martin van oudtshoorn

A hobby turned into a full-time business, leading a team of remote collaborators covering web design, web development, digital marketing, SEO (search engine optimisation), 360° photography and copywriting. Skilled web developer, consultant and project manager responsible for a dozen full time and part time clients, helping small businesses making their online presence count!

I started freelancing part-time due to my interest and passion for technology. Initially, I started building websites with WIX and soon realised that to gain more experience and be of more value to clients I'm going to have to learn how to code. As soon as I started to learn how to code, I immediately gained even more interest in the field of web development. A few years later I started an agency where I began to use WordPress to speed up building websites for clients. My weapon of choice to build any web design from scratch or blank canvas is Elementor. Once I receive a custom web design - I can create the site in record time, and best of all, it matches the plan and is brought to life with animation effects that grab attention. Currently, I am also doing freelance WordPress web development for local agencies, such as iDeal Online Services.

* I was awarded the opportunity to further my career from metal machinist to a machine shop foreman in the department I grew up in. * My responsibilities included: * Project planning and supervising * Human Resource Relations * Daily plan and management * Teamwork * Purchasing

* At Laser Cut Various my responsibilities as a high precision turner included the following: * I had to perform duties in this role that falls under the specialist machining sector. * Performed accurate high precision manual machining on conventional lathes working to very fine tolerances that conform to specification * Produced dimensionally accurate parts * Practised deep expertise on manual machining techniques * Working from and reading complex technical drawings * Perform fitting and assembly of high precision machined parts * Work at a fast pace and tight deadlines * Machining skills and Duties: * Turning * Boring * Milling * Slotting * Grinding (surface grinder) * Drilling

I have grown and developed myself from an apprentice all the way to a managing position at Andrew Mentis (Pty) Ltd. As HOD I was responsible for as many roles as you can give a manager. The department is directly responsible for all the machining needs of the whole Mentis Group and serves as an internal service provider. My responsibilities included: Project planning and management Budget Human Relations Daily plan and management Teamwork Purchasing Chairing Disciplinaries

* This is an open contract job where I render services as a machinist to the company. The role includes: * Conventional Turning * CNC Turning * 3-axis TL2 Haas lathe * Conventional Milling * NC 3-axis machine (Huron) * CNC Surface Grinding * Fanuc control