Alton Leslie Korsten

Mobile: 071*******

Email address: adn08e@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Date of Birth: 1975/09/08

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Married

Address: ** ***** ******, *******, East London

Driver’s License: Code 08 (Own transport)

ID Number: 750**********

Ethnic Group: Coloured

Alternative Contact Details

Mobile (Wife): 072*******

Email Address: adn08e@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

I matriculated at Alphendale Technical High School – East London in 1994 and started working as a loader for a sweets factory (Candy Tops). I worked there until I was accepted in the South African Navy. In 1997 I joined and completed my Military Basic Training the South African Navy (SA Navy). I successfully completed my N4 National Diploma in Engineering which includes a practical phase. In 2002 I qualified and passed my Shipwright Trade Test (SA Navy) which is equivalent to a Boilermakers Trade. In 2008 I resigned and relocated from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Once there, I was offered a position at RAM Manufacturing as a Boilermaker and fulfilled the role of team leader. I 2009 accepted an offer at Toolquip & Allied as an Industrial Sales Representative focusing on End-user customers. Due to my Welding background I conducted and scheduled demos and training for the various welding products and PPE within the Welding Division. In addition, I also focused on Abrasives, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Band Saw Blades, Light Machinery and Heavy Machinery. I have proven my competence through hard work and dedication in establishing my own customer base. Because I am customer focused and thrive on relationship building, I was promoted to Welding Product Specialist. This role included assisting both internal and external representatives with welding products and do basic fault finding on welding machines and welding torches in workshops and training centers. After being retrenched in 2016 I decided to invest and start AK Industrial Supplies in Johannesburg, supplying Welding, PPE, Abrasives, Hand Tools, Power Tools, as well as, Industrial and Household Cleaning Products. When my wife was retrenched in 2020, we decided to move back to East London. I have been in East London since June 2021 and seeking employment in a Technical Sales Management or Technical Buyer’s role. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Matric – Technical (1994)

National Certificate in Platers Theory

Military Trade Test – Shipwright (Boilermaker)

N4 Engineering Studies – Maths, Science, Mechano Technics, and Supervisory Management

Sales and Marketing Management Certificate - Damelin

Business Communication Certificate – UNISA

Currently busy with 2nd Year Bth Degree in Theology – NWU Practical courses completed:

● Boilermaking & Welding

● Basic Fitting & Turning

● Basic Electrical

● Basic Plumbing

● Basic Fibre Glassing

● Basic Woodworking

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Honest and trustworthy.

Independent and well organized.

Dedicated and hardworking.

Work well under pressure.

Ability to be a team leader and team player.

SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS:

Provincial Colours: Table Tennis (Border)

Provincial Colours: Volleyball (WP)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Employer 1: Department of Defence - South African Navy Position: Shipwright – Chief Petty Officer

Period: July 1997 – May 2008

Key Performance Areas

Senior Rating in charge of Junior Ratings.

Run workshop, order and control stores.

Do repairs and maintenance on the ship.

Make sure servicing schedules are completed.

Perform senior duties and control fire-fighting team. Reason for leaving: Resigned due to relocation to Johannesburg Employer 2: Tower City (RAM Manufacturing)

Position: Boilermaker – Team Leader

Period: June 2008 – December 2008

Key Performance Areas

Boilermaker

Team Leader

Reason for leaving: Resigned to pursue a career in Sales Employer 3: Toolquip and Allied

Position: Industrial Sales Representative (Welding, Abrasives, Hand Tools, etc.) Last Position: Welding Product Specialist

Period: January 2009 to April 2016

Key Performance Areas

External Sales Representative.

Service existing customers.

Cold call and build customer base.

Plan daily routine and sales reports.

Promote new products.

Manage customer’s accounts and payments.

Attend technical sales meetings.

Exhibit at trade shows.

Manage and look after company resources.

Reason for leaving: Retrenched

Employer 4: Self-Employed

AK Industrial Supplies

Position: Sales Manager

Period: July 2016 to May 2021

Key Performance Areas

Promote and sell welding, ppe, abrasives, hand tools, power tools, etc.

Build and maintain customer base.

Cold calls and service existing customers.

Sales, buying and help with deliveries.

Buy, receive and organise stock.

Invoice and make sure payments are received.

Manage customer accounts and update information. Reason for leaving: Relocated with family to East London. References:

Warrant Officer N. Rushin Matthys Bason - Manager

SA Navy Toolquip & Allied

(021-***-**** or 079-***-**** 079-***-****

Julio - Director

Tower City (RAM Manufacturing)

(011-***-****

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