Johan Jooste
PARK VILLAS # **, ** ACHILLES ROAD
POLLAK PARK, EXT 2, 1559, SOUTH AFRICA
**********@*****.***
May 5, 2018
To whom it may concern
Dear Sir or Madam,
With reference to the advertisement on your website, I wish to apply for a position at your company. I am seeking an opportunity to work in the US.
As an analytical and dynamic individual who has a proven history of exceeding expectations through performance, I believe I would be able to participate and affect considerably the ongoing operational success of your company. You will find me as someone who can juggle bookkeeping responsibilities, managing client relationships, negotiating, resolving disputes and critical thinking. Currently I work as a production process controller for a large company producing spirits and wines. My responsibilities include weekly and monthly operating expenses, planning and overseeing maintenance and shutdowns and skills planning for the GW and operator. Previously, I worked as a fitter and turner for a metal company where my responsibilities include making, installing and repairing machinery - using lathes, milling and drilling machines. Additionally, I can perform accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities. I can combine my effective communication skills with functional knowledge to identify opportunities and deliver a satisfactory outcome while working alone or part of a large team. Please see the accompanying resume for details of my experience and education.
I am confident that I can offer you customer service, communication and problem-solving skills. I am a hard worker and quick study. Feel free to call me at +27-72-774-**** or email me at **********@*****.***. Thank you for your time – I look forward to learning more about this opportunity! I am willing to travel to have an in person interview should you consider me for the position. Sincerely,
Johan Jooste
JOHAN JOOSTE
PARK VILLAS # 15, 21 ACHILLES ROAD
POLLAK PARK,EXT 2, 1 559, SOUTH AFRICA
**********@*****.***
Responsible, dedicated and hardworking individual looking for an opportunity to live and work in the United States of America. Require a sponsor for an opportunity. Offer outstanding team leadership and conflict resolution skills. Exceptionally organized and disciplined; possess well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and direct others in a supportive, cooperative team environment. Business and accounting expertise coordinate with management, cross-functional teams and vendors in the execution of daily tasks and functions. Generate and maintain records and reports, secure equipment and supplies, and comply with administrative and district policies and regulations.
Professional Experience
DISTELL, SOUTH AFRICA
Production Process Controller, April 2014 –present
Performing daily administrative tasks.
Weekly variance and monthly OPEX (operating expense).
Maintains planning and overseeing.
Shutdown planning and overseeing.
Block stock control.
Continues focus improvement on daily activities.
Report updating on daily and weekly performances.
Skills planning for the Operator and GW.
DISTELL, SOUTH AFRICA
Production Controller, August 2012 – April 2014
Daily variance control
Daily running of the production line.
Attending to all mechanical breakdowns.
Updating daily MDT charts and reports.
P.G. GLASS, KATHU, SOUTH AFRICA
Branch Manager, June 2009 – August 2012
Overseeing daily work in the office and workshop.
Receiving stock an overseeing orders.
Daily and monthly planning of work.
Safety and PPE inspections.
Meeting with clients.
Monthly marketing.
SCAW METALS, SOUTH AFRICA
Fitter and Turner, March 2004 – June 2009
Repair and maintenance of machinery, pumps, AMC conveyors.
Working with lathes and boring mills.
EASY ACCESS COMPUTING, SOUTH AFRICA
Software Consulting, February 2003 – March 2004
Consulting on a number of computer programs such as Aacpac, Pastel, simply Acc.
Writing Crystal reports.
Sales and renewal of contracts of accounting software. KIMBERLY CLARK, SOUTH AFRICA
Warehouse Clerk, September 2002 – February 2003
Fulfilling purchase orders.
Shipping and receiving.
Updating stock records to ensure availability of items.
Maintain and document equipment, security and safety information. MCNAIR & CO CHARTER ACC, SOUTH AFRICA
Bookkeeper, February 2002 – September 2002
Kept record of business transactions such as sales and expenses.
Classifying all business transactions systematically.
Summarize data into reports and queries (compiling).
Preparing disbursements for signatures
Preparing payroll.
Keeping records of property accounting.
X.S SECURITY HOLDINGS, SOUTH AFRICA
Company Accountant, February 2000 – February 2002
Kept record of business transactions such as sales and expenses. .
Bank reconciliations.
Prepared salaries and wages for about 140 workers.
Performed internet-banking duties.
Performed data capturing.
Education
SPRINGS COLLEGE, SPRINGS, SOUTH AFRICA
Accounting.
Cost accounting
Entrepreneurship
Computers
4 years apprenticeship at Scaw Metals for fitter and turner Additional Skills
Possess comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Adept at interdepartmental coordination and communication.
Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
Web and tech savvy, require little to no training
Fast and accurate math skills.