Experience

Puma Energy Botswana Pty. Ltd.

• Botswana
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  The focus of my current role is on leading the operational activity of multi-disciplinary teams of finance, engineers and technical staff. A central component of my remit is to: 1. Serve as a key executive member in exceeding expectations for the company business plan with a full understanding of department functions, international supply contracts, current and future market opportunities 2. Assist in developing corporate expansion strategies to create shareholder value with P&L responsibility to the Board 3. Conduct market and financial evaluations to achieve the greatest impact in overall operational effectiveness 4. Prepare action plans and initiated customer service standards to resolve issues and identify trends 5. Improve governance, risk management, and compliance requirements to enhance the overall risk profile 6. Develop sourcing and migration strategies, handled customer demand, and business cases for Board approval Show less



Engen

• South Africa
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Distribution Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Oct 2022

  Business Leadership & Strategy• Led resource management and developed the human resources capacity to respond to various market opportunities• Oversaw product strategy staff and development processes • Offered technical, logistical, and regulatory expertise and leadership to focus on standardizing platforms to improve service delivery and foster innovation• Prepared annual budgets and scheduling expenditures while analyzing variances and overseeing corrective actions• Negotiated with service providers and establish SLAs while delivering HSEQ expectations and building strategic partnerships with government departments for optimal compliance• Conducted competitor analysis to identify trends and potential market threatsManagement  Managed financial assets, including raising capital, cash flow management, balance sheets, resource costs, monthly P&L, and short and long-term budgeting• Authored instructional documentation in compliance with company policies & procedures and regulatory measures• Supervised the entire phase of operations from assessment and monitoring to credit and distribution support• Assisted the Managing Director and executive team with support functions, research projects, and data analysis• Developed tender requirements and opportunity strategies in collaboration with executives per corporate objectives• Supervised the department’s human resources functions, contractors, vendors, and SLAs • Enforced policies & procedures through risk mitigation to ensure compliance with occupational health & fire safety laws Show less

• Depot Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

  • Oversaw product deliveries, customer clearing processes, and issue resolution• Led performance management and supplier relations • Delivered training & development while conducting performance assessments to increase productivity • Produced accurate reports for management to facilitate decision-making • Improved profit margins and capital assets through comprehensive financial management• Ensured compliance with health & safety regulations, rules, and procedures through toolbox talks Show less



Chevron

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fleet Coordinator

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  • Coordinated international logistics, procurement staff, and SLAs • Monitored vendor accounts through KPI assessment and reporting • Supervised staff while providing coaching, guidance, and counselling • Managed SAP logistics systems processing, approvals, and reporting • Implemented HSSE policies for fleet, plant, and office, including loss prevention systems • Coordinated international logistics, procurement staff, and SLAs • Monitored vendor accounts through KPI assessment and reporting • Supervised staff while providing coaching, guidance, and counselling • Managed SAP logistics systems processing, approvals, and reporting • Implemented HSSE policies for fleet, plant, and office, including loss prevention systems