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References
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Fatih Cakiroglu

Summary

After many successful years in sailing and yachting industry in Turkey and overseas, I decided to stay in marine industry combining my skills with my previous mechatronic training and education to become a valuable marine engineer. With the technical background and interest plus the enthusiasm to learn something new, keeps me passionate and more motivated. My coaching skills over the years helped me to understand, to develop and to deliver the highest standards of customer service. I have excellent communication skills both in Turkish and English and recognize the importance of listening and can build rapport with ease. I am also very positive, proactive and an effective motivator as well as having the ability to take my skills into any situation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager

BOXBAY BOAT CLUB
05.2022 - Current

As well as setting up Qatar's newest and only RYA Recognized Powerboat Training Center and first Boat Club

  • set up all SOPs and Emergency Procedure of the company
  • Trained all staff before active operation and get al the preparations before RYA Inspection
  • Managed to get long term marine logistics contract with World Cup 2022 suppliers and ran successful operations with zero accident and down time.
  • Trained and certified more than 100 individuals for powerboating in first year of operation


Chief Water Sports Instructor

Doha Marine Sports Club
01.2019 - 04.2022

One of the oldest Sailing Club in GCC region. During the years i worked i managed increase membership numbers from 80 over 400 people as well as :

  • Monitored the staff and instructors, developed a new staff training program to increase safety awareness on the water, made new activities program for the instructors to increase members experience.
  • Done full asset check with detailed inspection, created an asset management system, renew the old fleet and bring new activities to the club such as rowing, windsurfing and foiling.
  • Organized and managed local and international regattas.
  • Successfully organize run school events and Qatar Navy Cadets Training programs
  • Generated additional incomes with summer activities and private tuition programs


Chief Sailing Instructor

Sora Marine Training
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Under the supervision of general manager setup Qatar's highest quality RYA Watersports/Powerboat Training Centre
  • As a multi-qualified senior instructor teaching RYA Sailing, Powerboating, Waterboarding and Navigation courses

Senior Sailing Instructor

Meerkat Marine
04.2016 - 09.2016

Worked as RYA Senior Instructor

  • Setting up a recognized training center with highest RYA standards
  • Training staff members for safety boat use
  • Delivering yacht and keelboat training tuitions for adults
  • Organizing events for school groups and companies

Flotilla Skipper

Neilson Sailing Holidays
04.2015 - 03.2016

After many successful years on beach operations company sent me to UK to get my RYA Yachtmaster Qualification to lead one of their flotilla operations in Marmaris

  • Weekly fleet checks and reporting to line manager
  • Managing and training the crew
  • Delivering daily safety briefings for Flotilla guest, monitoring the fleet position and conditions making sure of good customer service and fleet safety
  • Organizing daily and weekly events for guest
  • Making connections with local suppliers for the needs of fleet and the guest

Watersports Manager

Neilson Beach Club Holidays
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Running all beach activities as an RYA Training Centre as a Senior Instructor
  • Tracking, management and maintenance of watersports equipment including safety ribs
  • Running powerboat and safety boat training courses for customers and staff members
  • Training beach and kids club staff for beach activities
  • Risk assessments of beach facilities and watersports programs.

Advanced Watercraft User

Turkish Armed Forces
01.2012 - 05.2013

During National Service assigned as a Watercraft Operator in one of the elite commando training units in Turkish Military Forces:

  • Being in charge of heavy duty military RIBs for operations
  • Being in charge of 32ft wooden M/Y with inboard Cummins diesel engine
  • Keeping track of marine assets for maintenance needs, and reporting
  • Assisting commando sea survival trainings as lifeguard
  • Successfully done intensive commando combat and physical training as a member of special company.

Watersports Instructor

Neilson Beach Club Holidays
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • After successfully finished 3 months RYA Watersports Instructor Training provided by British holiday company Neilson, started to work as a sailing and windsurf instructor
  • Providing best watersports experience for customers
  • Became one of the lead instructors who were organizing and running staff training for the company

Robotics/IT Works

Freelance
05.2008 - 12.2009

Worked as freelance IT/Robotics Technician to help other trenchless pipeline rehabilitation companies to train their operators and solve their electro-mechanical issues and IT with their systems

Mechatronics Technician

EKOSIS ENERJI
01.2004 - 05.2008

Worked for one of first and the leading trenchless pipeline inspections and rehabilitations company

  • Worked with German, Austrian an Italian suppliers best in their fields to learn their products and train our operators on site.
  • Organized and managed smooth preventive maintenance tasks such as evaluating part functionality, cleaning components and removing old seals and gaskets.
  • Manage stocks for spares of the robotic systems and place orders in advance to make sure operations on site are not delayed

Education

Undergrad - Business Administration

Anadolu University
Eskisehir
01.2012

Mechatronics Technician - Undergrad

ADAPAZARI MYO
Sakarya/Turkey
01.2008

High School Diploma -

Bodrum Anadolu Lisesi
Bodrum/Turkey
06.2003

Skills

  • Policy Implementation
  • Business Administration
  • Performance Management
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Business Planning
  • Staff Management

Certification

  • RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore
  • RYA/MCA SRC (VHF) Cert.
  • RYA Radar Course Cert.
  • STCW 95 & ENG1
  • RYA Safety/Powerboat Inst.
  • RYA Dinghy SI
  • RYA Adv & Multi-Hull Inst.
  • RYA Windsurf Instructor
  • RYA First Aid
  • ILO Lifeguard
  • A2+B Drive License

Accomplishments

  • 1st Place Hanse Yacht Week SUP Race - 07/2017
  • Best in Customer Service Thomas Cook/Neilson Staff Award - 10/2013
  • Letter of Appreciation Turkish Armed Forces - 05/2013

References

  • M. Khalifa AL Sewaidi, President, Doha Marine Sports Club,k.alsewaidi@dmsc.gov.qa
  • Ali Al Hammadi, CEO, Sora Marine Services, aalhammadi@soramarine.com
  • ALEX COCKSHOTT, RYA Coach Assessor, alexcockshott1966@gmail.com
  • OSMAN AYALP, Owner, Hidroteknik, Istanbul, ayalpo@hiteknik.com

Hobbies

Windsurfing

Mountain Biking

PC Builds

RC Cars

Languages

Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Arabic
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Manager

BOXBAY BOAT CLUB
05.2022 - Current

Chief Water Sports Instructor

Doha Marine Sports Club
01.2019 - 04.2022

Chief Sailing Instructor

Sora Marine Training
01.2017 - 12.2017

Senior Sailing Instructor

Meerkat Marine
04.2016 - 09.2016

Flotilla Skipper

Neilson Sailing Holidays
04.2015 - 03.2016

Watersports Manager

Neilson Beach Club Holidays
01.2013 - 01.2014

Advanced Watercraft User

Turkish Armed Forces
01.2012 - 05.2013

Watersports Instructor

Neilson Beach Club Holidays
01.2010 - 01.2012

Robotics/IT Works

Freelance
05.2008 - 12.2009

Mechatronics Technician

EKOSIS ENERJI
01.2004 - 05.2008

Undergrad - Business Administration

Anadolu University

Mechatronics Technician - Undergrad

ADAPAZARI MYO

High School Diploma -

Bodrum Anadolu Lisesi
Fatih Cakiroglu