Martin de Abreu M.B.A

  

Martin de Abreu - Professional Summary:     [ Not Updated Yet ]

A natural leader, whose diligent, consistent and self-motivated work ethic always results in successfully completing any challenge presented to him. Impeccable standards of work and excellent interpersonal skills contribute towards the ability to unlock the potential of team members, to consistently formulate winning teams and to then lead them assuredly towards a common goal. Enjoys working on the front line of a company, facing new challenges as they occur and watching the business succeed and grow as a result. Believes that there is no limit to what one can achieve.

 

Martin de Abreu - Professional Experience:     [ Not Updated Yet ] 

2002 – 2011                  MFM 92.6, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa

                                    Director

• Main focus of the role to lead all operational aspects within the company ensuring the smooth day to day running of the station
• Leading, managing and developing around 750 people over 9 years, which equated to an executive management of 5, a sub-management of 5 and 60 other staff at any one time
• Strategising including the formulation, planning and leadership of forward thinking ideas for the future growth and development of the company
• Being responsible for a financial turnaround from a R300,000 loss per year in 2002 to making a profit of R4,000,000 per year (with over R1,000,000 in the bank) 
• Creating a vision for the company and working with all direct managers to implement this vision in all departments
• Developing, through close liaison with various departments, consequently a solid working knowledge of each department including finance, planning, budgeting, marketing, operation, administration and HR
• Developing the brand into one of the most sought after youth radio brands in the country, known for high class systems, great people, and professional products
• Providing holistic leadership for the organisation, guiding it to the level of success that it achieved
• Reporting developments, analysis of figures and future plans to the Chief Executive once a month.
• Creating and writing all current systems at the company either individually or in conjunction with the departmental manager, covering areas such as finance, HR, training, programming, operations and administration

 

2000 – 2002                  MFM 92.6, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa

                                    Human Resources Manager

• Overseeing and managing all HR requirements within the group employing over 60 people
• Creating all current HR systems of such as accountability systems, reward systems and disciplinary systems
• Making a significant personal contribution to the strategic direction the organisation by taking a proactive role in all senior management activities
• Originating all Human Resources practices and objectives providing an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards
• Coordinating the implementation of services, policies, and programmes through Human Resources staff

Career summary contd.

• Assisting and advising company managers in all aspects of Human Resources issues including performance management and coaching areas
• Select and supervising staff and training specialists, and coordinating company use of agency staff and other outside sources
• Conducting a continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programmes, and practices to keep management informed of new developments
• Directing the preparation and maintenance of such reports as are necessary to carry out the functions of the department
• Preparing periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment

 

Martin de Abreu - Education:     [ Not Updated Yet ] 

BSC:                            Biochemistry, Psychology and Physiology (1999)

BA Hons:                      Business and Administration (2004)

MBA:                            Masters of Business and Administration (2005)

Further Certificate:       Project Management (2009)

Further Certificate:       MS Project (2010)

 

Martin de Abreu - Interests:     [ Not Updated Yet ] 

Watching and Playing Soccer, Running, Hiking, Watching Movies, Reading (especially National Geographic and Business books), Religion, Music, Exercise and Travel

 

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