Dave Ramdin
Curepipe
Summary
To achieve a challenging career within the Chemical Engineering sector. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Graphene Technologies Ltd
01.2020 - Current
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Director of Operations
Kingman Global Ltd
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders both locally and internationally to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Overseeing financial control and management of the company
- Championed business development initiative by selection competitive products and manufacturers to supply the market
Head of Sales-Sugar Division
Chemco Ltd
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
- Established robust pipeline of prospects through diligent prospecting efforts, leading to consistent increases in new business opportunities.
- Conducted regular territory analyses to ensure optimal resource allocation and maximum coverage of target markets.
- Provided leadership, guidance and direction to sales team members, offering assistance with any need at any time
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Launched new products successfully by collaborating with cross-functional teams and executing comprehensive go-to-market plans.
Water Treatment Technical Sales Engineer
Chemco Ltd
04.2017 - 12.2017
- New business lines set up in the water treatment sector
- Prepared tenders for for government as well as private clients
- Weekly follow up of client requirements for their water treatment processes
- On site maintenance of water treatment systems
- Debtors management for ongoing projects
- Meet targeted budgets set up by the company
- New clients on boarding
- Overheads analysis
- Follow up with delivery schedules
- Maintain relationship with clients and suppliers
- Project management of various projects.
- Identified and supported resale opportunities to achieve sales plans.
- Optimized sales pipeline management by regularly reviewing progress against goals and adjusting strategies as needed to stay on track towards annual objectives.
- Helped team implement successful sales strategies for complex engineering projects.
- Wrote and updated sales and service contracts for hotels, textile industry various local manufacturers
- Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.
- Worked with customers and engineering team to determine equipment needs and system requirements.
- Configured and modified product systems to meet customer-specific needs.
MCFI Ltd-Project Engineer
MCFI Group
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Business development
- Researching new business opportunities (market research/study, country profiles-pestle analysis), new products (innovative/green products)
- Drafting of business proposal for management consideration
- Restructuring and reorganisation of MCFI Business
- Overhead analysis and identification of cost cutting measures
- Handle website development project
- Assist in preparation of strategic plan
- Analysis of Africa business operations
- Business operations efficiency analysis.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Championed environmental sustainability initiatives by integrating eco-friendly practices into engineering designs.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts to successfully implement new technologies into existing systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
- Streamlined manufacturing processes, reducing production costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Conducted feasibility studies for proposed projects using potential ROI and risk management.
Project Engineer
MCFI Tanzania Ltd
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Evaluated new technologies for implementation into current projects, increasing overall success rates.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives which resulted in higher levels of client satisfaction.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
Curtin Student Guild Marketing Officer
Curtin Student Guild
02.2010 - 04.2010
- Curtin Student Guild Campaign Promotion
- Distribution of flyers to promote the Guild
- Membership sign-ups
- Interaction with students and customers
- Marketing program.
- Engaged, informed and supported staff on media and marketing outcomes.
- Launched marketing activities for new product lines and market penetration.
Curtin Student Guild Volunteer
Curtin Student Guild
02.2009 - 11.2009
- Participation in all events organized by the Guild
- Attended board and council meetings
- Experience in how an institution as the Guild functions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Curtin University
Australia11.2013
Diploma of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Curtin International College
Curtin University, Australia01.2009
Higher School Certificate -
St Andrews School
Mauritius01.2007
Skills
- High level of communication skills (with fluent English and French)
- Always ready to seek and shoulder responsibilities
- Dynamic, positive and excellent team player with ability to take decisions independently
- Ability to work under pressure
- Microsoft Projects Level 1
- Microsoft Office
- Sage X11
- Investor Relations
- KPI Tracking
- Cost analysis and savings
- Financial Planning
- Critical thinking and analysis
References
- Chee Lai, Curtin Student Guild President, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA
- Dr Garry Leadbeater, Academic Director Engineering Foundation Year, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA, G.Leadbeater@curtin.edu.au
- Beas Cheekhooree, General Manager, Fm Denim Limited, Beas_C@intnet.mu
- Beas Cheekhooree, Managing Director, MCFI Ltd
- Frantz Boribon, Regional Manager, MCFI Tanzania Ltd
- Yannis Fayd'dherbe, Managing Director, MCFI Ltd
Training
- Ms Projects
- Data Protection Act Training
- Finance for non finance managers
- Water treatment management workshops
Timeline
Director of Operations
Kingman Global Ltd
02.2021 - 04.2023
Director
Graphene Technologies Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Head of Sales-Sugar Division
Chemco Ltd
04.2018 - 12.2019
Water Treatment Technical Sales Engineer
Chemco Ltd
04.2017 - 12.2017
Project Engineer
MCFI Tanzania Ltd
08.2016 - 11.2016
MCFI Ltd-Project Engineer
MCFI Group
03.2014 - 04.2017
Curtin Student Guild Marketing Officer
Curtin Student Guild
02.2010 - 04.2010
Curtin Student Guild Volunteer
Curtin Student Guild
02.2009 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Curtin University
Diploma of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Curtin International College
Higher School Certificate -
St Andrews School
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