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Education
Skills
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Certification
Hobbies and interests
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CW Snape

EXMOUTH,Devon

Summary

Results-oriented Project Manager with 30 years in engineering, specialising in community development projects. Led pipeline systems and bridge initiatives to enhance local infrastructure while driving supply-chain improvements for timely material access. Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills while collaborating with clients to meet requirements and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Overview

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Language
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Certification
36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Small-scale engineering projects

Self- funded
Chiang Mai
02.2025 - 03.2026

Organised and implemented small-scale engineering projects in Northern Thailand, assisting local communities with pipeline systems, bridge building, and vehicle maintenance for crop production, while facilitating supply-chain systems for building materials.

  • Collaborated with team members to achieve project targets, contributing to overall project success.
  • Managed complaints through clear communication and effective problem-solving, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.

Divisional Manager

Dyfed Steel
Exmouth, Devon
04.2006 - 01.2025
  • Led divisional operations, driving the team towards achieving set targets and enhancing overall performance.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve sales targets and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to increase efficiency and productivity within the division.
  • Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimising waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities.
  • Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and clients to secure business objectives.
  • Collaborated with other managers to plan and direct organisational tasks.
  • Liaised with other department managers to streamline processes and enhance overall operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and foster collaborative working environment.
  • Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and setting individual objectives.
  • Determined performance goals for departmental employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching milestones.
  • Managed personnel hiring, reviewing CVs, conducting interviews and selecting top-qualified candidates.
  • Coordinated with HR to recruit, train, and develop new staff, aligning with company standards.
  • Dealt with customer complaints calmly and effectively, resolving issues with timely solutions.
  • Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting training and risk assessments.
  • Supervised supply purchases, management and tracking in line with budgetary requirements.
  • Sourced vendors and suppliers for business needs and negotiated terms for optimum service delivery.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure favourable terms and ensure timely delivery of stock.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock for ongoing operations and customer demand.
  • Closely monitored company purchases, payroll and sales data to identify cost-reduction methods.
  • Decreased costs by negotiating with vendors and suppliers for better prices.
  • Fostered a positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and addressing any conflicts swiftly.
  • Cultivated an innovative atmosphere, encouraging team to propose new ideas for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Cultivated an innovative atmosphere, encouraging team to propose new ideas for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

Sales Executive

ASD Metal Services
Exeter, Devon
04.2003 - 04.2006

Joined ASD upon arrival in UK, progressed from internal sales to field sales, then area manager covering SW England, specialising in steel stockholding and processing across structural engineering, construction, reinforcement, and agricultural sectors.Delivered quotations for projects ranging from small-scale initiatives to large-scale contracts, including Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station. Liaison with top echelons, project initiation, implementation. Secured contract to supply steel for Chequers (Prime Minister's country estate) for an anti-terrorist fencing system, demonstrating ability to manage high-profile projects.

  • Managed customer relationships through consultative sales techniques to attain individual sales goals.
  • Achieved company targets by implementing successful sales strategies.
  • Resolved customer issues and complaints with quick-thinking problem-solving.

Porfolio manager

Ocean International Marketing
Rotterdam
11.1999 - 02.2003
  • Introduced various high nett worth individuals to our numerous off-shore investment vehicles.
  • Fine Wines, Propery, Oil and gas ventures.
  • Hi octane environment , sales and porfolio managment in the offshore arena.
  • Unqualified advice on tax perks and protections due to offshore status.Personally oversaw approximately $90 million dollar total investments across porfolio strategy.

Sales Executive

Macsteel South Africa
01.1990 - 11.1999

Gained practical experience in a professional sales environment.

  • Managed customer relationships through consultative sales techniques to attain individual sales goals.
  • Achieved company targets by implementing successful sales strategies.
  • Resolved customer issues and complaints with quick-thinking problem-solving.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Marketing management

Damelin
Cape Town
01-1998

Skills

  • Project management
  • Supply chain management
  • Project planning and coordination
  • Inventory control
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Risk assessment
  • Technical liaison
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Customer relationship management
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Team leadership
  • Team motivation
  • Customer focused
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Calm under pressure
  • Willingness to learn
  • Presentation skills
  • MS Office Suite
  • Local engagement

Languages

Afrikaans
Advanced
C1

Certification

Clean license up to 7.5 ton vehicle

  • Sales/marketing certified
  • Level IMM Dipolma x 2 Marketing mangement

Hobbies and interests

  • Avid traveler, some 58 countries to date.
  • Scuba diving to level of Divemaster
  • Armchair sports fan
  • Passable Dutch and German spoken/written

Additional Information

  • Immediate start
  • Highly motivated
  • Ability to work on own or part of a team
  • Willingness to share information/ technique
  • Good understanding of VOLMAR, Kpi's, USP's etc.

Timeline

Small-scale engineering projects

Self- funded
02.2025 - 03.2026

Divisional Manager

Dyfed Steel
04.2006 - 01.2025

Sales Executive

ASD Metal Services
04.2003 - 04.2006

Porfolio manager

Ocean International Marketing
11.1999 - 02.2003

Sales Executive

Macsteel South Africa
01.1990 - 11.1999

Higher National Diploma - Marketing management

Damelin
CW Snape