PAINTING
MELUSI DLAMINI
Architectural Technician Graduate
BENONI
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor
Ngobenathi Investments
BENONI
08.2017 - 03.2022
- Revised and developed procedures to reduce risk and achieve compliance.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Promoted diligence and culture of safety for drivers and warehouse operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
- Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Developed safety programs to protect workers and reduce injuries.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
- Developed comprehensive staff training program to improve employee performance and morale.
Architectural Intern
MZU-MASS Architects,Urban Designers & Planners
RANDBURG
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Filled out building permit applications and submitted by deadline.
- Completed accurate site measurements.
- Utilized computer program AutoCAD and Revit to prepare and ammend design plans by Principal Architect.
- Studied local architectural regulations and codes to assist with designing.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
Graduate Architectural Technologist
Madinga Architectural Services
Alberton
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Produced drawings, specifications and submittal packages.
- Utilized architectural and technical knowledge to develop creative solutions to design problems.
- Created physical and computer-based models and visual aids as part of concept and design processes.
- Visited, measured and evaluated construction sites.
- Created CAD models and drawings for religious and residential designs.
- Oversaw two(2) drafting members completing simultaneous projects, successfully meeting key milestones.
- Trained junior staff on codes, best practices and suppliers, which enabled better self-sufficiency and task completion.
- Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.
- Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
- Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
- Organized and uploaded drawings to web-based storage site to share drawings with project subcontractors.
- Communicated with city planners, private owners, utility companies and other appropriate stakeholders to plan, implement and coordinate work for development projects.
- Determined quality, cost and quantity of required materials and entered figures on materials lists.
- Conducted field surveys and visited site locations to take note of natural and man-made structures.
- Maintained strong knowledge of latest drafting software to create fresh, accurate project drawings.
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Analyzed building codes, space and site requirements and other technical documents and reports to determine effect on architectural designs.
- Explained drawings to production or construction teams and adjusted as necessary.
- Analyzed building codes, by-laws and other technical documents and reports to determine effect on architectural designs.
- Maintained communication with construction teams to review progress for accurate reflection of initial project intentions.
- Visited contractors on job sites and provided advice on how to correct improper implementations.
In Service Training Intern
Architects International PTY(LTD)
MBABANE
11.2014 - 01.2015
- In service training that lasted fro 60days where I;
- Sorted and organized Project files and spreadsheets.
- Analyzed potential concepts for new clients.
- Introduced to Architectural professional practice and project handling.
INTERN
PMD Architects PTY(LTD)
MBABANE
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Directly after High School I searched for an Architectural firm to attach to and got a non-paying offer with PMD Architects in Mbabane where I;
- Analyzed design problems and worked with drawing office seniors ot develop solutions.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports for the principal.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Interacted with customers email, or in-person to provide information and handed over to drawing office lead.
- Learned BIM Software and how the Architecture as a career functions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
03.2013 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
01.2008 - 11.2012
Skills
Researching abilities
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Business knowledge
Design talent
Site investigation reports
Strong verbal and written communicator
Motivated self-starter
Budgeting
Time management
Retail and commercial architecture
Revit
Design development
Articulate public speaker
Technical Architecture Design
Certification
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT
Interests
CYCLING
RUGBY
CHESS
Timeline
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT
09-2021
Warehouse Supervisor - Ngobenathi Investments
08.2017 - 03.2022
Architectural Intern - MZU-MASS Architects,Urban Designers & Planners
12.2016 - 05.2017
Graduate Architectural Technologist - Madinga Architectural Services
09.2016 - 11.2016
In Service Training Intern - Architects International PTY(LTD)
11.2014 - 01.2015
LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science, ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
03.2013 - 07.2016
INTERN - PMD Architects PTY(LTD)
01.2012 - 03.2012
MANANGA COLLEGE - High School Diploma,
01.2008 - 11.2012