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Bradley Mark Gibson

Summary

Experienced Operations Development Specialist with an entrepreneurial mindset. Skilled in greenfield remote camp construction projects and full facility management. Extensive experience in project planning, budgeting, and team leadership. Proven track record of driving operational efficiency and delivering high-quality results in challenging environments. Passionate about creating innovative solutions to optimize processes and achieve organizational goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Facility Operations Manager

FCSmoz
08.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented maintenance schedules, enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
  • Led cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve workflow efficiency.
  • Oversaw facility operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
  • Managed vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and cost efficiency.
  • Environmental waste disposal and recycling.
  • water and sewerage treatment plant operation and training.
  • Conducted regular audits of facility systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Trained staff on best practices for facility management, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
  • Created budgets for various departments, tracking expenses closely to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Reduced operational costs through effective resource management and strategic planning.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for goods and services.

Project Operations Manager

RA INTERNATIONAL
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • I manage all project within the Mozambique operation for RA International, this includes the RA Facilities service / Royal Food Services. We construct and manage remote camps, corporate head offices, provide catering and full facility and maintenance services for our clients. We currently manage and produce 2000+ meals daily.
  • Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Installed and managed water and sewerage treatment plants through Mozambique.
  • Responsible for Environmental impact of waste, Fuel, sewerage, water consumption and food waste generate.
  • Developed training programs that increased staff capabilities and operational performance.
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and improve service delivery.

Business Development Manager

Smart Procurement & Logistica
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • The biggest and most reliable solely owned Mozambique company in Cabo Delgado and all of Mozambique.100% local content compliant with branches in Maputo, Tete, Pemba, Nacala and very soon Afungi Palma.International branches in Dubai and South Africa-Tailor made logistics solutions for the Oil and Gas, Mining, Hospitality, Facilities, Shipping and Remote Exploration. My main objectives are Business process improvement and process delivery, streamlining the operation and creating customer relationship management.

Director of Business Development

Facilities Operations Specialists (FOS)
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Develop business contacts within the Oil and Gas Industry currently kicking off in Cabo Delgado Mozambique -residing in Pemba 'Palma for the last 10 years - I have invaluable knowledge and contacts with my finger constantly on the pulse of activity-I connect people and companies, simplifying the time and money waste factor experienced by so many new companies to the area.

Mine Services Superintendent

Syrah Resources Ltd
12.2018 - 07.2019
  • My Responsibility included all Mine Services Management activities - namely I was the daily contact management responsible for - Service Vendors and contractor companies, vendor accounts and vendor budgetsI oversaw all facility and operation requirements on a daily weekly and monthly basis.I controlled budgets and procurement requirements ensuring the service areas remained operational.I created the operational and facility procedures ensuring smooth transition and operational excellence.

Infrastructure Superintendent

Syrah Resources Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • It was my duty to implement proven strategies utilized to effectively execute all tasks and functions related to project management duties. I successfully procured various required materials to efficiently execute construction and operations of camp buildings and support services. I introduced cost analysis processes and ensured the procurement of project requirements was adhered to and budgets controlled. Through the successfully appointment of various contractor companies I was able to delivery budgets and procure successfully all necessary project materials. I held daily toolbox meetings to ensure the proficient running of processes and procedures and spearheaded the implementation of various safety procedures.

Operations Manager

Red Sea Housing Services
03.2015 - 04.2016
  • I effectively spearheaded the establishment of the Northern Mozambique Office of Red Sea Housing through the utilization of effective organizational methods. I also established an exemplary logistical support team to ensure high profitability rates. I regularly utilized negotiation tactics to procure shipping and transportation contracts and pricing agreements. I implemented strategic budget management methods to efficiently reorganize operation and applied effective preventative maintenance planning to successfully execute warehouse and inventory control. I built and cultivated strong relationships with all clients and suppliers.

Camp Boss / Director Of Catering and Facilities

Remote Site Solutions Group
08.2013 - 02.2015
  • I spearheaded the launch of large camp facility from construction to operation and facilitated integral recruitment and training sessions to ensure adequate staffing requirements were met. I developed a functional onsite catering facility and accommodation camp through successful collaboration with engineering and construction teams. I successfully executed all duties and tasks related to financial and functional budgets.

Project Manager Operations

Servco National Facility Services
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Responsible for the feeding and full facility on Vale Coal mine Tete Mozambique 9000 people daily, accommodation, laundry, recreation, food deliveries. Responsible for full logistics and order schedules, 16 Management and 430 staff members.24 hour operation 7 days a week. Responsible for all Menus, sourcing of all food and beverage.Rostering and scheduling Of staff and managementAll facilities - housing, laundry, cleaning. Purchasing of $500 000 plus per month.Ensuring customer and client satisfaction.Achieved 100% on client satisfaction survey - foodResponsible for all HSCE.Health and safety surveys and implementation.

Operations Director / Director Of Catering and Facilities

All African Games
02.2011 - 12.2011
  • I put together the Concept-Budget - Hired and trained the 70 Managementand screened most of the 650 staffI was responsible for the logistics and procurementProcured the suppliers, food and equipment, planned this event to the finest detail.We produced a ton of meat and ton of chicken every day.produced 2500 takeaways 3 times a day Ensuring this would be the most successful All African Games Ever.My team and I were responsible for producing 33000 meals a day ,which we did exceptionally well achieving the best games ever

Group Executive Chef

SilvaSale Events Catering
02.2011 - 12.2011
  • Executive Chef at the Wanderers ClubExecutive Chef at SIlvaSale EventChef Patron Cuisine Connection

Education

Hotel Management Hospitality -

University Of the Witwatersrand
12.1993

Professional Chef Professional Cooking - undefined

Southern Sun Hotels
12.1993

Wine master I - undefined

Cape Wine Academy
12.1992

Cordon Bleu Chef Food and Beverage - undefined

Christina Martin
12.1990

Diploma O levels - undefined

Cambridge College Durban
12.1988

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South African College School
12.1988

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Adaptability
  • Business Development
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Waste management
  • Work order management
  • Incident reporting
  • Environmental compliance
  • Service contracts management

Languages

Portuguese
Zulu
English
Afrikaans
Spanish

References

Please see LinkedIn profile

Courses

  • Business Accountability and Costing
  • STP & WTP Setup and operating procedure
  • Construction accountability and planning
  • Electrical Load Calculation
  • Win Haul load and compaction calculation
  • Project planing and Gantt chart optimisation

Timeline

Project Operations Manager

RA INTERNATIONAL
06.2022 - 05.2024

Business Development Manager

Smart Procurement & Logistica
03.2020 - 01.2022

Facility Operations Manager

FCSmoz
08.2019 - Current

Director of Business Development

Facilities Operations Specialists (FOS)
01.2019 - 03.2020

Mine Services Superintendent

Syrah Resources Ltd
12.2018 - 07.2019

Infrastructure Superintendent

Syrah Resources Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2018

Operations Manager

Red Sea Housing Services
03.2015 - 04.2016

Camp Boss / Director Of Catering and Facilities

Remote Site Solutions Group
08.2013 - 02.2015

Project Manager Operations

Servco National Facility Services
01.2012 - 12.2012

Operations Director / Director Of Catering and Facilities

All African Games
02.2011 - 12.2011

Group Executive Chef

SilvaSale Events Catering
02.2011 - 12.2011

Professional Chef Professional Cooking - undefined

Southern Sun Hotels

Wine master I - undefined

Cape Wine Academy

Cordon Bleu Chef Food and Beverage - undefined

Christina Martin

Diploma O levels - undefined

Cambridge College Durban

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South African College School

Hotel Management Hospitality -

University Of the Witwatersrand

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