Denis Sonnenburg
Saskatoon, SK
Phone: 431-***-**** Email : *.*********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/denis-sonnenburg
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS
8+ years of project administration and coordination experience in a variety of sectors including steel parts manufacturing, mining and minerals, oil and gas, and capital construction projects (EPCM)
Possesses a Project Management Diploma
Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities with experience managing a site crew of up to 50 employees
Above average proficiency in Oracle, SAP (ERP), SharePoint, Microsoft Office
Experienced with utilizing Microsoft Project and Visio as well as AutoCAD, and Directum (EDMS)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Project Management Skills
Consults with clients and management team to determine scope of project, desired timelines, available budget, and human resources requirements
Participates in the development of project plans based on collaboration with management to lay out expectations and determine the markers for success at each stage
Produces weekly progress reports to track commitments; successfully completes projects by agreed upon completion dates
Works with external contractors to organize trades specialists and reduce project downtime; communicates with vendors to ensure timely delivery of necessary inventory
Strong problem solving abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Identifies and assesses client needs in order to achieve satisfaction
Administration and Coordination Skills
Maintains and updates project files and ensures consistency and accuracy of contractual agreements
Files, checks, and archives documents and drawings in the Document Control Centre (DCC) for traceability purposes
Utilizes blueprints to compile a comprehensive list of required project materials
Creates tender packages, RFI, RFQ; organizes requirements and conditions into a single document
Communicates and coordinates with vendors to update Purchase Orders status
Produces change orders, field reports, weekly progress reports, minutes of meeting, spreadsheets, presentations, and flowcharts
Demonstrates proficient technical writing skills
Human Resources / Management Skills
Facilitates Daily Management Meetings and runs executive dashboard metrics
Maintains the Management Action Items Tracker in order to close items out
Maintains and updates department roster to guarantee operational success
Compiles daily progress reports and completes manpower lists of up to 200 workers, as required by the management team
Completes employee time sheets and schedules; analyzes production outputs to ensure targets are met
RELEVANT WORK HISTORY
Technical Documentation Specialist 2021
Cameco Corporation (Uranium mining) Remote
Supply Chain Coordinator 2019
Russel Metals (Metal Service Center) Winnipeg, MB
Mine Director Assistant 2017 – 2019
KazMinerals (Copper Mining) Kazakhstan
Project Coordinator 2016 – 2017
Tenova Delkor (Minerals Processing Equipment) Kazakhstan
Deputy Project Manager and Regional Representative 2012 – 2016
Mineral Engineering Processes Ltd. (Mineral Processing) Kazakhstan
Project Specialist 2014 - 2017
Temir-industrial LLP (Manufacturing of Steel Parts) Kazakhstan
Assistant to Quality Manager 2009 – 2012
MSS (Piping contractor at Kashagan Oil Field Project) Kazakhstan
Assistant to Construction Manager 2006 – 2009
Karcement JSC (Cement Plant Refurbishment Project) Kazakhstan
EDUCATION
Online Training: Construction Supervisor 2021
Manitoba Construction Council
Project Management Diploma 2020
University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg MB
Online Training: Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management 2019
Daren School of Business, University of Virginia
Certificate in Advanced Maintenance Management 2018
Leoron Institute, UAE
Master’s in Translation Studies 2006
Central Kazakhstan Academy, Kazakhstan
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Teacher Assistant 2019
Winnipeg School Division – Adult EAL Program, Winnipeg
References and employment letters are available upon request