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Curriculum Vitae - Ronald Preston Bevan
Personal statement
A highly experienced Ships Agent, with approximately 40 years’ experience, ranging from Boarding Clerk to
Branch Manager.
Recognised for providing customer satisfaction, and personally responsible for retaining customers who had
stated their intention to find alternative service providers.
Well known for attention to detail, ensuring that the Company’s image is portrayed most favourably, and
safeguarding the Company against error based claims.
Experienced in the handling of most vessel types, including oil and gas tankers.
Best promotional display in various in-store promotions requiring special displays.
Leader of the team which received the Commanding Officer’s trophy for the most efficient team (working in the
military archives during National Service).
Chairman of the Photographic Society in my final school year.
Contact information
Flat 2 Laurence Court, Feltham Road, Ashford, Middlesex TW15 1BS
Tel : +44 (0)78 7210 2111 / (0)17 8424 6540 • E-mail : ronbevan@zwn.co.za
Key Skills, knowledge and personal qualities
Skills:
Able to identify and execute on the needs and requirements of the client.
Strong organisational skills; Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Able to work accurately and timeously, and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Computer literacy – MS Word, MS Excel, Microsoft Outlook.
Able to work as part of a team, as well as independently without supervision.
Valid (South African) driver’s licence, which will be converted to a full UK licence in June 2016.
Knowledge:
Knowledge and experience of most vessel types.
Ships husbandry requirements.
Ships Agency procedures and processes.
ISO Quality Management System requirements.
Personal Qualities:
Take accountability.
Customer focused.
Able to stay focused and positive.
Work well under pressure.
Strong work ethic.
Diligence.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work without supervision, as well as in a team.
Employment History
Senior Ships Agency Representative – Sturrock Grindrod Maritime (Pty) Ltd
Richards Bay, South Africa (May 2014 – December 2015)
Branch Manager – Sturrock Shipping (Pty) Ltd
Richards Bay, South Africa (June 2003 – May 2014)
Owner – East Coast Maritime (Pty) Ltd
Richards Bay, South Africa (May 1990 – May 2003)
Marine Representative / Branch Manager – Ocean Bulk Transport (Pty) Ltd
Durban / Richards Bay, South Africa (October 1983 – April 1990)
Constable – Durban City Police
Durban, South Africa (December 1982 – September 1983)

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Marine Representative – Polaris Shipping Ltd
Durban, South Africa (December 1981 – November 1982)
Motorcycle Salesman – Honda Durban
Durban, South Africa (June 1981 – November 1981)
Marine Representative – Freightmarine Shipping Ltd
Durban, South Africa (January 1979 – May 1981)
Marine Representative – Freight Services Ships Agency Co.
Durban, South Africa (May 1978 – December 1978)
Merchandiser / Sales Representative – Beecham South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Durban, South Africa (May 1977 – May 1978)
Boarding Clerk – Aero Marine Shipping Ltd
Durban, South Africa (March 1976 – May 1977)
Field Auditor – A.C. Nielsen Company (Pty) Ltd
Durban, South Africa (January 1975 – October 1975)
Clerk – Hayne & Gibson Ltd
Durban, South Africa (August 1974 – December 1974)
Trainee Accountant – City of Durban Treasury Department
Durban, South Africa (December 1973 – July 1974)
Private / Lance Corporal – South African Defence Force (compulsory military service)
Pretoria, South Africa (January 1973 – November 1973)
Duties / Responsibilities
Ships Agency positions
Full range of Ships Agency services, including :
Arranging Customs and other clearances for vessels; Attending to all husbandry requirements for vessels;
Liaising with all relevant authorities; Arranging pre-plan meetings, daily on-board meetings, coordinating
cargo loading/discharging; Quoting on forthcoming business/enquiries; ISO Management and compliance;
Ensuring service levels maintained in terms of international best practices and in line with Client
specifications, ISO and statutory requirements, and that all functions carried out in an efficient, effective,
controlled and measurable manner; Vessel fund management and supplier invoice control.
Other positions
Maintaining Municipal rates ledgers, issuing of Rates Certificates, dealing with the general public in respect
of rates queries; General clerical duties; Interpreting clients’ needs, in order to design forms for printing;
Planning, costing and estimating print jobs; Auditing consumer goods for market research; Sales targets
always met or exceeded; Traffic control, crime prevention and maintenance of city bylaws.
Education
Glenwood High School – Durban, South Africa (January 1967 - December 1972)
Standard 10 – Natal Senior Certificate with Matric exemption (University entrance qualification)
English – D; Afrikaans – C; Mathematics – E; Physical Science – F; Geography – E; Accounting - E
Hobbies & Interests
Photography; Ten pin bowling; Sailing; Cycling; Motor sport; Ice skating; Canoeing
References
References are available upon request.