Objective
Senior staff position in the maritime industry that offers the opportunity to serve shipping principals’, and/or valued customers efficiently and competitively including being a team player in a challenging working environment. A strong desire to reach the highest standards in the most competitive organization in the maritime industry.
Experience
Professional Experience
Jan – Jun 2007: Wharf Superintendent/Supervisor
Lae Port, PNG Ports Corporation Ltd
o Liaise with Ship Captain on ship’s information. This includes ship’s particulars, overall length, registry, last port next port of call, cross and net tonnage of ship, ownership and operator-ship, arrival, berthing/unberthing times and along side timing.
o Compile above data and submit ship-boarding report to port officers for imposing of appropriate charges and input of data.
o Maintain communication with shipping agents and ship captains in regard to the vessels ETA and ETD.
o Berthing as well as unberthing, boarding and sailing of vessels.
o Ensuring that container discharge and load list for each vessel is obtained and entered immediately into the system.
o Assisting port officers in entering shipping agents manifest list into the system.
o Providing assistance to Assistant/Port Manager ensuring effective and efficient port operation to achieve intended result.
o Monitor/Supervise stevedoring usage of proper equipment for maneuvering of ship and cargo storage to ensure cargo handling is in compliance with Port Authority’s regulations.
o Ensuring all miscellaneous charges sighted are recorded and reported to port officers for invoicing without further delays. Such as fresh water tonnage supplied to ships, power usage, off/on, transshipment storage charges and measurements of break bulk cargoes.
2005 – 2007: Graduate Management Trainee
Port Moresby Head Office, PNG Ports
Corporation Ltd
Port Moresby Port, PNG Ports Corporation Ltd
o An 18-month Managerial Program involving on the job training rotation. Attained an overall overview/understanding of the culture and way of business of the organization.
Education
Education and Training
May - Nov 2006: PNG Ports Corporation Ltd
Graduate Management Trainee
Certificate in Port Worker Development Program
2002 – 2003: Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Department of Business Studies
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Economics
2000 – 2001: Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Department of Business Studies
Diploma in Commerce (Accountancy)
1998 – 1999: Bugandi Secondary School
Grades 11 to 12
Grade 12 Certificate
1994 – 1997: Busu High School
Grades 7 to 10
Grade 10 Certificate
1988 – 1993: Primary Education
Grade 6 Certificate
Certification
Certificate in Port Worker Development Program
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Economics
Diploma in Commerce (Accountancy)
Skils
Skills and Accomplishments
1. Computer Skills:
o Word Processing: MS Word
o Data Base Management: MS Excel
o Digital Presentation: MS PowerPoint
o Port: Klein System and Finance 1 Accounting Software
2. Managerial/Supervisory Accomplishments
o Planned, managed/supervise port users, especially stevedores whilst working on vessels alongside the quay.
o Administered and liaise closely with shipping agents to ensure their vessels in ‘good condition’ as well as crewmembers.
o Researched into the cost benefit analysis of smaller ports, particularly Aitape. Consequently it remained a PNG Ports Corporation Ltd port agent.
Berth and sale vessels.
Summary of Qualifications
Graduate management trainee for 18-months with PNG (Papua New Guinea)Ports Corporation Ltd. Acquired excellent communication attributes. Possess strong leadership/financial qualities as well as ability to motivate others. Display a high level of confidentiality and ability to work independently. As a wharf superintendent/harbor master, maintaining effective and efficient communication with ship captains, shipping agents, stevedores and key stakeholders. Take personal responsibility in addressing customer complaints and issues. Direct and manage the operational functions of the port to meet core values of all port facilities. Seeking a challenging management position in the maritime industry field that offers extensive contact with shipping principals, port authority, valued customers and developing team work internally. Committed to the highest levels of professional and personal excellence. I meet dead lines.
Iam currently job hunting. I Thank you inadvance for your time and consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to personally discuss my potential contributions to your company with you. I look forward to your reply.