Objective
I can work in a shipping industry as a purchaser (Technical Dept) or Operator
Experience
Professional Experience:
14 February 2011 – to current Dobson Fleet Management, Cyprus
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Puchase department:
Working as a purchaser/coordinator in the tanker and dry bulk and oil divisions provisioning and supplying ships worldwide with consumables, spares, services and repairs strictly within the clients’ budget. During drydock/repair periods closely supporting the attending superintendents to coordinate timely deliveries and avoid redelivery delays, including visits to the shipyard.
Typical duties as purchaser:
>Inviting, receiving and assessing quotations from suppliers, placing orders, following up of enquiries, orders, deliveries checking and processing of invoices.
>The above requiring good communication and coordination with the Technical Superintendents, Masters/Chief Engineers and suppliers.
>Meetings with suppliers when required for problem resolution and assessment for contracts.
> Coordinating Initial supplies for new buildings.
> Timely generation of statements related to the vessels supply status
> Sourcing dependable suppliers in remote or difficult ports
>Visiting owners offices, attending exhibitions and presentations held in Cyprus / Greece by Manufacturers, Suppliers and Shipyards
March 2009 – 01/02/2011 Soboh Petroleum (Cyprus) Ltd
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Operation department:
>Reviewing thoroughly all incoming contracts
>Drafting and issuing of contracts in liaison with the LC and finance departments.
>Nominating laycans and delivery period timely and according to the contractual obligations.
>Nominating vessels timely
>Ensuring safe and timely receipt of documentary instructions
>Tracking at all times vessel itinerary
>Appointment of inspectors.
>Appointment of agents.
>Close follow up of cargo pricing.
>Issuing of the draft cargo invoice.
Chartering department:
>Dual role of Operator to Chartering/Operations Dept
>Updating our software with vessel’s position, ROB of bunkers, Statement of Facts, Proforma/Final D/As, Agents/Bunkers suppliers appointments
>Issuance of Hire/Freight/Demurrage invoices
>Bunkers supply
>Voyage orders to the vessels/fixture arrangements
>Appointment of Agents
>Keeping proper filing system for vessel’s voyages
>Assisting Financial Manager with the daily payments and keeping proper control of file of the daily due payments
>Have been to Greece to our brokers for 1 week training on the vessels’ operation and chartering
June 2000 – November 2008 Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement Cyprus
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Duties: As above for DFM Cyprus
During the course of this experience, I have had the opportunity to develop good negotiating skills and maintain good contacts with a number of agents and suppliers.
Education
Education:
2001 – 2003 North-West Kent College of London
Diploma in Ship Management with Merit
2000 - 2001 The Institute of Charterers and Shipbrokers
Tutorship in Understanding Shipping
1996 – 1997 College of Secretarial Studies C.D.A
Diploma in Secretarial Studies
Included modules such as Book Keeping, Greek and English Shorthand,
Office Organization, Greek and English Typing and word processing.
Additional Qualifications and Achievements:
2010 Institute of Charterers and shipbrokers:
Enrolled in course of study leading to membership of the prestigious ICS.
Modules:
Shipping business
Shipping Law
Economics of Sea Transport & International Trade
Legal Principles in Shipping Business
Specialist Module Option:
Tanker Chartering
Certification
Seminars: Maximising Human Capital 20 +21 March 2006
Fire Prevention & the use of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment 14 September 2005
Time Management 29 – 30 September 2004
Port State Control – On Detention Statistics Analysis 18 June 2001
Skils
Languages: Greek, English
Other Skills: Computing
Profile:
A professionally qualified and practiced purchaser, with a number of years sourcing supplies and services to all kinds of vessels operating worldwide under IMO/ISM conditions. As purchaser for BSM have been seconded to Greece Operations Office to successfully create and set up an independent purchasing department including the recruiting and training of new personnel. I am a self-motivated person and whilst normally working the purchase manager I am also prepared to work independently or as team leader when required. In addition to working as purchaser I have experience in the operations market, principally with vessels in t the oil/gas sector.