Gerard Faram
Llucmajor
Summary
Highly efficient Sailmaker, well established in fast-paced and challenging environment. Eager to learn within a team or applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sailmaker
North Sails, Palma, Mallorca
11.2019 - Current
- Install, uninstall superyacht sails
- Assessment and quotations
- International regatta service, RC44, Caribbean etc
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Provide technical knowledge to the team
- Basic training for all staff
Director
Sailcare Ltd
09.2004 - 03.2019
- Managed daily operations while overseeing all aspects of the business. Including; Customer Service, Quotations and Invoicing, Bookkeeping, Work Scheduling and loft management.
- Regatta Service, some new builds, covers, upholstery and custom items related to the industry.
- Fitting and removal of sails.
Sailmaker
GBR Challenge 04/07
02.2004 - 10.2004
- Sail loft set up and sewing machine preparation.
- Sail repairs during development and testing period.
Service Manager
North Sails UK
04.2003 - 02.2004
- Regatta Service, Various locations.
- Service Department management.
- Assessment and quotations.
Sailmaker
GBR Challenge Americas Cup Challenge
09.2001 - 03.2003
- Sail repairs during boat/sail testing period.
- New builds and continuous development.
- Custom products.
Sailmaker/Service Team
North Sails, UK
03.2000 - 09.2001
- Regatta Service.
- General sail repairs.
Sailmaker/Service Manager
Halsey Lidgard.
09.1999 - 04.2000
- Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
- Some production of new sails.
- Monitored service staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.
- Part time with Aloha Racing, Americas Cup Challenger.
Sailmaker
North Sails, UK
12.1998 - 09.1999
- New sails building.
- Regatta Service.
Trainee Sailmaker
Halsey Lidgard Sailmakers, South Africa
02.1997 - 11.1998
- Sailmaking trainee.
- New sail builds for International market.
- Plotter operation.
Education
Equivalent A Levels in The UK - Career And Technical Education
Port Rex Technical High School
East London, South Africa.12.1986
Skills
- Staff Management and training
- Communication at all levels of business
- Technical knowledge enables innovative and problem solving skills
- Practical and organizational skills
Timeline
Senior Sailmaker
North Sails, Palma, Mallorca
11.2019 - Current
Director
Sailcare Ltd
09.2004 - 03.2019
Sailmaker
GBR Challenge 04/07
02.2004 - 10.2004
Service Manager
North Sails UK
04.2003 - 02.2004
Sailmaker
GBR Challenge Americas Cup Challenge
09.2001 - 03.2003
Sailmaker/Service Team
North Sails, UK
03.2000 - 09.2001
Sailmaker/Service Manager
Halsey Lidgard.
09.1999 - 04.2000
Sailmaker
North Sails, UK
12.1998 - 09.1999
Trainee Sailmaker
Halsey Lidgard Sailmakers, South Africa
02.1997 - 11.1998
Equivalent A Levels in The UK - Career And Technical Education
Port Rex Technical High School
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