Curriculum Vitae

Harley van Schalkwyk

Mobile: 074 844 5347Email: harleyvs800@gmail.comTransport & Connectivity: Own vehicle, Iphone and Mac Laptop.ID Number: 9307055052088Marital Status: SingleQualifications:- Degree in Social Science from UKZN- Matriculated from Northwood Boys High- Dale Carnegie – Business Course- Currently Studying Cost and Management Account through Damelin Correspondence College.Current Position and Industry:

- Account Executive – Financial Services

Summary of Professional TraitsHarley is motivated to succeed, grow and develop himself in everything he does. A True Professional in the field of Customer Service / Event Management/ Marketing / Client Liaison and Sales. He utilizes his knowledge and experience to the best interest of his employer.

He is a self-driven individual who has the ability to excel in a fast paced and pressurized environment. He has strong commercial insight, and pay’s high attention to detail. He has also been involved in multi facet projects, and developed and implemented through-the-line campaigns that have delivered sustainable growth in brand equity, sales volume, market share, competitive advantage and corporate reputation.

Harley is a team player who believes in working and winning in teams, he is passionate about consumer behaviour. With excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, he has led a winning team by coaching, mentoring and driving performance, building positive relationships and engaging individuals, which has been a formula that has worked in making his career what it is. Harley's aim is to apply himself in a challenging position using these tools to become an income generating asset.

KEY STRENGTHS

• Proactive, energetic achiever with ability to turn plans and theories into action.

• Challenges status quo to push boundaries and grow brand in untraditional spaces.

• Entrepreneurial spirit- passion for identifying portfolio gaps for brand growth

• Team player and leader who enjoys working in a multi-cultural environment.

• Continuously strives to learn new skills and competencies.

• Solutions-focused problem solver, who combines past experience with new knowledge.

• Independent thinker, capable of planning and coordinating work activities to meet objectives.

• Passionate about marketing strategy and looking at the “bigger” picture.

• Experience with global and local brands across different industries.

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DETAILED EMPLOYMENT HISTORYJob Title: Account ExecutiveEmployer: Tower Investments (Pty) LtdDates: November 2015 - Current

Tower Investments were appointed by Build it, a division of The Spar Group to source, procure, finance and support complete programs endorsed by Build it for their stores. These programs include IT Equipment, Programmes & Applications, Material Handling Equipment and Commercial Vehicles. Tower also has their own clientele outside of The Spar Group and Dunlop Tyres that we assist with their financial requirements in the form of Asset Based Finance.

Harley is responsible for;1) Achieving monthly targets.2) Ensuring customer retention and driving growth of existing accounts within our current customer portfolio.3) Acquiring new business from within Towers current customer portfolio and New Business.4) Maintaining relationships with all stakeholders within the Build It division of The Spar Group.5) Managing all FMS deals that come through Tower Investments FMS department.6) Auditing Build It and Dunlop Zone stores to ensure the needs of the business (store) is met.6) Sales of IT Rental Solutions,Commercial Vehicles, Machine tools, Materials Handling, Butchery Bakery Equipment, Toyota Fork Lifts and any assets required by new businesses.7) Sales of Build It Business Intelligence System (High Level Reporting Tool for Co. Management)8) Sales and Support of Honey Bee (Device and Sales Software)

Job Title: New Business Development ExecutiveEmployer: Tower Investments (Pty) LtdDates: July 2015 – November 2015 ( 4 Months ) – Moved to Named Accounts (existing Clients)

Tower Investments provides innovative structured Operating Rental Solutions amongst other financial services. Operating Rentals are proven to enable customers the opportunity of funding selected assets off balance sheet at exceptionally competitive rates, thereby improving their cash flow, profitability and the ability to extract the full TAX deductible benefits.

Harley was Responsible for;1) Generating new Channel Partnerships and direct asset finance business.2) Develop and maintain relationships with Key Accounts, Suppliers and Channel Partners with a view to gaining access to new business.3) Full understanding of financials/securities and other/all financial reports for companies and how to interpret them. Ensuring securities for the customer are up to date if need be and that all documentation needed to finance an asset are acquired and presented in a manner that makes it easy for the Credit team to understand.4) Negotiate changes to the Master Rental Agreement, Facility Letters and end of term billings.5) Sound understanding of drawing up of lease agreements, facilitating of the entire finance application process from initial calling, presentations, closing and structuring of deals.6) Offer ‘intelligent’ fit for purpose solutions and have all information available to offer an educated asset finance solution.7) Drive the asset processing process; from document collection through to obtaining signatures from relevant stakeholders and full administration of each deals’ documentation.8) Attend bi-weekly team meetings to maintain dialogue / sharing of information to ensure up to date knowledge of the market place, business development activity / initiatives, competitors, etc.9) Provide Channel Partner’s sales staff with appropriate training on finance solutions.

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Job Title: Event ManagerEmployer: Big Nite Out ProductionsDates: March 2015 – July 2015 ( 5 Month Contract )

Big Nite Out is a South African based events company that organizes, coordinates and fully executes events and festivals on the East Coast of South Africa.

Harley was Responsible for;1) Acquiring and coordinating artists, sponsors and crew.2) Research, design, develop and coordination of the content of events.3) Project planning, organizing, coordinating and executing events and ad-hoc duties.4) Liaison and point of contact for external parties.5) Sales and negotiation (with sales agents, sponsors, artists, venues and suppliers)6) Onsite coordination and management of events.7) Budget planning and maintenance.8) Event Cash Up and Reconciliation.9) Compiled and coordinated all marketing related activities relating to the promotion of events (media and advertising liaison, maintenance of social media platforms etc.)10) Attendance logistics, Hospitality management, Festival management, Municipal licensing and Health & Safety.11) Sourcing staff, booking entertainers, arranging transportation and accommodation, attaining liquor licenses and business licenses, overall event cash reconciliation and staff payments.

Job Title: Area ManagerEmployer: The Oryx GroupDates: February 2015 – April 2015 ( 3 Months )

The Oryx Group is one of the leading providers of Specialised Cleaning, Hygiene and Health & Safety Services in South Africa, committed to service excellence, stringent monitoring and control standards, ensuring provision of a high level of skills training, transformation and equal opportunities within the Group. Harley’s Region Stretched from Amanzimtoti , Richardsbay and Durban Central as he ensured the standard of Oryx and Virgin Active Health Clubs cleanliness and SHEQ was met.

Harley was Responsible for;

1) Cleaning, Hygiene and Health & Safety for 8 Virgin Active Health Clubs (gyms) in KZN.

2) Procurement and Training of staff in Cleaning, Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

3) Procurement of all Cleaning, Hygiene and Health & Safety products for each Virgin Active.

4) Customized Cleaning, Hygiene and Health & Safety programs taking specific requirements into consideration and feedback on programs to Virgin Active management.

5) Permanent and ad-hoc maintenance and high level cleaning.

6) External 3rd party testing audits (SANAS Accredited)

7) All Cleaning, Hygiene and Health & Safety products and services both rental and sales invoicing.

8) Ordering and maintaining specialized Hygiene and Health & Safety floor coatings: Eurothane, Hypoxy, Acrylic, etc.

9) Corrective and preventive action reporting and training to staff and management.

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Job Title: KZN Marketing ManagerEmployer: G & G ProductionsDates: October 2014 – February 2015 ( 5 Month Contract )

G&G Productions specialize in creating campaigns that allow top brands to target the people of South Africa through festivals and events. They are at the forefront of event entertainment and corporate functions bringing you SA's most respected shows and Festival, New Years Eve, Durban July, Space Ibiza, Sensation Innerspace, Matric Rage, Good Sunday and many more. G&G combine their event knowledge with the latest in fashion, trends, music and all round fun, to bring you the most sensational event experiences.

Harley was Responsible for;

1) Lead marketing activations to the Major Universities of South Africa for RAGE REUNION in association with RedBull.

2) Compiling feedback on each activation and coordinated the entire campaign.

3) Coordinated the entire branding of Rage Festival with sponsors and G&G alike.

4) Brand awareness & strategy, design briefs and content creation, online marketing, advertising and social media strategy.

5) Managing G&G Production’s social media communities, with vision for online sales development.

6) Marketing budget development and implementation.

7) Advertising strategy alignment with strategic partners.

8) Marketing strategy, planning and implementation online.

Job Title: Senior Account ExecutiveEmployer: Pointblank Marketing CommunicationsDates: September 2012 – September 2014

Pointblank is a Brand Activation and Marketing Communication agency. Pointblank made the Company, Product and Brands' image a reality through project planning and service rendering. Harley's responsibility was to meet the client and agency's goal, by ensuring the ultimate desired outcome of activations and events were met. He was responsible for getting costs together, planning of activations and events and ensuring all requirements were maintained. He dealt with technical suppliers, logistical teams, venue operators and activation talent. He put together budget's, provided agency's with a CE (Cost Estimates) and was the Brand & Agency representative at each activation. He provided agency and client with post campaign reports/feedback - this was through visual reports and M&E's (Measurement and evaluation). He was also responsible for sourcing Activator clothing and activators, as well as ensuring that the correct branding/collateral was set up at each activation venue, with trained activators activating the brand image and message.

Harley was Responsible for;

1) Led bellow the line marketing campaigns for clients such as British American Tobacco (BAT), Elizabeth Arden and Mercedes Benz.

2) Coordinated activations at events such as Top Gear, Splashy Fen and The Durban July.

3) Compiled feedback on all activations and events for clients and Pointblank management.

4) Ensured brand awareness & strategy, designed briefs and content creation, online marketing, advertising and social

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media strategy.

5) Marketing budget implementation and reconciliation.

6) Advertising strategy alignment with strategic partners corresponding with clients' needs.

7) Marketing strategy, planning and implementation online.

Positions Held:

Tower Investments - 2016: Account Executive

Tower Investments - 2015: New Business Development Executive

Big Nite Out Pro. - 2015: Events Manager

G&G Pro. - 2014/15: Marketing Manager

Oryx Group - 2014: Area Manager

Pointblank - 2014: Senior Account Executive

Pointblank - 2012: Key Account Executive

Various - 2009: Bartended, Waited and Promoted for various businesses whilst in School/Varsity.

Personal Interests:

Harley spends most of his personal time in activities enjoyed by his family and friends;

Early on Saturday mornings he enjoys going for walks with his dogs on the beach, playing football with his friends and enjoying an active and social life with family and friends. From a young age he started racing motocross and has a passion for bikes, he often goes to watch the racing around KZN and follows the AMA Supercross and Motocross on TV avidly.

He enjoys sports and supports the local and international teams across all the major South African sports platforms. When he’s not working, he is studying or going to local events/functions to enjoy the music and the experience. He also enjoys playing indoor soccer, bodyboarding and going for morning runs whilst trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Harley is a well-rounded, fair and honest person who is always optimistic and positive which makes him a good ‘people’s person.’ He wants to further his career and ensure a stable and healthy lifestyle, as well as see his friends and family do well around him.

Previous Client Information:Harley has worked in various positions, and in his career he has collaborated with the following Companies by assisting

with their marketing ventures, event requirements and/or financial services.

-       British American Tobacco: Strategized with the BAT HORECA Team to position and expedite the launch of new

variants of cigarettes. Marketing and Sales of Dunhill Switch Technology, Peter Stuyvesant Rush & Boost. Dealing with

the on premise manager and reps.

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-        Elizabeth Arden: He worked alongside flagship celebrity brands. This involved the full branding/merchandising and

management of the strategy plus staff training to promote brands such as Red Door, Untold & Juicy Couture. Dealing with

the Marketing Manager and respective executives.

-        The Spar Group: Harley has procured and financed ICT and Material Handling Equipment for Spar stores as well

as Build It stores around the country. Dealing with Senior IT officers in Spar as well as store owners.

-        Virgin Active: Harley has sourced and trained staff, and upheld the overall Hygiene and Health & Saftey standards

within their Health Clubs and the staff who work in them. Dealing mainly with the operations managers and cleaning staff.

 Below the line Campaigns for Pointblank Marketing :

Harley has worked with the following brands, companies and events as well as having played a key role in the direct &

below the line marketing and management of activations.

Infiniti (new Nissan Top of Range Vehicle), Mercedes Benz (Conference) & Audi (Magnet Drive)

Lucozade- Fans for Life Campaign

Durban July, Top Gear Festival, Good Food & Wine Show, Taste of Durban, Splashy Fen, Whiskey Live.

Close collaboration with Ogilvy & Mather - Distell, Brand House, Pernod Ricard, SAB 

Cell C & Vodacom, Samsung, Guess and RedBull

 Event Management :

Harley has worked with the following brands and companies whilst working in the Event Production and Management

Industry.

Managed the BAT tent and staff contingent of 20 activators at the Splashy Fen Festival over 5 days.

Reconciled the Bar turnover and entrance turnover for events such as Fun In The Sun, Ballito Pro Festival, Ballito

New Year’s Eve, Party In The Park, Umhlanga Food and Music and RAGE Festival 2016.

He ran RAGE Reunion activations in 5 of the Major Universities across South Africa in association with RedBull

Energy Drink.

Education and Qualifications:

Completion: December 2014

Bachelors Degree in Social Science

(UKZN Howard College)

South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Majored inSociology, Geography and Environmental Management

Completed: December 2011

Matric/High School Grade 12

(Northwood Boys High School)

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South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Currently Studying:Completion: December 2018

Completion: December 2016

Achievements

English, Afrikaans, Math Lit, Life Orientation, Biology, Geography & Technical Drawing (EGD)

Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting

(Damelin Correspondence – NQF L6)

South Africa (KwaZulu–Natal)

Fields of Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Economics, Management, Law and Bus Management

Certificates in Project Management, Finance for Project Managers and an Advanced MS Excel Course.

(GoSkills.com – Online Tutoring)

USA Based Company.

- IQ Retail Authorised Reseller - Accounting, POS, ERP Software (2016)

- Full Colours for Motocross issued by Northwood Boys (2010) and Motorsport South Africa –MSA (2008)

- Dale Carnegie Generation Next Business Communications Course (2011)

Please kindly see below my certificates, I hope my CV was of interest to you.Thank you for your consideration.

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