Graeme Hart Email & Phone Number

Surrey , United Kingdom

Specialised stone manufacturer and Listed building restoration experts.My Role is to co-ordinate various projects and provide a link between Principal Contractors and stone and masonry installers.

Zimbabwe

A.M.P is a $10 million beef supply company with the majority market share in Zimbabwe.*Managed multiple projects within beef supply chain.*Hired to expand the retail footprint nationwide; increased the number of butcher shops from 21 stores to 29 stores within 12 months.o Provided frequent updates and reports for executive teamso Changed the general store look to a more modern and fresh aesthetic.o Reduced expenditure per store by 15%*Managed a 2000 sq. meter Meat Mega Retail Store to be an ‘African First’ under an incredibly tight deadline delivering a new concept at an international standard.o Headed a team of 4 subcontractorso Project value of $1,02 milliono Installed industry leading cold plant equipment, not seen before in Africa.*Set-up a fully operational mobile butcher shop and distribution center built out of five 40ft shipping containers to drop and place in Victoria Falls with the option to re-locate when required; total cost of $129 000*Managed the alterations and changes to the abattoir to meet international export standard and be the only route to export Zimbabwean beef.*Constructed a 250 head of cattle feedlot implementing new ideas on trough feeders and water services.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

This company was formed between my partner and I to fill a lifelong dream of becoming boat builders. The company purchased a set of boat moulds and produced 5 units successfully. Sales of the final product proved to be difficult due to a saturated used boat market which ultimately led to the business becoming more of a hobby than a profitable business and soon after the decision was made to close company down.My role within the partnership , due to my experience with composites, was operationally, executing the manufacture of the boats.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Oracle 3D is an exhibition stand and retail shop fitting company with state of the art manufacturing facilities and an experienced in-house design team.*Various projects valued at an average of $150 000 each with 3-5 project teams ranging from 5 -12 people*Frequently worked with client to establish project expectations designs and key deliverables*Expanded company offering by setting-up Fiberglass manufacture facility as well as CNC routed and 3D printed parts.*Responsible for complete project scope and oversaw design, costings, manufacture and installation on site; this included travel of personnel, tools, furniture and installations in remote countries.*Tasked to negotiate new supplier cost structures and accounts and strictly ensure projects were executed on the most cost effective budget.*Highlight Projects that I managed include:o Apollo Tyres Branches in Lusaka , Zambiao Standard Bank Branches in Gauteng region , South Africao GLO Mobile Branch in Lagos, Nigeria.o Ferrari Store in O.R Tambo Airport, South Africa.o Roggon Lifestyle Centre and Gym –Beira, Mozambiqueo Big 5 Duty Free Stores in O.R Tambo Airport and Lanseria Airport , South Africao Johannesburg Country Club Pro Shop in Woodmead, South Africao Telkom Mobile Exhibition Trailer x 2o Samsung Galaxy Promotional Store in Store Rollout- 8 stores Nationwideo South African Breweries, Tank Fresh Beer in-store brew tank installation- x 4o Mitech Direct-8500 sq.metre Musical Instrument showroom and Audio Mega Store, Africa’s Largest

Johannesburg

*$ 500 000 Factory revamp (I managed the execution of the project) implemented after it was taken over by new owners.*I took over a factory that used old, labor intensive and very inefficient processes for manufacturing geysers andinstalled some new equipment. The manufacturing process was streamlined and the final product was of a far greater standard.*Headed up the photovoltaic division and formed relationships with foreign suppliers for solar panels, Inverters and solar specific batteries.*Created system design templates and work files for ease of quoting and costing.*Projects included: Over 30 Solar Inverter installations for residential and commercial applications in 6 months with a team of 3 installers

Democratic Republic Of The Congo

(6 month contract )CSI Mining is one of only two companies in Africa to manufacture Polymer Concrete Electrowinning Unicells for mines.*Led a team of designers and steel smiths to create a mould for a new concept unicell.*As Project Manager, I was responsible for ensuring the design aligned with expected new copper yields by client.*Implemented the manufacture of 120 Unicells with a contract value of $2, 56 million.*Ensured Delivery to the DRC mine of each cell, weighing 8 tonnes and 4 cells per load.*Project Installation begun on site where I reported daily to the mine manager and process manager as the client liaison for CSI. Team size was 27 members and strict mine safety and compliance was followed.*My Team worked under immense pressure ensuring no down time of mine operations and providing consistent performance throughout the 6 months. Motivation and maintaining morale was key as a team leader.*Consulted on similar projects in the DRC during this time to negotiate a further two mines into installing the same unicell.

Johannesburg, South Africa

*Managed the MTN telecommunication facilities account for The Freestate and Western Cape areas.o Facilities management of over 60 sites via 5 remote teams of 2 people.o Developed a logging system for all jobs carried out to ensure accurate and rapid invoicing.o Continuous mapping of travel routes for teams and ensuring the quickest turnaround times.*Built a $650 000 residential home and managed all subcontractors.*Renovated a 4000 sq. meter commercial office.http://csiza.co.za.dedi685.jnb1.host-h.net/product/oikos

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

*Led a Research & Development team towards the manufacture of a Solar Water Heating Panel for the South African market.* Headed up various solar installation projects for residential developments with a team of 6 installerso Rynpark Old Age Home, Benoni- 950 unitso JHI Construction ,Residential Estate, Sandton- 30 unitso Eagle Canyon, Krugersdorp- 300 units

Dip. Business Management & Entrepreneurship

Activities and Societies: 7-a-side Tag RugbyThis Diploma covered all the basics needed to start up as an Entrepreneur and begin building.

Education record

Activities and Societies: 1st & 2nd Teams Rugby Interact SocietyA-level & O-level achievements.