Fanus van Straten CV / Resume

FANUS VAN STRATENContact - http://cv.wordpressconsultant.co.za/

SKILL SUMMARY

• IT, WordPress Consultant, web design & development• WordPress, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, MySQL, Javascript• Proficient with Google Applications for Business• Integration with social media networking like LinkedIn/Facebook/Twitter/Google+/Blogs…• Good understanding & knowledge of the overall media & Internet landscape• Core function – WordPress

PERSONAL

• Able to work effectively• Good self-management and interpersonal skills• Passionate about the Web• Strong people skills with the ability to work as a team• Good communication skills, both verbally and writing• Understanding and appreciation of the need for professionalism• Ability to work with a variety of clients, and good communication skills• Hard working and eager to learn• Open minded, receptive to new and different ideas and the opinions of others

EDUCATION

• Mathematics• Science• Biology• History• English• Afrikaans

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POSITION: WordPress Consultant, Web Design, Development: June 2009 – CurrentCOMPANY: Pinsoft StudiosREPORTS TO: Self employedCLASSIFICATION: Full Time & Consultation

• WordPress• WordPress Multi User + Administration – Network• Web design• Web development• ISP & Media: A good understanding of how Internet Service Providers, Web Hosting &

Media Companies operate.• PHP• Javascript• HTML5• CSS3• PHPMyAdmin for Database Administration – MySQL• Basic SEO – Google, Bing, Alexa, Google Places• Compliance to W3 standards• Google Apps for business• Microsoft Windows Live Domains• General online payment gateway integration – ie PayPal, PayFast• Linux server administration• DNS• API integration• Social network integration ie: Facebook, Twitter, Google+• Web hosting & provision• Adobe Photoshop• Adobe Dreamweaver• Cloud storage & integration• Proficient in Windows OS, Linux Ubuntu Desktop & Linux Ubuntu Server• Proficient in MS Office / Libre Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook/Thunderbird

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POSITION: Assistant Manager Technical Support: January 2001 – May 2009COMPANY: Johannesburg Roads Agency – JRA (Pty) Ltd (ex – Johannesburg City Council)REPORTS TO: Operations Manager: South Region, JohannesburgCLASSIFICATION: Full Time

• Controlling & compiling annual Opex & Capex budgets of the South Region - obo theOperations Manager: South Region

• Maintaining weekly & monthly reports pertaining to the state of the roads & storm waterinfrastructure of the Southern Region of the City of Johannesburg for EXCO, JRA Board ofDirectors & Councillor purposes - obo the Operations Manager: South Region

• Daily reconciliation report of potholes, storm water blockages, gravel in roads, overgrownvegetation etc. to maintain the SLA on a per depot basis - obo the Operations Manager:South Region

• Frequent visits to the depots ie: Dobsonville, Nancefield, Diepkloof & Motorways in order tomaintain a working relation between depots & central point of administration for SouthRegion - obo the Operations Manager: South Region

• Management of the costing of all daily field operations - obo the Operations Manager:South Region

• Monthly & weekly attendance of South Regional meetings.• Maintaining the IT infrastructure of the South Region – JRA, ensuring a smooth & stable

flow of costing integration between depots & central region of operations.• Writing of all necessary official reports - obo the Operations Manager: South Region• JRA representative for & pertaining to all public events taking place in City of Johannesburg

i.e.: 94.7 Cycle Challenge, 702 Walk the Talk, Sporting Events, Music Concerts and all else- obo the Operations Manager: South Region

• Early warning of low stock levels at depot store level.• Individual financial management of each Capital Project on annual basis - obo the

Operations Manager: South Region• Site visits to make structural engineering decisions - obo the Operations Manager: South

Region• Initially the City of Johannesburg utilized the SAP & FMMS (Facility Maintenance

Management Systems) to manage the HR, financial, asset & operational elements of it'sservices. These packages were inherited into JRA (Pty) Ltd when it was established in2001. In 2005, a JRA (Pty) Ltd management decision was made to replace mentionedsoftware packages with JDE (People Soft) for the Human Resources element & Hansen forOperational management.

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POSITION: Assistant Manager Urban Development: January 1999 – December 2000COMPANY: Northern Metropolitan Local Council – NMLC (ex – Randburg Town Council)REPORTS TO: Executive Officer NMLC: Head Office, RandburgCLASSIFICATION: Full Time

• Urban development

• GIS – Geographic Information System

• Approve or decline all drawings submitted my developers, architects & engineers

• Ensure that all development submissions are done according to council by-laws &engineering standards

• Maintaining IT infrastructure of all roads & storm water depots residing under NMLC

• Providing developers, architects & engineers with all necessary Civil Engineeringrequirements and information to ensure that engineering standards are being met.

• A central hub for developers, architects & engineers to acquire engineering informationsuch as 50-year flood line locations, boundaries, servitudes, co-ordinates of landmarks,provisioning of geographical town council maps, AutoCAD drawings & all else.

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POSITION: Operations Manager: May 1996 – December 1998COMPANY: Northern Metropolitan Local Council – NMLC (ex – Johannesburg City Council)REPORTS TO: Depot Manager: Waterval DepotCLASSIFICATION: Full Time

• Manage all relevant operational functions of a typical roads & storm water depot.• Manage full Capital & Operational budget compliment & allocation towards depot.• Assist Depot Manager in compiling annual Capital & Operational budget for depot.• Operational functions including:• Full road reserve management & maintenance including, verges, side walks, kerb lines,

road pavement, road sub-structures, gravel roads, storm water kerb inlets/oulets, stormwater pipes, road & foot bridges, dams, rivers, grass cutting.

• Reinstatements of road & side walk surfaces after installation & maintenance of externalservices such as electricity, telecommunication, water reticulation and all else.

• Running & overseeing all Capital Projects for depot in terms of Civil Engineering andbudget expenditure.

• Ensuring that all resources such as plant, material, fleet & equipment are available and inproper working order, on a daily basis, to ensure smooth execution of all field work.

• Responsible for all engineering decisions.• Continuous & extensive labour relations & negotiations with unions on a daily basis.• Staff hierarchy consisting of:• Area Controllers• Assistant Area Controllers• Carpenters• Artisans• Gang Supervisors• Drivers• Workers• Weekly inspections & site visits for quality control purposes.• Attending, in cooperation with depot planning section, to complaints received by ratepayers.• Attending ratepayer association meetings.• Daily, weekly & monthly planning, scheduling, allocation & coordination of all field

operations.

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POSITION: Assistant Area Controller (Engineering Technician In Training): August 1992 – April 1996COMPANY: Johannesburg City CouncilREPORTS TO: Area Controller: South DivisionCLASSIFICATION: Full Time

This was my initial period of employment within the City Council of Johannesburg.

During this period I attended to my studies via an employee assistance program supplied by theJohannesburg City Council.

I did my studies in combination with practical training and experience & working with mentors.

This period paved the way for the rest of my career within the City of Johannesburg.

• Operational functions including:• Scheduling daily operational work for field gangs & personnel.• Gaining experience as Inspector as a preventative maintenance measure.• Visiting field gangs to ensure continuous quality control.• Involved in Capital Projects as a Site Agent.• Hands on experience in field work.• Operating & receiving training on survey equipment.• Attending courses at Johannesburg City Council's Dave Read Training Centre covering

various aspects of Local Government.• Gaining experience in the Roads & Storm water materials testing lab.• Working in close cooperation within a depot Planning Department environment to start

understanding how a typical Local Government budget functions.

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POSITION: Loans Officer: January 1992 – July 1992COMPANY: RSA Department of Agriculture - PretoriaREPORTS TO: Manager: Agricultural Loans DepartmentCLASSIFICATION: Full Time

Attending to calls & managing case files of farmers applying for agricultural loans from the SouthAfrican Government.

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