Kevin Burke20 Trinity Court, GainsboroughLincolnshireDN21
1JHPhone: Mobile: 07967409469 01427616067 Email:
[email protected] PERSONAL STATEMENTA highly and
diversely experienced professional with a proven and traceable work
history, fully flexible in my working hours and duties I am
adaptable and approachable in all aspects of my working life. I
have managed 5 star Safari camps, wildlife conservancys, cattle
ranches and small scale gold mines, in various locations. I have
been responsible for more than 650 staff plus managers. Uniquely
placed to be able to deal with both Corporate and domestic
fluctuations, equally comfortable in a customer facing or boardroom
environment. With working experience across multiple disciplines I
welcome new challenges and opportunities to impart my knowledge and
expertise hands on. I also enjoy new challenges And am happy to
work in a team environment or equally in stand alone positions. I
am easy to get on with and have a caring nature. My experience in
the tourism industry has provided a good grounding in customer
relationsCAREER HISTORYFast trade import export Ltd2014-
2015Through a government backed loan scheme I set up my own company
running import export to Zimbabwe and used vehicle sales. Includes
eBay face book and pre-loved marketing and sales. Sadly Zimbabwe
economy is not any longer in a good trade position with the UK a
deteriorating economy getting worse by the day. As a result of this
I will need to put my company on hold and hope things improve
later. Given the opportunity in your company I will work to the
best of my ability.Tony Ice cream 2012 -2014Driver Sales
sterilising equipment one man operation of a soft serve ice cream
van. Customer facing role AWS PlasticsPosition: Security
Officer2010 - 2012Duties: full Site patrols, gate house duties
control and logging of vehicles on and off the site, and operation
of the weigh bridge station.Nobel Foods Chicken Factory Position:
Security Officer 2008 2010 (2yrs)Duties:One man site general
security Site patrols, gate house duties, monitor CCTV, guiding
visitors around the site, monitoring and checking temperature of
products(chicken in Blast freezers and refrigerated trailers, fire,
health & safety Genesis(Lincoln) Projects and bookkeeper 2006
2008 (2yrs) Duties (self employed) responsibility for the Company
spreadsheets, book keeping, and banking. Placing orders and
coordinating between suppliers and customers. Genesis is a
privately owned IT company that specializes in Web hosting. Web
delivery systems .Mail delivery systems and IT solution delivered
throughout the United KingdomCelebration Conference Services
Position: Operations Manager 2004 2006 (1yr) Duties: Manage all
operations of a state of the art International Arena &
Conferencing facility with a capacity of 4000 guests, hosting
International Music Stars, Conferences, and Evangelical Events.
Responsible for an Engineering team of 134 staff, Olympic size
swimming pool and the on site restaurant. Chair board meetings,
adhere to budget, prepare budgets for all technical departments,
project management, and security management Circle G Ranching
Position: General Manager (director) 1985 2005 (10yrs)Duties:
Management of a Black Rhino Conservancy (200000 acres) a full scale
commercial Wild Game & Cattle Ranch, exclusive Safari Camps.
Day to day operations of Anti-poaching units, deployments of 230
armed officers, follow ups, co-ordination and logistic control with
National Parks and Wildlife, Police and Central Intelligence
Organisation. Head of Security ,committee member Sebakwe Black
Rhino Trust UK.Management of Circle G Ranch fisheries, commercial
breeding ponds and pedigree Brahman cattle herd of over a thousand
head, manage supply and demand of beef to Cold Storage
Commission.Management of Circle G Safaris Tiger fishing and game
viewing Including black rhino
Kavija Safari Camps Position: Manager 1985 2003 (8yrs)Duties:
Management of technical and wildlife operations at two exclusive
five star Safari camps. Preventative maintenance, planning and
implementation, inputs for budget, manage projects and
developments, lodge and capitol asset refurbishment, skills
transfer, adhere to deadlines, adhere to budget, reduce technical
operating costs and down time, monthly reporting, crisis
management, manage and support all technical/ operations/ logistic
staff, procurement and logistics of continuity issues in relation
to day to day operations, motivate and discipline staff, hands on
training of staff, asset care of vehicle fleet, boats, generators,
inverters, roads, airfields, bridges, pumping equipment, water and
waste water treatment plants, electrical installations, repeater
stations, lodge buildings, swimming pools, gas installations,
fridges, air conditioning, electric fences and other
infrastructure.
Circle G Mining Pvt Ltd (Zimbabwe) Position: Operations Manager
1985 1989 (4yrs)Duties: Manage operations and process of cyanide
carbon and pulp extraction on two Gold mines. Responsible for 98
miners, payroll, security, capitol & operational budget, assay
analysis laboratory, smelting, underground operations and all
electrical mechanical plant. Reported to board of Directors
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge (Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe) Position: Safari
Guide & Mechanic 1983 1985 (2yrs)Duties: Guided vehicle, boat
& fishing photographic safaris. Maintenance & repairs of
vehicles, boats & generators
Cairns Motor Corporation (Zimbabwe) Position: Petrol &
Diesel Mechanic 1979 1982 (3yrs)Duties: Repairs, overhauls and
servicing of vehicle engines, outboards & motorbikes.
Specialised in land rover Toyota, Alfa Romeo, Mariner, Yamaha, and
Mercury engines.
KEY SKILLS Proven management skills in excess of 300 staff and
managers.
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Budget management and dispersion.
Bid writing to tender.
Excellent proven working knowledge of external companies and
subsidiaries.
Proven ability to work to set budgets within set limits.
Proven skills and abilities to work under own initiative.
Methodical and committed to a high standard of work.
Proven ability to make decisions under pressure.
Streamline operations.
Fully flexible and adaptable to working hours and
conditions.
Hands on leader with good skills transfer.
EDUCATIONEducated to (Cambridgeshire O level) GCSE standard
(Rhodesia)PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSBritish Security Industry
Authority (SIA)Registered DoormanCCTV & PSS Certified Although
not current I have been in touch with Sia. They can give me a
General security licence within 2 x weeks. Require another new
course to get my front line back. I will willingly do this should
you have an opening for me.African qualificationsProfessional Game
Guides licenceFull Zimbabwe Safari Operators licenceFull Lake
Masters certificate (House boat Captain)Wild game capture &
relocationLevel 3 Diesel & Petrol mechanic Bulawayo Polytechnic
College (Zimbabwe)ADDITIONAL TRAININGWater treatment plant, Septic
tanks and French drains.Franklin submersible electric motors
(Boreholes)AEG-FLYGT-GRINDEX-M&B-GRUNDOFOS pumps, hot water
systems and irrigation.Lister, Cat, generators and InvertersMariner
and Mercury outboard engines Hamilton jets (Jet water
craft).Cummings diesel power plants (Houseboats)Low voltage
electrical and switchgearHealth and safety 2Data protection and
client confidentialityFirst aidComputer Courses: Computer literate
in Microsoft packages and internet usageReferencesAvailable upon
request
