Edinah Sekayi Sipeyiye
*** ******* ****, ***** * Westgate, Harare, Zimbabwe
Cell: (+263)077******* • E mail:, ********@*****.***
• Driver’s license: Class 4
Professional Summary
Highly motivated CAD drafting professional with over 10 years’ experience managing multiple electro mechanical and structural projects. Who also has a marketing flair and is involved in technical sales and marketing.
Skills
• Mechanical drafting • Client development
• Electrical drafting • Technical Sales
• Auto CAD expert • Self motivated
• Microsoft Word and Excel • Networking skills
• Excellent communication techniques • Fast learner
• Engineering standards • Customer service expert
• Site visiting • Estimation
• Engineering operational functions • Sketch Up
• Maxi Cut • Solid works
• SAP • Project Management
Work History
Draughtsperson – Site Serves and Projects Department Delta Beverages Lagers Manufacturing on Contract Southerton, Harare 01/11/18 to date
Creating and designing of layouts in various sections which include Site Plans, General Arrangements, Schematics, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Architectural and Electrical.
Site visiting
Developing CAD drawings for newly acquired projects, updating and maintaining existing projects.
Providing draughting support to Lagers Unit within the Northern and Southern Region.
Providing timely status reports on projects to the Site Service Manager.
Perform detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
Conducting tendering, adjudication and awarding of building works.
Supervising execution and quality of building maintenance contractors
Managing ad hoc repairs of building and sites
Managing site cleaning, waste removal, domestic lighting and air conditioners
Developing scope of work and budget for maintenance building contractors
Managing site licences and permits
Managing access control and security systems for the site
Involved in the administration work of ordering and payment process, using SAP Consultancy Work: Conemara Mine Pilot Project 03/01/19 to 31/01/19
I was involved in the designs of Conemara Mine Pilot Project from the site visit to proposed plant layout
Draughtsperson/Estimator
Ages Engineering on Contract, Workington, Harare 06/18 to 01/11/18
Created design layouts and part drawings using AutoCAD.
Site visiting.
Scaffolding designs and quotations.
Estimation of projects.
Involved in mining projects at Zimplats and Freda Rebecca in conjunction with Metso South Africa.
Structural and Mechanical Engineering.
Marketing of products and services
Draughtsperson
JVS Projects – Msasa, Harare, Zimbabwe 03/2012 to 01 /2018
Created design layouts and part drawings using AutoCAD.
Drafted electrical drawings, sheet metal enclosures, panels and brackets.
Developed CAD drawings for newly acquired projects, updating and maintaining existing projects.
Produced line and schematic diagrams.
Coordinated with vendors, sales engineers and machine shops for aid in project completion.
Assisted technical support department in after sales support to ensure customer satisfaction.
Assisted in estimating of projects.
Produced all necessary documentation, labelling, required in completing works.
Dealt with customers.
Marketing Officer
Higher Performance Capabilities in Africa (H.P.C Africa) – Harare 04/2009 to 12/2010
Business development
Worked closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges and provide solution oriented campaign themes.
Directed and coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote products and services.
Coordinated and participated in promotional activities and trade shows.
Cultivated effective partnerships with engineering, marketing, sales and customer support staff.
Managed existing and new client portfolio.
After sales follow through.
Generated drawings for production purposes.
Draughtsperson
Delta Beverages Marlbruk Engineers Ruwa 03/2008 to 04/2009
Spearheaded development of quality control.
Prepared plans and layouts for equipment or system arrangements.
Prepared machining details and assembly drawings for shop fabrication.
Developed CAD drawings for newly acquired components, updating and maintaining existing components.
Coordinated with vendors, sales team and machine shops for aid in project completion.
Provided draughting support to all SBUs nationwide.
Performed detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
Defined appropriate materials and components selection and helped sourcing and assisted in team design reviews as appropriate.
Provided timely status reports on projects to Factory Executive.
Assisted in estimation of goods and products.
Met with clients on and off site as required.
Assistant Estimator
Star Metal Industries – Bluffhill, Harare 01/2005 to 12/2007
Performed detailed calculations to establish generation of quotations.
Did site visit for quotation purposes.
Acquired quotations from various suppliers.
Generated drawings of different equipment for quotation purposes.
Involved in technical sale of company products.
Maintained stationery supply and other departmental requirements.
Involved in filing and typing of quotations.
Cashier Sales Clerk
Grain Marketing Board (G.M.B) Msasa, Harare 01/2001 to 01/2002
Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
Raised cash receipts, dispatch vouchers, grain receipts and requisitions.
Handled petty cash.
Involved in doing banking.
Trainee Draughtsperson
Tel One – Msasa, Harare 03/2000 to 12/2000
Traced drawings
Generated electrical and mechanical drawings using drawing board.
Involved in filing of drawings.
Education
Brigham Young University Idaho (BYUI), America – BSc Professional Studies Currently studying Pathway Certificate – 3.74 GPA –A 2020
Computer Aided Drafting and Design Certificate Completed 2021 Subjects:
Business Applications A
ME 162 Fundamentals in 2D CADD B
MATHS 101 C
ME 172 Parametric Mechanical CADD A
CAD & ME Drawings A
Career Development A
Construction Supervision certificate
Subjects:
Construction Documents
Project Management
Bachelor of Science Management and Entrepreneurial Development Studies (General Management and Marketing) (2.2)
Women’s University in Africa (W.U.A) – Harare, Zimbabwe 2009 National Diploma: Draughting and Design Technology (Mechanical Engineering) Harare Polytechnic College – Harare, Zimbabwe 2005 National Certificate: Draughting and Design Technology (Mechanical Engineering) Harare Polytechnic College – Harare, Zimbabwe 1999 8 G.C.E O’ Levels including English and Mathematics B C: General Certificate of Education Lydia Chimonyo Girls High – Chimanimani, Zimbabwe 1995 Certifications
Registered as a member with the South Africa Institute of Draughting (SAID).
South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) certification. Hobbies and Interests
Computing
Socializing with friends and family
Aerobics
And watching TV
References
1. Mr. S. Chinyandu 3. Mr C.Msindo
Chief Draughtsman Chief Executive Officer
Tel One H.P.C Africa
Tel: +263-**-*-****** 17 Leyland Road
E mail: *.*********@******.**.** New Ardbennie
Harare
2. Mr T. Covarr Tel: (042-*******, 086********
Technical Director
JVS Projects
20 Harrow Road
Msasa
Harare
Tel: +263-**-*-******
E mail: ****@***********.***