Core Capabilities
Mark’s Core Capabilities
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Coxswain 1 NC
Coxswain Grade 1 NC, near coastal commercial vessel handling up to 12m, coastal navigation and passage plans, reading maps, using navigation equipment, weather & tides, COLREGS, commercial vessel servicing and maintenance up to 12m (up to 500kw Inboards, unlimited outboard), mooring, docking and anchoring, towing, SSSS sea survival skills, marine fire prevention & fire fighting, vessel WHS & hazard identification, vessel SMS & procedures, LROCP long range marine radio operation VHF, MF/HF & trouble shooting, vessel start-up and shut-down procedures, refueling & provisioning, AMSA compliance & regulations, marine incident reports
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Marine Rescue
Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) search and rescue training, advanced vessel operations, skippering, comms and navigation, medical evacuations and patient transfers, vessel towing and break down assistance, search and rescue ops, line handling and rafting up, docking and refueling, inter agency collaboration (Police, SES, VTS, QAS), community engagement, spearheading train video initiative, vessel maintenance, SMS compliance, training and drills, tender operations and transfers.
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Recreational Boating
Sailing, coastal cruising, power boat operation, vessel haul outs, maintenance and servicing, full driveline rebuilds & repowering (inboard & outboard), basic fiberglass repairs, fabrication, antifouling & painting, custom graphics & wraps, low voltage wiring & electronics installation, vessel inspections, interior fit-outs, running rigging repair, fishing and recreational water sports, stainless steel & aluminum fabrication
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Management & Accounts
Multi-site management, business analysis, planning and strategies; P&L, budgeting, accounts payable & receivable, PAYE (NZ), tax and compliance; Staff recruitment, training, retention & team building; business start-up and exits
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Sales & Marketing
Retail, wholesale and technical sales; B2C, B2B & B2G; cold calling, warm lead sales, sales funnels, CRM systems, account management, upselling, sales scripts and sales training; marketing and advertising, client & market analysis, trend identification, KPI monitoring and ROI analysis
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Operational Management
Stock management and ordering, lean manufacturing and production, procedures and systems optimization, quality control, staff rostering, asset maintenance, fleet servicing and maintenance planning, rental bookings and scheduling
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Technical Capabilities
Mechanical engineering, automotive engineering & repairs, marine engineering & repairs, bicycle mechanic, signage fabrication, woodworking and construction, laser cutting, 3D printing CNC machining, project design & management, product design & prototyping, glass production, workshop management and WHS; Electrical systems, wiring & electronics
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Digital Services
Websites, online Stores / eCommerce, site optimization, SEO, Google Ads & apps, product data entry, AI & app integration, social media & video content, domains & email configuration, communications & networks systems, software, IT and hardware
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Design & Art
Graphic design, logos, branding, custom clipart & character design; product & fabrication design and prototyping, 2D & 3D design, technical drawing, technical documentation, packaging, signage design; art, painting, drawing, sculptures and models; creative project planning and execution, client consultation and management