SolidWorks
Riyaaz Hassen
Design Draughtsman /compost Systems
Capetown
Summary
Dedicated Environmental professional ( draughtsman and sciences ) with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
I am passionate about our planet and i am confident that my broad and finely honed skill set will make me an asset to any company in any field
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead Draughtsman/Designer
WasteCarriers
capetown
08.2022 - Current
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Provide simulations and BOMs via Revit and Solidworks
- Create detailed 2D(Autodad/Revit) and 3D(twinmotion/solidworks/inventor) site layouts for effective process planning and budgeting
- Researched new design technology and tools to bolster professional skillset and drive quality deliverables.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Saved R700000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed major budgetary concerns
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Director and Founder
MotherCityFarms
capetown
03.2019 - Current
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Leveraged marketplace trends to create solutions and refine business strategies.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
Junior Interior Designer
SOMO technical solutions
cape town
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Developed space planning concepts, and aesthetically pleasing solar installations
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
- Calculated optimal positioning of residential solar systems
- Assisted in drafting electrical schematics for Operational plants
- Assisted in calculations for Industrial scale P.V systems including designing custom made parts
English Language Teacher
English First (EF)
Hangzhou
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
Intern
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Sorted, organized and maintained files.
- Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Assisted and conducted in general microbiology Lab processes
- plating
- culture inoculation
- fermentation
- DNA extraction
- Bradford Assays
- Microbial identification
- Ran PCR tests
- cataloguing and reporting results
Site Forman and Welder
Adies Building and Welding
Capetown
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Mastered Stick welding in any conditions
- created cultists
- Accurate cutting with an angle grinder and cutoff saw
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Managed workforce and occasionally projects
- provided labour
- lifted heavy things
- dealt with clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of Stellenbosch
Western Cape 02.2014 - 03.2018
N5 Certification - Multidisciplinary Office Drawing
Academy IDT
Cape Town 04.2021 - 04.2022
Private Company International Certification - Aquaponics /aquaculture
Practical Aquaponics
Malmesbury -Western Cape 04.2001 -
Skills
Leadership competency
Team collaboration and leadership
Leadership and supervision
Strategic leadership
Cross-functional teams leadership
Team leadership expertise
Additional Information
I enjoy keeping myself busy i currently own and run Mother city farms an Urban aquaponics company that focuses on producing high value crops ona small scale . We then upvalue those crops into bespoke products ideally those with a long shelf life . The business focuses on empowerment and education elevating employees and educating them to go out on their own and make a difference in the field of agriculture , foods , sustainability and aquaponics.
I designed it to be a low time intensive task and is more of a hobby self sustaining hobby of mine
Software
Revit
Twin motion
Certified Cloud practitioner
Photoshop
Microsoft video editor
Certification
[M], [mechanical and architectural designer
Timeline
AWS cloud practitioner
11-2022
Lead Draughtsman/Designer
WasteCarriers
08.2022 - Current
Junior Interior Designer
SOMO technical solutions
01.2022 - 08.2022
[M], [mechanical and architectural designer
11-2021
N5 Certification - Multidisciplinary Office Drawing
Academy IDT
04.2021 - 04.2022
Director and Founder
MotherCityFarms
03.2019 - Current
English Language Teacher
English First (EF)
05.2018 - 12.2019
Intern
Stellenbosch University
06.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of Stellenbosch
02.2014 - 03.2018
Site Forman and Welder
Adies Building and Welding
01.2014 - 06.2017
Private Company International Certification - Aquaponics /aquaculture
Practical Aquaponics
04.2001 -