Anton Du Plooy

ANTON DU PLOOY Technical Project & Operations Coordinator and Rollout Specialist Hospitality Industry Expert and Business Strategist Security Professional & SSO Marine Officer Phone: - / Email:- FIRST NAME ANTON SURNAME DU PLOOY I.D. NUMBER - DATE OF BIRTH 25 MAY 1972 NATIONALITY SOUTH AFRICAN VEHICLE LICENCE Learners only MARITIME LICENCES RYA: PB II / VHF / RADAR Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adpchattels PROFILE As an internationally experienced Technical Project & Operations Coordinator, Rollout Specialist, Hospitality Industry Expert and Business Strategist, I prove to be an asset to any company and its operations as I am a self-motivated, goal orientated, target driven, hands-on individual who is pleasant yet organized, adaptable, creative, assertive, persevering, and loyal with good strategic capabilities and leadership skills. I am computer literate, good at solving problems, work well under pressure while producing results, possess good written & verbal skills, and handle a consistently high work ethic. Possessing loads of enthusiasm and a constant positive attitude, I thrive on taking on responsibility and give full commitment and flexibility to be part of any team. An entrepreneurial business development professional, possessing good universal business acumen, excellent strategic capabilities & leadership skills with accumulative managerial & practical experience, both local and international, in the Hospitality, Telecoms, Solar Energy, and Security industries holding Diplomas in both (i) Business Management & Entrepreneurship, and (ii) Tourism & Hospitality Management, in addition to numerous online credentials in both Business & Finance sectors achieved from multiple Universities of LONDON, GENEVA and PENNSYLVANIA, also being awarded 92% (with Honors) for Financial Markets, authorized by YALE University. A Security Professional and qualified SSO Marine Officer, former DCS Sergeant (6-years in force) and former Security Supervisor for SKY MARSHAL SECURITY at LSG UK in London Heathrow Airport (4-years) and qualified in Physical Static; Back & Front-line Security for Private, Corporate & Aviation sectors as registered on the European Security Industry Authority (SIA) database. Maritime qualifications include HUET Survival Certificate, RYA Power Boat Level II Ticket, Radar & VHF Radio Permits including full STCW95 certification as required to work at sea and meet the set criteria to work on offshore platforms, rigs and their support vessels, including anti-piracy/poaching vessels. Also certified in iDirect HUB & Satellite Operation and Maintenance, Rope Access, Height Safety Competency, and qualified to Work @ Heights. Experienced in RF tower rigging and indoor installations, Installation, Configuration and Commission of GSM networks, including MW, MC, 1,2m V-Sat and 4,5m Satellite antennae, and integrated hybrid Solar PV and DC power systems. Character References: Mr Henri N'Swana: His Excellency the Ambassador of the DRC “Ministère des Affaires étrangères de la République démocratique du Congo” Europe Department, DRC Foreign Affairs Ministry. Orléans, France Contact: - /-Stephan Botes: International entrepreneur CEO at NGT Industrial (Pty) Ltd. and co-founder of INC.500 company: C.C.S.C. Contact: - /-Moise Tshibangila: Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Geek SARL (Congo) DRC Contact: - /- EXPERIENCE: 2018 – present ADP CHATTELS (Pty) Ltd. Founder & Owner Although specializing in the Hospitality Industry, my Business Administration acumen, forte and passion, comprises Streamline-Consulting various types of business organizations, offering a personal, responsive, professional, and genuine approach with exceptional guidance and input in developing, implementing, improving and maintaining consistent workflows and efficient lean operations skills in order to simplify processes, reduce associated costs, maximize profits and significantly improve the overall operational excellence, efficiency, productivity, product service and quality, and thus ultimately, customer satisfaction. Recent Clients: The GROWCERY & UMKULU Orange River Trails & Safaris, Richtersveld Reference: H. P. Prinsloo – (- (Business Owner) TSITSIKAMMA-ON-SEA 4* Luxury Lodge, Garden Route Reference: Stephan Botes – (- (Business Owner) BRANDVLEI HOTEL Northern Cape Reference: Rui Narciso – (- (Business Owner) CASABLANCA GUESTHOUSE Northern Cape Reference: Jaci – (- (Business Owner) Projects: TIG ENTERPRISES (Pty) Ltd. Compiled a business proposal with conceptual report with feasibility study for a Truck-Stop & Service Station; and secured a LOI and signed RAS Deal Structure from the International Petroleum Brand: TOTAL-SA. Project Value: $2,070,000 USD NETHEMBA MINING (Pty) Ltd. Compiled a business proposal and conceptual report with feasibility study, geology records, and surveyed claims of over 3,000 hectares, based on a return of 1,5 carat per 100 ton. Hope Town Project Value: $15,000 000 USD / ROI: 8% BAKMEX RESOURCES (Pty) Ltd. Compiled a business proposal and conceptual report with feasibility study, geology records and surveyed claim of target area consisting of 228 hectares, and a return of 4,7 carat per 100 ton. Bakerville Project Value: $20,500,000 USD West Coast Project Value: $113,500,000 USD 2015 – 2018 (3 years) TRANS-TECH AFRICA GLOBAL: Technical Project/Operations Manager & Rollout Specialist Vodacom, Airtel & Helios Towers Solar-Hybrid Projects Reference: Willem Vos – (- (Technical Director) In charge of 20 sub-contractors comprised 180 staff in total, we successfully completed all projects ranging from transport, construction, configuration and commission of Satellite Antennae, VSAT installations & erection of lattice masts, assembly of Solar Arrays, installation of Battery Banks; Swop & Cutovers of Power Solutions and integration of newly installed Delta rectifiers on Hybrid Towers throughout the DRC – Congo Roles & Responsibilities:            Subcontractor selection, vetting, training and management Supervision and training of site technicians Lead on project planning and effective execution strategies Participation in Procurement and Supply Chain Management Goods receiving; Warehousing; Despatch; Stock Control Site location clustering, allocation to teams & formulation + implementation of transport plan Communication of Project Progress & Risks with suppliers, clients and stakeholders Lead on Quality Control and de-snagging efforts Compiling ATP and as-built documentation for clients Adhere to client and industry HSE rules and regulations Expedite sign-off Procedures & Acceptance documentation in order to meet project timelines 2012 – 2014 (2 years) UNAFRIQUE: Technical Project Manager Vodacom RCS Solar Projects Reference: Tomi Novak – (- (Business Owner) Assistant to the Senior Project Manager in charge of 8 sub-contractors comprising of 80 technical staff in total, we successfully completed the construction & commission of 800 lattice masts with VSAT and Solar Arrays, throughout the entire DRC – Congo Roles & Responsibilities:  Select, train sub-contractors; lead the selected technical & installation teams; execute the project  Generate weekly/monthly progress reports and highlight identified risk factors  Ensure equipment in W/H is documented & strict stock control measures/procedures in place  Assist SCM and plan transport and despatch from warehouse and in to all provinces  Liaise with transporter & contractors throughout entire project rollout to eliminate standing time  Perform quality checks to ensure standard & scope of work has been met consistently  Comply with all Telecoms Industry HSE principles, policies and procedures 2011 – 2012 (2 years) ADP CHATTELS: Founder & Owner Reference: Steven Shannon - (- (Entrepreneur & Client) The Company’s Telecoms Portfolio included the New-Build/Upgrade on Towers for local Mobile RF Networks as well as Indoor Installations of Micro-Cells/Pico-Cells for VIP, Hotels, Shopping Malls & Airports countrywide, including the New-Build/Upgrades of the BSC in Bellville, Cape Town and George, Western Cape for HUAWEII and ZTE respectively. 2008 – 2010 (2 years) PRO-SEC LLC: Founder & Owner Reference: Andrew Pierce – (- (Senior Management of Client) Ensured the Security & Concierge Services for YMCA Residential & Recreation Venue in Brigwater, Sommerset, UK. (contractual) and assisted short-term with Close Protection for VIP guests at Sheraton Park Tower and The Lanesborough Hotel in London, UK. 2007 – 2008 (1year) PROTEA SECURITY: Account Manager & Site Supervisor Reference: Gert Nel – (- (Business Owner) In charge of 100+ Security Staff working Day & Night during the Construction of the Oil Pipeline for The National Grid in Wales, UK. 2004 – 2007 (4 years) SKY MARSHAL SECURITY: Security Supervisor Reference: Bridget Paice – (- (Senior Management)  Ensuring that Safety & Security Measures are in place/adhered to According to DFT -Direction 18 relating to Aviation Security, based at London Heathrow Airport, UK  In charge of all Security related aspects during the Prime Minister of India's visit to UK on (x3) consecutive occasions. 2002 – 2003 WARNER BRO'S: On-Set Security Officer (1 year) Guarding of Studio Premises & Safety of Film Crew & Cast at Leavesden Film Studios based in Watford, UK 2001 – 2002 (2 years) TEL-CEL: Telecoms Technician & Regional Co-ordinator of Indoor Installations Reference: Curt Hughes –-(Business Owner) Head of Gauteng Southern Region for installations of Microcells, Microwave, Infra-red and Breezelinks. Portfolio included numerous installations of ‘platinum’ sites on amongst others: JHB st International Airport; East Gate Mall; Monte’ Casino; Carnival City; Ceazars Palace, and SA’s 1 Peco-Cell Project @ NEDCOR Bank in Sandton, JHB. 2000 – 2001 (1 year) PENTA DIAMOND MINING: Business Partner Reference: Allen Brooks: (- (Business Owner) Assisted with daily operation of mine, geological studies, field surveys, identification of gravel deposits and the sorting of diamonds on an alluvial Diamond Mine located in Bakerville, near Lichtenburg, NW Province of South Africa. - (4 years) HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY: Vigorously commencing my new career path, I immersed myself into various establishments and venues across South Africa, most of these of short contractual nature and concluded in order to gain experience and achieve objectives for both employer and myself. Roles & Responsibilities included Time & Motion Study, System Analyses, Staff Training, Cash-up & Lockup, Stock-taking and Implementation of Stock Control Systems & Procedures, Cost Accounting and Menu Planning, Advertising & Promotion and Public Relations. The GANNET Restaurant: Mossel Bay, Western Cape. Reference: J.J. Moorcroft – (- (Business Owner) Initially employed as Waitron, then progressed to Shift Leader. THE SAVOY - Theatre of Food: George, Western Cape. Reference: Stan von Schmidt (Reference Letter available) Initially as Matre`d and Bar Tender, progressed to Beverage Manager and Assistant Manager. CLUB PAZAZZ: Jefferey’s Bay, Western Cape Appointed as General Manager of four-roomed Night Club for the December holiday season. The DOLPHIN BEACH HOTEL: Cape Town, Western Cape Appointed as Assistant Manager for the re-launch of the 120-pax à la carte restaurant and bar. GUIDO’S RESTAURANT and Pizzeria: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape (Italian Business Owner) Trained as Pizza Chef in conjunction with co-ordinated Kitchen Operations. The DIVING DOLPHIN - Hotel Lounge Bar: Mossel Bay, Western Cape Appointed as General Manager of Lounge Bar and alfresco Roof-Top Deck facilities and events. SLOTS CASINO: Riversdale, Western Cape Business partnership with SA Greeks, comprised of 150-units in venue of the local Travel Lodge. The RAND MOTEL: Kimberley, Northern Cape Appointed as General Manager of the Motel with 8-staff, 30-double rooms, 56-pax à la carte restaurant, 2 bar areas; conference venue & swimming pool. 1991 - 1996 (5 years) D.C.S. - South African Prison Services: Sergeant Kroonstad, Orange Free State and Mossel Bay, Western Cape Reference: W/O Raymond Swart – (- (Colleague & Dept. Head) As Prison Warden, I achieved rank of Sergeant, my roles & responsibilities including Reception, Finance, Kitchen Operations, Safety Discipline, Night & Day Perimeter Patrols, Security Guarding, Court-Prisoner Escort, as well as Education & Training for Adults. QUALIFICATIONS: 2021: Certificate: e-Learning College: Facilities Management - Grade: 90% 2020: Certifications: PMI® PMI® OPEN UNI. UK NASBA LLC 2020: Finance & Trade: - Six Sigma: Green Belt - Cert Prep: Project Management Professional (PMP)® - Project Governance & Project Management Office (PMO) - Certification Prep: Professional in Human Resources (PHR)® - Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Cert Prep: Domains 1–4 BitDegree: - Online Trading eduCBA: - Investment Banking Overview YALE UNIVERSITY: - Financial Markets - Grade: 92% with Honors UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA: - Portfolio & Risk Management - Grade: 87% UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA: - Micro-Economics: The Power of Markets - Grade: 87% CFI® - CORPORATE FINANCE INSTITUTE: - Economics for Capital Markets The OPEN UNIVERSITY - UK: Risk Management Liquidity Management Financial Markets Context KHAN ACADEMY: Futures Market Financial Funds Financial Contracts Financial Instruments in Economics NASBA: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of STATE BOARDS of ACCOUNTANCY: (all Grades 70%+) Capital Markets Behavioural Finance Foundations Finance Foundations Risk Management Algorithmic Trading & Stocks Essential Training Financial Analysis: Making Business Projections Financial Modelling and Forecasting Financial Statements Linkedin Learning Certificate: Python Data Analysis Faster Python Code Algorithmic Trading and Finance Models with Python, R, and Stata Essential Training 2020: Business & Management: XSIQ LIMITED: Diploma in Business Management & Entrepreneurship - Grade: 84% ADVANCE LEARNING ACADEMY: Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management - Grade: 86% UNIVERSITY OF LONDON: Modern Business Management - Grade: 84% IIBA® - INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE of BUSINESS ANALYSIS: Business Analyst and Project Manager Collaboration SHRM® SOCIETY for HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning HRCI® The HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE: Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning NASBA: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of STATE BOARDS of ACCOUNTANCY: (all Grades 70%+) Business Intelligence and Consulting Foundations Business Development Foundations: Researching Markets Business Development Advanced: Communication and Negotiation New Age Risk Management Strategy for Business Mergers and Acquisitions Business: Leading Projects Business: Leading Globally Business: Managing Globally Crisis Communication Supply Chain Foundations The OPEN UNIVERSITY - UK: The use of Force in International Law International Development (Introduction) International Development Management (introduction) International Management (an institutional perspective) PMI® - The PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE: Investment Evaluation Business: Global Strategy Strategies for Emerging Markets Operations Management Foundations Product Management: Building a Product Strategy Linkedin Learning Certificate: Power BI Essential Training Quality Management Foundations Business Development: Strategic Planning Azure Administration- Business Continuity Revenue, Staffing, and Expense Models Explained 2020: Project Management: NASBA: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of STATE BOARDS of ACCOUNTANCY: (all Grades 70%+) Project Management Foundations Project Portfolio Management Foundations PMI® - The PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE: Six Sigma Foundations Lean Six Sigma Foundations Advanced Microsoft Project Selecting and Managing a Project Portfolio with Microsoft Project Microsoft Project 2019 and Project Online Desktop Essential Training 2020: Civils & Construction: PMI® - The PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE: Construction Management: Safety & Health Construction Management: Lean Construction Construction Management: Planning and Scheduling Construction Management: Project Delivery Methods Construction Management: Reading Drawings & Specifications Linkedin Learning Certificate: Construction Industry: Techniques and Technology Lean Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve, and Control Tools 2014: Maritime: CPUT - CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY of TECHNOLOGY, RSA HUET: Helicopter Under-Water Escape Training Course (as Required by Offshore Platforms/Rigs & Support Vessels) OCEAN STAR SAILING ACADEMY, RSA: Professional Deckhand Course STCW ’87 as amended in 2010 by S. A. Maritime Qualifications Code: STCW 95 - Manila Compliant i) ii) iii) iv) v) MARSEC: Ship Security Officer STCW A-VI/5 SAMSA: Medical First Aid STCW A-VI/4-1 SAMSA: Marine Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention STCW A-VI/1-2 Academy of Maritime Medicine: Personal Survival Tactics - STCW Code A-VI/1-1 Academy of Maritime Medicine: Personal Survival & Social Responsibilities - STCW Code A-VI/1-4 RYA - ROYAL YACHTING ACADEMY, UK i) ii) iii) iv) RADAR Course AHF Radio Course POWER BOAT Level 2 Diesel Engine Maintenance 2013: LEVEL 1 – REGISTERED PRACTITIONER - INSTITUTE for WORK AT HEIGHT, RSA Badge #- - Fall Arrest Technician 2006: LEVEL 2 - DOOR SUPERVISOR - NATIONAL OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK, UK SIA Badge #- - Security Industry Authority U.K. i) ii) iii) Physical Intervention Skills Communication & Conflict Management Role & Responsibilities of Door Supervision 2001: ROPE ACCESS COURSE – S. A. INDUSTRIAL ROPE ACCESS ASSOCIATION, RSA (Refresher Course completed: 2011) 1997: HOTEL MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE - INTEC COLLEGE (Correspondence Course) i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) 1991: Grade – A Grade – B Grade – B Grade – B Grade – B Grade – B BASIC MILITARY TRAINING - DEPT. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, RSA i) ii) iii) iv) v) 1990: Hotel Service Bar Management Kitchen Operations Business Communication Business Practice Bookkeeping Basic Criminology & Sociology 7,62mm Automatic Rifle - 65% 12 Gauge Shotgun - 100% 9mm Pistol - 98% Tonfa Self-Defence SENIOR CERTIFICATE - POINT HIGH SCHOOL, MOSSEL BAY, RSA i) ii) iii) English Afrikaans Business Economics iv) v) vi) Biological Science Agricultural Science Wood-Work & Technical drawings *******