KARSTEN RICK
Tarkwa Bay,Lagos
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in leadership and team coordination, specialising in furniture production and installation, interior fit-out and joinery. Demonstrates proficiency in superyacht interior installation and boat service and repair, ensuring quality assurance procedures are meticulously followed. Adept at emergency response preparedness, site inspection, and project coordination, with a strong focus on attention to detail and organisation. Committed to maintaining high standards in building maintenance and equipment maintenance while fostering effective communication across teams. Aspires to leverage skills in a challenging role that drives innovation within the industry.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Superintendent – Furniture Production and Installation
Protechnic Consulting Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
2025.06 - 2026.06
- Conducted equipment inspections for optimal functionality.
- Improved site productivity with robust scheduling practices.
- Devised strategic plans, driving successful project completion.
- Organised regular training sessions for improved competency.
- Initiated preventative maintenance measures, minimising equipment downtime.
- Enforced quality standards to deliver top-notch results.
- Oversaw staff performance reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coordinated staff and contractors to achieve daily tasks within quality, budget and timeframe targets.
- Directed day-to-day supervision of labour teams to achieve daily productivity KPIs.
- Operated job-specific equipment to shampoo carpets, wax tile and buff floors.
- Handled after-hours cleaning for professional office spaces, replenishing supplies, servicing bathrooms and resetting spaces.
- Polished glass, mirrors and metal items to attractive shine.
Construction Superintendent (Interior Department)
Arbico PLC
2017.04 - 2025.05
Interior Joinery Specialist
KIESS Interior
Stuttgart
2015.10 - 2017.03
Superyacht Interior Installer
Bergenthal GmbH
Stuttgart
2013.03 - 2015.10
Self-Employed
Yacht Repair & Care
2011.06 - 2013.08
After-Sales Service Specialist – Superyachts
Dichtmann GmbH
Bremen
2006.01 - 2011.05
Wings Mold Construction
Norder Windenergy
Rostock
2003.05 - 2006.09
Self-Employed
2001.01 - 2003.01
- Gastronomy
Boat Service & Repair Technician
Kock GmbH
Rostock
1994.09 - 2000.11
Education
Education as a Boatbuilder -
1991.01 - 1994.01
Polytechnical High School - undefined
Rostock, Germany 1981.01 - 1991.01
Skills
- Leadership and team coordination
- Furniture production and installation
- Interior fit-out and joinery
- Superyacht interior installation
- Boat service and repair
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail and organization
- Emergency response preparedness
- Site inspection
- Quality assurance procedures
- Building maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Project coordination
Languages
English & German
Timeline
Superintendent – Furniture Production and Installation
Protechnic Consulting Ltd
2025.06 - 2026.06
Construction Superintendent (Interior Department)
Arbico PLC
2017.04 - 2025.05
Interior Joinery Specialist
KIESS Interior
2015.10 - 2017.03
Superyacht Interior Installer
Bergenthal GmbH
2013.03 - 2015.10
Self-Employed
Yacht Repair & Care
2011.06 - 2013.08
After-Sales Service Specialist – Superyachts
Dichtmann GmbH
2006.01 - 2011.05
Wings Mold Construction
Norder Windenergy
2003.05 - 2006.09
Self-Employed
2001.01 - 2003.01
Boat Service & Repair Technician
Kock GmbH
1994.09 - 2000.11
Education as a Boatbuilder -
1991.01 - 1994.01
Polytechnical High School - undefined
1981.01 - 1991.01