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Comprehensive
Curriculum Vitae

of
 
 
Nicole Autumn
Martin

Strategic management generalist with strong technical skills
Abridged Curriculum Vitae (4 pages) available on request 

 Introductory background 
Location: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Member of the Institute of
Directors: 041232
Identity number: 770404 0201 08 9 Member of the Business Woman  's Association
MBA (thesis o/s)  *  Gordon Institute of Business Science Extensively travelled
throughout South Africa and UAE 
Life philosophy: Just do what you have to do  *  in the right way Some travel in
Africa and the Far East
Full time working experience : 14 years Full time management experience : 12
years
Position sought: Management role in investor relations; communications and
stakeholder relations. 

Business related competencies and experience
Field/discipline Achievements and brief description of experience
Marketing and corporate Communications
Years experience: 6 Positioned various entities in the market through several
initiatives aimed at building brand equity utilising a multidisciplinary
approach, impacting all possible touch points with customers, potential customers
and stakeholders. Extensive media relations and public relations experience
across live and pre- recorded radio and printed mediums. 
Financial and management reporting
Years experience: 12 Developed adept skills at identifying measurement bases of
key business drivers that are determinants to the successful implementation of
agreed business strategies. These measurement bases form part of management
reporting that is understandable to a range of users. Exceptional technical
experience in financial accounting. Group Financial Manager of JSE listed company
and subsidiary with turnover of around R250 mil per annum. 
Corporate governance, ethics and compliance
Years experience: 9 Have a strong legal background with diverse experience in
driving ethics through organisations and suppliers utilising user-friendly and
easily understandable Codes and communication initiatives. Group Financial
Manager of company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Developed internal
controls and mechanisms in accordance with best business practice policies based
on King 2. Good knowledge of PFMA and PPP legislation and regulations. 
General management 
Years experience: 12 Management of various diverse teams, both internal and
external in various environments. Staff compliments ranged from 6 to 38 staff
members. 
Business process analysis and efficiency improvement
Years experience: 9 Identified opportunities for efficiency enhancement through
extensive and continuous research. Have successfully implemented changes and
enhancements through project driven approaches after the development of
strategies. Acquired strong foundational knowledge of and best practices in the
ICT, motor, FMCG and short term insurance sector. Designed and implemented
policies and procedures, while overseeing the training and alignment of staff and
suppliers on new methodologies. 
IT systems design, development and implementation
Years experience: 5 Believes that IT systems design development and
implementation is an integral part of strategic imperatives aimed at business and
efficiency improvement. Designed and implemented SQL driven solutions with
interfaces aimed at ease of use for array of end users. Supervised all
development and outsourced inputs. 
Operations management 
Years experience: 7 Planning, development, execution and control of various
operations, processes and quality assurance mechanisms inside and outside the
formal commercial sector. Operational efficiency improvement and co ordination.
Sectors included short term insurance, emergency roadside assistance, motor and
ad hoc consulting in hospitality and technical services sectors.
Supply chain and logistics management 
Years experience: 3 Responsibilities included management of 800 supplier
relationships throughout South Africa with deliverables ranging from optimal
volume driven pricing negotiation to improved efficiencies and processes
utilising a multidisciplinary approach, thereby achieving long term loyalty,
sustainability and efficient economies of scale. 
Human resources
Management
Years experience:11 Responsibilities included all functions and requirements in
terms of the Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of
Employment Act and Skills Development Act. Have successfully defended and won
various CCMA and Bargaining Council disputes. Aligned personnel and suppliers to
the strategic objectives to the company through training, communications and the
improvement of business systems. Have successfully implemented various change
management initiatives aimed at building business cultures that underpin the
adaptability and learning capabilities of organisations while fostering personal
growth and long term employer/employee relationships. 
Procurement
Years experience: 3 View procurement as key component to competitive strategy of
organisation harnessing both supply and sales throughput to maximise value chain.
Value of procurement portfolio under management  *  R200mil pa
IT literacy Microsoft Office Packages: Word, Excel, Outlook, Essbase, Crystal
Report Writer, ODBC data extraction PowerPoint, Front Page; Lotus Smartsuite;
Pastel Evolution; Brilliant Accounting; Quickbooks; Caseware; 4GL; TMS Teamworks;
Hyperion Reporting Tools, Syspro, Impact, Accpac and Internet Explorer

Core personal competencies and skills
Competency Application in the business environment 
Communication and clarity Have developed good empathy understanding of various
people and thus able to effectively relate to and communicate clearly and openly
with broad based spectrum of people.
Adaptability Have successfully chartered and led teams through change and some
steep learning curves. Personally have faced a diverse set of challenges and
utilised lessons learnt in all aspects of life.
Business acumen Strong entrepreneurial flair and have attained experience in
growing and enhancing various businesses and business units.
Flexibility Extremely flexible person who is not averse to stepping in and out
of    hands on    operational roles as required. Able to effectively meet
short-notice demands and allocate resources effectively to deliver high quality
outputs.
Accuracy Highly quality driven and thorough within a high pressure environment.
Motivated by surpassing own expectations
Problem solving Able to analyse problems quickly and effectively, thus makes
decisions quickly and decisively and follows through on these. 
Organising skills Well organised using skills for execution as well as
communication
Time management Punctual self starter with excellent rate of delivery of outputs
using    the days not finished until the list is done    approach. Believe that
time is the most valuable resource available to people. 
Culture enablement Particularly focus on the harnessing of diversity and
enabling a learning environment where staff are pushed to exceed their own
expectations. 
Integrity Extremely loyal, committed, transparent and trustworthy. Simply
believe in doing the right thing and live life to highest standards of integrity
and ethics possible. 
Consistency Highly self motivated and maintain focus on    the prize    and the
tasks at hand. Highly career orientated with few personal commitments enabling
flexibility. 
Loyalty Becomes part of all employer represents and strives to carry the
messages surrounding the vision and values of employer in everything done and
said in a work related context. Leads by example and fosters loyalty of all staff
geared toward employer. 
Development of subordinates Believe in the principles of the    learning
environment    and not only takes the responsibility of developing staff
seriously, but personally as well. Passionate about stretching staff and
encouraging personal growth, even where career growth may be limited.
High spirited Motivates and inspires people with excellent anecdotal skills
Leadership Believes in leading from the front and being the backbone and driving
force of every process and deliverable involved in. Believe in highlighting small
victories as a motivator

Academic background
Institution Qualification Year obtained
Gordon Institute of Business Science MBA (thesis outstanding) 2009
Estate Agency Board Estate Agent Certification 2002
Rand Afrikaans University BComm(Law), majoring in Financial Accounting
  ˜ Distinction for Financial Accounting 1B and Macro Economics 2000
Sandringham High School Matric with exemption  *  English, Afrikaans, French,
Mathematics, Science and Biology (all subjects passed on higher grade) 
  ˜ Distinction for English 1994

Personal development and achievements
Award or achievement Year Award or achievement Year 
Brait Scholarship for MBA student 2005 Merit Bursary  *  RAU 1995
Acceptance as full member by The Institute of Directors 2004 Pro Merito Scroll
and Drama Scroll 1992,1993
Drama performance at the State Theatre 2003 Honours award: English Olympiad
1993
Merit award for the Kempton Park Eisteddfod 2001 Academic medals 1990-1992
Best Senior award  *  Annirand Day House, Rand Afrikaans University (RAU) 1996
Deputy Mini mayor - Bedfordview 1989
Appointed Head Student Guardian  *  Annirand Day House, RAU 1996 Accepted to JCE
Gifted Child Centre 1986

Employment chronology (in order of most current)
Company Period Job title
Al Fara  'a Integrated Construction Group September 2008 to date Group
Communications Manager (Head of marketing communications)
Group of 11 companies operating in the United Arab Emirates and India

Lusitania Food Products Pty (Ltd) and King Consolidated Holdings Ltd June 2007
to August 2008 Group Procurement Manager 
Acting Group Financial Manager
Express Air Services (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bidvest Group)