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Dean Maber

Port Noarlunga

Summary

I'm enthusiastic, hardworking and eager to learn. Self-motivated and pro-active. Having strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to adapt to new environments, I'm ready to tackle new challenges and approach all tasks with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scaffolder

Pinnacle Scaffolding SA
09.2024 - Current
  • Working as a scaffolder, erecting and dismantling scaffolding.
  • Using hand and power tools.
  • Working in a team and ensuring safety procedures adhered to.

Documentary Wedding Photographer

Dean Maber Photography
08.2012 - 08.2024
  • www.deanmaber.com
  • Specializing as a documentary wedding photographer, I have been fortunate to photograph weddings in Italy, UK, Copenhagen and South Africa.
  • Photographing of events, real estate property and products
  • Liaising with clients.
  • Post Production of all images, layout and design of wedding books, and liaising with printers.
  • Maintain and update website, as well as social media pages.

Marketing and Sales Manager

Colindale Trading (Basics Home)
01.2014 - 02.2018
  • www.basicshome.co.za
  • My role here was to set up a website (www.basicshome.co.za) to sell a wide range of office chairs, and drive sales.
  • Photograph product and load onto the website.
  • Liaise with customers and the factories that developed our product.
  • Design of all marketing adverts, catalogues, social media posts etc.

Graphic Designer / Merchandiser

R&R Marketing
11.2009 - 07.2012


  • As Graphic Designer / Merchandiser for the homeware division at R&R marketing I worked on all the softs product development from duvets, curtains, cushions etc.
  • During this time I developed a range of cushions for Mr Price Home whereby my job involved liaising with Mr Price buyers and the factories that produced them.

Accessories Merchandiser

Slam Industries CC T/A Volcom Clothing
06.2007 - 10.2009


  • As Accessories Merchandiser for Volcom Clothing my job was to co-ordinate the accessory range by liaising with Volcom International and the factories that developed our product.
  • Design and layout of the Volcom Accessory Catalogue for every range.
  • Costings for the Volcom Accessories.
  • The products I worked on include Backpacks, Travel bags, Belts, Wallets, Caps, Footwear and socks.

First Mate

MY. The One
11.2005 - 01.2007


  • THE ONE was a 34m private Motor Yacht which sailed the Mediterranean.
  • As First Mate I was in charge of maintaining the exterior of the boat and keeping it in pristine condition.
  • Chart work, Navigation and assisting the Captain when berthing and anchoring.
  • General deck duties and maintenance of jet skis and tender.
  • Water Sports entertainment for guests.

Deckhand

MV. Avella –33m
11.2003 - 09.2005
  • Avella was a busy charter boat, cruising the western Mediterranean
  • As the deckhand I was in charge of the exterior of the boat and keeping the boat in pristine condition.
  • In the winter I was involved in the refit.
  • Chart work, Navigation and assisting the Captain when berthing and anchoring.
  • General deck duties and maintenance of jet skis and tender.
  • Water Sports entertainment for guests.

Education

Senior Certificate With University Exemption -

Pinetown Boys High School
South Africa

Desk Top Publishing and Computer Graphics

Hirt & Carter

Skills

  • Ability to cultivate and build relationships
  • Personable and approachable
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to work within a team

Certification

  • Yachtmaster Offshore Shore based Course RYA/MCA
  • RYA Power Boat level2
  • MCA STCW95 Personal Survival Technique
  • MCA STCW95 First Aid
  • MCA STCW95 Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
  • MCA STCW95 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
  • PADI Open Water Dive Course
  • ASA Basic Keelboat Sailing (101) course
  • White Card (CPCCWHS1001) -2024-08-23
  • Basic Scaffolding (CPCCLSF2001) -2024-08-30
  • Working safely at Heights (RIIWHS204E) -2024-10-01

Timeline

Scaffolder

Pinnacle Scaffolding SA
09.2024 - Current

Marketing and Sales Manager

Colindale Trading (Basics Home)
01.2014 - 02.2018

Documentary Wedding Photographer

Dean Maber Photography
08.2012 - 08.2024

Graphic Designer / Merchandiser

R&R Marketing
11.2009 - 07.2012

Accessories Merchandiser

Slam Industries CC T/A Volcom Clothing
06.2007 - 10.2009

First Mate

MY. The One
11.2005 - 01.2007

Deckhand

MV. Avella –33m
11.2003 - 09.2005

Desk Top Publishing and Computer Graphics

Hirt & Carter

Senior Certificate With University Exemption -

Pinetown Boys High School
Dean Maber