Zerin Lockington
Nadi
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking professional with the ability to work alone and with attention to detail.
Professional sales and service leader and mechanic with proven track record in driving revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, fostering team collaboration, and adapting to evolving market demands. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and unwavering focus on delivering measurable results. Proficient in engine servicing for all marine engine brands specializing in Mercury outboards with over a decade of experience in the marine engineering field.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mercury Sales and Service Manager
Baobab Marine Port Denarau
01.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: Marine Engineering company based in Denarau, Fiji
- Authorized sales and service dealer for Simrad, Lowrance, B&G, Mercruiser and Mercury outboards
- Daily tasks include ordering parts and engines, sale of outboards and quoting, service scheduling, task delegating, engine servicing, new engine installations and sea trials.
- General operations, boat haulouts/relaunches, quality checks, boat handling and import/export of outboards and parts
- Servicing and engine repairs to all outboard engine brands including Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Johnson and Honda, specializing in Mercury outboards.
- Servicing and repairs for Mercruiser inboard engines, Ilmor V8's, Volvo Penta, Yanmar saildrive, sterndrive and inboard engines and Mercruiser Bravo 1, 2 and 3 drives.
- Small engine repairs including lawnmowers, brush cutters and single cylinder piston engine rebuilds for mining tools
- Supporting the field service team with technical data or information to assist them off site.
Manager/Technician
Iceman Fiji Ltd
03.2006 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Family owned business
- Involving the production and supply of filtered party ice to local shops, service stations, airlines, bars and restaurants, Fiji wide
- Tasks involved overseeing production and keeping high standards or drinking quality ice
- General upkeep, servicing and maintenance of ice machines and freezers
- Also packed the ice into bags, sealed them and drove the delivery van
Avionics Trainee
Pacific Sun
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Electrical work on DHC twin otter and BN B2NE Islander aircraft
Avionics Technician Trainee
Air Pacific
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: Now called Fiji Airways
- Aircraft Avionics apprenticeship
- Maintenance and general upkeep of lighting and entertainment systems on B747, B767, B737 and ATR42 aircrafts
Education
Trade Certificate, Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
Fiji National University (formally Fiji Institute of Technology)
Suva, FijiMercury Outboard Certification -
Mercury University - Mercury Marine HQ, Dandenong South - Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC.01.2022
Trade Certificate, Aircraft Avionics Engineering -
Fiji National University
Nadi, Fiji11-2012
High School, Technical Science - Tech Science (Technical Drawing, Physics)
Swami Vivekananda College
Nadi, Fiji11-2004
Skills
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Operations
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Fault Finding
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
- Fully qualified Marine systems certified technician
- Mercury Outboard Certified Technician
Languages
English
Fijian
Passions
- Marine
- Automotive
- Conservation
- Outdoors
Timeline
Mercury Sales and Service Manager
Baobab Marine Port Denarau
01.2014 - Current
Avionics Trainee
Pacific Sun
05.2010 - 12.2010
Avionics Technician Trainee
Air Pacific
01.2009 - 12.2010
Manager/Technician
Iceman Fiji Ltd
03.2006 - 12.2011
Trade Certificate, Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
Fiji National University (formally Fiji Institute of Technology)
Mercury Outboard Certification -
Mercury University - Mercury Marine HQ, Dandenong South - Melbourne
Trade Certificate, Aircraft Avionics Engineering -
Fiji National University
High School, Technical Science - Tech Science (Technical Drawing, Physics)
Swami Vivekananda College
Similar Profiles
Varshika Vandana ChettyVarshika Vandana Chetty
Accounts/ Administration duties/Operations at PORT DENARAU CENTRE MANAGEMENT LTD (Fiji)Accounts/ Administration duties/Operations at PORT DENARAU CENTRE MANAGEMENT LTD (Fiji)
Gabriel MeyerGabriel Meyer
Marine Stewardship Educator AmeriCorps at Port Townsend Marine Science CenterMarine Stewardship Educator AmeriCorps at Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Owen BallardOwen Ballard
Marina Dock Hand at South Port MarineMarina Dock Hand at South Port Marine