IVAN R.SMITH

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER

PROFILE

EXPERIENCES

ADNH COMPASS MENA - SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER

Die Anker,Johannesburg, South Africa 2018 - CURRENT 2010.

Bachelors of environmental science -

UNISA South Africa.

2019 - 2021.

• Managing the development, implementation, promotion, and monitoring of environmental strategies within ADNH Compass Group

• Managing the Food Waste Management division within ADNH/Compass Group and new sustainable technology implementation across the region increasing profitability and reducing costs

• Increase profitability by developing procedures to work more effectively across company contracts and Offshore Projects

• Analyse and audit contracts sustainability goals and implement on client requests

• Responsible for managing budgets, liaising with marketing departments to promote a sustainability strategy

• Consulting within local authorities, national government bodies, corporate offices, academic institutions, and agencies on sustainability policies and develop sustainability programs

• Improving the performance of staff through Self Development applications globally recognized and endorsed by the Government of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

• Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) to establish if the organization's important sustainability targets have been met.

• Consulting new clients on best practices and maintaining excellent relations through transparency and confidence.

• Asses Offshore Operations for sustainable improvements, maintaining contract obligations towards ADNOC sustainability and Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 College

P: +971-**-***-****

E: addphb@r.postjobfree.com

L: Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi,

United Arab Emirates

EDUCATION

Extremely driven and goal-based individual and a passion for environmental change through the use of analytical, research and extensive corporate and NGO/Government experience earned from global collaborations and responsibilities given for sustainability management on government contracts (project values of up to $100 million). I take pride in demonstrating value from my work and proving to be a key performer in any team.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• SERVED AS CONSULTANT TO THE

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND

CLIMATE CHANGE,ABU DHABI 2018 -

2020

Consulted multiple departments

on policy change and

sustainability strategies which led

to SOP implementation across

different sectors for NGO and

Government contracts

• CONSULTED AND CREATED

ONLINE SELF DEVELOPMENT

DIGITAL APPLICATIONS 2019 - 2020

ABU DHABI

Collaborated with Global

corporations and received

endorsements from Dubai

municipality to create online self

development applications for

staff and attract talent,Manage

our global footprint and create

rich global communication.

EXPERIENCES

PROJECT MANAGER AT GREEN MOUNTAINS,ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT - ABU DHABI NATIONAL BUREAU MANAGER AT AVERDA - JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA FLEET MANAGER AT AVERDA - JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

• Managed teams (62 Total) across four different contracts and projects namely GASCO, ADCO, ZADCO, ESNAAD for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) that ranged from Hazardous Chemical disposals to cleanup and sustainability projects onshore and offshore

• Managed container shipments to Islands and maintaining equipment HSEQ certifications

• Responsible for all Contract Client Relations and revenue income

•Communicating with Government Authorities for final disposal of hazardous chemicals

• Rigorous Recycling efforts were undertaken to maximize sustainability across all contracts including E-Waste handling

•Assessing the capabilities required for the effective implementation of various plans and procedures, assessments, and training staff to maintain effective waste management.

•Implemented new control room standards to improve operations and stability

• Review work of all employees and ensure efficient working across various departments.

• Continues site inspections onshore and offshore to maintain productivity and client relations.

• Promoting waste minimization, environmental protection, and environmental health through own efforts and in cooperation with the "Solid Waste Planning Committee UAE".

• Managed 20 vehicles with a group of 60 people (Drivers and Assistants)

• To monitor bookings from customers, all truck drivers and crew hourly on tracking systems.

• Brief drivers daily on the route and ensure trucks have been checked by maintenance.

•Ensure that all trucks are parked and secured, and bins stored at night.

• Submit carryovers the night before to supervisors, controllers, and operations managers so queries can be resolved and management can assist with resources to complete the daily workload

• Plan and create route sheets for the next day before close of business

• Forward daily reports on how much diesel was used every day by all vehicles and monitor for any diesel misuse.

• Handling and Disposal of Hazardous Material at various disposal areas

• Communicating directly to Clients and queries

• Managed Resource Planning and Procurement of any necessary equipment or consumables

• Program Diesel Tags for Vehicles and Drivers and monitor fuel usage

• Appointed project lead to Standardizing and implemented FMS (Fleet Management System) on a national level to all depots and divisions

•Managed the Integration of new operating systems and evaluating any new method for improvements and reduce costs in multiple areas (Fuel, Maintenance, Staff Overtime)

• Analyzing and Maintaining Database integrity

• Investigate Accidents and incidents with analytical tools

• Project plan and asses first before any new investments are made in the operations division

• Writing SOP and FMS (Fleet Management System) policies regarding new systems being integrated

TECHNICAL SKILLS

LANGUAGES

• Big Data Analysis

• Development and Implementation

• Systems Analyst

• Customer Support

• Project Planning

• Project Budgeting

• IT Software Knowledge

• Project Budgeting

• Technical Trainer

English - Fluent

Afrikaans - Fluent

Dutch - Partial

ACHIEVEMENTS

• REDUCING COSTS 5%-10% ON A

NATIONAL LEVEL, 2015 -2016 SOUTH

AFRICA

Implemented and Project Managed a

Fuel and vehicle Management

System on a national level to prevent

ongoing fuel theft and reduce asset

use and costs by 5% to 10%,2015 -

2016,Averda, South Africa.

2016 – 2018

2015 – 2016

2014 – 2015

• REDUCING FOOD

WASTE,WATER/ENERGY CONSUMPTION

COSTS BY 3 - 5%,( 1.5 MILLION AED) IN 6

MONTHS JUNE-2019-NOV 2019 AND

ONGOING

• COST CUTTING BY PROVIDING

SUBCONTRACTORS FOR DISPOSAL OF

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AND INCREASING

EFFICIENCIES IN ADNOC

ONSHORE/OFFSHORE PROJECTS

• THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF

THE ADCO NEB DABBIYA OIL FIELDS

(ABU DHABI) BEACH CLEANUP

CAMPAIGN 2017 -2018

SELF DEVELOPMENT 2017 - CURRENT

Sustainability Method-Open Uni

Graphic Design - Shaw Academy

Offshore Emergency Training - TBosiet

Psychology and Sociology-Open Uni

Android/Drone Development-Open Uni

3D Printing-Open Uni

REFERENCES

Mike Taylor Simon You

Richard Green Ruben Guimeras

ADNH Compass

Director of Operations

P: +971-**-***-****

E:addphb@r.postjobfree.com

m.

Xervon Industrial

Services,Abu Dhabi

Procurement Director

P: +971-**-***-****

ADNH Compass

Regional Executive

P: +971-**-***-****

E:richard.green@adnhco

mpassme.com

Beeah,Sharjah

Analytical Manager

P: +971 055-***-****

P: +971-**-***-****

E: addphb@r.postjobfree.com

L: Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi,

United Arab Emirates

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