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Auckland, New Zealand

East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand

Metspray is focused on being the industry leader in New Zealand for the preparation and application of protective coating systems with both in-shop and onsite capabilities. • Responsible for the business’ overall performance resulting in the growth of NPBT of 4% to ~18% with 3.2x revenue growth over 4yrs.• Responsible for the Health & Safety of the company and changing the culture to being upfront and calling each other out as we are all in this together. • Successfully saw the… Show more Metspray is focused on being the industry leader in New Zealand for the preparation and application of protective coating systems with both in-shop and onsite capabilities. • Responsible for the business’ overall performance resulting in the growth of NPBT of 4% to ~18% with 3.2x revenue growth over 4yrs.• Responsible for the Health & Safety of the company and changing the culture to being upfront and calling each other out as we are all in this together. • Successfully saw the implementation of ISO9001 and PCCP, alongside our 5S methodology becoming our culture throughout the business.• Developed and created a skills and certificate matrix to aid the continual growth of the operational team with specific outputs.• Led the team through 2020 – a year of COVID, ups and downs, and several lockdowns.• Created a training and development area where suppliers/trainers can bring other applicators, consultants, architects, or engineers for hands on experience with coatings.• Corrosion technical specialist involved in several standard and code of practices review committees. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

• Auckland technical representative for coatings and intumescents• Writing custom specifications for special projects• Supplier inspections for projects• Key involvement in the FPANZ Intumescent Coatings Working Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Managed international certification for major product line consisting of over 2000 independent tests throughout the process• Designed and tested new headbolt product range• Modified rockbolt materials and managed testing plan to analyse performance improvements• Established and negotiated contracts with independent testing laboratories and personally met with them to ensure testing was done to the correct standards• Trained and developed staff in required quality control tests… Show more • Managed international certification for major product line consisting of over 2000 independent tests throughout the process• Designed and tested new headbolt product range• Modified rockbolt materials and managed testing plan to analyse performance improvements• Established and negotiated contracts with independent testing laboratories and personally met with them to ensure testing was done to the correct standards• Trained and developed staff in required quality control tests of production runs• Stand-in production manager• Tendered and supplied “softeyes” for the Expolink 2020 extension • Trained and consulted clients, contractors and engineers on our material• Presented to engineering societies on the development and future trends of GFRP concrete construction• Reviewed customer drawings, plans and other documents to prepare detailed technical proposals• Key account management to ensure continual growth• Analysed sales and product lines for profitability• Pre- and post-sales care • Collaborated between sales and production to ensure that all orders are met and delivered on time and in spec Show less

New Zealand And Dubai Facilities

A multi-faceted role involving key account management, strategic business planning, sales/marketing and supporting our managing director with key analytic's of our performance strategies and project management of special internal projects.Key Achievements• Conflict resolved two mid-size customers• Project managed international certification process for major product line• Created internal training tools for the development of sales staff• Preparation and submission of… Show more A multi-faceted role involving key account management, strategic business planning, sales/marketing and supporting our managing director with key analytic's of our performance strategies and project management of special internal projects.Key Achievements• Conflict resolved two mid-size customers• Project managed international certification process for major product line• Created internal training tools for the development of sales staff• Preparation and submission of documents for key tenders• Product development and compliance to international standardsPultron Composites is a manufacturer of high performance pultruded composite materials for mining, civil/construction, electrical, marine and recreational industries. With over 30 years of pultrusion in New Zealand, Pultron Composites brings significant experience and the ability to manufacture highly engineered components to the region. Pultron Composites and their independent lab; CMR, has been working closely with engineers, composite suppliers and research universities to develop high performance FRP products into markets around the world.http://www.pultron.comhttp://www.mateenbar.com Show less

Waiuku, New Zealand

Helping businesses grow and become more efficient in their practises. I focus on two areas; 1) helping small business become smart with their hazardous substances and the controls required under HSNO. 2) Assisting companies make strategic decisions for the direction they are taking. I analyse what they are currently doing and what they need to change to get to where they need to be. Key Achievements:• Creating internal procedures for managing Hazardous Goods for several small… Show more Helping businesses grow and become more efficient in their practises. I focus on two areas; 1) helping small business become smart with their hazardous substances and the controls required under HSNO. 2) Assisting companies make strategic decisions for the direction they are taking. I analyse what they are currently doing and what they need to change to get to where they need to be. Key Achievements:• Creating internal procedures for managing Hazardous Goods for several small companies in NZ Show less

Waiuku, New Zealand

Research and development of materials and the construction techniques used in the surfboard industry. Focused on improving the lifespan and environmental and health impact.

Glenbrook, New Zealand

New Zealand Steel intern-ship in the central laboratories.Responsibilities• Preparation, mechanical testing and chemical analysis of steel samples• Laboratory report writing• Research into laboratory improvements and operations• Audits and Job Safety AnalysisKey Achievements• Internal research on improving quality control and reported findings• Ensuring site compliance with HSNO Act• Organised the central laboratories social club and staff… Show more New Zealand Steel intern-ship in the central laboratories.Responsibilities• Preparation, mechanical testing and chemical analysis of steel samples• Laboratory report writing• Research into laboratory improvements and operations• Audits and Job Safety AnalysisKey Achievements• Internal research on improving quality control and reported findings• Ensuring site compliance with HSNO Act• Organised the central laboratories social club and staff functionsKey Skills• Optical Emission Spectroscopy• X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy• Magnetic Susceptibility• Mechanical properties • Metallurgy Show less

Franklin, New Zealand

Landscaping, Horticulture and Agricultural. Responsibilities:• Second in charge for peak season and weekend shifts• Farm contracting – tree felling, fencing, building and demolition• Maintenance and general running of kiwifruit orchards• Hiring of temporary seasonal workers in peak seasonKey Achievements• Employed staff on short term contracts• Impeccable safety record with zero accidents

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Materials Science

Leadership Training And Development

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