Agustus

About me:

Candidate Info :
Experienced owner driver.
Tanker,
Flat,
Over size,
Low loader,
Tipper,
Refrigerated van,
Dry van,

Experience :
Worked As Owner/Operator at Capricorn Yacht Repairs and Services from January 2014 to March 2015
Owner/Operator, Capricorn Yacht Repairs and Services January 2014 to March 2015
Sydney, NSW

A mobile marine and repair service that came about after leaving Mobile Marine Repairs. I was able to use my hands on mechanical skills to take on repair jobs specialising in small vessel repairs and maintenance.

Whilst in this role I acted as team manager for a motor racing team competing nationally. This role
has recently ended, due to the team owner closing down due to lack of funds.

Worked As Senior Diesel Mechanic at Mobile Marine Repairs from July 2011 to December 2013
Senior Diesel Mechanic, Mobile Marine Repairs July 2011 to December 2013
Sydney, NSW

In this role I repaired and maintained commercial and private vessels up to 30m in length. Work
included repowers, routine servicing, fault finding and correction. This role also included training and guidance of apprentices.

Worked As Senior Diesel Mechanic/Driver at Nowra Transport from May 2010 to July 2011
Senior Diesel Mechanic/Driver, Nowra Transport May 2010 to July 2011
Nowra, NSW
In this role I maintained a fleet of nine prime movers, 16 trailers and four rigid vehicles. Duties
included engine servicing and repair/overhaul, brake repair, suspension repair, recorded keeping and ensuring vehicles were roadworthy under strict Occupational Health and Safety Chain of
Responsibility guidelines.
Major accomplishments included reducing number of defects by 20 per cent over 18 months as well as improving the overall reliability of fleet.
Driving duties included tanker, freezer and curtain side.

Worked As Owner/Operator at Capricorn Transport from September 2001 to May 2010
Owner/Operator, Capricorn Transport September 2001 to May 2010
Chestertown, Maryland, USA

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I contracted with two transport logistics companies, Intercity Van Lines and Horseless Carriages. I
was responsible for the safe loading and nationwide delivery of exotic/prestige automobiles. This
involved strategic planning to meet delivery deadlines often factoring in truck downtime and maintenance while on the road.
Additionally, 3 years contracted with Mills Logistics in Baltimore, Maryland performing line haul of dry and refrigerated freight throughout the United States, as well as movement of wind generators.

Worked As Production Engineer at Bertram Yachts from April 2000 to September 2001
Production Engineer, Bertram Yachts April 2000 to September 2001
Miami Florida, USA

As production engineer I worked with designers and engineers, identifying production problems and finding and implementing fixes. This ranged from small items such as types of screws used to avoid
striping of heads, to designing and building fixtures to simplify engine installation.

Responsibilities and major projects:

• Design of production planning and implementation of production techniques
• Production budget management
• Production planning, implementation and ongoing evaluations of a multi-million dollar
project for Bertram. The Bertram 57 and Bertram 67 sport fishing boats which became a
benchmark for sports fishing boats in the US and various international markets.

Worked As Assistant Base Manager at The Moorings from January 1998 to January 2000
Assistant Base Manager, The Moorings 1998 to 2000
Miami, Florida, USA

In this role, I was an integral part of the opening of the Miami and South Florida area operation for an international bareboat operation. While based in Miami, I worked directly with North American
operations manager overseeing charters, maintenance and operations of a fleet of 15 vessels with and annual turnover of US$ 3 million.

Worked As Manager at Faro Blanco Marina from January 1996 to January 1998
Manager, Faro Blanco Marina 1996 to 1998
Marathon, Florida, USA

I was hired to oversee a 76 berth marina in the Florida Keys as well as to develop and implement the business concept and strategic plans for Faro Blanco Sailing Adventures charter operations. This was a fleet of 10 bare boats operating for leisure charters and day trips in the Florida Keys.

Responsibilities:
• Selection and purchase of fleet boats

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• Source and purchase maintenance equipment as needed
• Supervision of marina and charter staff

Worked As Fleet Manager at Queensland Yacht Charters from January 1982 to January 1982
Fleet Manager, Queensland Yacht Charters 1982 to 1987
Whitsundays, QLD

I began Queensland Yacht Charters as a mechanic working on a fleet of four sail boats. Within
eighteen months, I was offered a Fleet Manager role where I was responsible for the day to day
operations of the fleet including charter schedules, maintenance, operating budgets and regular
reporting to company directors.