Transferrable Skills

·         Logical thinker with very high analytical skills.

·         Experience managing timetables, schedules and many other administrative tasks.

·         Experience in use of Radio communication’s     

·         Able to manage and solve complex phone enquiries, including diplomatic approach to complaints.

·         Intermediate computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

·         Able to plan & organise my work program efficiently.

• Understand the value of teamwork and I am always willing to assist colleagues as needed to ensure the team goals are met in a timely manner.

·         Able to prioritise and I have good time management skills.

·         Communication skills to a very high degree.  I have had to receive and transmit accurate, clear and concise information to staff, ships & other third parties.    

·         High level of presentation and relationship building skills, particularly in customer service environments.   

Employment History

January  2011current  Captain relief inter-island ferry Masbate Philippines

October 2010            University  English Teacher

                                 Teacher to English majors in Nanjing

March  2010 - October  English Teacher

                                Teaching Business English to adults , and English to children to adults

                                 in Guangxi province China                                                                  

June 08- April 2010 San Michelle Charters

                                 Charter Boat Master

Self employed

As well I am currently working in conjunction with San Michelle Charters and Twin Rivers Progress Association to plan, coordinate and implement a Marine Awareness Training Program for disadvantaged persons . Passenger Charters

2005-2008                  Early semi-retirement – Overseas and Australian travel on board my own vessel.

1999 - 2005              NSW Government Sydney Ferries Division

                                 Sydney Ferries

                                 Operations Supervisor

                                 Overseer of 400 Staff and 32 Ships

                                 Daily Operations - liaised with contractors, trades men and administrations

                                 Scheduling of Timetables of 32 Ships to ensure

                                 Daily communication with Sydney Harbor control.

                                 liaising with Local and Federal Government’s,