Security Supervisor Maintenance Manager, Security Manager, Logistics

Sivalingum Ramaraju

Informally known as: Collin

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Year: 2021

Introduction:

I am a mature individual with a drive to learn, I may not fit the needs of experience for your company, but I know to evolve within companies and learn along the way. I have always had to read and plan figures were by simple needs and functions require common solutions, so I achieve higher levels for both company and personally. Wisdom and intelligence is what I posses and given a chance at this function or any function you see best that I fit, I will still see it as a stepping stone for me at success and growth within your company.

I may not have the qualifications but I have lived and experienced similar in the past company and a good number of those years included operating and managing my own business. Unfortunately after 12 years of success, it was taken away due to unforeseen circumstances in August 2020, a lock down that costed me my business, staff and personal lifestyle and earnings.

Still, I have not taken this as failure but a bridge over the next hurdle. My past was a season that came to an end, however my future is the experiences endured physically rather than one being certified with no experience. My communication skills and planning personally, in my entirety, have always made me progress through the vision, goals and value I instill. I don't believe in planning slow, like many others, planning strategies carefully but at a quicker pace is my manner to provide positive and constructive outputs. What materializes from confidence in myself, must not affect mine nor a company to its demise, rather to our success. I want to be another source of light desirable even thou I may not posses certification but one with experience who has proficiency in bring out new ways for making customers, our citizens, the staff and everyone we come in contact with, proud of there choices through the products offered.

In order for me to do this I need to be the case good enough to your organization with the necessary company policies and procedures that would give further understanding for myself to arrange my knowledge within your company so I can always perform at my highest levels at all times.

Year: 1995 - 2006

Skills & Attributes

My working experiences and knowledge achieved over a period of 14 years, employed by a company allows for the application of a job within your business structure. They include both on the job training and practical enforcement's which has given me a broader knowledge evident through my certifications it also clearly outlines the ability to quickly provide the company an opportunity to source out a worthy candidate to fit a specific job. The quality and features that outlines my characteristics and years are inherent to the values I so want to share in a growing environment.

Every ending is a stepping stone to new beginnings:

Covid, unseen to all came as a scare to the small, medium and large businesses. We were not prepared for such. I failed so many times in the past and basically, I am at the better end now more than before, because I know how to get up using my experiences. So, I keep plugging holes that cause one to fail ahead of time. I am of maturity and practical intelligence which paves a brighter and successful future for all people, poor of the poorest, poor, average and the rich. We need intelligence. We also need wisdom is using intelligence to make better what we have achieved, dissecting it, looking at things and people from different angles thus bringing out new ideas and new ways to better our standard for all living things, nature and humanity together.

I consider myself an above average person. I may not have the degrees or courses to achieve entry, some barely went to school, but became worthy and respected people of this world. Some have passed on, yet they still live through their achievements. The abilities, experiences and achievements I have accomplished in the years may not be the key to what you are looking for. So, I humbly request an interview to better understand my abilities to fit a position of your choice.

My work experience during 1992 – 2005 being employed by a company (EdCon Group) one of the largest retail stores listed in the JSE at the time included the following:

• Stockroom and supervisor duties: Stock keeping, loss control, staff control, administrative duties, balancing stock levels, good sellers and bad sellers monitors and plans to structure better suited areas for replenishing of stock. Access controls in place for easy replenishment and staff traffic. Casual wage budgets and proper production levels achieved together with budget constraints and better outputs.

• Security Supervisor duties: CCTV operations and controls, Security staff manning stations and ability to monitor customer behavior to alleviate loss and increase sales. Security staff and equipment planning for high loss areas and determining solutions to curb losses and increase sales. Opening and closing plans for store trade. Training of Security officers on retail environment and specific tasks for the smooth operation of stores. Evacuation training and actions to determine weak areas and build on better ways to achieve speed and correctness when execution during different scenarios. Budget controls and assistance with maintaining a high level of service from Security and Cleaning contracts

• Maintenance assistant duties: Painting and general upkeep of store equipment in a retail environment. Worked closely with Maintenance Manager in achieving OHASA, Tool and equipment inventory, lighting requirements, conducting daily maintenance on (electrical, plumbing, furniture repairs, telephone, computer, music station, two-way radio minor repairs and maintenance, assisted in cleaning staff and hygiene requirements throughout the building within and surrounding areas. Development of strategies in daily, weekly and monthly maintenance/cleaning schedules. Reading of store plans to easily achieve set out tasks to be completed. Implementing workable solutions with minimizing expenses through solid and proper work conducted through our outside contractors for larger tasks that are required through the health and safety act.

• Security / Maintenance Manager: Project planning for security and Maintenance in new store openings. 2016Opened stores like the Pavilion. Maintenance schedules in all areas, cleaning demarcation and role players. Training, staff recruitment.

Achievements: 1993 – 2006 (Edcon Stores)

• Unpacker (1993) - Productivity level achieved at 82% turnaround of stock arriving to store and, onto the sales floor

• Stock Clerk (1993) - Achieved high recognition for new procedures and administrative accuracy through talent management scores.

• Development Leader (Stockroom administration and Development, logical abilities, reasoning and ability to work with complex and abstract ideas resulting in positive outputs) (1994) certified for movement into management level

• Permanent of the year (1994) As part of a strategy to create staff that perform over and above job requirements and bringing about change as part of a staff recognition and retention

• Credit policy (1997) following guide lines and passing the requirements to fulfill credit policies in line with customer and staff ease of shopping. Maintaining good discipline in policies and procedures as law within the company

• Recognition of outstanding performance (1997) Always performing over and above required tasks and key duties assigned. Ability to recognize areas that could be better performed and enable growth for others

• Ed school Program (Management in Security, Maintenance) A school structure afforded to those that had the flair and motivation to always better work environment and staff through knowledge and practice

• Word Pro (1998)

• Lotus 1-2-3 (1998)

• Targeted Selection (Control Managers) (2000) Developed to single out potential high performing staff and giving the ability to learn how to manage, tasks, planning, forward thinkers, ability to investigate and put in plan workable action plans to encourage staff to perform at high levels, manage disciplinary actions and correct measures, how to define high risk areas, slow moving stock management whereby assisting sales team to generate high sales in all products

• Control Toolbox (Control) (2001) A means to assist the operations of the company with the use of technology, sales tactics and attracting new customers through new accounts and benefits offered. Application of financial, organizational, market-related and environmental issues effecting the company and opening channels for growth and expansion. Zoning out scarcity, products and factors to better distribute for easy access of customers. Figure studies involving sales, losses and production through turnaround times and expense controls for a more effective structure at all levels.

• Edcon Training (Developing Leaders) (2001) Practical training to screen participants in the knowledge of leading a team towards logical Goals, present, midterm and long term

• Security training (2003) basic training skills to equip management in emergencies, health, safety, Insurance administrations, evacuation procedures and Security staff requirements.

• Golden Heart Awards (2005) is being able to handle and execute every role under your command and going the extra mile with staff following you as the chosen leader. Never backing down a task assigned and always providing positive results for the cleaning staff, staff of Edcon, managers and the company in its entirety.

• Resigned in 2006

Year: 2007 – 2020 (December)

My work experience 2007 – 2020 Opening and running my own Transport and Logistics Business included the following:

During 2006 it was evident at the time and through many achievements, I still felt I was not achieving what I really wanted at the time. The opportunities were so vast outside these walls because now more than ever it was evident that new managers less capable were being put into positions and being stagnant for too long within a company was not my style. Still young and willing I made careful calculations to open and pave the way forward at entrepreneurship.

I took the risk at what I had in funding set up through my own savings over the years and invested my provident fund to secure it. I was ready for the many challenges ahead even when failure was the highest concern. I purchased a vehicle that would carry large amounts of tools for the automotive industry and mechanics. I managed a monthly credit facility with the customers who were paying of this each week. This also motivated me to visit weekly each customer in my books and with that came referrals and new customer visits. I had consulted a family friend in the business law sector to draw up contracts that assisted with the commitments for my customers.

Achievements:

• Needs of specific functions: Better understanding at the needs of the mechanical environment used this as sourcing the right tools for the right job

• Production effeciency: Assisted mechanics with less time loss in finding a tool. Avoided the need to jump into a vehicle themselves and make way to a shop in order to purchase a tool

• Ease of shopping: I had a vehicle that you could drive right up to their business operations and allow them time to shop.

• Sales Growth: Achieved sales of 1000 per day and grew that through careful customer locations set on route planning, marcketing, advertising specials.

3 Months into business I was producing a turnover of R8000.00 per week Monday to Friday, 35% mark up on what was being sold. Sales achieved by the first financial year it reached around R416000.00 and I was basically landing a similar salary I was earning when I left. I built up equity and I was paying off the loan I gave myself and lived an average life. By 2010 I had a chance at opening a second business

• Transport and Logistics: I managed and drove my vehicle tasked with on time deliveries, customer service, staff training, security and safety.

• Growth with lower costs to business: Grew the transport business to 20 vehicles in the fleet with the use of outside contractors. This created jobs in the industry were average people who owned vehicles had no work to sustain them. I assisted them with training and onboard training for a month per person. In turn this benefited us both. Jobs created, cost reduction, increased turnover on the flip side of the coin.

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Year: 2020 (December) Failure

Every ending is a stepping stone to new beginnings:

Covid, unseen to all on this planet came as a scare we never knew would make death happen so quick. We were not prepared for such. I failed so many times in the past and basically, I am at the better end because I know how to get up and have the experiences of what has made me fail. So, I keep plugging holes that cause one to fail ahead of time. We need people of maturity and practical intelligence to pave a brighter and successful future for all people, rich, poor, poor of the poorest, average and all others in between these lines. We need intelligence no doubt in my mind. But wisdom is using intelligence to make better what we have achieved, dissecting it, looking at things and people from different angles thus bringing out new ideas and new ways to better our standard for all living things, nature and humanity together.

Finally, I am a willing participant in filling a gap that involves a new beginning, what ever the position and salary gap. When a tree is cut, it does not mean it is dead, this gives life to better and healthier fruits the way forward.

Education:

Matric – 1991 (Exemption Senior Certificate) 30 Years ago

English HG - A

Afrikaans HG - C

Biology HG - B

Mathematics HG - C

Business Economics HG - B

Physical Science HG - C

Further education on the job training during employment:

Unpacker – 1993 – Training (Manpower training act of 1981)

Stock Clerk / Administration – 1993 - (Manpower act 1981)

Credit policy – 1997 - (Manpower act 1981)

PC program – 1998 – Lotus Word Pro

PC program – 1998 – Lotus 1-2-3

Targeted selection – 2000

Control Toolbox level A – 2001

Edcon Training – Developing Leader – 2001

Edcon Training – Security Procedures – 2003

Golden Heart award – 2004

Achievements:

Permanent of the year - 1994

Stockroom Administration and Development 1994

Outstanding Performance for the year 1997

Ed school program – 1997

Contactable Reference:

• Edcon Group: 1992 - 2005

Position: Security / Maintenance / Vehicle Control Manager

Contact person: Mr. Danny Dadilall (Area / Divisional Manager KZN

Contact number: 084-***-****

• Ban lee Logistics Pty Ltd 2006 - 2020

Position: Driver (Logistics)

Contact: Mr. Quinton Jacobs (Operations Manager)

Contact number: 061-***-****

• Shoreline Beverages 2006 - 2020

Position: Driver of own vehicle doing transport work for Shoreline Beverages

Contact: Mr. Rennie Chetty (Warehouse/Logistics Manager)

Contact number: 081-***-****

• Rapid Loans (August 2020 – March 2021)

Position: Driver / General duties (Casual)

Contact: Miss. Julie Emmaline Karrim (Office Manager)

Contact number: 073-***-****

Conclusion:

Education was my passion, however in the year 1991 and lower, we were living in a institutionalized segregation which was divided into three parts that I saw to be an indication of my struggles and the majority of all that were institutionalized. Politically, socially, and economically we were given the crumbs to fend for ourselves. When I reached my age and matriculated my ever need was to get out of the system we were in. So I immediately went job hunting. Furthering ones study was difficult enough, as I watched my dad, the only bread winner try his best to shelter the storm of inequality at the work place and so was it in the majority of all races that were bearing the same faith, most was in a worse situation than I. In doing so, his main function was to ensure I would finish school, food in our bellies, and a roof over our heads. Watching this struggle I had to work to soften the impact on one person. This and financial needs kept me away from furthering my studies. During this time also the country was in a frenzy due to Mr Nelson Mandela’s release in 1990. By the time changes occurred, I was in the process so diligent because I was getting the necessary teaching from within the company I worked for. So I was being promoted as well. So life started for me and I had to keep up. All the time I had I put towards working because circumstances forced it on me at the time. Today I do not regret it but I have learn’t from it and being a part of that inequalities. Therefore I say that I have the practical experiences and very little or no tertiary education.

Sincerely,

Mr. S. Ramaraju

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