for development of a utility-scale solar PV pipeline of 80 MW.

         Join forces with Board of Directors to formulate and execute comprehensive corporate vision and strategic plan.

         Recruit, interview, and select qualified personnel, evaluate employee performance, and ensure staffing structure aligns with project requirements.

         Provide and present or submit regular reports on revenues and project expenditures to the Board.

         Served as Head of Operations and Finance Oversight Committees from 2010 to 2013.

         Oversaw financing solutions for projects in the Republic of Namibia, Mauritius, and South Africa from 2010 to 2012.

         Resourcefully established essential technical supply streams for 100 MW in projects from 2009 to 2011.

CST Consulting (Pty) Ltd., 2006 to 2009

Senior Consultant

         Successfully acquired financing for South African roll-out of Dafeng Sport Equipment products featured at FIFA 2010.

         Assembled informative and compelling investment packages for wind farms within South Africa on behalf of Chinese client base.

         Traveled extensively to Shanghai to provide strategic and consultative guidance regarding market entry, competitive research, trend analysis, and potential investments to several Chinese businesses.

         Effectively orchestrated planning, assignment, and management of vital resources dispersed across international offices.

         Evaluated staff and provided constructive feedback to optimize performance, morale, productivity, and career growth.

Cocoon Group South Africa, 2005

Assistant Manager

         Developed and expanded subsidiary's South African market share including key account management of platinum-class clients.

         Applied dynamic motivational skills toward directing, inspiring, coordinating, and supervising three personnel in maximizing business revenues.

Master of Science in Corporate Finance (in progress), University of Liverpool

Post-Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management, University of Liverpool, 2016

Master of Science in International Management, University of Liverpool, 2011

Certificate in Terrorism Studies, University of St Andrews, 2009

Post-Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Edinburgh Business School, 2008

Manager s Advancement Program, Wits Business School, 2008

New Managers Program, Wits Business School, 2007

South African Institute of Directors

South African Japan Chamber of Commerce

British Japan Chamber of Commerce

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DEAR__________________:

I am currently exploring management-level career opportunities and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to solid academic credentials and professional experience, I bring to you a seasoned background in the complete spectrum of executive-level leadership, extensive talents in fueling business growth, and proven expertise in operations management, sales and marketing, project leadership, and forging lucrative partnerships. My advanced analytical, financial, technical, and critical thinking skills would enable me to effectively transition into (INSERT NAME OF COMPANY) and garner immediate results. Additionally, I offer exemplary communication, budgeting, negotiating, and stakeholder relations skills which are paramount in a high-level management role.

As a proactive contributor to your company, I will prove to be a stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your goals through sharp business savvy, consummate managerial expertise, and superior initiative. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this role, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy