Attention: Human Resources

Dear Madam/ Sir:

I would like to express my interest for the position of Quality Manager that you recently advertised. My job experience as a successful project manager and estimator in and out of the petrochemical industry in Canada, as well as in war torn Somalia, means that I work well under pressure and deliver within timeframes and budget. I would bring an increase in productivity and profitability to your team.

I have a strong background in project management, safety, leadership, security, and quality control. I specialize in directing and organizing, planning and scheduling, safety and security, and maintenance reliability. My business acumen, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities have contributed to a number of successful projects and milestones.

I have national and international job experience and have worked with Governmental, Inter-Governmental and Non-Governmental organizations of various scope and size. I managed a number of projects in Nairobi, Kenya and Mogadishu, Somalia. I worked for the Australian High Commission in Nairobi; the United Nations in Mogadishu; Saab Technologies in Nairobi and Mogadishu, and Population Services International in Nairobi; as well as private construction contractors in Nairobi.

Prior to relocating to Kenya I was a Production Supervisor with 4 shift crews and was instrumental in their training, mentoring and development, while ensuring their involvement to achieve business objectives and maintain, and improve, quality standards.

In conclusion, I hope that my extensive and varied experience, my vibrant and honest personality, my strong communication skills, and my desire for achievement and success will be an asset to your team.

Sincerely,

Michael Alexander

Mobile: 519-***-****

E-mail: adbtmy@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

Extensive experience developing, implementing, and managing complex projects within time and budgetary constraints; strategic and tactical planning and analytical skills; proven supervisory and mentoring of national and international staff; and extensive computer hardware and software skills.

Selected Skills

Highly developed logistics and analytical skills.

Comprehensive organizational and administrative skills at all levels.

Proven skills in the management and development of employees, consultants and contractors.

Extensive industry experience in project coordination and deliverables.

Understanding of practices and principals of health, safety and workplace diversity.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse players in a team environment.

Strong computer skills including multi-media and internet applications.

Work Experience

2018 - Construction Supervisor Dixin Construction

As Construction supervisor for the renovation and redesign of one floor of Lambton College main building and the renovation and redesign of Lambton College Multi-Trade building office. My responsibilities included liaising with all stakeholders to ensure consensus in design requirements; subsequently

developing designs and work drawings; coordinating committee meetings to review work; and ensuring all quality requirements and standards for all trades, including safety, were achieved and adhered to.

2017 to 2018 – Senior Buyer/Production Inventory Controller, Penta, Petrolia, Canada

As Senior Buyer/Production Inventory Controller my responsibilities include training and mentoring junior inventory controllers and reviewing their quotes and estimates; monitoring warehouse levels, maintaining accurate stock and estimating future requirements; reviewing incoming quotes from vendors, writing work orders for different disciplines and setting weekly production goals; maintaining, analyzing and interpreting data to ensure inventory goals are met; placing orders and dealing with vendors to ensure timely deliveries.

2012 to 2013 – Project Manager, Saab Technologies, Nairobi, Kenya

As Project Manager for third-party UNSOA contract for parts and maintenance my responsibilities included reviewing all estimates provided for repair or installation of African Union military assets in Somalia; analyzing quotes to ensure adherence to client requirements and budget; managing and building the quote lists and quote workbook; identifying and vetting vendors and recommending for final UN approval; setting up work order systems; setting up warehouse of spare parts and maintaining accurate inventory control; training and developing employees to properly estimate job requirements, accurately prepare quotes and efficiently use databases; liaise weekly with senior management in Sweden.

2010 to 2011 – Project vConsultant United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA) Mogadishu, Somalia, Nairobi, Kenya

As Project Consultant for third-party contract for parts and maintenance my responsibilities included setting up work order systems, logistics and analysis of data; developing and setting up databases for all UN and contingent owned equipment; setting up databases to report on histories of repair, service intervals, assessments and installations; setting up and analyzing data to recommend better processes on maintenance of individual pieces of equipment; directing contractor to develop improved service intervals; supervising contractor to maintain service intervals on all equipment; helping contractor to set-up warehouse of spare parts and maintain accurate inventory control.

2009 to 2010 - Project Consultant PSI - Nairobi, Kenya

As Project Consultant for the renovation of a first floor office building my responsibilities included liaising with all stakeholders to ensure consensus in design requirements; subsequently developing designs and work drawings; managing the tender process, coordinating committee meetings to review work; and ensuring all quality requirements and international standards, including safety, were achieved and adhered to.

2006 to 2008 - Project Consultant, Australian High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya

As Project Consultant for the reconstruction of the Australian High Commission perimeter security wall, guard house, and CCTV system my responsibilities included liaising with all stakeholders to ensure consensus in design requirements; subsequently developing designs and work drawings; managing the tender process; coordinating committee meetings to review work; and ensuring all quality requirements, safety and international standards were achieved and adhered to.

1999 to 2004 - Production Supervisor, Nova Chemicals, Corunna, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for projects over 1 million dollars.

Daily operations of one of two polyethylene lines. B-line produced 600 tonnes of polyethylene per day. A-line produced 350 tonnes of polyethylene per day.

Set production schedules and rates.

Supervised four shift crews, reviewed and discussed performance appraisals to help technicians advance to next level.

Chaired incident investigations, identified root causes of incidents, and delivered recommendations.

Significantly reduced project life-cycles by developing and introducing project management methodologies using bar charts as visual aids.

Organized and developed preventative maintenance programs.

Excelled at improving quality from 90.9% to 93.5% within a year.

Took the initiative by leading a reliability team. This reduced downtime and increased the old record of 39 days without a shutdown, to 67 days without a shutdown within a year.

Achieved increased throughput from 146.5 KT to 156 KT within a year.

Accomplished increased quality from 85.1% to 90.9% within a year.

1995 to1999 - Project Operator, Nova Chemicals, Corunna, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for projects up to 1 million dollars.

Supervised and directed construction contractors.

Prioritized, organized and planned construction projects.

Proof read all blueprints before tendering.

Chaired daily meetings with foremen of all trades.

Conducted weekly meetings with management.

Extensive knowledge in Distributed Control Systems, configurations, and alarm management systems.

Fully responsible for graphics, database, and configuration of B-line Reaction and Distillation Control system (over 1800 input/output).

Extensive experience in computer hardware and software.

1991 to 1995 - Production Maintenance Co-ordinator, Dupont Canada, Corunna, Ontario, Canada

Prioritized, planned, organized, and controlled the activities of the Maintenance groups.

Greatly improved the working relationship between the Maintenance and Operations groups.

Worked closely with Maintenance Reliability group to help reduce downtime on both A and B-line.

Familiar with piping specifications and configurations.

Responsible for contractors working on projects.

Specialized Training

Proficient in blueprint reading

S.A.P. (inventory control, employee time management, and plant maintenance systems)

Ontario Health & Safety training

Franklin Covey leadership training

Facilitation training

Health Safety and the Law training

Interpersonal Skills Development training

Process Hazard Reviews

Behaviour Based Safety training

W.H.I.M.S training

Environmental Awareness training

C.P.R and First Aid training

SSAFE training (Safe and Secure Approaches to Field Environment) for Somalia

Basic Security in the Field (United Nations Department of Safety and Security)

Advanced Security in the Field (United Nations Department of Safety and Security)

Induction Course for UNSOA (United Nations Support Office for AMISOM) and UNPOS (United Nations Political Office for Somalia)

Professional Ethics and Integrity in the United Nations

Respect for Diversity

UN prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority in the Workplace

Integrity Awareness in the United Nations

This educational background, combined with over 30 years work experience, allowed me to successfully train other engineers that joined companies where I was employed.

References

References available upon request.

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