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Ruvaan Palm

Self Employed
Addo

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Owner

R S Engineering & Supplies
Addo
01.1998 - Current
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Workshop Manager

Sundays River Citrus Company
Addo
01.1985 - 12.1998
  • Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
  • Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
  • Identified areas in need of improvement and developed plans to correct problems.
  • Scheduled maintenance and repair projects to maintain optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
  • Maintenance for 2 pack houses including boilers, transport flrrt, buildings.
  • Installed all equipment in one pack house and commissioned it

Education

High School Diploma -

High School Kempton Park
Kempton Park
01.1972 - 12.1977

Mechanical Engineering Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Wits Technicon
01.1981 - 12.1982

Trade As Fitter And Turner - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

AECI
Kempton Park
01.1979 - 12.1985

Skills

Client Service

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 25 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of citrus crop sprayers and orchard sanitation.

Timeline

Owner

R S Engineering & Supplies
01.1998 - Current

Workshop Manager

Sundays River Citrus Company
01.1985 - 12.1998

Mechanical Engineering Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Wits Technicon
01.1981 - 12.1982

Trade As Fitter And Turner - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

AECI
01.1979 - 12.1985

High School Diploma -

High School Kempton Park
01.1972 - 12.1977
Ruvaan PalmSelf Employed