Andrew McDougall has extensive experience in management, security, catering, and performing arts. He has held positions such as general manager, manager, security supervisor, and drama teacher in South Africa, England, and Spain. McDougall has strong communication, problem solving, and leadership skills. He is currently a presenter for Radio Today 1485AM.

1. Andrew McDougall
Curriculum Vitae
Contact Details
Address: 14 Asbestos Street
Chroom Park,
Mokopane,
0600
Telephone: 072-7159198/0154912395
E-mail: varekaiandrew@yahoo.com
Personal
Nationality: South African/British
Languages: English, Afrikaans, Spanish
Personal Profile
I am an outgoing person who is energetic and take all my roles in life seriously.I believe in
professionalism and have a very good eye for detail. I work well under pressure and also keep a
happy disposition regardless of what the environment brings. With this I can add that I am a very
reliable and punctual person.

2. Education
Secondary School
Highest Standard Date Institution Subjects
Completed
Matric 1989 Hill College Science, Geography, Physiology,
Port Elizabeth Criminology, Ethnology, English,
Eastern Cape Afrikaans
Tertiary Education
Qualification Date Institution Final Year Subjects
Completed
National Diploma 1993 Natal Technikon Singing
In Performing Arts Durban History & Development: Acting /Theatre
Kwa-Zulu Natal Comedy
Directing
Oral Interpretation
Interpretation - Home Language: Poetry
Interpretation - Second Language
Interpretation - Home Language: Monologues
Theatre Movement
Production: Stage and Television
Mime
Text Analysis
Acting: Drama
Voice Product
Certifications
SIA Licence valid to July 2015
Certificate in Food Hygiene (Intermediate)
Training accreditations
SMILE Trainer
Customer Interaction Training officer
Disability Awareness Training officer
Management to Staff Interaction Training officer

3. Work Experience
DESIGNATION DATES ORGANISATION RESPONSIBILITIES
Presenter 2014 to present Radio Today 1485AM
(Canon Piper)
• Interviewing guest on the
radio
• Research
• Designing a show for each
broadcast.
General Manager 2013 to 2014 Rusty Lady Deli Bistro
Kenington
Johannesburg
• Cashing up;
• Banking;
• Food and drink ordering;
• General Management
• Banqueting
• Staff placement and
supervision on shop floor
and in Kitchen
• Menu control
• Managing problems and
incidents
• Safety and security during
operating hours
• Hiring artists to perform
Manager 2013 Autowash Car wash
Kyalami Downs
Kyalami
Johannesburg
• Supervision of staff during
day to day operations;
• Positioning staff;
• Cashing up and Banking
• Managing problems and
incidents;
• Staff induction training;
• Reception duties (selling
Autowash products to
potential clients, ordering
stock, and implementing
ideas for the benefit of
the company)
• Management of Health
and Safety procedures
and equipment;
• Hiring staff along with
staff amangement and
disciplinary procedures
• Safety and security during
operating hours
Security Supervisor 2011 – 2012
2002 - 2011
Wilson James Ltd
London, England
The Science Museum,
London,
England
• Supervision of staff during
day to day operations;
• Positioning staff;
• Liaising with, and
reporting to Control
Room;
• Managing problems and
incidents;
• Staff induction training;
• Reception duties (visitors,
booking meeting venues,
issuing passes);
• Management of Health

4. and Safety procedures
and equipment;
• Surveillance; CCTV
monitoring ;
• Safety and security during
exhibitions
• I hold an SIA licence
Manager 1999 – 2002
1995 – 1996
Digby Trout Restaurants,
London, England
• Cashing up;
• Banking;
• Ordering;
• General Management
• and Banqueting of 5
restaurants:
- London Zoo
- Barbican Centre
- The Orangery
(Kensington Palace)
- Science Museum
- Tower of London
Manager 1996 - 1999 Rising Sun Supper Club,
Palma De Mallorca
• Hiring and placing staff;
• Food and drink
management;
• Cashing up;
• Banking;
• Ordering;
• Hiring and organizing
musicians and artists to
perform;
• Performing
Drama Teacher 1992-1994
1991-1992
Intuthuko
Community Arts
Centre,
Durban
Upstairs Theatre
Durban
• Classes from ages 3 to 18
years
of age
• Preparing for exams and
arts
festivals
• Drama, Poetry and text
analysis
• Voice coaching
• Singing and Dancing
Manager 1990 Landaus Restaurant,
Durban
• Day to day running of
restaurant
• Ordering
• Wastage control
• Staff placements
• Cashing up
• Banking

5. Personal skills
Confident
Good listener
Work well in teams, and independently
Excellent communication skills
Able to work under pressure
Adaptable to new situations
Experienced team leader
Problem solving
Open minded
Non-judgemental
Contactable references
Catering
Charmaine Hand The Rusty Lady Deli Bistro
145 Queen Street
Kensington
Johannesburg
2094
Telephone: 0116164776
Liam Farrel Leafi Kitchens and event catering
St. Johns
Smith Square
London
SW1P 3HA
Telephone: 02072222779
Email: liam@leafi.co.uk
Richard Shaw Leafi Kitchens and event catering
St. Johns
Smith Square
London
SW1P 3HA
Telephone: 02072222779
Email: richard@leafi.co.uk
Security
Anna Morton Natural History Museum
Control Rom
Exhibition Road
South Kensington
SW7 2DD
London
Email: a.morton@nhm.ac.uk
Keith Anderson Control Room
Science Museum
Exhibition Road
South Kensington
SW7 2DD
London
Email: kaaanderson@gmail.com