Objective
To obtain a Crewing or Personnel or HR Manager position within the Marine/Maritime Transportation Industry, again.
Experience
HORIZON LINES, LLC – Kenilworth, NJ
MANAGER, Crewing - Managed a staff of three (3) with full ownership of crew management and claims services for company managed/operated vessels. Oversaw all recruitment activity, implemented a highly effective training and development program and created schedules for 200–member crews to effectively man and operate U.S. Flag MSC T-AGS and MARAD Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships deployed on global, classified research missions.
• Played instrumental role as sole liaison for vessel crew, OTS associates, union officials and internal departments.
• Negotiated compensation and benefits contracts on behalf of crew members.
• Accurately maintained SafeNet crew management module database and crew files; ensured thorough validation of Federal Security Clearances for all crew members.
• Reduced annual travel expenses by 25% through early travel bookings and contract negotiations; reduced turnover rate by 30%.
CROWLEY MARITIME CORPORATION
ADMINISTRATOR, Crewing - Promoted to position of increased responsibility, managing a staff of four (4) administrative assistants tasked with maintaining the personnel database and files. Staffed and generated schedules for U.S. Flag Merchant Vessels (containers, tankers and MARAD vessels) commissioned for international trade expeditions.
• Organized rotating shifts and relief schedules for 135-member crews on U.S. Government RRF ships.
• Validated new-hire and incumbent staff authorizations and Federal Security Clearances, ensuring compliance with federal and state labor codes and regulations.
Education
BA in Psychology
Certification
ISO 9001-2000 and 14001
Skils
Resourceful, detail-oriented and committed HR professional, providing value added support to HR administration. Regularly requested to deliver employee training on policies and procedures to improve efficiency, increase productivity, enhance quality and strengthen financial results. Professional career reflects 13 years’ progressive experience in HR and administrative expertise, talent spotting, recruitment and overall customer service excellence. Combine strong cost analysis, planning, organization and reporting abilities in tandem with problem resolution, negotiation and relationship-management skills. Highly articulate communicator and consensus-builder; recognized as an engaging presenter with the aptitude to align training activities with corporate goals.
Core Proficiencies
Human Resources Administration • Employee Relations • Staffing • Recruiting • Training & Development Strategies
Cost Control • HR Policy & Procedure Audits • Compliance • Compensation & Benefits • Industrial Relations
Contract Negotiations • Collective Bargaining • Team Leadership • On-boarding & Orientations
Interest & Right Disputes • Terminations & Retirements • HR Audits • Per Diem Administration
Technology Snapshot: Windows and Apple platforms • MS Office • Oracle • PeopleSoft 9.1 • ADP • ABS SafeNet • Success Factors • Vignette • Report Xpress • Hodes iQ • Taleo • Adobe Creative Suite 5.5