I am a good presenter with good interpersonal skills and excel in teamwork. I have had 36 years of experience in mostly coal and chemicals research, and also did a significant amount of safety work in a chemicals environment, including laboratory management. I am a critical thinker, a good listener and have good facilitation skills. If you are looking for someone to man a laboratory bench temporarily or provide training on practical laboratory skills, I am the one you want. I am available for the environment you need and do not mind getting my hands dirty. I am also equally comfortable with senior management and junior or even unskilled workers. However, when working with unskilled workers, I am limited to workers who are reasonably fluent in either Afrikaans or English. I have practical and recent experience in laboratory bench work and typical non-specialised analytical methods.