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Wendall Lawrence Gysman

Silviculture Specialist
Pietermaritzburg

Summary

Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, excellent communication and continuous improvement . Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Silviculture Specialist

Mondi LTD
Hilton, South Africa
06.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Assisted in developing strategic plan that aligned with long-term company goals.
  • Facilitated workshops for professional development of junior staff members.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.

Plantation Manager

MTO Forestry PTY Ltd
Longmore Plantation Thornhill
01.2017 - 05.2023

Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

  • Enhanced Company satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth. Managed Plantations from various Scale (3000ha,9800ha and 10200ha) and Budgets of up to R48 millions successfully
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering through pipeline of future leaders within organisation (Mentored over 8 Students and more then 5 (currently) very successful Foresters
  • Developed strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
  • Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders and communities through engagement.

Plantation Manager

MTO Forestry PTY Ltd
Witelsbos Plantation Tsitsikamma
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through engagement.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering pipeline of future leaders within organisation.
  • Developed strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
  • Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
  • Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
  • Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Plantation Manager

MTO Forestry PTY Ltd
Garcia Plantation Riversdale
10.2011 - 12.2012

Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth

  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives
  • Developed strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities
  • Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones

Timeline

Silviculture Specialist

Mondi LTD
06.2023 - Current

Plantation Manager

MTO Forestry PTY Ltd
01.2017 - 05.2023

Plantation Manager

MTO Forestry PTY Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2016

Plantation Manager

MTO Forestry PTY Ltd
10.2011 - 12.2012
Wendall Lawrence GysmanSilviculture Specialist