John Ruben
St Martins,Christchurch
Summary
As an experienced and skilled manager of 23 years, I always strive to fulfill my company's objectives, goals and obligations within a competitive business environment. Wherever I work, I intent to do the same.
Able to get in and do anything that needs to done to achieve the goal and empowering others to do their best in their role. My personal values of honesty, respect and teamwork enable me to lead and work effectively.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager/Owner
Searoad Services
Seaside, Port Vila, Vanuatu
11.2002 - 07.2024
- Own/operate and manage Inter -Island Cargo/passenger Shipping Company
- Human resource management including recruitment, performance management and training
- Logistics and procurement for company operation
- Decision making in all operational management
- Payroll management
- Maintenance and repair of vessels ( welding, cutting, painting, power tools and machinery handling)
Vice Chairman
Erata/ Port Vila Community Development Committee
Seaside, Port Vila/ Vanuatu
01.2017 - 05.2024
- Hosting monthly meetings
- Responsible for initiating and organizing meetings
- Work with the community to build Erata community hall in Erata Village on Tongariki Island
- Sourcing sponsorship for funding
Member of Parliament
Vanuatu Government
Seaside, Port Vila, Vanuatu
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Member of Parliament responsible for the Efate rural constituency
- Vice Chairman of the Social and Economic Affairs Committee
- Attending Parliamentary sittings
- Chairing monthly meetings
- Build water projects around Efate rural
- Provide humanitarian assistance in times of natural disasters
- Propose and advocate for community developments for Efate rural and the Shefa province
Education
Aeronautic/aircraft Mechanic - Aircraft Mechanics
Air New Zealand
Auckland, NZ12-2002
Certificate in Power Boat Engineering - Marine Maintenance And Ship Repair
Unitec
Auckland, NZ12-1998
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics
Auckland Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ12-1994
High School Diploma -
Timaru Boys High School
Timaru, NZ12-1993
Skills
- Performance Management
- Business Administration
- Workforce Management
- Staff Development
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Cross-functional team management
- Verbal and written communication
- Negotiation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Schedule Preparation
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Staff Training and Development
Affiliations
- Community Leader = leading community governance
Languages
English
Professional
Bislama
Professional
Certification
- Full license - International Vanuatu
- NZ Restricted license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Member of Parliament
Vanuatu Government
11.2019 - 11.2022
Vice Chairman
Erata/ Port Vila Community Development Committee
01.2017 - 05.2024
Manager/Owner
Searoad Services
11.2002 - 07.2024
Aeronautic/aircraft Mechanic - Aircraft Mechanics
Air New Zealand
Certificate in Power Boat Engineering - Marine Maintenance And Ship Repair
Unitec
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics
Auckland Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Timaru Boys High School
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