Ryan Kalk
About
Experienced Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the Import & Distribution, Client-Service, Sports, Eventing and Retail Sectors. Highly skilled in Strategic Planning, Operations, Business and Staff Management. Strong business development professional with a Bcom from University of the Witwatersrand
Experience
CEO
Oct 2015 - Apr 2020
5-a-side Corporate & Social Soccer Leagues & Events Business
● Day to Day Business Management (2 Sites)
● Strategic Planning
● Business Development
● Client, Sponsor, Shareholder and Staff Management & Engagement
● Procurement & Purchasing Decisions
● Sourcing of New Sites, Rental Negotiations, Design, Execution & Management of New Builds
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GM
Jan 2010 - Oct 2015
Importer & Distributor of a Variety of Bags to Local and Cross Border Independent and Large Retailers & Wholesalers
● Day-to-Day Business Management (Warehousing, Sales & Distribution)
● Sales Force Management
● Product Design, Development & Sourcing
● International & Local Trade Shows & Factory Sourcing
● Import Management & Client Coordination
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Owner/Founder
Jan 2002 - Dec 2009
7-a-side Soccer League & Sports Events Business
● Startup and Development of Business from inception
● Day to Day Business Management
● Sourcing of New Sites, Rental Negotiations, Inception of Design Execution & Management of New Builds
● Business Development (Multiple Site Management)
● Corporate Team Building, Internal Company Sports Days, Events
Education
BCom Finance & Business Economics
- Bachelor of Commerce
Feb 1998 - Nov 2002
