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Franco Maritz

Franco Maritz

Windhoek, Khomas

Summary

Young Proactive Hospitality & Entertainment worker with in-depth understanding of operational practices and logistics coordination. Proficient in day-to-day operations, catering and event preparations. Successful record of managing budgets, controlling inventory and motivating team members to boost productivity.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Packer/Assistant/Sales & Marketing Assistant

Frostys Ice
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Helped Darren (the owner) with packing of ice bags
  • Helped with loading and offloading of ice bales at customers
  • Provided sales & Marketing knowledge to Darren for him to do the marketing of Frostys Ice
  • PROMOTER
  • OGILVY NAMIBIA
  • MAY, JUNE 2018
  • Promotions done for ABinBev in 2018 at the Tourism Expo 2018 Sold & Promoted Budweiser, Redds, Castle Light and Stella Artois
  • PROMOTER
  • AFRICA ACTIVE
  • SEPTEMBER 2018
  • Promoted Parrow Brandy at the HOPS Festival 2018 hosted by Africa Active.

Barman Part Time

Ogilvy
04.2018 - 05.2018
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Reduced losses by monitoring and managing bar inventory with software.

Marketing Intern

Ogilvy Namibia
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
  • Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
  • Participated in brainstorming meetings to develop marketing collateral.
  • Wrote copy for social media posts, promotional emails and other marketing collateral.
  • Shadowed meetings and observed marketing director to grow professional experience.
  • Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.

Marketer

Aman Tours & Safari
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
  • Tracked various product sales and costs by analyzing and entering sales, business data and expenses.
  • Monitored social media questions and comments and appropriately responded.
  • Updated customer database and generated lists and counts for direct marketing projects.
  • Increased customer acquisition and ROI through continuous optimization, testing and experimenting with ad creative work, bid strategies, audience targeting and placements.
  • Monitored and optimized advertising campaigns using Google, Facebook and Bing.

SUPERVISOR/TECHNICIAN/ADMINISTRATOR

APC SECURITY
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Lead team of 50 Security personnel focused in Gobabis.
  • Calibrated, maintained and operated equipment for maximum performance.
  • Allocated resources for optimum coverage and effectiveness.
  • Maintained authoritative knowledge through continued education and ongoing training.
  • Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Communicated quickly and accurately with supervisors about problematic sites, missed installations or other issues.
  • Supported customer satisfaction, providing detailed instructions and demonstrations on proper system operation.
  • Installed security cameras, access control systems and structured cabling systems in accordance with industry regulations.

Reason for leaving: Contract Ended

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Caterserve Namibia
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assisting the warehouse manager with loading and offload trucks, assisting in planning of distribution of products in Windhoek
  • Second in charge in the warehouse department.

Reason for leaving: Contract Ended

Sales Representative

Caterserve Namibia
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Reason for leaving: Contract Ended

Assistant Factory Manager

Caterserve Namibia
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Assisting the factory manager with daily production of sauces, spices & cooking oil
  • Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.
  • Spearheaded product and process quality initiatives with full compliance to internal, industry and customer quality standards.
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.

Reason for leaving: Contract Ended

Barman

Klein Windhoek Guesthouse
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Reason for leaving: Contract Ended

MAINTENANCE & PROPERTY MANAGER

Klein Windhoek Guest
04.2023 - Current
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.

Bartender & Dj

MYNT Club
06.2023 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Played songs fitting station's format and monitored each song's length to avoid dead air.

Education

Higher Certificate -

Prestige Academy (Stadio)
2019

High School Diploma -

WINDHOEK GYMNASIUM PRIVATE SCHOOL
Windhoek
2017

Skills

  • Setting up of ad campaigns on platforms such as Facebook, google and Instagram as well as YouTube and in app adverts
  • Sales & Negotiating Skills
  • Public speaking
  • Conflict management
  • Event Management
  • Guest Interaction
  • Customer Presentations
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Professional Communication
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Self-Driven and Motivated

Disc Jockey

Cell: 081 302 1085 

Email: maritzfranco@icloud.co m 

Date of Birth: 22/06/1998 

Marital Status: Single Citizenship: Namibian 

Drivers License: Code B (Namibian License) 

Languages: Afrikaans & English
Read, Write & Speak) 

Languages

Afrikaans, English
Native language
German
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Bartender & Dj

MYNT Club
06.2023 - Current

MAINTENANCE & PROPERTY MANAGER

Klein Windhoek Guest
04.2023 - Current

Barman

Klein Windhoek Guesthouse
10.2022 - 03.2023

Sales Representative

Caterserve Namibia
03.2021 - 09.2021

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Caterserve Namibia
06.2020 - 02.2021

Assistant Factory Manager

Caterserve Namibia
03.2020 - 09.2021

SUPERVISOR/TECHNICIAN/ADMINISTRATOR

APC SECURITY
12.2019 - 06.2020

Marketer

Aman Tours & Safari
07.2019 - 02.2020

Marketing Intern

Ogilvy Namibia
06.2019 - 08.2019

Barman Part Time

Ogilvy
04.2018 - 05.2018

Packer/Assistant/Sales & Marketing Assistant

Frostys Ice
01.2018 - 12.2018

Higher Certificate -

Prestige Academy (Stadio)

High School Diploma -

WINDHOEK GYMNASIUM PRIVATE SCHOOL
Franco Maritz