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Riyaaz  Hassen

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

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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

SolidWorks

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 -
Riyaaz HassenDesign Draughtsman /compost Systems