Maria A. van Zyl is seeking a managerial position in an educational or training environment. She has over 25 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, and training. Her most recent roles include Business Development Consultant for Sage ERP X3 at Deloitte, and she holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from the University of Stellenbosch.

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Maria A. van Zyl (Sisi)
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Career Synopsis and Objective
I strive to be an integral part of a dynamic institution where my enthusiasm and hard work will lead to success, not only in a
personal capacity but also for the company. To form part of a progressive team is vital, whereby problems are solved utilising a
creative approach and collaboration. This in return will contribute to the success of the team, project and the company. Ideal
positions I would like to apply for are Managerial of nature and in an educational and training environment.
I am a highly competent, flexible and adaptable individual with the ability to apply my experience across a wide range of
Business applications, knowledgeable of Resources and Developmental processes. My focus has always been to portray the
role of a internal consultant with regards to strategy, research and development, in consideration with customer expectations and
the specific relationship. The ability to form and build relationships for the long and short term is the key to my outcome and
delivery model. In short, I focus on the client!
Employment Profile
Business Development Consultant forSage ERP X3- Deloitte | Pretoria | Gauteng| South Africa (Jan2015 – Current)
Explore opportunities within all the following sectors:
- Public Works/Government
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Pharmaceutical
o Prepare Tenders
o Set up meetings with prospective ERP Clients
o Identify new business
o Liaise with Implementation/Development Consultants
o
Business Development Consultant forLearning Solutions/Sage ERP X3 – Deloitte | Pretoria | Gauteng| South Africa (Nov
2013 – December 2014t)
Explore opportunities within all the following sectors:
- Mining, Construction, Petro-Chemical, Manufacturing, Food, Retail, Aerospace, Automotive, Pharmaceutical Health Care
Industries to grow sales.
- Implement sales strategy and business plan strategy to engage all business sectors.
- Liaise directly with clients.
- Do presentations to clients to promote company products and solutions.
- Attend client forums to be able to establish needs of the clients.

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- Manage client database.
- Build customer base – identify new business.
- Cold canvassing.
- Tender Applications.
- Compile proposals, quotation to clients.
- Keep abreast of new products and competitor activities
-
National Sales/Marketing Manager - SGS Booysen| Gauteng| South Africa (Apr 2013 – Nov 2013)
- Explore opportunities within the Mining, Construction, Petro-Chemical and Manufacturing Industries to grow sales.
- Implement sales strategy to engage the Health and Safety Industry.
- Liaise directly with clients (Anglo Platinum, Lonmin, Murray & Roberts, BHP Billiton, EXXARO, Anglo Coal, PPC, Extrata
Chrome, Vodacom, Tricom, Kumba, Eskom).
- Do presentations to clients to promote company products.
- Attend client forums to be able to establish needs of the clients.
- Manage client database.
- Build customer base – identify new business.
- Cold canvassing.
- Tender Applications.
- Compile proposals, quotation to clients.
- Keep abreast of new products and competitor activities
Sales/Marketing Manager/ Training Manager - Heightsafety Training Academy |Midrand| Gauteng| South Africa
(Feb 2012 – Nov 2013)
Sales/Marketing Manager:
- Explore opportunities within the Mining, Construction, Petro-Chemical and Manufacturing Industries to grow sales.
- Implement sales strategy to engage the Health and Safety Industry.
- Liaise directly with clients (Anglo Platinum, Lonmin, Murray & Roberts, BHP Billiton, EXXARO, Anglo Coal, PPC, Extrata
Chrome, Vodacom, Tricom, Kumba, Eskom).
- Do presentations to clients to promote company products.
- Attend client forums to be able to establish needs of the clients.
- Manage client database.
- Build customer base – identify new business.
- Cold canvassing.
- Tender Applications.
- Compile proposals, quotation to clients.
- Keep abreast of new products and competitor activities
Training Manager:
- Managed the Regional Operations and Trainers.
- Supported the training centre in day to day tasks/functions
- Ensured that work environment that engages positive energy, creativity and teamwork among staff
- Liaised with the relevant Accreditation Authorities and ESTAS.
- Ensured that all policies are effectively implemented by Trainers.
- Managed the training budget.
- Conducted regular operational meetings.
- Ensured the operations conform to the company quality system
- Evaluated and developed improved techniques for the control of Operations Quality Reliability and safety
- Reported on the performance and initiating improvements for operations.

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KBC Health & Safety | Johannesburg| South Africa (March 2000 – Aug 2011)
Sales/Marketing Director (Jan 2010 – Aug 2011)
Training & Development Director (March 2000 – Jan 2008)
Operations Director (Jan 2008 – Jan 2010)
Instructional Designer (March 2000 – Aug 2011)
Training & Development Director:
- Explore opportunities within the Mining, Construction, Petro-Chemical and Manufacturing Industries to grow sales.
- Implement sales strategy to become a main player in the Health and Safety Industry.
- Manage Sales and Marketing team.
- Liaise directly with clients (Anglo Platinum, Lonmin, Murray & Roberts, BHP Billiton, EXXARO, and Anglo Coal).
- Do presentations to clients to promote company products.
- Liaise with PR Company on all company communications.
- Attend client forums to be able to establish needs of the clients.
- Manage client database.
- Build customer base – identify new business.
- Budget planning – for events/product launches/client entertainment/ marketing material etc.
- Cold canvassing.
- Compile proposals, quotation to clients.
- Keep abreast of new products and competitor activities.
Research and Development Director:
- Manage Instructional Design Team.
- Manage Multi Media Designer(s).
- Manage company accreditation process (dealt with SETA’s) register .
- Facilitators are accredited assessors/moderators
- Ensure company programmes are registered/ approved.
- Manage the revision of all company policies with regard to research and development
- Ensure quality review of all products/ programmes.
- Ensure that design of all programmes (facilitator guides, media, learner guides are abreast of the market).
- Ensure that the Development team delivers quality programmes as per client needs.
Operations Director:
- Managed the Operations Manager, Regional Managers and Business Unit Leaders.
- Supported the Operational Manager in his day to day tasks/functions.
- Ensured that work environment of Operations Team was an environment that engages positive energy, creativity and
teamwork among staff.
- Conducted regular operational meetings.
- Ensured that all policies are effectively implemented by Operational Team.
- Managed the operational budget.
- Ensured the Operational Team is client orientated.
- Ensured the operations conform to the company quality system.
- Evaluated and developed improved techniques for the control of operations quality reliability and safety
- Reported on the performance and initiating improvements for operations.
- Liaised with external parties on matters relating to procurement of services and materials
Instructional Designer:

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- Liaised/ consulted with corporate clients
- Conducted effective needs analysis
- Designed and developed training material: Learner Guides, Facilitator Guides, Classroom Presentation (including media to
support learning)
- Assessments
- Unpacked Unit Standards into learning elements (knowledge/skills) and competency
- Utilised multimedia technology and Authoring tools
- Worked with subject matter experts
- Train-the trainer on the new developed programmes
- Prepared various reports for clients in my areas of responsibility
- Visit client operations to stay abreast of the current practices in the field of Health and Safety.
- Designed CBT programmes for corporate client.
CBT Instructional Designer - CBT Creations |Cape Town, South Africa (Jan 1999 – Jan 2000)
Instructional Designer:
- Liaised with corporate clients.
- Designed CBT programmes for Nedbank/Sanlam/ Fedsure/Shoprite.
- Simulated systems for (Point of Sale) Shoprite Checkers.
- Manage the team of Authors (programmers), Graphic Designers and Instructional Designers
Achievements:
- Presented a paper at the Technology Based Symposium 2000.
Multimedia and CBT Manager - Norwich Life | Cape Town| South Africa (April 1996 – Dec 1998)
- Managed in-house courseware and development.
- Managed outsourced work and contracts.
- Designed corporate multimedia presentations.
- Facilitated product launches and presentations.
- Performed instructional design tasks (storyboards).
- Implemented CBT/Multimedia into the group.
- Investigated authorising tools.
- Monitored learner progress.
- Managed the CBT newsletter
Computer Based Author - Old Mutual |Cape Town| South Africa (March 1988 – March 1993)
- Needs analysis (compile).
- Did content research Project planning
- System design
- Developed video material/scripts
- Conserve authoring
- Facilitation of workshops
Broker Consultant - Old Mutual| Cape Town| South Africa (March 1988 – March 1993)

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- Client liaison.
- New Business Presentations.
- Updated correspondence/promotions.
- Marketed Old Mutual products.
Teacher (Physical Education) - Good Hope Seminary Girls High School| Cape Town| South Africa
- Teaching Physical Education
- Afrikaans
- Coaching Diving
- Gymnastics
- Netball
Formal Education and Certificates
Bachelor in Physical Education – Degree| University of Stellenbosch | South Africa (1982 – 1985)
Major Subjects:
- Physical Education
- Afrikaans
- English
Diploma - Higher Education| University of Cape Town| South Africa (1986)
Major Subjects:
- Sports Injuries
Additional Training:
Old Mutual
- Professional Selling Skills
- Sales Marketing Consulting
ISOQAR:
OHSAS/18001 (Introduction)
Cool Ideas:
- Assessors course
- SAQA Unit Standard No. F
Level 5
Assessment College| Johannesburg | South Africa
- (114924) Demonstrate an understanding of the outcomes-based education and training approach within the context of no.F
Level 5
- (115753) Conduct outcomes-based assessments.
- (115755) Design and develop outcomes-based assessment.

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- Moderator Course
Computer Literacy:
Microsoft Windows 3 Appropriate Training
Internet 3 Limited Practical Experience
Email 3 Solid Practical Experience
Microsoft Word 2 Well Versed, Extensive
Microsoft Excel 2 Expert Extensive Experience
Microsoft PowerPoint 3
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