Logistics Management, Operations, Supply Chain

S I M B A R A S H E K U C H E N A

ADDRESS: *** *********** ******, *********, ******, ZIMBABWE.

DATE OF BIRTH: 30/03/1995

TELEPHONE: +263*********

EMAIL: *********@*****.***

LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/simbarashe-kuchena-2417b4121 Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a highly motivated, fast-learning and responsible individual. I have always been driven to push the boundaries of my own capabilities. Business has always been my passions as a result I have a degree in Maritime Logistics and Business Management from the Australian Maritime College (University of Tasmania). I am a pro-active individual who is always looking for an opportunity to complement my theoretical understanding with practical knowledge and to positively progress. I was formally employed at Dubai Ports (DP) World Australia, the Australian branch of DP World International, one of the largest terminals and stevedoring operators in the world. My time at the company working as a Customer Centre Officer then a National Ship Planner has allowed me to develop multiple skills. I have a proven track record of:

• Managing large scale operations in an effective and efficient manner

• Making decisions that affect revenue and cost on a day to day bases

• Multitasking and being results-orientation

• Working with multiple stake holders, international, domestics, internal and external. Since then I have had the privilege to be back in my home country of Zimbabwe and engage in learning about commercial farming. I have also had the privilege of working in a multicultural environment and partaking in challenging time sensitive work. I possess the ability to adapt to my surroundings as well as, to communicate and interact effectively in English in a culturally aware manner. I aspire to continue to learn about business and the world around me and to further my education at postgraduate level in the future. I hope to one day manage and lead a modern and dynamic enterprise in a way that is profitable while accomplishing stakeholder goals. I believe that the greatest asset a business can have is its human capital and that the greatest skill to have as an individual is the ability to cultivate and maintain mutually beneficial long- term relationships.

I look forward to your response and I thank you for your time and consideration. Kind Regards,

Simbarashe Kuchena

EDUCATION

Australian Maritime College, (University of Tasmanian) Bachelor of Business, Maritime and Logistics Management Feb 2014-2016 Eaglesvale Secondary School Jan 2012- Nov 2013

University of Cambridge General Certification of Education Advanced Level (GCSE ‘A’ Level) Eaglesvale Secondary School Jan 2010-Nov 2011

University of Cambridge International General Certification of Secondary Education Ordinary Level (GCSE ‘O’ Level)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

DP World Australia- Port Botany (NSW). March 2017-May 2019 National Vessel Planner

• Responsibility and accountability for deadlines and adherence to vessel stability regulations, terminal safety procedure, AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) regulations and customer requirements.

• Supervision of all cargo and vessel operations across the four national ports, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle to ensure that KPI’s are met.

• Liaising with senior managers and international clientele and various stakeholders to meet maximum labor and resource allocation for both the terminal, vessel operator and other shipping lines.

• Training new employees on vessel stowage and terminal stowage requirements

• Preparing and analyzing loading and discharging figures to ensure that the business generates maximum revenue from operations. This also includes accepting or rejecting cargo with the aim to maintain the balance between profitability and efficiency.

• Diagnosing and solving any problems which may affect loading operations and increasing the vessel’s stay in port. Such events include crane breaks-down or cargo damage or vessel damage.

• Working with shipping lines, Australian Border force, Transport companies etc. The objective is to resolve customer inquiries in an efficient manner.

• Working on the implementation of new projects such as the commissioning if new cranes and fork lifts DP World Australia- Commercial Graduate /Customer Center Officer January 2017-March 2017

• Learning the functionality of the terminal operating system Navis Sparcs SN4.

• Monitoring container Customs status through the Customs Interactive Portal and clearing the container in time for loading operations

• Processing Vessel EDI information from previous ports to ensure that all container information is entered correctly into the terminal operating system in time for discharging or loading operations.

• Dealing with all customer in enquiries regarding import and export cargo EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITES

Maritime Logistics Management (MLM) Student Liaison 2016 - 2017

• The role involved interacting with Maritime & Logistics Management students at the University of Tasmania to identify ways to improve their learning experiences and solve problems that they may be facing while undertaking their studies. This information was then passed on to the Head of Department through scheduled meetings every semester.

Business and Accounting Student Society Secretary 2015-2016

• The Business and Accounting society is a group that allows students with business courses or programs to meet and discuss the different aspects of business and ways to carry out event that allow members to gain greater knowledge in business activities.

• My role as secretary included keeping up-to-date records of the society membership and member details in a safe and secure manner, as well as, setting and communicating of dates for meetings in relation to society guidelines and attending meetings and keeping minutes. SKILLS, INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

• Effective Communication in multicultural environments

• Computer Skills.

Microsoft Office (Words, Excel, PowerPoint)

Basic Navis Sparcs SN4.

• Team Work.

• Time management

• Multitasking.

• Problem solving.

• Travelling, Countries visited: Australia, New Zealand Singapore, Malaysia South Africa, Botswana, and United Arab Emirates.

• Sports, (squash, swimming)

REFERENCES

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