Business Solutions

Retail Operations, Systems, Database & Project Management

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Hi,

My name is Marisa Barnard, the founder of QuadraDot. I have over two decades of proven expertise within the petroleum industry, translating to a track record of achievements in:
  • Transforming Convenience Retail and Retail Systems (POS, HOS, and BOS) strategies, resulting in tangible business growth and improved customer experiences.
  • Pioneering innovative Payments and Loyalty solutions that drove customer engagement and fostered lasting brand connections.
  • Successfully orchestrating end-to-end Project Management across diverse initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and delivery.
  • Enriching Retail Marketing endeavors with strategic insights, amplifying brand presence and driving revenue generation.
I am distinguished as a dynamic professional with an IMM, Prince 2, and Agile PM Practitioner certification. My profile embodies:
  • A resilient retail mindset, underscored by a robust understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior.
  • A well-honed project management acumen, characterized by proficiency in Prince 2, and Agile PM methodologies.
  • A proclivity for innovative thinking and creative problem-solving, reflected in my aptitude for crafting novel solutions.
  • An unwavering commitment and fervor, fueling a highly motivated and energetic approach to both independent and collaborative work.
I bring a holistic skill set, combining strong analytical prowess with a 'can-do' spirit, fostering a proactive and results-driven ethos.

Retail Business Solutions

June 2023 - Present

Regional Retail Convenience Lead – Africa

Sep 2020 – May 2023 (2yrs 9 mos)

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Consultant

May 2019 - August 2020 (1yrs 4 mos)

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Divisional Manager: Convenience Retail, Retail Marketing, Systems and Loyalty

June 2017 - April 2019 Total South Africa

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Retail and Convenience Program Manager

April 2014 - May 2017 (3 yrs 2 mos)

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Retail Convenience Manager

April 2010 - March 2014 (4 yrs)

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Retail Business Process Manager

March 2006 - March 2010 (4 yrs 1 mo)

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N3 – National Certificate

National Certificate (Matric Equivalent), Joubert Park College

1990/11/30
 

IMM Graduate Diploma in Marketing

IMM Graduate School (National Top Law Student Award)

1998/05/31
 

Advanced Diploma in Project and Program Management

Cranefield College

2003/03/31
 

Management Advancement Program (MAP)

Wits Business School (Best MAP Team Award)

2004/11/30
 

SAPIA Woman in Leadership Program

Duke Corporate Education

2013/01/31
 

Certified Prince 2 PM Practitioner

Certification no. 03931771-01-YL9S, APGM-International

2015/11/30
 

Certified Agile PM Practitioner

Certification no.03955215-01-FQ1J, APGM-International

2016/01/31