ALEXANDRU POTORAC
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in operational support and department management, adept at strategic and logistical planning. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD, with a strong focus on production reporting and team building. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, maintaining composure under pressure while effectively managing time. Committed to leveraging skills for organisational growth and efficiency.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Dedicated Appointed Person with 10 years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Appointed Person - Lifting Operations
Keltbray
London, United Kingdom
2024.04 - 2025.09
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Create detailed lifting plans, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and follow company procedures and legal requirements.
- Oversee the selection, inspection, and certification of all lifting equipment and accessories to ensure their integrity and suitability for the task.
- Monitor the technical competence and adherence to safe practices by all personnel involved in the lift.
- Ensure the work area, including the ground, is properly prepared and that supporting structures are sound.
- Adhere to relevant regulations, such as the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998, and company safety standards
- Understanding of BS 7121 – All parts
- Applied knowledge of LEEA Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment (COPSULE)
- CPA Guidance(s)
Appointed Person
Mace Group
Battersea, United Kingdom
2023.11 - 2024.04
- Handled high-volume telephone and email enquiries to reduce backlog.
- Delivered services to customer locations within designated timeframes.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, assess solutions, and make informed decisions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of processes and procedures for relevant assistance.
- Supported team through respectful interactions and readiness to assist.
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Appointed Person
Pro Lifting UK
London, United Kingdom
2017.01 - 2024.04
- Planning lifting operations
- Approving all risk assessments
- Supervising all lifting operations
- Consulting with relevant people.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
Appointed Person
Berkeley Group
London
2022.09 - 2023.10
- Lombard Square development which will deliver 1,913 new homes and 47,071 square ft.
- This project is still ongoing until 2030 and 7 Tower Cranes are installed already.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
Appointed Person
Bouygues UK
London
2021.07 - 2022.01
- Starting Phase 3 on Hallsville Quarter Project in Canning Town which provided 620 new homes across eight buildings arranged around shared podium garden courtyards above street level.
- This project had 5 Tower Cranes that had no incidents.
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
- Handled high volume calls to address customer inquiries and concerns.
Appointed Person
Mace
London
2019.02 - 2021.05
- Completed two prismatic towers host brand new residences, rising 28 and 33 storeys into sky.
- Job had 3 Tower Cranes which have managed all lifting operations and ensured that all regulations have been implemented and followed throughout.
Appointed Person
Lifting Operations Mace
London
2018.01 - 2018.08
- Completing UCLH Stage 5, with facade's 248 prefabricated bays made up of mix of traditional hand-made bricks, precast concrete, aluminium and glass.
- Job had two Wolf Tower Cranes 166B.
Crane/Lift supervisor
Coinford
London
2016.01 - 2017.05
- Planning lifting operations
- Safe systems of work
- Supervision of lifting
- Thorough examination
Crane supervisor/Slinger
Dunne
London
2015.09 - 2016.06
Slinger/ Banksman/ Lift supervisor
Madigan Gill
London
2015.08 - 2015.09
Slinger/Banksman/ Lift supervisor
Clifford Devlin
London
2015.02 - 2015.07
- Equipment Inspection/Examination
- Calculation of Safe Working Load and Weight of Load
- Communication and Signaling
- Selection of Lifting Equipment
Education
Design Technician CAD - Construction
Technical College ''Anghel Saligny''
Bacau, Romania 2006.09 - 2009.09
Slinger/Signaler - Construction
CPCS Construction Industry Safety Training Centre
London 2014.08 -
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations - Construction
ProQuak
London 2015.08 -
A62 Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor - Construction
BAM Construction Training Ltd
London 2015.08 -
A62 Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor NVQ 4 Diploma - Construction
Patten Lifting Ltd
London 2016.08 -
Appointed Person-Lifting operations - Construction
A61 Capital
London 2017.08 -
LVL 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operation- Planning Lifts - Construction
Ofqual
London 2017.08 -
Site Management Safety Training Scheme, Construction - Construction
CITB Site Safety Plus
London 2018.07 -
NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management - Construction
Ofqual
London 2022.09 -
MEWPS for MANAGERS - Construction
IPAF
London 2025.05 -
Rigging and Fleeting Loads Lift Planner - Construction
NPORS
Cheshire 2024.06 -
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Operational support
- Production reporting
- Department management
- Strategic and logistical planning
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Time management
- AutoCAD
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 05/30/90
- Nationality: Romanian
Timeline
MEWPS for MANAGERS - Construction
IPAF
2025.05 -
Rigging and Fleeting Loads Lift Planner - Construction
NPORS
2024.06 -
Appointed Person - Lifting Operations
Keltbray
2024.04 - 2025.09
Appointed Person
Mace Group
2023.11 - 2024.04
NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management - Construction
Ofqual
2022.09 -
Appointed Person
Berkeley Group
2022.09 - 2023.10
Appointed Person
Bouygues UK
2021.07 - 2022.01
Appointed Person
Mace
2019.02 - 2021.05
Site Management Safety Training Scheme, Construction - Construction
CITB Site Safety Plus
2018.07 -
Appointed Person
Lifting Operations Mace
2018.01 - 2018.08
Appointed Person-Lifting operations - Construction
A61 Capital
2017.08 -
LVL 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operation- Planning Lifts - Construction
Ofqual
2017.08 -
Appointed Person
Pro Lifting UK
2017.01 - 2024.04
A62 Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor NVQ 4 Diploma - Construction
Patten Lifting Ltd
2016.08 -
Crane/Lift supervisor
Coinford
2016.01 - 2017.05
Crane supervisor/Slinger
Dunne
2015.09 - 2016.06
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations - Construction
ProQuak
2015.08 -
A62 Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor - Construction
BAM Construction Training Ltd
2015.08 -
Slinger/ Banksman/ Lift supervisor
Madigan Gill
2015.08 - 2015.09
Slinger/Banksman/ Lift supervisor
Clifford Devlin
2015.02 - 2015.07
Slinger/Signaler - Construction
CPCS Construction Industry Safety Training Centre
2014.08 -
Design Technician CAD - Construction
Technical College ''Anghel Saligny''
2006.09 - 2009.09