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Great Yarmouth, Gb

Sean P Platform

Directly responsible for managing the Shipping Team in the Great Yarmouth office, whilst working as part of the dedicated team providing 24 hour cover for all offshore assets and logistic contracts. Ensuring that all clients receive a first class service and that all are requests are met within the dedicated timescales and in line with all KPI's.Nominated focal point/client liason for all issues in regard to Shipping and onshore/offshore cargo movements including the movement of dangerous goods.Currently reviewing all systems, procedures and documentation that are in place, which will result in improved vessel turnaround times and a reduction in operational costs.

Great Yarmouth

Initially employed as a Slinger/Banksman working on the quayside, in this role I learnt all the necessary skills required whilst working quayside and in the warehouse. Employed as a Drilling Materials Coordinator for all RWE assets, during my time working on this contract I learnt all the skills needed for the role and forged excellent working relationships with the client.Progressed into a Materials Coordinator role working on the Shell contract, since starting this role I have further enhanced my skills and learnt to use SAP. I have introduced a new rota which resulted in better working conditions for the team and improved a lot of the systems/processes that were in place which has resulted in a more efficient service whilst reducing costs.

Gorleston On Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Direct responsibility for the procurement of all utilities and to act as lead specialist for developing and driving forward the Trust’s environmental, energy and waste management programmes. Direct management responsibility of a multi disciplinary team of staff covering a large geographical area specialising in such areas as post, transport receipt & distribution, waste management and all Estates issues. To directly manage all aspects of Logistics ensuring all areas are provided efficiently and effectively to all the Trust’s customers and clients, whilst offering detailed professional and technical advice on complex issues.Collaborating with professional’s bodies and outside agencies such as the Carbon Trust to ensure that the Trust operates within all new legislation and has a pro active approach in all environmental matters.To deputise and assist the Head of Estates & Planning in achieving the corporate aims objectives and aspirations of the Department and the Trust.

Great Yarmouth United Kingdom

Responsible for planning and controlling both physical and financial resources, this included both planned and any urgent logistical operations whilst maintaining the core service.Designed and implemented new systems to improve efficiency within the logistics and waste management team whilst improving customer satisfaction which led to increased availability and more efficient activity.Directly responsible for all areas aspects of Health & Safety including risk assessments and COSHH, which included designing and introducing a training programme for electrical vehicles in conjunction with the HSE.

Employed as a fuel tanker driver based within Germany, responsible for the delivery of fuel to various major military establishments worldwide. Served both in Northern Ireland and the Former Republic of Yugoslavia and was awarded the “Joint Commanders Commendation” for outstanding service in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia whilst on operations. Planning and organising the highly successful introduction of new million pound vehicles in Yugoslavia ensuring all staff were correctly trained in all aspects of their operation and the new procedures involved. Promoted to Assistant Transport Manager where my duties included the distribution of vehicles and manpower, ensuring the daily maintenance and the upkeep of vehicle documentation is kept up to date.

4 O Levels, 2 Gcse'S

Education record

Experienced Material Coordinator (Drilling & Production) Fully trained in SAP Offshore medical certificate (OGUK) BOSIET +CA EBS Dangerous.