Louis Bronkhorst

*** ******* ***, ********, *********, USA

+1-318-***-**** / adzfi5@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

To utilise a range of management skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience as a catalyst for operational excellence and sustainable business growth

Management Skills

Farm management

Project management

Construction management

Risk management

Customer service and liaison

Livestock and crop management

Team leadership

Stakeholder relationship management

Public relations

Effective communication

Strategic planning

Organisation

Time management

Creative problem solving

Technical Skills

Welding

Steel construction

Heavy vehicle operation

Plumbing, electrical and carpentry

Drywall works

Hand, power and precision tools

Agriculture by air

Pesticides, fungicides and fertiliser

Livestock - sheep, cattle, horses and game

Helicopter pilot

Health and safety

Vehicle Operation

Helicopter

Tractor

Cutter

Baler

Semi-truck

Abnormal truck

Forklift

Qualifications and Certificates

PPL Helicopter - Henly Air

Welding Certificate – Krugersdorp

Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management institute

Demonstrated Abilities

Skilled and experienced management professional with a solid background in mechanical, engineering and fabrication sectors

Strong business acumen with an excellent understanding of effective systems and processes

Proven ability to work within the scope of practice to meet organisational objectives, promote departmental efficiency and deliver operational excellence

Good written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal, negotiation and liaison skills

Able to relate to a wide range of people from various cultural, professional and technical sectors

Solid analytical aptitude with advanced organisational, problem-solving and time-management skills

Safety conscious with strict adherence to health and safety regulations and guidelines

Able to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Displaying a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, with meticulous attention to detail

IT Skills

Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Professional Memberships

Project Management Institute

Work History

Montrose Air and Farm, US no website

Agriculture by air services

Farm Supervisor February 2023 - Current

Overseeing daily operations with meticulous attention to detail

Operating, servicing, repairing and maintaining farming equipment such as tractors, trucks, chemical mixers, fertiliser loaders, forklifts and aircraft

Supervising, coaching, training, motivating and mentoring personnel

Establishing, implementing and overseeing effective systems, processes and controls

Customer service and liaison

Safely loading aircraft with dangerous chemicals such as pesticides, fungicides, fertiliser and herbicides

Loading and fuelling aircraft

Handling and supervising loads with great care to avoid spilling, damage and product contamination

Installing and maintaining irrigation systems

Preparing soil

Reading and interpreting technical documentation

Producing various reports, presentations, analyses, correspondence and other documentation

Performing as a strong member of a cohesive team with strict adherence to health, safety and statutory regulations, service level agreements, quality standards, governance processes and compliance requirements

Van Antwerp Welding, ZA

Project Manager March 2022 - January 2023

Managing and executing welding and fabrication projects

Liaising with customers and preparing quotes

CATA Mining, TZ no website

Project Manager November 2019 - February 2022

Managing all new projects including crushing, milling, gold room, roads and housing

Head of department for Mechanical Engineering and Fabrication

Saxum Construction, ZA no website

Managing Director December 2013 - October 2019

Managing and directing all construction activities; ensuring appropriate work and quality execution on building sites

Managing projects at all stages of development including building broiler chicken houses on designated farms

Meeting and maintaining budgets

Managing work timelines to meet deadlines

Conducting site visits for required inspections and project reviews

Cutting, welding, assembling and installing steel structures

Managing and assisting with concrete, building, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and drywall work

Utilising hand, power and precision tools

Driving semi- and abnormal trucks

Performing as a strong leader of a cohesive team with strict enforcement of health, safety and statutory regulations, service level agreements, quality standards, governance processes and compliance requirements

LK & G Farming, ZA no website

Farm Manager May 2005 - November 2013

Managing and executing farming operations

Directing and monitoring work crews to ensure appropriate planting, weeding and harvesting

Planting and harvesting teff and grasslands using machinery such as tractors, cutters and balers

Applying fertiliser and herbicides, paying special attention to grade and amounts

Managing and maintaining all general farm vehicles and equipment

Overseeing the buying, selling and breeding of livestock including horses, game, goats and chickens

Managing livestock health and treatment programmes

Assisting with veterinarian care

Tending to livestock to ensure appropriate feeding, watering and grooming

Addressing any signs of distress and diseases in livestock

Performing building, plumbing, electrical and carpentry work

Installing and maintaining irrigation systems

Referees

Niel Irvan

+27-828******

adzfi5@r.postjobfree.com

Contracts Manager - WBHO

Ian Upton

+27-825******

adzfi5@r.postjobfree.com

Gauteng Petroleum Enterprises

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