Running
Alistair Charles Kingwill
Senior Or Middle Management
Port Elizabeth
Summary
I am a passionate and hard-working individual, with many years of experience in leading people, as well as working with people of diverse backgrounds and skills. I have the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in people and to guide them toward doing what they are naturally good at doing. I love to encourage and inspire people to believe in who they have been created to be and to lead them to work well together. I also enjoy seeing reconciliation between people. I enjoy working in a team, either in a management position or as part of leadership.
I have experience in implementing systems and processes (such as ISO9001 QMS or similar tools) that will help streamline the management and operations of an organization. I also have experience in the health and safety management and systems of an organization.
I am someone who demonstrates analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, with an ability to adapt to new environments. I am ready to contribute to team success and advance organizational objectives with dedication, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
My top five strengths in a recent Strength Finder Assessment are: BELIEF, RESPONSIBILITY, RELATOR, DELIBERATIVE, ADAPTABILITY (see attached document).
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Pastor
Shofar Christian Church
05.2021 - Current
- Lead a congregation of between 60 and 80 people.
- Oversee administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Plan and conduct dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Elevate congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
- Nurture a culture of volunteerism within the church community by developing opportunities for individuals to contribute their unique skills and talents in service to others.
- Collaborate with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Develop and execute strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church's mission and vision.
- Establish and manage church budget of R100000 per year, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Improve operational efficiency within the church by streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Manage church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
- Ensure effective communication across all levels of church operations by implementing streamlined systems for information dissemination among staff and volunteers.
- Foster an environment of inclusivity and acceptance within the church, welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds while cultivating unity around shared faith values.
- Facilitate spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
Senior Pastor
Shofar Christian Church
07.2011 - 04.2021
- Led a congregation of between 80 and 120 people.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Planned and conducted dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
- Nurtured a culture of volunteerism within the church community by developing opportunities for individuals to contribute their unique skills and talents in service to others.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Established and managed church budget of R80000 per year, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Improved operational efficiency within the church by streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
- Ensured effective communication across all levels of church operations by implementing streamlined systems for information dissemination among staff and volunteers.
- Fostered an environment of inclusivity and acceptance within the church, welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds while cultivating unity around shared faith values.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
Office Manager
Shofar Christian Church
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Assisted Senior Pastor in managing Staff and leading a congregation of 250 members.
- Led the Young Adult District (50 members) within the church.
- Managed and developed volunteers in various ministry capacities.
- Planned and coordinated Sunday Services and other ministry events.
- Maintained all human resources documentation and personnel records.
- Managed contracts and relationships with external parties.
- Managed finances of the office and region in conjunction with Senior Pastor and apostolic leadership.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
Quality Engineer
AAT Composites
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with R&D to integrate quality considerations into early design stages, enhancing product durability and functionality.
- Led training sessions on quality control techniques, elevating team's expertise and minimizing errors in production.
- Conducted regular compliance audits, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and standards.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovative solutions to quality challenges.
- Coordinated with customer service to address quality complaints, providing swift corrective actions that improved client trust.
- Conducted detailed audits to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 standards, maintaining a high level of compliance throughout the organization.
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysis.
Quality, Safety and Test Engineer
Cape Advanced Engineering
01.2001 - 08.2007
- Implemented ISO 9001 (Quality Management System), including writing of policies, procedures and instructions, and setting up a system for all documentation management and control.
- Set up Quality System Audits and coordinated corrective and preventive action processes.
- Successfully completed a 3-module course in the Implementation and Evaluation of Quality Systems, ISO 9000 : 2000 Series, presented by the SABS.
- Assisted in the development of an ISO 9001 training programme for CAE.
- Presented Quality System training to all CAE employees.
- Chairman of Health and Safety Committee.
- Company Safety Officer.
- Presented Health and Safety training to all new employees.
- Coordinated and maintained the CAE Health and Safety Programme (including monthly inspections and meetings).
- Planned, organised and implemented a new Health and Safety Programme for CAE.
- Presented Health and Safety training to all CAE employees.
- Coordinated various engineering testing projects, such as component testing and measurement, fuel analyses and calibration of testing equipment.
- Performed data processing and evaluation and created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
Education
Honours - Theology
South African Theological Seminary
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Small group facilitation
Leadership development
Multicultural sensitivity
Workflow coordination
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Self motivation
Adaptability and flexibility
Documentation and reporting
Quality assurance
Documentation management
Attention to detail
Auditing procedures
Quality control
Microsoft Project
Proposal writing
Verbal and written communication
Report generation
Presentations and public speaking
Interests
Running Coaching
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Shofar Christian Church
05.2021 - Current
Senior Pastor
Shofar Christian Church
07.2011 - 04.2021
Office Manager
Shofar Christian Church
07.2009 - 06.2011
Quality Engineer
AAT Composites
09.2007 - 06.2009
Honours - Theology
South African Theological Seminary
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of Stellenbosch
04.2001 -
Quality, Safety and Test Engineer
Cape Advanced Engineering
01.2001 - 08.2007