1. CURRICULUM VITAE
GORDON ANDREW CRYSTAL
PERSONAL PROFILE
DATE OF BIRTH 26th AUGUST 1963
MARITIAL STATUS MARRIED
No OF CHILDREN FOUR
NATIONALITY SOUTH AFRICAN
(PERMANENT RESIDENT ZIMBABWE)
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 16 BALGOWAN RD
MANDARA
HARARE
LANGUAGES ENGLISH, AFRIKAANS
DRIVER LICENSE CLASS 4
HEALTH GOOD
CONTACT NUMBER +263 777289074
+263 4 494259
EMAIL ADDRESS drewcrystal63@gmail.com

3. Professional Summary
Skills
Experience
General Manager January2014 – Present
DollarTantalumMining- Harare
 Designandbuild100 ton/daytantalite processingplant
 Overseamining:regularmeetingswithminingcontractorstoensure correctquality andquantity
of ore delivertoplant.
 DevelopSOP’sforall plantandequipmentandensure correctimplementation.
 RegularmeetingswithMine manager,Plantmanager,Engineeringmanagerandfinance
managerto ensure smoothoperation.
 Prepare andpresentmonthlyproductionreportsforshareholders.
 Meetwithcommunityleadersensuringall problemsare resolvedamicably.
General Manager January2012- December2013
Private PowerGenerators- Harare
 Collaborate withsalesteamstounderstandcustomerrequirements,topromote the sale of
companyproducts,and to provide salessupport.
 Conferwithcustomersandengineerstoassessequipmentneedsandtodeterminesystem
requirements.
 Secure andrenewordersandarrange delivery.
 Develop,present,orrespond toproposalsforspecificcustomerrequirements,includingrequest
for proposal response andindustryspecificsolutions.
 Sell productsrequiringextensive technical expertiseandsupportforinstallationanduse,suchas
material handlingequipmentnumerical control machinery.
 Provide technical andnon-technicalsupportandservicestoclientsorotherstaff members
regardingthe use,operationandmaintenanceof equipment.
 Researchandidentifypotential customerforproductor services.
 Visitprospective buyersatcommercial,industrial,orotherestablishmentstoshow samplesor
catalogs,and to informthemaboutproductpricing,availabilityandadvantages.
 Arrange for demonstrationsortrial installationsof equipment.
 Create salesorservice contracts for productsor services.
 Identifyresaleopportunitiesandsupportthemtoachieve salesplans.
General Manager
HubertDaviesPvtLtd- Harare February1994- August2011

4.  Contact regularand prospective customerstodemonstrate products,explainproductsfeatures,
and solicitorders.
 Recommendproductstocustomers,basedoncustomers’needsandinterests.
 Answercustomer’squestionsaboutproducts,prices,availability,productuses,andcreditterms.
 Estimate or quote prices,creditorcontract terms,warranties,anddeliverydates.
 Train customer’semployees,tooperate andmaintainnew equipment.
 Consultwithclientsaftersalesorcontractssigningstoresolve problemsandtoprovide ongoing
support.
 Provide customerswithproductsamplesand catalogs.
 Prepare salescontractsand orderforms.
 Identifyprospectivecustomersbyusingbusinessdirectories,followingleadsforexistingclients,
participatinginorganizationsandclubs,andattendingtrade showsandconferences.
 Prepare drawings,estimatesandbidsthatmeetspecificcustomerneeds.
 PerformAdministrative duties,suchaspreparingsalesbudgetsandreports,keepingsales
records,and filingexpense accountreports.
 Checkstock levelsandreordermerchandiseasnecessary
 Arrange and directdeliveryandinstallationof productandequipment.
FitterandTurner
PreciousMetal Refinery(JVI) Bophuthatswana January1991- July1993
Responsible for:
The maintenance of the entire platinumprocessingplant:equipment,jobsincluded
 All typesof plastic/steel welding
 Magneticdrive pumps,gearboxes
 Hydraulicpowerpacks
 Make up an installingall typesof plasticpipinge.g.polyprop,PVC,ABS,PVDFetc.
 Installingof Q.U.F,glasscolumns,heatexchangersetc.
Hydraulic/GeneralFitter June 1991- December1991
Pyromet Construction- Bronkhorstspruit,GP
Dutiesandresponsibilities:
 Hyd/General fitterforthe constructionof the new UG2 smelter.
 Pipe fittingincludinghyd,galvanizedandstainlesssteel.
Fitter
ImpalaPlatinumMines- RustenburgNW June 1990-1991
Dutiesandresponsibilities

5.  Maintenance of all shaftsinkingequipment,WagnerLHDsetc.
 Equipmentof newshaftairand waterpipes,cage frame worketc.
FitterandTurner
PretoriaUniversity –PretoriaGP January 1982- December1981
Joinedasa Major apprentice FitterandTurnerinthe technical service department.
Underwentathoroughtrainingonthe universal workshopmachinerysuchas lathes,millingmachines,
shapingmachinesandwelding. Onqualifyingin1984 responsibleforvariousfittingjobssuchaspumps,
maintainingall buildingsinthe universityandall equipment.
Made and installedall securitygatesandburglarproofing. Maintenanceat OnderstepoortAnimal Farm
Apprentice FitterandTurner February1981 – December19
Wankie CollieryCompany- Hwange,MatabelelandNorth
Duringthisperiodworkedasa 1st
yearapprentice
Trainingon
 Lathe,millingmachine,shapingmachine,welding,waterpumps,Radicongearboxes.
 Workedat numberon powerstation,boilersturbinesetc.
Education
GED
Rustenburgpolytechnic- RustenburgNW
TERTLARY EDUCATION
NATIONALTECHNICALCERTIFICATEPART2 AND3 – 1983-1984
SUBJECTS PASSED
Fittingandmachiningtheory11
Mathematics11 withdistinctions111
Technical drawing11
Appliedscience 11
Mechano technology NTS3
EngineeringdrawingNTS3
Engineeringscience NTS3
TRADE TEST

6. Passedtrade testas fitterandturnerin August1984
ADDITIONALCOURSES
Basic andsafetytrainingcourse
Basic hydrauliccourse
Trouble – Shootinghydraulicsystems