Johan van Jaarsveldt, Area Operations Manager

Johan van Jaarsveldt

Area Operations Manager

Al Hokair Group

Location
Saudi Arabia - Dammam
Education
High school or equivalent, Sport Science, Business Management
Experience
16 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 3 Months

Area Operations Manager at Al Hokair Group
  • Nepal
  • My current job since September 2018

Identifying key profitability areas and enhancing customer experience
•Aligning park systems to enhance performance levels
•Managing assets through statistical analysis to identify profitability
•Implementing customer focused loyalty programs to increase revenue
•Introduced a system to monitor and control maintenance performance
•Develop an efficient and profitable way to reduce labour and expenses
•Providing new and improved customer centric safety measures
•Condition monitoring for preventive maintenance, downtime and increasing park performance
•Increasing customer service through training and promoted leadership roles
•Ensuring IT systems are up to date for maximum customer satisfaction
•Training supervisors on facilities operations and customer care
•Theme Park director Jeddah Season festival

Project manager at Funlandia Sparky's Andalus Mall
  • United Arab Emirates
  • July 2017 to September 2018
Marketing Manager
  • September 2016 to June 2017

Wiesenhof Paarl

•Developed a marketing plan for the restaurant in line with strategic objectives
•Defining and documenting strategy through consultation with owners
•Built a marketing platform to enhance visibility to the public
•Created and managed social media platforms
•Introduced new marketing initiatives to drive footfall
•Scheduled weekly live music performances
•Planned brand activations
•Started an incentive loyalty program for restaurant patrons
•Managed all marketing activities
•Prepared online and print marketing campaigns
•Monitored and reported on effectiveness of marketing communications

Assistant Operations Manager
  • November 2013 to August 2016

Momentum Golf Village

•Implemented a recycling program across all facilities in the MoreCorp group
•Developed program and procedure
•Facilitated kick-off and provided training to all staff
•Monitored progress and distributed reports from recycling partner
•Redesigned customer feedback system at the facility
•Used strategic survey questions to guide management on customer satisfaction
•Enhanced reach by including satisfaction surveys in strategic areas
•Allowed open communication with customers to enhance facility operations
•Obtained OHASA compliance for the facility
•Liaised with OHASA representatives for facility inspections
•Carried out all recommended safety precautions
•Acted

Admin Representative
  • August 2015 to August 2015

Opening and closing the facility
•Managing staff on duty
•Resolving customer complaints

Shop Manager
  • August 2012 to October 2013

Graceland Country Club

•Management of Pro Shop operations
•Management of Pro Shop merchandise (buying, display, pricing, inventory levels)
•Supplier relationship management
•Forecasting membership sales and merchandise sales
•Analysis of sales performance and profit margins against targets
•Submitting sales reports and month-end reports to the GM
•Planning and marketing of all events
•Providing customer care
•Managing of League teams and schedules

Assistant
  • June 2011 to July 2012

Development and instruction of golf programs for the public
•Supervision and training of Pro Shop staff
•Providing leadership to Caddy Masters
•Managing, ordering and inventory control
•Maintaining adequate first aid and CPR training
•Communication of day-to-day operations to all internal departments
•Communication of events to members

Assistant
  • March 2008 to May 2011

Legend Golf & Safari Resort

•Controlling of cash on POS
•Handling reservations, registrations and starting times on Tee Time
•Planning, promoting and facilitation of golf tournaments
•Stock counts, merchandise sales
•Managing, ordering and inventory control
•Opening and closing of Pro Shop
•Maintaining driving range

Education

High school or equivalent, Sport Science, Business Management
  • at Hoogenhout High School
  • January 2007

Specialties & Skills

CLOSING
LEADERSHIP
MANAGEMENT
CPR CERTIFIED
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
CUSTOMER SERVICE
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
DRIVING
FINANCE
FIRST AID