Amit Waingankar
Kamothe
Summary
Possess strong communication and inter - personal skills & quick learner with ability to work under pressure and meet dead lines.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Crew Manager
Peninsular Maritime Private Limited
Navi Mumbai
04.2025 - Current
- Responsible for planning and recruitment of Seafarers for all the Vessels (Tankers, Bulk, LPG).
- Arranging interviews with Technical Superintendents.
- Verify credentials – STCW Certificates, Passport Updation in DG & Validity, CDC Validity.
- Sourcing for Seafarers various sources such as Sea Job Portal, References, Social Media, LinkedIn.
- Maintaining database of Signed Off Crew and coordinate with them for future planning on the vessel.
- Manage crew rotation cycles to ensure vessels are adequately manned at all times.
- Being in regular contact with Ex-Hand seafarer and apprising them of new openings on the vessels to improve crew retention rate.
- Provide regular reports on crew status and vacancy updates to management.
- Coordination with the Operations Department for smooth transition of the approved seafarer.
- Conducting background and reference checks of the approved seafarers.
- Maintain personal records and update all certificates in company software.
- Maintain cordial & healthy relations with the seafarers for retention.
- Maintained a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
Recruitment Executive
Admiral Marine Services Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2021 - 11.2026
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Negotiated employment terms with candidates to mutual satisfaction, streamlining onboarding process.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.
Recruitment Executive & Trainee – Hosmac Communication Publishing
Hosmac India Private Limited
Mumbai
04.2018 - 06.2020
Recruitment Executive
Profinders HR Consultants
02.2004 - 04.2018
- Recruited candidates from Middle Management to Top Management Level.
- Handled recruitment for Top Management such us CEO, Head Production, Head Maintenance, V.P. Accounts & Finance, Sales & Marketing Head.
- Recruited for Medical Sector, Manufacturing Sector, Production Sector, Engineering Sector, Pharmaceutical Machines.
- Identify the best mix of resources to source talent using research functions, web searches, referrals, and industry – specific sources.
- Working with concerned Department Heads to maximize effectiveness of recruiting process by ensuring job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria.
- Source and screen profile and send the same for the shortlist the candidates in preliminary rounds.
- Cold calls to suitable candidates.
- Manage the complete recruitment process to meet various staffing goals.
- Regular follow up with hiring managers and candidates to ensure timeliness of recruitment process.
- Manage the staffing process: recruiting, screening to fill vacant positions.
- Arranging interview of shortlisted candidates.
- Taking follow up of candidates till joining.
- Developed candidate pipelines by discovering untapped sources of talent through creative sourcing techniques (i.e. social media, professional networking, etc.).
- Provided relevant candidates thereby improving work quality.
- Negotiated for better rates with various portal executives, thereby, ensuring cost saving for the company.
Education
HSC -
John Bowne High School
New York, USA06-1999
SSC -
John Bowne High School
New York, USA06-1997
Skills
Teamwork & Collaboration
Report preparation
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Excellent Communication
Multitasking
Adaptability & Resilience
Interests
Playing Team Sports
Carrom
Reading
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06th December, 1981
- Gender: M
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Crew Manager
Peninsular Maritime Private Limited
04.2025 - Current
Recruitment Executive
Admiral Marine Services Pvt. Ltd.
05.2021 - 11.2026
Recruitment Executive & Trainee – Hosmac Communication Publishing
Hosmac India Private Limited
04.2018 - 06.2020
Recruitment Executive
Profinders HR Consultants
02.2004 - 04.2018
HSC -
John Bowne High School
SSC -
John Bowne High School