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
06.2025 - 06.2026
- 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
04.2017 - 05.2025
Interior Joinery Specialist
KIESS Interior
Stuttgart
10.2015 - 03.2017
Superyacht Interior Installer
Bergenthal GmbH
Stuttgart
03.2013 - 10.2015
Self-Employed
Yacht Repair & Care
06.2011 - 08.2013
After-Sales Service Specialist – Superyachts
Dichtmann GmbH
Bremen
01.2006 - 05.2011
Wings Mold Construction
Norder Windenergy
Rostock
05.2003 - 09.2006
Self-Employed
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Gastronomy
Boat Service & Repair Technician
Kock GmbH
Rostock
09.1994 - 11.2000
Education
Education as a Boatbuilder -
01.1991 - 01.1994
Polytechnical High School - undefined
Rostock, Germany 01.1981 - 01.1991
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
06.2025 - 06.2026
Construction Superintendent (Interior Department)
Arbico PLC
04.2017 - 05.2025
Interior Joinery Specialist
KIESS Interior
10.2015 - 03.2017
Superyacht Interior Installer
Bergenthal GmbH
03.2013 - 10.2015
Self-Employed
Yacht Repair & Care
06.2011 - 08.2013
After-Sales Service Specialist – Superyachts
Dichtmann GmbH
01.2006 - 05.2011
Wings Mold Construction
Norder Windenergy
05.2003 - 09.2006
Self-Employed
01.2001 - 01.2003
Boat Service & Repair Technician
Kock GmbH
09.1994 - 11.2000
Education as a Boatbuilder -
01.1991 - 01.1994
Polytechnical High School - undefined
01.1981 - 01.1991