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Zirk Buys

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Dignity | South Africa

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Understanding Data Science

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Data Manipulation in SQL

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Understanding Data Science

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Data Modeling in Power BI

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My Work Experience

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ThreeTwoFour | Dec 2022 - Aug 2023

IAM Analyst

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Dignity Life Administrators | Jun 2012 - Mar 2022

Regional Sales Director ( Financial Services)

• Developing long-term strategic plans with internal and external stakeholders to achieve mutual business objectives including marketing and sales business planning, budget forecasting, risk management, regulatory compliance functions, cost saving initiatives, retention planning, improving customer experiences and customer success outcomes. • Achieving 100% growth rate in 2 years with good teamwork through implementing new cloud call centre software and opening a new distribution channel through direct marketing activities. • Establishing a new PowerBI data analytics reporting platform as part of our digital transformation strategy for better data driven decision making.
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Dignity Life Administrators | Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

Regional Sales Manager (Financial Services)

• Responsible for identifying and exploring new business opportunities in external markets and the strengthening of strategic partnerships in my regions. • Presenting business and marketing plans for growth in my respective regions. • Expanding existing distribution channels through new products, increased visibility and recruiting new sales representatives. • Presenting monthly reports to the board of directors of regional growth targets, KPI’s and changes in the external markets including compliance risks, competitor analysis and customer feedback reports.

Liberty Group South Africa | Jun 2007 - Jun 2010

Broker Consultant

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Dignity Life Administrators | Jul 2006 - May 2007

Sales Consultant (Financial Services)

• Recruiting of new customers for our company’s products across two provinces • Business development activities through market expansion through identifying new agents, training and servicing support. • Monthly reporting on sales targets, growth KPI’s and business planning. • Working independently and responsible for time management and forecasting business development activities.

Blue Hackle LLC | Nov 2004 - May 2006

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British Army | Jun 1999 - May 2004

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BROPHY GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LIMITED | Jun 1998 - Apr 1999

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My Education

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University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria | 1997

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