Lloyd Botha
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results driven and adaptable professional with a strong work ethic developed through a disciplined agricultural upbringing and hands on experience in terms of ranch operations as well as academic expertise regarding animal husbandry and intensive wildlife breeding.
Strong and vast background in sales,client relations,networking and communication combined with just over 3 years of HVAC.R experience. (Residential install, maintenance and service as well as commercial refrigeration, ice machines and restaurant repair)
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC.R Technician
One Refrigeration & Restaurant Repair
San Angelo, TX
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Walk in freezers
- Walk in coolers
- Reach in freezers
- Reach in coolers
- Ice Machines
- Restaurant equipment ( friers, heaters, boilers etc)
- Install, replace, maintain and service all of the above
HVAC Technician
Wilks Air
San Antonio, TX
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Diagnosed HVAC system issues, performing repairs to restore optimal functionality.
- Installed and maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial settings.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service processes and improve customer satisfaction.
Regional Sales Manager
Rudolph Optics LLC
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Oversee day to day undertakings of the North American operations.
- Developed relationships with merchandise buyers and managers of big accounts.
- Handled all daily accounting needs including: inventory, accounts payable/receivable,purchasing,shipping as well as budgeting for various sectors of the business.
- Implement new strategies and develop marketing campaigns as well as develop relationships with non competing companies within the industry.
- Travel and attend all possible trade shows and events to gain feed back as how to improve and innovate for the future.
Regional Sales Manager
Rudolph Optics LLC
North Richland Hills, TX
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
- Made onsite sales calls to prospective customers to help sales representatives close lucrative deals.
- Finalized sales contracts with high-value customers.
Sales Account Executive
Rudolph Optics LLC
Gauteng, South Africa.
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
Game Ranch Manager
Mino Strydom
Limpopo, South Africa.
12.2010 - 01.2016
- Wildlife & Conservation Management
- Property & Infrastructure Maintenance
- Staff Management
- Hunting/Tourism operations
- Business & Administration
- Security & Emergency Response
Education
HVAC.R - HVAC.R
Lamson Institute
San Antonio, TX04-2023
Associate of Science - Game Ranch Managment
Nelson Mandela University
Saasveld Campus, George, South Africa.04-2016
Skills
- Split, mini split and multi split systems
- Packaged Units
- Heat Pump Systems
- Air Handler Systems
- VRF/VRV Systems
- Hot-Side (Restaurant equipment)
- Ice Machines
- Install, maintenance and service all of the above
Languages
English
Afrikaans
seTswana
Timeline
HVAC.R Technician
One Refrigeration & Restaurant Repair
01.2025 - 04.2026
HVAC Technician
Wilks Air
04.2023 - 12.2024
Regional Sales Manager
Rudolph Optics LLC
01.2021 - 12.2023
Regional Sales Manager
Rudolph Optics LLC
06.2018 - 12.2020
Sales Account Executive
Rudolph Optics LLC
01.2016 - 05.2018
Game Ranch Manager
Mino Strydom
12.2010 - 01.2016
HVAC.R - HVAC.R
Lamson Institute
Associate of Science - Game Ranch Managment
Nelson Mandela University