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Lourenco Vandermerwe

@lourencovandermerwe

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I manage high-volume venues, teams, stock, suppliers, and large-scale events.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to grow my career in a role where I can lead teams, solve practical problems, build customer and supplier relationships, and take on new challenges while gaining experience.

I've managed Snowflake Venue in Potchefstroom, overseeing its coffee shop, restaurant, pool bar, golf simulators, and event spaces.

I coordinate stock takes, ordering, suppliers, customer relationships, and Loyverse back-office operations while keeping multiple venue functions organised.

For major events including Patria July, I planned and coordinated teams of up to 20 bartenders for crowds of up to 4,000 people. I also work closely with artists, sound and lighting teams, event organisers, staff, and customers.

Previously, I worked at Bourbon Street as an assistant manager, bartender, and DJ, and at EGATE I completed hundreds of Wi-Fi installations and customer call-outs. I enjoy solving practical problems, learning new skills, and taking responsibility under pressure.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

General Manager

Snowflake Venue

Sep 2024 - Jul 2026 (1 year 10 months)

Managed a large venue with multiple operations including a coffee shop, pool bar, golf simulators, and event spaces. Oversaw stock management, supplier relations, and coordinated teams for events with up to 4,000 attendees.

Leadership Team Management Stock Management Inventory Control Supplier Relations Customer Service Planning Event Coordination Loyverse

Assistant Manager / Bartender / DJ

Bourbon Street Potchefstroom Nightclub

May 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Worked in a fast-paced nightclub environment as a bartender and DJ, assisting with management duties and standing in for the General Manager. Coordinated with staff and artists to ensure smooth operation of large events.

Bartending DJing Team Coordination Problem Solving Customer Service Event Management

Wireless Network Technician

EGATE

Mar 2020 - Apr 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Completed Wi-Fi installations and customer call-outs, troubleshooting technical issues and maintaining wireless towers. Worked independently in remote locations, planning installations on site and resolving problems.

Technical Troubleshooting Network maintenance Customer Service Problem Solving Independent work