Cover Letter CV - Alastair Beaumont -15 March 2016
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To Whom It May Concern
I am looking for a new employment opportunity as a dynamic and energetic Industrial Engineer and project manager
with managerial aspects.
Utilising my leadership attributes, together with my strong Industrial Engineering skills, I have been able to
successfully deliver large-scale projects from inception to completion. My well-rounded skill set has been built on
my invaluable experience and exposure in the following industries:
Mining
Civil and mechanical engineering
Supply chain
Logistics
I believe that your company will benefit by taking me on board because I can add the following competitive
advantages to any function, project or task that I participate in:
Fast learner
Strategic thinker
Hard working and willing to help
Attention to detail with the bigger picture in mind
Focused and determined
Creative
Strong leader
Independent while remaining a team player
Good communication skills and people’s person
Motivated and ambitious
Honest and reliable
Professional
Well-groomed and presentable
I have continually, through my life experiences, been in a role which is attentive to other peoples’ needs and
required some form of leadership:
Savino Del Bene: Personal Development Program in Leadership
Scouts: Patrol Leader
Community involvement: Volunteer Fire Fighter 1997 -2003
The goals that I have set my mind to achieving in the future are:
Learning more about the changing business environment and strategy
Gain greater insight into science, engineering and technology
To obtain my PMP and later in life my MBA
Further my engineering education
Management leadership role’s
I look forward to meeting with you so that we can take the process further and in doing so create a mutually
beneficial relationship for us both.
Kind Regards
Alastair Beaumont
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Curriculum Vitae: Alastair John Beaumont
Surname Beaumont
First names Alastair John
Date of Birth 20 April 1983
Sex Male
Marital Status Single
Nationality South African (together with a United Kingdom valid Passport)
Home Language English
Other Languages Afrikaans
Health Excellent
Criminal Record No
Drivers Licence Yes – Code B
Own Transport Yes
Willing to Travel Yes
ID Number 8304205064080
Telephone +27 (0)72 123 2998
Email alastair.beaumont@gmail.com
1.EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Qualification B-tech Industrial Engineering
Educational Institution Tshwane University of Technology (Pretoria Tech)
Date Study completed 2011 (Part-time while employed full-time at Renlyn Engineering)
Qualification National Diploma Industrial Engineering
Educational Institution University of Johannesburg – South Africa
Date Study completed 2009
Schooling Matric (Grade 12)
Educational Institution Edenglen High School
Date Study completed 2001
Other Courses
Qualification IT programming (C++, C &Java)
Educational Institution Boston City Campus
Date Study completed 2002
Qualification Science Engineering and Technology (1 Year Course)
Educational Institution Rand Afrikaans University
Date Study completed 2003
Coarse Leadership training – Personal Development Program
Educational Institution Neurolink
Date Study completed 2013
Coarse Supply Chain Management
Educational Institution GMLS
Date Study completed 2014 (on-going)
System Skills MS Project,MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Access, MS Outlook &Email,
Internet, Auto Cad, Flex Term,Anatella,Tableau Analytical Software, L-shipping,
Freightware
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2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Consulting -HCH
Position Consulting Engineer
Duration Post Held 01 February 2016 – Current
Reason for Leaving Contract Work –Project based
Main Job Function
Projects
• Project Management – Methodology Implementation and Training
• Process Audits
• Process mapping and improvement
• Control System - PLC layout and wiring
• Design Standardisation
• Design and Manufacture of Prototypes
• Tanks
• PLC
• Thermostats
• Solar Panels
DHL -Supply Chain
Position Cluster Project Manager Africa
Duration Post Held 23 March 2015 – 1 September 2015
Reason for Leaving 6 Month Contract Ended
Main Job Function
• Project Management – Supply chain and logistics solutions, warehouse projects, system development and
implementation projects.
• Identify Work streams and manage different work streams
• Set up and manage project Budgets
• Feed back to key stack holders
• Identify and mitigate project risks
• Set up time lines and project plans
• Ensure the success of the project.
• Mitigate Risk
• Project Admin
• Set up and run Project meetings
Projects
• Mondelez
• Co Packing plant
• Ford –ICA Ford (Face lift of the current Ford Ranger)
• TT phase
• PP Phase
• MP1 phase
• Mazda TT phase
• Plumbago Warehouse Racking
• New Racking and sprinklers Installation
• P & G Sprinkler system
• Installation of new in rack sprinkler system
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Savino Del Bene
Position Industrial Engineer
Duration Post Held 01June 2012 – 28 February 2015
Reason for Leaving Having reached my full potential and growth in this position
Main Job Function
• Project Management – Supply chain, logistic solutions, warehouse projects, system development and
implementation
• Restructuring and turnaround strategy development, planning and implementation
• Software design and specification
• Data analysis
• Process design and implementation
• Process optimization
• Company strategy and vision
• Budgets and costing
• Contract review and negotiation (together with lawyers)
• Warehouse optimization and layout
• Supply chain design and optimization
Projects
• Africa Pioneer
• Develop the Africa strategy and project plan for development up into Africa
• Nissan Cross Dock System
• Development and design of a container tracking solution through the supply chain for Nissan
• Walvis Bay Savino Del Bene Branch
• Develop and implement a turnaround strategy for the Walvis Bay division of Savino Del Bene
• MSC Yard
• The implementation of the MSC depot in Walvis Bay
• MSC Yard Depot Software
• Development and design of container depot management software
• Mahindra Warehouse
• Implementation of the Mahindra parts warehouse
• Nzenga Terminal
• Supply chain solutions for Chrome and Coal Mines
Renlyn Engineering
Position Industrial Engineer and Project Manager
Duration Post Held 01 December 2007 – 01 June 2012
Reason for Leaving Logistics industry experience and managerial role exposure
Main Job Function
• Project Management –mechanical, electrical and civil projects through various phases including design,
drafting, manufacture and installation
• Site work and inspections
• Commissioning of equipment
• Implementation of ISO 9001
• Part Implementation of IS0 14001
• Conceptual design and problem solving
• Quoting / costing
• Performing of risk assessments and safety procedures
• Drafting of various operating and data manuals;
• Setting up, implementation and maintaining of projects filing systems;
• Liaising with clients and suppliers
• Manage information flow through all communication levels and channels;
• Management and overseeing tasks completed by workshop and external quality controller and store men
within the workshop environment
• Implantation and set up of work shop stores system
Projects
• Hydro Mechanical belt filter - coal fines processing – R2 Million
• Ducting IFM – Cogen Plant – R1 Million
• Gas scrubbing plant ASA Metals – R400 000
• Accelor Mittal – Dust extraction hoods – R600 000
• Extraction ducting Anglo Platinum – R800 000
• Evaporator for mine refrigeration plant – R400 000
Murray and Roberts
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Position Vacation work – Onsite Management
Duration Post Held June - July 2007
Reason for Leaving Vacation work
Main Job Function
• Lead two teams of 8 labourers on day-to-day tasks
• All tasks allocated were completed on time and within the allocated resource limit
• Co-ordination of raw materials around building site (shopping and apartment complex)
3. PERSONAL INTERESTS
Local and international travel, DIY, remote control quad-copter, field hockey and scuba diving
4. REFERENCES
DHL Supply Chain
Derick Lehman (VP HR Middle East and Africa)
+27 11 821 0100
Derrick.lehman@dhl.com
Savino Del Bene
Juanita Maree (Director)
+27 11 437 3000
Juanita@savino.co.za
Renlyn Engineering
Matt Schnelker (Managing Director)
+27 11 412 1473
matt@renlyn.co.za
Willie Fourie (General Manager)
+27 11 412 1473
willie@renlyn.co.za
Reference Letters are available on request.
Please feel free to contact me should you require any documents as proof of the above.