Richard Kershaw

Richard kershaw

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Project Manager | BBusMan (Real Estate & Development) + MAPM + PRINCE2 + NECReg + CSCS + SMSTS

  • Education

    • University of new england (au)

      2004 - 2005
      Bachelor of commerce/laws

      Activities and Societies: Robb College Rugby 2004 and 2005. Transferred to UQ in 2006 to do a property specific degree.

    • The king's school

      1997 - 2002
      Hsc
    • The university of queensland

      2006 - 2008
      Bachelor of business management real estate and development

      Courses included: Real Estate Law; Valuation Principles; Investment Method of Valuation; Statutory Valuation; Real Estate Development Planning; Sustainable Real Estate Management; Location and Land Use; Introduction to Planning; Building Construction Management and Economics; Real Estate Investment; Advanced Valuation; Development Appraisal.

  • Experience

    • Droproll pty ltd

      Jan 2004 - Jul 2017
      Development consultant

      Consultant for family Property Development business focusing on small to medium scale residential property development in NSW, Australia.

    • Landmark white

      Aug 2007 - Jun 2010

      Employed as an Assistant Property Valuer until obtaining Associate accreditation with the Australian Property Institute (RICS equivalent), then promoted to Certified Practicing Valuer within the Industrial Division.- Gained experience in valuation of various property types including Industrial, Commercial/Retail, Residential Development, and Going Concern.- Undertook valuations, ranging in value from AU$1 Million to AU$50 Million, predominantly for banks for First Mortgage purposes. Jobs were also completed for Receivers and Manager’s, Property Trusts for Financial Reporting purposes, and banks for progress draw inspections.- Developed and maintained a large professional network, ranging from property agents to solicitors and bankers, to ensure the most up to date information and market sentiment was being considered. - Further enhanced IT and Report Writing skills, utilising various valuation models, databases, and Microsoft Office. - Analysed and developed Market Commentaries that were utilised in reports for the whole division and led peer reviews for completed reports. Show less

      • Commercial Property Valuer

        Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
      • Assistant Property Valuer

        Aug 2007 - Jan 2010
    • Motor yacht air

      Dec 2013 - Feb 2016

      Motor Yacht Air is an 81 metre, luxury motor yacht with a crew of 25. Initially employed as a deckhand, then promoted to Lead Deckhand/Relief Bosun. - Gained experience of multi-tasking and working in a fast paced, demanding environment, where time management and efficiency is vital. - Managed a deck crew of 4 in operations as well as maintenance and shipyard periods. - Developed a range of high-end maintenance skills. - Quality control. Motor Yacht Air is an 81 metre, luxury motor yacht with a crew of 25. Initially employed as a Deckhand.

      • Lead Deckhand/Relief Bosun

        May 2015 - Feb 2016
      • Deckhand

        Dec 2013 - May 2015
    • Motor yacht ecstasea

      Jul 2016 - Sept 2017
      Bosun

      Motor Yacht Ecstasea is an 86 metre, luxury motor yacht, with a crew of 27. The boat operates to a very busy schedule during the season hosting numerous party’s and high-profile celebrities. - Coordinated Event Operations and security for parties and events with up to 80 guests, including high-profile celebrities. - Recruited and trained numerous deck crew ensuring the highest levels of service and safety. - Implemented strategies to improve crew morale and raise standards on board through better work practices and more efficient work schedules. - Planned a works schedule for a major 6-month shipyard refit Project. - Executed helicopter operations as the Heli Landing Officer. Show less

    • Motor yacht dytan

      Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

      Motor Yacht Dytan is a 74 metre, luxury motor yacht, with a crew of 25. Initially employed as Bosun then promoted to 2nd Officer upon gaining Officer qualifications. - Oversaw contractors on a 9-month, £25 million, refit Project in the Netherlands to ensure the quality of the finished product. - Negotiated contracts with suppliers and contractors within a monthly budget of approximately £5,000 per month. Extra funding was supplied ad-hoc if works were undertaken at owner’s request. - Skill sets as per Motor Yacht Secret. Show less

      • 2nd Officer

        Dec 2018 - Mar 2020
      • Bosun

        Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
    • Motor yacht secret

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      2nd officer

      Motor Yacht Secret is an 83 metre, luxury motor yacht, with a crew of 27. Employed for the busy charter season, hosting a range of ultra-high net worth individuals and their families from varied nationalities. - Managed a team of 6 deckhands on Maintenance Projects with an Operational Budget of approximately £25,000 per month. - Oversaw the utilisation of cloud-based Task Management and Inventory Control applications to ensure efficiency. - As the Safety Officer, ensured all Health & Safety Executive guidance was followed in addition to various maritime legislation. - Managed a crew of 27 ensuring the highest levels of presentation and service for guests who chartered the Yacht for £750,000 per week. - Coordinated Events Operations. Show less

    • Ramboll

      Jun 2023 - Nov 2024

      Initially employed as a Project Manager within the PM Buildings division, then promoted to Senior Project Manager after 12 months in the role. Clients were solely governmental departments, with projects ranging from managing an overseas seismic assessment portfolio, to managing multi-discipline design teams on building projects. Attained MAPM status and completed the NEC4 accreditation during this period.

      • Senior Project Manager

        May 2024 - Nov 2024
      • Project Manager

        Jun 2023 - May 2024
    • Chester business club

      Jun 2024 - now
      Executive council member
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of proficiency in ships security officer

      Barcelona sea academy
      Nov 2019
    • Apm student

      Association for project management
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Certificate of proficiency in medical first aid

      Maritime and coastguard agency
      Mar 2019
    • Certificate of proficiency in advanced fire fighting

      Maritime and coastguard agency
      Mar 2019
    • Prince2® 2017 practitioner

      Learning people global
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Rya personal watercraft instructor

      Royal yachting association (rya)
      May 2017
    • Mca officer of the watch (3,000gt)

      Maritime and coastguard agency
      Feb 2019
    • Human element leadership & management at the management level

      Maritime and coastguard agency
      Mar 2019
    • Mca chief mate (3,000gt)

      Maritime and coastguard agency
      Mar 2021
    • Prince2® foundation certification training

      Learning people global
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate