Ken Bhavsar
Toronto, ON M*B 5Z2, Canada
Cell: +1-416-***-****
Email:**********@*****.***
Dear Sir,
Sub: Application for Employment, Polyurethanes.
Having read your advertisement as referred above, I have felt interested in the same,
and I hereby apply for this position. I am enclosing herewith my short resume for your
kind consideration.
To give you a brief, I am a Chemical Engineer by profession, started my career in
manufacture of Flexible Polyurethane Slabstock Foams of various densities. Since then,
I have gathered an overall experience of almost three decades in the field, handling
various brands of Foam Plants and Raw Materials, in many countries round the world.
Further, I was involved in the business of Manufacture and marketing of Foam Plants in
international markets, including Maxfoam for more than 10 years, exporting turn key
projects, and did erection and commissioning in many projects in India and Africa.
The above experience has given me an expertise in plant operation and solving foam
production problems, including Chemical formulations, mechanical settings, parameters,
effects of ambient conditions, repairs and maintenance, etc. Moreover, I did get involved
extensively in up-gradation of existing plants, better quality foam production.
I am sure that my knowledge and experience will be of benefit to you, and would like to
hear from you for further discussion in this regard.
Thanking you,
Yours Truly,
Ken Bhavsar.
Ken Bhavsar
502-19 Rosebank Drive, Toronto, ON M1B 5Z2, Canada
Cell: +1-416-***-****, Home: +1-416-***-****, Email: **********@*****.***
P
rofile: Result oriented, versatile & matured Chemical Engineer, Canadian Citizen, with 3
decades of Experience in Polyurethane Foam Industry, looking for challenging opportunity
Education Credentials
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering M. S. University of Baroda, India 1973
Industrial Management International Corrspdnce School, 1975
Summary of Key Skills
Technical Skills:
• Setting and Controlling PU Foam Plant Operation Parameters.
• Making Chemical Formulations to produce desired foam quality.
• Manufacture of various densities of good quality PU Foams.
• Manufacture, Erection and Commissioning of New PU Foam Plants.
• Repairs, modification, and up-grading of Continuous Foaming Plants.
• Highly experienced in Chemical & Mechanical Trouble Shooting.
• Can independently manage a PU Foam Factory.
• Making and implementing Plant Maintenance Schedules.
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Email, Web Search.
Communication and Personal Skills :
• High written communication and fluency in English
• Well organized and proficient in team work
• Work efficiently in a fast paced environment, ability to multi task and
meet deadlines
• Easily adoptable in changing and challenging work environment
Employment History
Duration Organization Designation
2003 – Present Self-employed, Canada Consultant
1999 – 2002 Vitafoam Tanzania Limited, Tanzania Managing Director
1985 – 1999 Manufacturer of PU Plants, India Self Employed, Owner
1980 – 1985 Ugofoam Limited, Kaduna, Nigeria Factory Manager
1979 – 1980 Okinfoam Limited, Offa, Nigeria Production Manager
1978 – 1979 Devidayal Pesticides Limited, India Asst. Plant Manager
1973 – 1977 Samir PU Ind Limited, Afghanistan Production Manager
Ken Bhavsar