CURRICULUM VITAE

PROFILE

A highly motivated self-starter with 14+ years experienced in shipping and logistics. Member of the Institute of
chartered ship brokers (UK) and have completed postgraduate studies in Maritime and Logistics management with
University of Tasmania, Australia. A good communicator and natural ambassador possessing tact and patience and
considerable humour, which belies dogged tenaciousness to get things done, and to overcome obstacles. Possesses
a proven ability to lead a large team, integrate with all nationalities and to get the best from staff and colleagues
alike. Presently overlook commercial interest of GAC Qatar for shipping & logistics department. Vast knowledge
and experience in Operations, freight business, vessel operations, documentation, and P&I claims.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIANCE

Vessel operations, ship planning, Husbandry Agency related work : 5 years

Logistics management (Air / Sea / Road freight / Liner Services) : 5 years
Documentation, Equipment control & hub transshipment work : 2 years
Cargo Claims & P&I work, Contract reviews : 2 years

PERSONAL DATA

Name : R. E. Rodrigo
Age : 32 years
Status : Married + 2 kids
Primary contact Details : Official Mobile +974 55850327 / Office Direct (+974) 44205766
: ravindu.rodrigo@gac.com (Office – day to day contact)
: ravindu.rodrigo@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

9 University of Tasmania, Australia – Postgraduate studies (Maritime & Logistics Management)

9 Institute of chartered shipbrokers (UK) membership by examinations (member since 2005)
9 North of England P&I Association Limited (UK) – P&I insurance and loss prevention course
9 QMS Internal Auditor Training Course in Dubai for BVQI based on ISO 9001: 2000.
9 Supply Chain Management, planning & implementation advance tanning by Det Norske Veritas
9 Hazardous Material (IMDG Code) Training – Level 2 (Certificate no IMDG-0002-10) issued by Emirates
International Maritime Academy.
9 ISO 28000 Security Management System for Supply chain management & security by DNV year 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – VESSEL OPERATIONS, SHIP PLANNING, HUB AGENCY RELATED

9 While working in Kanoo Dubai, Daily co-ordination with worldwide Qatar Gas sub agents & Coordination
with Agents / Accounts for advance arranging funds on time (Suez) to ensure smooth voyage.

9 Container vessel operations and ship planning in Colombo at various terminals such as SAGT and JCT (Jaya
Container Terminal) at Sri Lanka Ports Authority for MSC, Contship, Marfret. Ensure timely completion of
paperwork and formalities, to update documentation of vessels in line with the company’s standards.

9 Preparing and issuing orders including loading and discharge instructions. Liaising on a day to day basis
with marine / technical superintendents, oil operators, ship brokers, ship owners and port to ensure
efficient commercial operations.

9 Tanker operations at Abu Dhabi dealing with Ziku, Das Islands and Jebel Dhanna / Ruwais for principals
such as COSMO tankers, Nippon Oil, Tramo UK, Hyundai Oil Bank, and many other principals and handling
an average of 35-40 Tankers per month.

9 Spare parts and Crew management at Dubai (Working for Kanoo Shipping) for principals such as Vela
International Marine Limited and Shipping Corporation of India.

9 As a Commercial Correspondent have assisted and provided services to the following International Group
of P&I clubs in connection with the risks and incidents mention below.
o The Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Limited
o American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association, Inc
o The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association
o UK P&I Club
o Japan Ship-owners Mutual P&I Association
o The Standard Steamship Owners P&I Association
o Assuranceforeningen Gard, the P&I club
o The Ship-owners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Luxembourg)

9 Appointing of Surveyors, Experts & Lawyers

9 Assistance in the event of damage to the Ship caused by Stevedores.
9 Assistance during collusion and property damage incidents
9 Investigation personal injury claims and providing medical assistance.
9 Examination and approving medical expenses to the satisfaction of the Club.
9 Assisting in Ship Security. i.e. Stowaways and Piracy Attacks.
9 Assistance in the event of a pollution incident.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

9 Closely liaising with the top management to market the services of the company to International principals
in order to achieve company targets in terms of profitability and market share.

9 Facilitate cross-selling opportunities (Marine, Shipping & Logistics) to increase revenue and leverage
relationships in order to better penetrate the market.

9 Weekly check on out-standing & collection of funds liaising with sister companies & other departments.
Preparation / amendment of service department procedures and setting KPI’s in line with company goals
and provide analytical support to other business units. Introduction of new QHSSE initiatives, methods and
quality management methods to improve company.

9 Feasibility study to start up new feeder services for Gulf & Indian Sub Continent for Bengal Tiger Line
(Feeder arm of Columbia Ship Management Cypress)

9 Managing competitive strategies to retain and develop new and existing clients.

9 Build and maintain close relationships with key personnel & understand the client’s needs with the aim of
providing targeted solutions.

9 Provide reports, data, research and market intelligence to the Management highlighting business
performance, competitive landscape and recommendations for increasing revenue and improving
operations.

9 Preparation of annual budgets, target key accounts, Set KPI’s and contributes and follows company
business ethics, policies.

EMPLOYMENT HISTROY

2010 to date : Gulf Agency Co. Qatar W.L.L - Commercial Manager

Oct 07 to Dec 2009
Aug 2006 to Sep 2007
Feb 2005 to Aug 2006
Jan 2004 to Feb 2005
April 2003 to Dec 2003
May 02 to March 2003
Mar 00 to April 2002
March 96 to Feb 2000
: Gulf Agency Co. Qatar W.L.L
: Gulf Agency Co. Qatar W.L.L
: Gulf Agency Co. Qatar W.L.L
: Kanoo Regional Office
: Kanoo Shipping Abu Dhabi
: Kanoo Shipping Dubai
: Mclarens Group – Contship
: Mclarens Group - MSC line
- Operations Manager, Freight services & Claims
- Operations / P&I claims supervisor
- Operations supervisor liner services and claims
- Sales & Marketing Executive
- Operations / Shipping Executive
- Operations / Shipping Executive
- Operations Executive
- Junior Operations Executive
IT SKILLS

9 System Owner for GAC logistics system, GAC freight applications / implementation / driving force for
Middle East offices.
9 Microsoft applications related to Windows (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
9 Excellent Power point Presentation preparation & Art/abstract designing.

INTEREST / EXTRA CURICULAR ACTIVITIES

9 President – Collage Old boys Association for 2011 “Peterites in Doha” (60 + members)
Qatar events organized & conducted for year 2010
o Mega-Blast 2010 Dinner Dance on 01/01/2010
o Joe-Pete big match & after party held May 2010
o Inter-school 7’s Rugby tournament (Lead by Zahira College)
9 Member of Desert Lanka Cricket Club (DLCC) in United Arab Emirates (40 + members)
9 Abstract designs & Advertising / Branding
9 Director / creating movies – Martial Arts fight sequence editing
9 Learning about different cultures, Wild Life & Nature studying, Music & entertainment

REFERENCE

Julia C. Devlin
Senior Strategy and Operations Officer
Strategic Cooperation Department - Middle East and North Africa Region
The World Bank, 1818 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA
E-mail : jdevlin@worldbank.org / Tel USA : +001 202 458 5797 / Mob (Qatar) : + 974 66908867

Capt. Nihal Keppetipola

Managing Director – Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tel : + 94-11-2422674 Mob : + 941 – 777-880646

Inthikab M Hashim
Shipping Agency Supervisor
Nakilat Agency Company Ltd
Mob : +974 5581 8651
Dir : +974 44591003
E-mail : Ihashim@qgtc.com.qa