La Paloma Laboratory Manager

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CURRICULUM VITAE

2021

GARY JOSEPH LUKE

DATE OF BIRTH: 18th August 1970

DUAL NATIONALITY: British & South African Citizen

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: 68 Island View, La Paloma Boulevard Big Bay, Cape Town

South Africa, 7441

POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 20393

Big Bay, Cape Town

South Africa, 7448

TELEPHONE NO.: +27 (0-72-740**** (SA mobile)

E-MAIL: ********@*******.***

MARITAL STATUS: Married with two children

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PERSONAL OVERVIEW:

I am a goal-oriented manager with over twenty-five years management experience in looking at ways to maximise efficiency and achieve sustainable growth. I have demonstrated an ability to deliver on productivity goals, increase efficiencies and maintain quality service outcomes. I have a professional reputation for meeting and exceeding KPIs and have developed and delivered successful strategies for implementing continuous improvement in different operational areas.

My qualifications in management have enhanced my ability to carry out these functions, but I believe it is my interpersonal skills that have driven my success in fostering effective workplace performance. I possess a high-level knowledge of computer literacy. I lead by example and approach all my work with energy and enthusiasm. I look forward to utilising my skills in a new and challenging setting. RESPONSIBILITIES:

I have been responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of a network of laboratories. The operational compliance of national and international regulatory standards. The day to day administrative and managerial decisions that impact operations ranging from staff selection, purchasing, budgeting, marketing, quality assurance (College of American Pathologist and ISO 15189), site inspections, accreditation, performance improvement, staff training and education, information management, scheduling, communication and safety. SKILLS:

Continuous Improvement using Value Stream Mapping and PDCA, Statistical Analysis using Minitab. Change Management, Presenting using MS PowerPoint, assessing Proficiency Testing, Equipment Maintenance, implementing Evidence-based Training, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvements, Clinical Lab Testing, Lab Environment, Technical Understanding Gary Luke Curriculum Vitae Page 3 of 6

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFFESIONAL BODIES:

THE SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL – South Africa Registration No: MT0061646

WORK EXPERIENCE:

JUN 2021 – PRESENT DR HOLMS PATHOLOGISTS

Job Title: Laboratory Manager

JAN 2020 – NOV 2020 SARSTEDT INTERNATIONAL GMBH

Job Title: Business Development Director

OCT 2017 – JAN 2020 PUREHEALTH

Job Title: Group Laboratory Manager

JULY 2016 – SEPT 2017 DOW DIAGNOSTICS

Job Title: Technical Director

OCT- 2014 – JUNE 2016 AMERICAN HOSPITAL DUBAI

Job Title: Technical Director

MAY 2013 – OCT 2014 PATHCARE – SOUTH AFRICA

Job Title: Lean Six Sigma Manager

OCT. 2004 – MAR 2013 BAHRAIN PETROLEUM COMPANY -BAHRAIN Awali Hospital Pathology Department

Job Title: Chief of Laboratory

OCT. 2003 – OCT.2004 AMERICAN MISSION HOSPITAL -BAHRAIN Pathology Department

Job Title: Laboratory Manager

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JAN 2001 – OCT. 2003 EMPLOYED FULL-TIME AMPATH TRUST – SOUTH AFRICA East London Branch (Drs du Buisson & Partners)

Job Title: Laboratory Manager:

(Clinical Pathology)

Jan. 2001 – March 2002 Grahamstown Branch (Drs du Buisson & Partners) Job Title: Laboratory Co-Supervisor:

(Clinical Pathology)

JAN. 1998 – DEC. 2000 FULL-TIME POST-GRADUATE STUDENT AT RHODES UNIVERSITY – SOUTH AFRICA:

Master of Science: Microbiology (Molecular Virology) Jan. 1999 – Dec 2000 Junior Lecturer - Microbiology Dept.: Lectured Medical Microbiology -

3rd Year Pharmacy Students

2nd Year BSc Students

JUL. 1991 – DEC. 1997 EMPLOYED FULL-TIME BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH – SOUTH AFRICA

Oct. 1996 – Dec. 1997 Wits Medical School

Department of Haematology/Oncology (Somatic Cell

Genetics):

Job Title: Medical Technologist

(Haematology, Cytogenetics, FISH and PCR)

Feb. 1996 – Sept. 1996 New Johannesburg Hospital

Department of Haematology/Oncology:

Job Title: Medical Technologist

(Haematology)

Nov. 1993 – Jan. 1996 Livingstone Hospital

Department of Haematology:

Job Title: Medical Technologist

(Haematology)

Jul. 1991 – Oct. 1993 Central Institute of the Eastern Cape: Job Title: Medical Technologist

(Clinical Pathology)

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EDUCATION:

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS: BMGI – United States of America:

• LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT CERTIFICATE:

RHODES UNIVERSITY – South Africa:

• MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA):

2007

Dissertation Title: An assessment of the service

quality expectations and perceptions of the

patients of Awali Hospital in the Kingdom of

Bahrain

• MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSC):

Microbiology (Molecular Virology)

2001

Thesis Title: Assembly of full-length cDNA and

Heterologous expression of Nudaurelia beta virus

RNA

PORT ELIZABETH TECHNIKON – South Africa:

• NATIONAL HIGHER DIPLOMA (NHD):

Medical Technology (Haematology)

Cum Laude

1995

• NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND):

Medical Technology (Clinical Pathology)

1993

SECONDARY EDUCATION: PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL - South Africa YEAR MATRICULATED: 1989

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REFEREES:

DR GURDEEP DHATT (Chief Medical Officer) +971-**-******* PureHealth Medical Group *******.*****@**********.** DR AARON HAN (Chief of Pathology) +971-**-*******

American Hospital Dubai ****.*******@*****.***

DR JOHN DOUGLASS (Chief Executive Officer) +27-21-424-**** Pathcare ****.********@********.***

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