1. Coreen Bierman
Personal Details
Name Coreen Bierman
Date of Birth 30 October 1969
Address 39 Sandton Close
Alexander Avenue
Fourways
Johannesburg
South Africa
2191
Mobile +27 84 920 0972
Email coreen@tshipi.co.za
Nationality South African
Languages English and Afrikaans
Marital Status Married
Professional Experience
April 2012 -
Current
Tshipi é Ntle
Documentation Manager
General Document Control Duties:
• Coding of documentation and specifically technical drawings according to the
Tshipi Borwa Project Document Code System and also the training of
employees in the use of this Coding System.
• Writing of Document Control Procedure for each department within the
company.
• Writing of Document Control Policy.
• Management of Drawing Registers.
• Issuing of all Engineering drawings to site, fabricators and contractors.
• Management of Transmittals.
• Management of ALL completed hand-over documentation ex. Data Books,
Manuals, Design Reports, etc.
• Management of Tender Packs, Clarification questions, setting up Tender Roles
and Responsibilities.
Curriculum Vitae: Coreen Bierman
Page 1 of 7

2. • Quality control ensuring that the document information is correct before being
distributed.
• Distribution of comments from the consultant team and maintenance of a clear
tracking record.
• Maintain all electronic drawing files and ensuring all documents are complete,
accurate and updated.
• Maintain and complete the document control filing and archiving in accordance
with company procedures.
SharePoint Knowledge and Experience
• Establishment of a Documentation Management System using SharePoint
2010. During this process I was involved in numerous aspects in the set-up of
the DMS and have experience and knowledge in the following SharePoint
aspects and functionality::
 Creating a Managed Metadata Service Application.
 Setting up and creating the taxonomy within the Content Type
Syndication Hub (CTSH).
 Creating Term Sets within the taxonomy.
 Creating lists and term sets under the Managed Metadata Service.
 Importing term sets into a group with a list of terms within a new term
set.
 Entering of synonyms and abbreviations for the terms within the list.
 Creating new sites.
 Adding and editing Web Parts.
 Discussion with HOD’s regarding identification of Structure, Content
Types, Custom Columns and Workflow specific to a department. - the
departments involved were: Logistics, Procurement, Legal, Finance,
SHEC, Human Resources, General Management, Risk Management,
Marketing, Mineral Resource Management, ICT, Mining and
Engineering.
 Creating Custom Columns and Content Types.
 Setting up of Content Organizer Rules for each Content Type.
 Creating Libraries and Folder Structures within each departmental site.
 Creating specific Library views.
 Creating and importing of lists within each departmental site.
 Creating Workflows and Notifications.
Curriculum Vitae: Coreen Bierman
Page 2 of 7

3.  Task Management
 Setting-up and management of user groups and permissions.
 Creating custom made workflows in SharePoint Designer.
 End user training.
 SharePoint support to end users.
General Information on Document Controller duties:
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to collaborate across various disciplines.
• Experience of working with various contractors and companies across the
Engineering discipline.
• Good all-round administration skills.
• I am comfortable working as a team player, but not afraid to step outside of my
role to contribute where needed.
• I take initiative and am able to manage and prioritise my own workload.
• I enjoy and thrive in a busy role, being extremely organised and able to multi
task efficiently.
• Extremely efficient and able to tackle problems head-on.
January 2007 –
March 2012
Oakhill Private School, Knysna
Teacher
Information Technology: Years R to 7
(teaching the internationally accredited program
“Computers 4 Kids”)
CAMI Mathematics: Years R to 7
Mathletics: Years R to 7
Afrikaans: Year 4
Science and Mathematics Tutorials: Years 9 – 12
• This was a position, with working hours from 7.30 until 2.00 and the Tutorials for 4
hours per week at flexible times.
• My IT background affords me the opportunity to assist the school with a variety of
administrative tasks: such as creating the templates for our school report cards;
managing the certificates handed to learners at prize-giving and graduation
ceremonies; solving any computer problems experienced by other teachers.
• Involved also in the school’s attainment of the Mimio Interactive White Boards, from
purchase, to installation and then training.
May 1999 –
December 2006
Sabbatical
Our first child was born in 1999, followed by a second in 2002, and while I dedicated my
time and effort to them during these years, I continually endeavored to keep myself up to
date with alternative educational theories.
April 1998 –
April 1999
Fox Publications, Knysna
IT Consultant
• Duties involved the design and maintenance of the various web sites designed and
hosted by the company.
• Programs used included BBEdit for website maintenance and Photoshop for website
design.
• Clients included Spier Wine Estate, Sparrebosch Golf Estate, Fiat Brazil, and
Curriculum Vitae: Coreen Bierman
Page 3 of 7

4. Brackenridge Private Residential Estate.
• By the end of the contract I was also involved in the design of the database for the
specific needs of Fox Publications.
August 1997 –
March 1998
Seeff Properties, Knysna
Administrator
• My work primarily involved basic secretarial duties, as well as bookkeeping and
computer administration.
• Seeff Properties is the leading residential property company in South Africa with
more than 200 braches countrywide.
• It was therefore quite an honour to be the winner of the Seeff National Secretary of
the Year award.
July 1996 Relocated to Knysna
We relocated to the small coastal town of Knysna where teaching prospects were
limited, until the opportunity to teach arose in 2007.
July 1993 –
June 1997
Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg
Junior Lecturer
Lecturing of Physics III – Quantum Mechanics
Lecturing of Physics III – Practical Modern Physics
Lecturing of Physics III – Study Guide
Lecturing of Physics I – General Physics
Lecturing of Physics II – Practical
Please refer to the section under Education for further information about ongoing
research concurrent with the position as Lecturer.
January 1988 –
December 1988
De Kock Lombard Inc. (Civil Engineers), Johannesburg
Assistant
This one year of employment was after completion of high school and before starting
university.
I worked as an assistant, where my duties mainly involved the processing of the
Engineers’ designs onto the computer package AutoCAD.
Part-time teaching contracts
July 1996 –
March 1998
Part-time teacher of additional Science and Mathematics to high school students
April 1995 –
July 1996
Netball coaching: Sandown High School
April 1994 –
July 1995
Netball coaching: Sandown High School
Curriculum Vitae: Coreen Bierman
Page 4 of 7

5. Education
January 1989 –
December 1993
Rand Afrikaans University
1991 B.Sc. degree - Cum Laude
1992 B.Sc. Honours degree - Cum Laude
1994 M.Sc. degree in Physics - Cum Laude
Academic achievements
1989 Receive R.A.U. Merit Bursary
Invited to Rector’s Dinner for First Year Top Achievers
1990 Receive R.A.U. Merit Bursary
1991 Receive R.A.U. Merit Bursary
Receive Federation for Research and Development (F.D.R.)
Bursary
1992 Receive R.A.U. Merit Bursary
Receive Bursary from Department of Physics (R.A.U.): Most
Meritorious Honours Student
Receive Bursary from Department of Physics (R.A.U.): Best Physics III
Student
Receive Federation for Research and Development (F.D.R.)
Bursary
1993 Receive R.A.U. Merit Bursary
Receive Federation for Research and Development (F.D.R.)
Bursary
Presentation of Poster at South African Institute of Physics (SAIF) in
Stellenbosch – Photo Degradation of Amourphous Silicon Thin Films
Receive R.A.U. Full Academic Colours
Appointed as Junior Lecturer in the Department of Physics
1994 Presentation of Poster at South African Institute of Physics (SAIF) in
Mmabatho – Photo Degradation of Amourphous Silicon Thin Films
Start research on Properties of Copper Indium Gallium Desilinde
(CISG) Solar Cells
1995 Presentation of Seminar at PVCON ’95 – Material Properties of CIGS
Solar Cells
Presentation of Poster at EMSSA ’95 - Material Properties of CIGS
Solar Cells
1996 Presentation of Poster at EMSSA ’96 – Optimisation of Structural
Properties of Cu- In- Ga Alloys
Presentation of Seminar at EMSSA – Properties of Selenized CIGS
Solar Cells
Research brief
Starting in July 1993 I did extensive research, in general on semi-
conductor physics, but more specifically on photo-voltaic cells, with
specific application on research aimed at the manufacturing of solar
cells. This research was both fundamental as well as aimed at
Curriculum Vitae: Coreen Bierman
Page 5 of 7

6. technological application in practice.
During my M.Sc., my research dealt with the reversible light-induced
changes in α-Si:H (amorphous silicon). The origin as well as the effect
of the photo-degradation was investigated and compared to various
models. My interest then shifted to research on the material properties
of copper-indium-gallium-diselenide (CIGS) solar cells. This material
is one of the most promising materials for use in solar cell
applications, because of the various material properties under
investigation.
Publications
1995 Crystal Growth and Characterization of Cu (IN, Ga) Se² Thin Films:
Proc.Electron Microsc. Soc. South Afr., (1995) 25, p. 20
1996 Optimization of Structural Properties of Cu–In–Ga Alloys:
Proc.Electron Microsc. Soc. South Afr., (1996)
1996 Growth Kinetics of H
²
Se Treated Metallic Alloys: Proc.Electron
Microsc. Soc. South Afr., (1996)
Extra-Curricular Achievements
1989 - 1992 Member of R.A.U. Choir, received R.A.U. Choir bursary
1991 Pass Skipper’s Course of South African Deep Sea Angling Association
1994 Complete SAUU 1 Star Scuba Diving Course
January 1983 –
December 1987
Randburg High School
Subjects: Afrikaans Higher Grade A
English Higher Grade B
Mathematics Higher Grade A
Science (Physics & Chemistry) Higher Grade A
Instrumental Music Higher Grade B
Practical Music Higher Grade B
Personal Characteristics
• It is important to me that I must enjoy what I do and therefore my career choice is not only an occupation,
but also a way of life in which I try to follow a positive and enthusiastic approach.
• I try to broaden my field of interest through various sources. Nature and outdoor living, especially
mountain climbing and jogging offer relaxation and a clear vision concerning my goals, duties, opinions of
others and important issues.
• It is important to me to follow a positive approach at all times to solutions to problems. To accomplish this,
hard work, interest and insight are but a few of the requirements. I firmly believe that: “A dream doesn’t
become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.”
An unknown poet once said:
“A poet must write,
Curriculum Vitae: Coreen Bierman
Page 6 of 7

7. An artist must paint,
A musician must make music,
If he is to be ultimately at peace with himself
Curriculum Vitae: Coreen Bierman
Page 7 of 7