Tiaan Dames

Founder at Pinnacle PA | Building Chalkboard: The Job Board for Schools | App Store Launch in 60 Days.

Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

About

Currently finalizing a short-term bridge round to launch Chalkboard into production at South African and Namibian Schools

Experience

  • Manager at AAA Meat Vleis
    Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

    Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons. Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes. Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground. Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development. Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills. Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.

  • Director at Tritice Auto
    May 2016 - Sep 2020 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Wholesale of Motor Vehicles to trade. Opened a Retail Outlet February 2018. Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy. Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly. Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently. Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit. Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service. Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

  • Manager at Grand Prix Motors
    Mar 2010 - Jul 2016 · 6 yrs 5 mos

    Wholesale of Motor Vehicles and Commercial. Dealing with Manager and Dealer Principals of well known Companies across South Africa. Fleet Management of vehicles traveling across the country.Wholesale of Motor Vehicles and Commercial. Dealing with Manager and Dealer Principals of well known Companies across South Africa. Fleet Management of vehicles traveling across the country.

  • Senior Sales Executive at Central Nissan
    Nov 2009 - Oct 2010 · 1 yr

    Drove new and pre-owned vehicle sales at Central Nissan Bloemfontein, consistently meeting and exceeding monthly targets. Built strong client relationships through consultative selling, after-sales follow-up, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Developed deep product knowledge across the Nissan range to effectively match customer needs with the right vehicle solutions.

  • Manager at AAA Meat Vleis
    Jun 2009 - May 2010 · 1 yr

    Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons. Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes. Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground. Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development. Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills. Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.