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Entrepreneurial Founder offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams. Goal-oriented Founder with 11 years of extensive experience securing funding, locating resources and marketing brand. Polished in transferring ideas into actionable plans and developing budget and finance strategies. Ethical leader possessing innovative problem-solving skills and outstanding articulate communication abilities.

I started my career immediately after finishing High School, there wasn’t money to go to University but I was and is always a hard worker, and that would be my lifelong motto. From humble beginnings as a General worker at Steinmuller on one of Sasol’s biggest projects, the construction of the Sa’s Reactors, I quickly worked my way up to a pipe fitter. Then the opportunity came up to do a Apprenticeship at Sasol Coal as a Millwright, even though my salary dropped by a huge amount, the bigger plan was always to work myself to a better future. I studied and did additional courses while completing my apprenticeship. I finished my apprenticeship with high honors and continued my journey towards better myself. There was a opening for a apprenticeship in Instrumentation at Sasol Nitro and I went for the interview. When asked why I would consider doing this instead of continuing my career as a Millwright, my answer was the same, I wanted to improve myself as much as I can with every opportunity I get. I worked and studied for my Instrumentation technician Qualifications at Sasol Nitro and I started a small business on the side for extra income. With major Shutdowns at Sasol I took the opportunities to gain extra experience in a new environment. Completing two Shutdowns in two consecutive years for DEC Dillinger, where I started my first Shutdown as artisan in 2000, I quickly caught the attention of the Management team’s of both Dillinger and Sasol. I was promoted to a Foreman with a team of 8 on day one, to a Supervisor with 4 Foreman and 30 people on day two of the Shutdown. With all my knowledge I was handed the Critical path tasks on day four, it was already 2 days behind Schedule and we only had nine days to Complete all tasks. We ended the tasks two days and five hours before the time, working 16 to 18 hour shifts showed our commitment and dedication, and we were awarded team of the Shutdown. My small business was also gaining ground real fast, and with a wife and a baby, working up to 18 hours a day wasn’t easy. Then another opportunity came up, I was approached by Sasol to do work as a Contractor, I had my Mother start a Company in her name and worked there after hours and Weekends, running the projects and developing SWP and SOP’s for the team to use to get work done safely and efficiently. But the Company grew too fast and 7 Months before I would be sent to do my trade test as a Instrumentation technician, I sat down with my Manager and Engineer to discuss this situation. Even though they were reluctant to loose me, they both agreed that it would be best to pursue the opportunity, but I would be welcome back anytime. In my time at Sasol Nitro I worked as an electrician, fitter and instrumentation technician, covering three positions while studying and occasionally standing in as Group Leader. I finished my career as a Senior Specialist Instrument technician at Sasol Nitro Fertilizer. Today I am the CEO of my own Company and Operations Manager of another Company. I have a Mechanical Engineering Company that does On-Site Machining, Cold Cutting, Flange facing and Fabrication. I oversee the operations of LaserTech, a laser cleaning Company that provides laser cleaning services, but that doesn’t mean I sit in a Office the whole day. I am a hands on type of person, I like to get my hands on the equipment and operate or fix things. I like to know what challenges my team is facing. I want to know what,why and how things work in different areas and environments. What reasons there are if something takes longer than it should. And to show my team that I am a leader and also human, I like to have a relationship with the people I work with and I work for. I am constantly looking for new opportunities, innovation, technology to make myself better. Something that is also one of my best attributes and sometimes one of my biggest weaknesses, I am never happy with average, I have pride in my work and will never stop or give up. I will complete whatever I need to do and ensure that the work is accomplished and in top condition.

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

To elevate well-being and sustainability, one act at a time, by connecting others to God, people, places, nature, and themselves through social gatherings and events that inspire physical, emotional, and spiritual growth.

I am a results-driven professional with over 27 years of experience in consumer management and leadership. My expertise in business and leadership is complemented by a continuous commitment to learning, evidenced by my recent completion of an MBT with a focus on Management and Technology, an MBA with focus Management Strategy, and currently in the last phase on my PhD studies with a focus on Leadership. I am passionate on empowering individual to reach their highest possible potentials. I believe in team collaboration, leveraging the full potential of all contributors to achieve impactful outcomes. I am currently seeking a position with an organization that values innovation as a pathway to progress. My diverse experience, coupled with a deep understanding of strategic leadership and operational efficiency, has equipped me to deliver measurable improvements and foster growth.

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