David van Vuuren

Logistics and Project Management generalist with strong capabilities in customer relations, marketing, quality assurance and explosive process safety disciplines.

Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa

About

Skilled in Product Optimization, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Processes, Contract Management, and Project Management. Strong operations professional with a Degree in Explosives Management from the University of South Africa.

Experience

  • Salesperson at Orange River Wine cellars co-operative (ORC)

    Rapidly grew sales across North West and Northern Free State, outperforming the previously appointed distributor in month one. Built and managed supplier and customer relationships; provided product advice and promotional event support.

  • Lecturer at UNISA (School of Blended Learning)

    presented technical subject matter; evaluated student work and moderated assessments. Examiner and moderator for various learning modules.

  • Armscor (Full-time · 2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Gratefully gainfully employed
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Ballistic Test Planning, Management and Execution
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Planning and execution of ballistic dynamic and static test managing resources not reporting directly to me to ensure successful execution, data integrity and contractual process closing out.

  • Manager: Ballistic / Static Test Planning and Execution at Alkantpan Test Range (ATR)
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Manage contracting, planning and execution of ballistic tests. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards and manage customer requirements.

  • Quality Assurance Specialist and Technical Support at competition Sailplane manufacturer.
    May 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Lamination with composite materials. Flight Control Systems interfaces and integration. Aerodynamic optimization of aircraft fuselage, wings and wing tips mechanical assembly process, piano finish paint process, shelf life extension on chemicals, formal company training and direct training during defect investigations, relatively functional in non welcoming toxic company culture / environment. Highly recommended for narcissitic, arrogant, spitefull individuals. Great career prospects (in the meduim term).