Manuel GB Farelo
Projects Camp site manager
Cape Town, Western Cape 8000
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• I have been in Hospitality food services in various fields on remote sites both locally and abroad.I .Love challenges and Project Camp management Hard and soft Services. Mobilising & construction camps and get on with all diverse cultures and have a positive Can do Attitude. I love the challenges in food services and facilities and customer services. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Project camp site Manager
Triton Minerals Graphite Mining,/ Akhani Africa Holdings - Pemba February 2018 to Present
Managed construction & Mobilising graphite Site,,,Project manager for construction working closely with various construction companies .Managing all aspects of camp including .Dining Halls,Accommodation,Menus,Rostering,P&L,Laundries, Staffing compliment 65 'Logistics, and layouts to completion.
Project Camp manager
South Cape
May 2016 to Present
Responsibilities Project Camp Manger for ACWA/Nomac projects on Solar Energy Plant . Managed all hard and soft services in Camp . Managing, Staff,Budgets,HSE,HR,IR,Kitchens,Menu planning,laundries,Housekeeping,Security, Waste management,Medical Evacuations amongst other camp duties. Client meetings daily and reports. This was a take over as previous job {Contract given over } Accomplishments Making sure all orders were in and all clients were satisfied with meals and accommodation. Delivering and exceeding customer service and satisfaction. Skills Used Immediate reaction to any problems occurred and action plan and completion to all. Great customer service and staff compliments and appraisals. Fix the problem and get the job done.Team meetings and HSE audits along with all team work. Great food and a place home away from home feeling. Communication all the time to client and fellow employees.
Project Camp Manager
IFS (International Facilities Services) Africa - Pemba February 2010 to August 2017
Managed food services and camp sites remotely . Accommodation,laundries,food services,staffing,training, Facilities,HSE, and all buildings and maintenance Camp Manager
IFS-Mozambique - Palma, Illes Balears provincia
February 2014 to June 2016
Responsibilities
Project Site Camp Manager for International Facilities services Camp construction for Anadarko projects. Mobilising and constructing of all modular units for camp accommodation,kitchens,laundries,gym,dining halls,waste disposable areas,ablution blocks etc. Managed all hard and soft services in Camp . Managing, Staff,Budgets,HSE,HR,IR,Kitchens,Menu planning,laundries,Housekeeping,Security, Waste management,Medical Evacuations amongst other camp duties. Client meetings daily and reports. This was a take over as previous job {Contract given over } Accomplishments
Making sure all orders were in and all clients were satisfied with meals and accommodation and all amenities.
Delivering and exceeding customer service and satisfaction. Skills Used
Immediate reaction to any problems occurred and action plan and completion to all. Great customer service and staff compliments and appraisals. Fix the problem and get the job done.Team meetings and HSE audits along with all team work. Great food and a place home away from home feeling. Communication all the time to client and fellow employees. Site Camp Manager
RSS- Mozambique - Moacimba da praia
April 2014 to May 2015
Responsibilities
Camp site and construction Manager for Remote site. Solutions Mobilised Onshore Rig and camp forAnadarko projects in Petroleum and gas {Helmerich & Payne } mobilised camp construction for onshore drilling . Swanberg international will pick up units deliver to camp site upon where I will manage all camp layouts of all below units for camp site.Managed all hard and soft services in Camp . Managing, Staff,Budgets,HSE,HR,IR,Kitchens,Menu planning,laundries,Housekeeping,Security,Waste management,Medical Evacuations amongst other camp duties. Client meetings daily and reports. Accomplishments
Mobilising and demobilising site and great achievements and compliments from clients . Skills Used
Immediate reaction to any problems occurred and action plan and completion to all. Great customer service and staff compliments and appraisals. Fix the problem and get the job done.Team meetings and HSE audits along with all team work. Great food and a place home away from home feeling. Communication all the time to client and fellow employees. Camp Operations Manager
Mobilisation
April 2014 to February 2015
Looking after Rig on shore for Anadarko Projects - Mobilisation (H&P Rig 243 ) Overseeing Camp, Kitchens, HSE, Laundry, Housekeeping Electrical, Generator and Water Treatment Plant and all HR matters
All operations within site and close client contact Operations Manager
IFS -Kwazulu Natal - Tete, Mozambique
December 2012 to March 2014
Responsibilities
I managed Vale coal mining site along with warehouse and distribution to various sites. Menu Planning,Budgets,HSE,HR,Finance,Kitchens,Stores,logistics to site & Food production Accomplishments
Good food, Good vision and great customer service and relations. Skills Used
HSE,Communication,Negotiation,Menus,ordering,meetings,and team work. Operations Manager
Sodexo - Kabul
September 2010 to November 2012
Managing various sites for USA Client in Kabul,Afghanistan Warehousing, Catering, Orders, HR, HSE, Kitchens, Stores for various sites for Lockheed Martin and IAP . Sodexo - Operations Manager
1. Looking after USA Client and SOW
2. Daily Orders for sites all around Afghanistan
3. Customer service Area Manager
4. All Solutions/ problem solving within Company and Client policy 5. HASSAP
6. Staffing
7. Logistics
8. Warehousing
9. Administration Department.
10. Air Bridging stock items
11. Logistics
12. Transportation
13. Service Levels
14. Rotation and pushing of Close expiry items to all sites 15. Contract reporting weekly
Ensuring all operations are carried out to the full potential of client SOP and SOW. Reason for Leaving: Downsizing of Ex Pats and hand over back to Afghanistan Government Operations Manager
Sodexo Global
September 2010 to November 2012
Operations Manager
Compass Group South Africa{Gham GourMet} - Cape Town, Western Cape September 2008 to August 2010
Responsibilities
Managed Nedbank and BOE in South Africa x 3sites . This was corporate banking sites . Kitchens,Menus,HSE,HR,Finances,Client meetings,Facilities,Event and function planning. In house Restaurant and tea services.
Accomplishments
Created a new and innovative type menus,newly painted and decorated Dining halls with cost effective menus. positive attitude, Can do approach and creative with great Customer and communication service Skills Used
Communication, Can do Approach,Positive and determined along with great team and customer service and attention to detail. Right price,good vision, good food and exciting staff to compliment the day. Operations manager
Compass Group South Africa - Town
September 2008 to August 2010
COMPASS GROUP-GHAM Gourmet - NEDBANKS X 3 Units
Medical Aid, car allowance, mobile phone allowance, Bonus Permanent Management Level position in the Catering (Hospitality, restaurant, sector 1.Staffing
2. Contract retention
3. Profit /loss
4. Budgets
5. Forecasts
6. Banking
7. Balancing
8. Corporate Functions
. Employment
Operations Manager
Guzzlers -Portuguese Restaurant - Cape Town, Western Cape February 1999 to August 2008
Responsibilities
Operations of Restaurant,F&B . Planning daily orders,cash ups,Casino cash ups,Staffing and meetings, Entertainment,Sports activities on Big Screen, Stock rotation, Stock Control, Specials on menus,HSE,Functions
Accomplishments
Daily meetings along with staff created great team work.Positiveness and passion along with great customer service and attention to detail .great entertainment and live sports on screens Skills Used
Customer Service,Team work,Menu planning, Can do and positive. Project Manager
KKS-UCT
1996 to January 1996
Jan1996-Jan 199
Project Manager
MMS-FEDICS - Kimberley, Northern Cape
January 1993 to December 1995
Skills-
Remote Site Camp Management -Hard and Soft Services Catering and Facilities management
HR, IR, Payroll, Staffing, kitchens, Ordering Process, stock Control -Rotational, Mobilising, Demobilising. Team player
Good Organisational Skills
HSE- Health & Occupational within workplace and surrounds Waste Management -Segregation
Budgets Orientated
Staff Development & Training
Quality Control
Operational Management
Project Management
Menu Planning
Can Do Attitude
Positive Approach
Customer Service and Relations
Neatness and Productive
Meeting my goals and clients SOW
Time Management
Enjoy Motivating Team
Current
Extensive
Remote site Operations Camp Management 2 to 5 years Previous
Extensive
Operations Management Over 5 years
Catering Management over 15 years
Restaurant Operations over 10 years
Project Manager 3 years
Solid
Customer Services Area Manager (Remote) 1 to 2 years Operations Management 5-10 years
Employment
Remote Site Solutions {Hard & Soft Services)
Carer worker
Constantia Home care - North London
July 2019
I joined Constantia home care on 26th July and.have completed weeks training and induction..I need to find clients now and looking for a live in home carer position. Education
Certificate
Christian Brothers College (College)
December 1979
Maths,English
Christian Brothers College - Cape Town, Western Cape 1976 to 1979
Skills
• Camp manager (10+ years)
• Project Management (10+ years)
• Operations Management (10+ years)
• HSE (10+ years)
• Stock Purchasing and Control (10+ years)
• Budgets (10+ years)
• Remote Site Operations and Project Management (10+ years)
• Staffing and Recruiting
• Team Player
• 4x4 Remote Site Driving (10+ years)
• MS Office /Word (10+ years)
• Excel
• Management and peoples skills (10+ years)
• Can Do /Positive Attitude (10+ years)
• Hard & Soft Services (10+ years)
• Outlook
• budget
• Home Care (Less than 1 year)
• Word
• Customer Service
Languages
• English - Expert
• Portuguese - Fluent
• Afrikaans - Expert
Military Service
Branch: South African Navy
Service Country: South Africa
Rank: Leading Seaman
September 1980 to June 1982
Served on SA Ships as Engine room mechanic -Apprentice Certifications and Licenses
Certificate Food Safety and premises
Managing and controls of Camp with kitchen and food preperation and safety Groups
Operations managers
Additional Information
Have managed Remote site and in conflict areas as Project Camp manager Have done,Industrial, Tertiary{UCT},Military, Corporate,Remote Site -{Oil & Gas,Coal Mining, petroleum & Gas} & Restaurant Catering and Services also in Conflict areas. Mobilised and Demobilised Rig in Mozambique for Anadarko Projects as Project Camp Manager Currently Project Camp Manager on Solar Energy Plant