Warren Volkwyn

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Warren Volkwyn's Bio:

Warren Volkwyn's Experience:

• Western Cape Regional Chairperson at YMCA South Africa

  January 2016 - Present | Cape Town

  The first South African YMCA was established in Cape Town in 1865. Pietermaritzburg and Durban YMCAs followed soon after, in 1875. Various other local associations were later formed before the establishment of the South African National Council of YMCA’s in the 1940s. Each local association is autonomous and is governed by a local Board of Management. The YMCA in South Africa has had a turbulent history, with changes of leadership reflective of political and social pressures. After the first democratic elections in South Africa in 1994, the SA YMCA began to build partnerships again with International YMCAs such as Norway, Sweden, Sri Lanka, USA, UK and Germany. YMCA also began to develop partnerships with International non-profits like World Vision, CEDPA, TEAR Australia, Link Africa (Cambridge University graduates) and UNFPA. These parternships all flourished as the world focused it’s attention on South Africa. Toward the late 2000’s, attention began to shift to other areas of the world and the SA YMCA struggled to make the necessary transition into a sustainable model of development. In 2007, the SAYMCA went through an in-depth consultative process of revisioning and emerged with a clear direction on social relevance and sustainability. The World Alliance of YMCA’s began to play a more direct role in supporting the SA YMCA and other national movement throughout the world by initiating the Global Operating Plan. The GOP is a plan being implemented at a World Alliance level. It states the following; Realising that the YMCA family has a treasure of knowledge and good practice, human and financial resources that can be shared and multiplied, the World Alliance developed the Global Operating Plan (GOP) for Movement Strengthening to help YMCAs grow stronger and more relevant. The SAYMCA became a partner in the Global Operating Plan (GOP) process in 2008 and is now in its 4th year, working with Canada YMCA, YMCA of USAs, Y-Care International and Swedish YMCA/YWCA.

• Business Development at NL Personnel

  October 2015 - Present | Cape Town

  Improve the Company’s market position and achieve financial growth. Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments. Define long-term organizational strategic goals, builds key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, negotiates and closes business deals and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions. Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments. Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals. Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends. Manage one or more sales associates in the region. Recruitment: Proactive in understanding and addressing client needs and challenges. Employs a variety of recruiting tactics to consistently deliver excellent results for clients. Proactive in understanding and addressing client needs and challenges. Maintains a solid network of candidates. Effective written and verbal communication with day-to-day and senior clients Adjusts communication style to fit audience as appropriate. Team player and collaborator who contributes to the evolution of the company

• Chairperson of the Board at YMCA Athlone

  September 2012 - Present | Cape Town

• Business Development Manager at Key Recruitment

  September 2014 - September 2015 | Cape Town

  Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments. Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments. Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners'​ needs and goals. Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Promotions Co-ordinator/Client Liaison/Merchandiser/Promoter Supervisor at Top Promotions

  March 2011 - March 2013 | Cape Town

  I ensure that the in-store promoters have all of the element to do their job I follow-up with different clients regarding campaigns I follow up on collections and deliveries Stock take Setup and Breakdown of campaign stands .e.g. The Good Food and Wine Show

Warren Volkwyn's Education:

• Rhodes High School

  2002 – 2006
  Matric