DylanPhelan

Gender: Male Age: 26 Marital Status: Single Education Bachelor of Commerce ( specialized in management ) ~ passed with distinction Focus area: - Small business management and entrepreneurship - Marketing management - Financial management - Strategic management Final year courses: - Strategic management (A&B) - Financial management - Investment management - Personal financial management - Promotion management - Product management - Relationship marketing - Global business - Entrepreneurship I also completed courses in income tax, accounting, economics, commercial lax, quantitative management, operations management and real estate. I have taken post graduate Honours courses in strategic management and advanced marketing, but have not yet taken the exams. Bachelor of Science (physics) • For one year before departing to the UK. • I took mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer literacy. 1999 Hermanus High School Matric • Mathematics, science, accounting, geography, English and Afrikaans. (All on higher grade) Additional qualifications and competencies • Computer skills: - Computer literacy course –(Stellenbosch University) - Excellent Microsoft Excel skills - Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word - Basic knowledge of PowerPoint and Access. - Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) - Moderate typing speed • Website development: - HTML, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript - Dreamweaver - FrontPage - Adobe Photoshop - Image Ready - Search Engine Optimisation (I have a lot of practical experience) I have developed an Excel based bookkeeping program which a number of small businesses are using. Download a demo I have excellent analytical, numerical and problem solving skills. Estate agents affairs board member (2004). Work experience Current Phelan Business Solutions Small business support services; including accounting software, web design, marketing and management support. Founder/Owner Accounting software: I developed EasyBooks bookkeeping and management system. This is the core product. Additional products and services: -Website development - Online marketing management - Assistance in writing of business plans - General Management consulting. Online Marketing: - Search engine optimisation - Email marketing - Effective database management - Follow up marketing and relationship building - Focus on increasing conversion rates and cross-selling - Management of Google’s AdWords and Ad Sense campaigns (PPC) - Affiliate marketing Leadership: I manage a team affiliates that market the business’s products and services to small business owners. The majority of the affiliates work on a part-time basis for commission. I also outsource projects to various companies. Additional: I am senior member and regular contributor to the Young Entrepreneur forum. 2003 – June 2006 Africa Blue Interiors Hermanus, RSA Africa Blue Interiors manufacture beach house furniture, décor accessories and art. Manager Main responsibilities included: - Bookkeeping and administration - Product development and pricing - Promotions management - Introduction of accounting software system - Development a website and catalogue - Training and supervising staff - Managing debtors and creditors - Business development Interests and activities Entrepreneurship and small business development, Technology and Innovation, Economics, Online Marketing, Current Affairs, Real Estate, Consumer psychology & purchasing behaviour, Music, Drumming, Sailing, Squash, Cooking, Red wine. Music experience: I have worked with top South African musicians, producers and event organizers and have recorded albums that have reached the top of a number of album and video charts.