VLM represents Modula a world leader in the design and manufacture of automated vertical warehouses in Australia and New Zealand. VLM is a business that is a result of the culmination of many years of experience in the materials handling industry and my formal business qualifications.My working career spans both corporate and self-employment. Corporate employment included my role as Export Technical Marketing Manager in a large multinational company where I learnt the “corporate” way. 24 years ago I started and run my own businesses, manufacturing and trading in automotive parts and racking and shelving.Initially I worked with conveyor systems, trained at Dexion UK then after a lengthy break from the materials handling industry I re-entered the industry importing traditional racking and shelving from China into the South African market.More recently I was employed in Australia as the business development manager for a company which also imported racking and shelving into Western Australia.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES• Initiative, flexibility and self‐disciplined• Thoroughness and attention to detail• A capacity for self‐management and autonomy• Competent report writing skills• Reliable, honest and co‐operativePROFESSIONAL ASSETS• Sound training and qualifications with up to date knowledge and skills in general management.• Planning, organisational and time management skills• Lateral thinking coupled with logical thinking and analytical problem solving skills• Leadership skills, which includes the ability to develop and motivate a committed team• Strong communication skills, which allows me to relate to people at all levels, across social and cultural boundaries