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Richard C.

Richard C.

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  • About me

    Senior Project Manager | Program Management, Power & Control, Industrial Automation

  • Education

    • Millpark Business School

      2011 - 2015
      Post-Graduate MBA Completed

      Dissertation: “Improving project success within a project based organization: beyond the triple constraint.”Analyse complex issues, think critically and appreciate alternative perspectives related to core business management issues.Apply, evaluate and synthesize current management theories in the functional areas of financial management, human resource management, marketing management, ethics, governance, operations management, global economics and leadership.Development and… Show more Dissertation: “Improving project success within a project based organization: beyond the triple constraint.”Analyse complex issues, think critically and appreciate alternative perspectives related to core business management issues.Apply, evaluate and synthesize current management theories in the functional areas of financial management, human resource management, marketing management, ethics, governance, operations management, global economics and leadership.Development and implementation of the responsibilities that business has towards society in general, local communities and the environment.Strategic development of organisations in an integrated fashion.Develop creative and imaginative, yet credible, solutions to management issues.Personal and interpersonal skills, notably reporting, presenting, critical analysis, imagination, emotional intelligence, creativity, group work and independent learning. Show less

    • University of Wales Trinity Saint David

      1982 - 1982
      Computer Science (Micro Electronics)

    • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

      2006 - 2006
      Programme in Project Management Project Management Certitifcate

      Project Management Principles, Practices & SchedulingProject Risk ManagementProject Procurement and Contract ManagementProject Quality ManagementThe People-Side of Project ManagementLegal Aspects for Project ManagersFinancial Principles and Project Cost ManagementProject Management in the Business Context

    • University of Wales

      -

    • Gordon Institute of Business Science

      2010 - 2010
      Program In Management Developement (PMD) Business Administration and Management, General Certificate

      Activities and Societies: Action Learning Program: investigate problems and opportunities with respect to pavement management at the Civil Engineering department of O.R Tambo International Airport • The Business Environment (Micro and Macro)• Managing the Art of Innovation• Operational Effectiveness• Effective Execution• Business Finance for Managers• People and Performance Management• Marketing for Managers• Strategy

    • University of Wales Trinity Saint David

      -

  • Experience

    • British Steel

      Jan 1973 - Jan 1980
      Automation Technician

    • PLESSEY CONTROLS LTD

      Jan 1980 - Jan 1982
      Customer Service Engineer

    • Bateman Process Instrumentation

      Jan 1984 - Jan 1988
      Sales Engineer

      The last position was within the Marketing Department as Sales Engineer, responsible for sales of Modicon PLC’s and Supervisory Systems. Originally employed as a Senior Technician but was promoted to Project Engineer, responsible for programming and engineering of Modicon PLC Systems.

    • 3M

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1990
      Engineering Systems and Technology Manager.

      Responsibility for major projects and supervision of Senior Project Engineers.

    • Control Logic

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1994
      Senior Accounts Executive

      Sales of Industrial Electronic Equipment and the application of product range to Control Systems Projects. The product range included Mitsubishi PLC’s, Pepperl & Fuchs Fail Safe Systems, proximity sensors, barriers and associated equipment, and the companies range of locally produced equipment.

    • Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc

      Mar 1994 - Mar 1999
      Systems Sales Manager

      Responsible for Mitsubishi PLC’s sales, support and training.Client base included major Gold, Diamond and Mineral Mining Corporations, mines in neighboring countries (Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe) as well as major automotive manufacturers and regional distributors in the Cape and Natal and training of clients in use of Mitsubishi systems

    • XYCOM SOUTH AFRICA & INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS

      Apr 1999 - Dec 1999
      Sales & Marketing Manager

      Acted in the role as a Business Development Manager with a designed portfolio to effectively increase the customer base and the turnover of the company, specifically seeking new opportunities in the South African Market place. This included the project estimation and proposal preparation as well as project management as necessitated by the business requirements.

    • Honeywell Process Solutions

      Jan 2000 - Feb 2005
      Account Manager

      Responsible for providing strategic account management duties for the growth and business development of Honeywell Process Solutions systems for clients including SAPPI, De Beers, Anglo Platinum, Rio Tinto, and BHP-Billiton as well as Engen and SASOL.Provided full and comprehensive technical presentations to clients including scoping, estimating and tender preparation, and proposal preparation for major opportunities including the management of the Sales management business forecasting and monitoring according to AOP.Tasked with delivering extensive promotion and business development activity of MIS/MES and Advanced Process Control solutions in the P&P and MMM market, identifying and developing of APC (Honeywell RMPCT) and MES opportunities. Show less

    • Rockwell Automation, Western Canada

      Apr 2005 - May 2024
      Program Manager

      As Program Manager I assured effective customer-supplier relationships at all interfaces within and external to the project organization, identifying issues associated with the projects and acting as the primary point of contact and escalation path for internal and external stakeholders. Previously the Project Management Office (PMO) Lead for Systems and Solutions Business (South Africa) as well as performing the Business Readiness Management role for Rockwell SSB's Global Process Transformation and SAP/IFS (business systems) implementation. Integration responsibility to Rockwell's business systems for the Hiprom acquisition.Management of projects in diverse industries and disciplines both locally and internationally.Management of projects in automotive, F&B, Synfuels, Mining, Pulp & Paper. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AFLCA Group Exercise

      Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Agency
      Jan 2017
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    • Functional Aging Specialist Certification

      Functional Ageing Institute
      Dec 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • MIET

      Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
      Feb 2016

    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC)
      Mar 2008