Marvin Lawrence
Boat Builder / Rigger / Sailing Hardware Technician / Sailor
Cape Town
Summary
Accomplished Senior Supervisor and Project Manager with a proven track record at Southern Wind Shipyard, specializing in enhancing team collaboration and streamlining project completion. Expert in technical reviews and staff development, I've significantly improved operational efficiency and safety standards. Skilled in multitasking and decision-making, my leadership has consistently delivered superior results in high-stakes environments. Hard working positive thinking, people friendly guy who worked with many foreign people many places in the world.
I'vei've developed over the course of many years in the industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Supervisor Deck Hardware
Southern Wind Shipyard
08.2020 - Current
- Resolved conflicts proactively by facilitating open communication among team members and actively addressing underlying issues.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through effective scheduling and prioritization of tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Strengthened cross-functional collaboration, leading to more cohesive teamwork and better overall results.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff and provided ongoing feedback and performance evaluations for development.
- Over seeing all installations of all sailing hardware.
- Involved with installation of keel and also hydraulic connections.
- Installation of steering system.
- Installation of Rubber and bearing.
- Rigging and slinging of the super yacht, transporting it to harbour.
- Involved with completion of final commissioning before hand over of Yacht.
Company Representative/Sailor
Southern Wind Shipyard
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex customer concerns, resulting in effective solutions.
- Conducted product demonstrations for potential clients, showcasing features that met their unique needs.
- Delivering of super yachts from Cape Town.
- Keeping recording of all issues and faults during delivery of Yachts.
- Checking of all systems onboard.
- Keeping of watch and also participating of all sailing maneuvers.
Project Managing
Self-employeed
04.2010 - 09.2014
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for Rigging and Masts for stepping.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Handling of ropes and splicing of Ropes includes Brands, Gleistein ropes, Marlow, Gottifredi Maffioli.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Rigger
Sparcraft Masts / Southern Spars
02.2006 - 03.2009
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Rigged for heavy lifts of Yacht Masts and Yacht hulls according to blueprint requirements.
- Operated cranes, hoists and winches to lift, position and place super Yacht Masts in position.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Contributed to successful project completions by consistently meeting deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Assisted crane operators in making critical decisions regarding lift strategies while maintaining open lines of communication throughout the process.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in overseeing small teams of junior riggers during complex lifts on major construction projects.
Education
No Degree - STCW 95
STC - South Africa
Cape Town 09.2024 - 09.2024
No Degree - Mobile Elevation Work Platforms
Facile Academy
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
No Degree - Evacuation Officer
Choice Safety Consulting
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
No Degree - Over Head And Gantry Cranes
Facile Academy
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
No Degree - Working At Heights
Choice Safety Consulting
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
No Degree - Health And Safety Manaement
Choice Safety Consulting
Cape Town 04.2001 -
No Degree - Rigging
South Africa Oil And Gas
Cape Town 04.2001 -
No Degree - Sea Familiarisation
Project Maritime Training
Cape Town 04.2001 -
No Degree - Fire Fighting
Red Watch
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Compliance understanding
Innovation Skills
Employee Motivation
Strategic Planning
Schedule development
Priority management
Process Improvement
Operations Management
Processes and procedures
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking
Decision-Making
Reliability
Sailing
I've been sailing since a very young age and always and a huge love for the sport. I've sailed many places around the world delivering many boat to Europe from Cape Town South Africa.In the Yachting world i have worked with many companies to the likes of Harken, Bamar, Reckmon, Martin Spars, Southern spars, Future fibers and many more.
Timeline
No Degree - STCW 95
STC - South Africa
09.2024 - 09.2024
Senior Supervisor Deck Hardware
Southern Wind Shipyard
08.2020 - Current
Company Representative/Sailor
Southern Wind Shipyard
08.2017 - Current
Project Managing
Self-employeed
04.2010 - 09.2014
Rigger
Sparcraft Masts / Southern Spars
02.2006 - 03.2009
No Degree - Mobile Elevation Work Platforms
Facile Academy
04.2001 -
No Degree - Evacuation Officer
Choice Safety Consulting
04.2001 -
No Degree - Over Head And Gantry Cranes
Facile Academy
04.2001 -
No Degree - Working At Heights
Choice Safety Consulting
04.2001 -
No Degree - Health And Safety Manaement
Choice Safety Consulting
04.2001 -
No Degree - Rigging
South Africa Oil And Gas
04.2001 -
No Degree - Sea Familiarisation
Project Maritime Training
04.2001 -
No Degree - Fire Fighting
Red Watch
04.2001 -
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