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Abdul Gafoor Dangor
No.3, Building 23, Rosa Royale, 1150 Mimosa Rd., Carlswald, Midrand , Gauteng 1685, South Africa
(C) +27 (0) 82 786 0848 (E) abdul.dangor@icloud.com (Skype) AbdulDangor
Summary
Intuition and Experience allows me to operate effectively in a number of fields
and deliver effectively & efficiently within set time frames.
Broad multiple industry experience including Export Promotion, Investment
Promotion, Foreign Diplomacy, Automotive Sales & Marketing and Business
Development.
Qualifications
Effective communicator Proficient in Sales and Lead development
Expert in Business Development & Development
Client relations Project Management
Proficient in numerous IT Multi-Task Management
applications Cold calling
Domestic & International Strong lead development skills
Experience Persuasive communication
Creative Problem Solving expertise
Self-motivated Goal-oriented
Customer-oriented Dependable and reliable
Strong interpersonal skills Clean driving record
PowerPoint expert Sales presentations
Conflict resolution techniques Event planning
Deadline-oriented Strategic thinker
Accomplishments
Managed the Department of Trade and Industry office within the South African Embassy (Cairo) at the age of 22 earning an
accolade as the youngest Foreign Trade Representative in South African history
Earned a seat on BMW's Exco committee contributing to the strategic objectives of the business
Process Improvement: Created a turnaround strategy for an ailing division in BMW
Customer Relations: Excellent customer satisfaction record
Innovative Excellence: Earned a double accolade for the conceptualizing and implementing innovative programs at BMW
Initiated an expansion of company's product offering nationally creating an alternate revenue stream and greater customer
satisfactation for BMW customers in the regions
Education: awarded bursary based on exceptional performance
Short-Listed for the Nelson Mandela Scholarship and progressed to final interview phase
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Professional Experience
01/2013 – Current Boomerang Inc. - Carlswald, Gauteng
Director
Consulted on franchise establishment & Funding. Assistance on DTI Export funding programs for potential and
current exporters
01/2008 - 10/2012 BMW South Africa - Midrand, Gauteng
General Manager
Overall management of the activation branding program of BMW South Africa
09/2006 - 12/2007 BMW South Africa - Midrand, Gauteng
Corporate Sales Manager
Conceptualised & executeed BMW dealer network marketing programs. Functioned as their business
development manager to secure corporate business and translating it into active drive programs to encourage
vehicle sales.
11/2005 - 08/2006 Department of Trade & Industry - Pretoria, Gauteng
Deputy Director: International Operations (Middle East)
Supported offices of the Department of Trade and Industy offices in the Middle East to ensure they functioned
in twinning foreign buyers with local exporters
10/2004 - 09/2005 EciAfrica : Program funded byUnited States Agency for International Development
Business Development Manager
Established offices in the region and created and maintained relationships with current clientele
12/2000 - 09/2004 South African Embassy - Cairo, Egypt
Foreign Trade Representative
Resposible for economic relations with Egyption business community and promoting South African
Exports in the country
04/1999 Department of Trade and Industry - Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Regional Representative
Services for Exporters & facilitation of Inward Foreign Buying Missions
02/1998 Department of Trade & Industry - Pretoria, Gauteng
Trade & Industry Adviser (Europe)
Providing research to Minister and accompanied Trade Missions to Europe to act as fact finding associate and
support to mission objectives.
3. Secondary Education
Kismet Secondary School - Vryburg, North West, Sou
High School Diploma: Matric Exemption
Major subjects included English, Afrikaans, Biology, Accounting and Geography
Tertiary Education
University of the Western Cape
B Comm (Majors : Business Management & Accouting)
References supplied on request
