Posted by on August 03, 1998 at 01:32:44:
Mr Peter Martin
5 Barry Street,
ROCKHAMPTON QLD
AUSTRALIA 4700
02 August 1998
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am seeking employment opportunities overseas in particular South east Asia within the Transport and Logistics and Mining industry. I am currently serving as a permanent member of the Australia Defence Force and will be resigning in November this year after twenty years service. During my service in the Australian Defence Force I have gained an enormous amount of experience in transport and logistics, in particular, Heavy Transport Operations and would like to put this knowledge and experience to benefit your company, I would expect to start at the base level within this area and progress with further experience.
Yours sincerely,
Peter Martin
Enclosure 1. Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME: Peter Robert Martin
ADDRESS: 5 Barry Street
ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700
TELEPHONE NO: Home – 07-49214081
Work – 07-49276055
Mobile – 0417634669
EMAIL: prmartin@rocknet.net.au
DATE OF BIRTH: 06 May 1958
MARITAL STATUS: Married
1 dependant child
HEALTH: Excellent
DRIVER’S LICENCE: Queensland. Class HC,R ( Bike,Car, Rigid Truck/Bus, Articulated)
Forklift
INTERESTS: Squash
Ultra-Light Aircraft
Computers
EDUCATION: QLD Department of Education Leaving Certificate
Army Education Course ( Sergeant Level –Literacy/Numeracy)
REFERENCES: Submitted upon request
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Excellent communication ( written and oral)
High standard of organizational abilities and excellent time management skills
Ability to foresee potential problems and take appropriate, effective action
Ability to supervise staff
The ability to work well under pressure and without supervision
Computer literate – AmiPro, Lotus, Wordpro and various
Instructional techniques
Public relations and liaison
Telephone skills
Facsimile and photocopier
ATTRIBUTES
Self motivated with a positive attitude
Active and effective team member
Lead by example
Commonsense approach
Able to apply initiative
Dedicated, loyal and trustworthy
Tactful and discreet
Amicable personality
High standard of personal grooming
Willingness to learn new skills, accept direction and develop my potential
I apply myself fully to any project undertaken and adapt to any situation
Interpersonal skills
EDUCATION, COURSES, CERTIFICATES
AND AWARDS
1995 Department of Defence (Army)
¨ Advanced Certificate in Transport Management (Certificate)
1994 Department of Defence (Army)
¨ Subject 1 for Sergeant Course (Course Report)
¨ Awarded the Defence Force Service Medal
1993 Department of Defence (Army)
¨ Warehouse Equipment Operator Course-Forklift (Course Report)
¨ Subject 4 for Sergeant Course (Course Report)
¨ Motorcycle Operator Course (Course Report)
1992 Department of Defence (Army)
¨ Heavy Trailer Combination Course (Course Report)
1991 Department of Defence (Army)
¨ Driver Trade Testing Officer ( Certificate / Course Report)
¨ Tank Transporter Course (Course Report)
¨ Subject 4 for Corporal Course (Course Report)
1990 Department of Defence (Army)
¨ Instructor Development Course (Certificate)
1989 United Nations
¨ Awarded the United Nations Medal - Namibia (Certificate)
¨ Awarded the Overseas Service Medal - Namibia
1987 Department of Defence (Army)
¨ Subject 3 for Sergeant - Education Course (Course Report)
1985 Department of Defence (Army)
¨ Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Operation (Certificate)
¨ Operator Specialist Vehicle Course- Semi-trailer (Course Report)
1983 Department of Defence (Army)
¨ Subject 1 for Corporal Course (Course Report)
¨ Subject 2 for Corporal Course (Course Report)
1982 Department of Defence (Army)
¨ Certificate in Advanced Driving Skills (Certificate
¨ Army Basic Drivers Course ( Trade Test Certificate)
1979 Department of Defence (Army)
¨ Certificate in Field Engineering (Certificate)
Field Engineer Course (Course Report)
1974-78 State Works Department ( Rockhampton)
Completed Solid and Fibrous Plastering Trade ( Trade Certificate)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
EMPLOYER Department of Defence - Army
42nd Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment
Archer Street
ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700
POSITION Transport Supervisor
RANK Sergeant
DURATION January 1997 - Current
¨ Supervision of 10 part-time unit transport staff
¨ Supervision of unit members travel requirements
¨ Advise superiors and subordinates on all transport and logistic matters
¨ Maintain all registers and files applicable to personnel management
¨ Train unit personnel in driver training requirements
¨ Conduct internal audits
¨ Counsel staff where required
¨ Compilation of monthly unit returns pertaining to transport and personnel
¨ Register and Safeguard Classified documents
¨ Responsible for morale and well being of staff
¨ Liase with civilian contractors with vehicle repair and replacement
¨ Supervise accommodation bookings for unit personnel
¨ Manage the units Petrol, Oils and Lubrication account
¨ Management and Maintenance of 42 unit vehicles
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Cont,
EMPLOYER Department of Defence
26th Transport Squadron
Tobruk Barracks
PUCKAPUNYAL VIC 3662
POSITION Operations Sergeant
RANK Sergeant
DURATION January 1995 - December 1996
¨ Planning and monitoring of unit tasking
¨ Providing logistics advice to troops and customer units
¨ Compilation of transport and logistics statistics
Maintenance of license, special skills registers
¨ Co-ordination of courses and training activities
¨ Conducting audits of sub-units
¨ Responsible for tasking and costings for other units
¨ Liaison with civilian and military agencies
¨ Supervise and co-ordinate unit movement and accommodation requests
¨ Supervision of all operations procedures
¨ Responsible for morale and well being of staff
Compilation of monthly unit returns pertaining to personnel, courses, vehicles availability
Bookings of Ranges for unit training
Supervision of twenty full time staff
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Cont,
EMPLOYER Department of Defence
Base Administrative Support Centre
68 Western Street
ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700
POSITION Transport Supervisor
RANK Corporal
DURATION December 1992 - December 1994
¨ Supervise and control units vehicle fleet
¨ Conduct driver training of unit members
¨ Compilation of monthly unit returns pertaining to fuel, tasking, and maintenance
¨ Conduct internal stocktakes
¨ Advise superiors and subordinates on all transport logistic matters
¨ Liaise with civil contractors in reference to repairs, maintenance
¨ Counsel staff where required
¨ Responsible for morale and well being of transport staff
¨ Liaise with Defence civilian staff in regards to Environmental information relating to the
Shoalwater Bay Training Area
¨ Maintenance of unit vehicles
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Cont,
EMPLOYER Department of Defence
158 Transport Troop
26 Transport Squadron
MILPO
PUCKAPUNYAL VIC 3662
POSITION Section Commander
RANK Corporal
DURATION May 1991 - December 1992
¨ Supervision of 12 full time staff
¨ Responsible for the day to day running of the transport section
¨ Advise superiors and subordinates on all heavy haulage and transport matters
¨ Conduct internal stocktakes
¨ Responsible for morale and well being of section staff
¨ Counsel staff where required
¨ Account for all section equipment
¨ Liaise with civil contractors
¨ Maintain all registers and files applicable to personnel management
¨ Maintain and use forms concerned with trade repair, purchase of fuels, parts
¨ Responsible for planning, conduct and supervision of continuation trade training
¨ Responsible for the booking of accommodation for section staff whilst away
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Cont,
EMPLOYER Department of Defence
Army School of Transport
Tobruk Barracks
PUCKAPUNYAL VIC 3662
POSITION Driver Training Instructor
RANK Corporal
DURATION November 1989 - May 1991
¨ Preparation of lesson plans for lectures, discussions and demonstrations
¨ Instruct in military or trade skills and promotion requirements
¨ Assist in the preparation and conduct of written, oral and practical tests
¨ Assess the performance of students and other instructors
¨ Maintain training aids in good order and condition
¨ Maintain and amend related instructional material and appropriate training records
¨ Supervise the performance of students and junior instructors and course duty staff
¨ Responsible for selection and procurement of training stores
¨ Assessment of the requirement for training stores
¨ Preparation of instructional material
¨ Selection of instructional areas
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Cont,
EMPLOYER Department of Defence
United Nations Transitional Assistance Group (UNTAG)
Grootfontein
NAMIBIA AFRICA
POSITION Field Engineer/ Transport Supervisor
RANK Corporal
DURATION February 1989 - November 1989
¨ Responsible for training staff on foreign vehicles ( mine protected vehicles)
¨ Responsible for managing and maintenance of the troop vehicle fleet
¨ Advise superiors and subordinates on all transport and administrative matters
¨ Compilation of monthly troop returns for HQ UNTAG
¨ Responsible for safety and movement of staff within operations areas
¨ Anti-personnel mine awareness training to other United Nations contingents
¨ Counsel staff where required
¨ Responsible for morale and well being of staff
Responsible for 18 full time staff
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Cont,
EMPLOYER Department of Defence
7th Field Squadron ( Royal Australian Engineers )
MILPO
ENOGGERA QLD 4052
POSITION Field Engineer / Transport Supervisor
RANK Corporal
DURATION July 1987 - February 1989
¨ Responsible for managing and maintenance of the troop vehicle fleet
¨ Advise superiors and subordinates on all transport and administrative matters
Supervision of twenty full time staff
¨ Counsel staff where required
Responsible for morale and well being of staff
Supervision of staff in Water Supply equipment
Supervision of staff in maintenance of Roads, Tracks and Airfields
Supervision of staff in the use of chainsaws, compressors, power tools and small engines
Supervision of staff in watermanship and bridging
Supervision of staff in construction projects
Supervision of staff in user maintenance of outboard motors or water propulsion units on Watercraft
Supervision of staff in the setting up of formwork, mixing and pouring of concrete
Supervision of staff in the maintenance of bridges and culverts including standard equipment steel and pontoon bridges
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Cont,
EMPLOYER Department of Defence
7th Field Squadron ( Royal Australian Engineers )
MILPO
ENOGGERA QLD 4052
POSITION Field Engineer
RANK Sapper/Lance Corporal
DURATION Mar 79 – Jun 87
Assist in construction projects
Assists in construction of temporary roads, bypasses and fords, surfacing them with dirt,rubble,Logs, planks or other expedient materials
Assists in the construction and maintenance of bridges and culverts
Effect expedient repairs to damaged structures
Perform demolitions by using explosives
Perform duties of a radio operator when required
Operate and carry out user maintenance of outboard motors or water propulsion units on small water craft
Operate and carry out user maintenance of all power tool, small engines and pumps
Assists in the setting up of formwork, mixing and pouring of concrete for simple structures
Assists in the operation of a stone crusher
Maintain all tools and equipment within the engineer trade