Matthew Paul Brewster

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Single
South African/British
2 September 1972
Hitchin, United Kingdom
South African EC
UK Category D/Coach (PCV)
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Employment

March 2002 to present

Agency Driving

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Coach Driver

• European excursions

• Private hires

• Commuter services

• Cleaning and maintenance of own vehicles

• Companies include:

  • National Express

  • Kings Ferry Coaches

  • London Kent Coaches

  • Arriva

June 1997 to March 2002

Karibu Safaris/Kiboko Adventures, South Africa

Safari Tour Leader and Guide

• Sole responsibility for the leadership of tourist groups throughout Africa, consisting of between 6 and 20 passengers of both local and foreign nationalities

• Driving long distance overland trucks and 4x4 vehicles

• Public relations

• Menu planning and cooking

• Mechanical – both within the workshop and on the road

• First aid knowledge

• Knowledge of flora and fauna

• Taking care of company vehicles and equipment

March 1996 to June 1997

Royce Love Nissan, South Africa

Motor Technician

• Fault finding
• Vehicle testing
• Repairs to both cars and trucks
• Pre-delivery inspections of new vehicles

January 1994 to March 1996

Scott Nissan, South Africa

Apprentice Mechanic

• Learning the skills of the motor industry trade as a technician
• Attending college as part of apprenticeship

November 1990 to November 1991

Trace Elliott, Maldon

Wireman and Assembler

• Member of PCB Department, helping in the operation of the flo-soldering machine and checking of PCBs
• Final assembly and quality control
• Testing of amplifiers

November 1988 to September 1989

Elvic Electronics, Wethersfield

Wireman/Assembler

• Assembly of PCBs
• Manual soldering
• Final assembly
• Testing

Education

1985-1988

Alexandra High School, South Africa

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Afrikaans
English
General Science
Mathematics
Geography
History
Technical Drawing

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Summary of

Durban Technical College, South Africa

Qualifications
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• National Certificate in Motor, Diesel and Tractor Mechanics N1 (First Class)

Durban Technical College, South Africa

• National Certificate in Motor, Diesel and Tractor Mechanics N2 (First Class)

Motor Industry Training Board of South Africa

• Trade Certificate of Motor Mechanic

Nissan Training and Development, South Africa

• Certificate in AW Diesel

The South African Red Cross Society

• Certificate in General First Aid

Open College of the North West

• Foundation Certificate - Introduction to Air Cabin Crew

English Tourist Board

• Welcome Host Award
  The Welcome Host Award is developed to improve customer service knowledge, ability and skills

Professional
Memberships
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• Bureau of Freelance Photographers, United Kingdom
• The South African Red Cross Society

Languages
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• Afrikaans – written and spoken

Interests and Hobbies
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• Playing the Didgeridoo
• Cycling
• Hiking
• Surfing

• Photography
• White water rafting and kayaking
• Travelling
• Diving