Objective
To offering over 15 years senior management experience within the maritime industry as a dynamic, result-focused leader, with strong interpersonal skills, sound analytical skills couple with a commitment to excellence and an ability to drive efficiency and financial performance I am confident in my ability make a positive contribution to any organization.
Experience
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SeairGlobal Shipping and Logistics Services Limited
Chief Executive Officer (March 2008 – present)
As company founder and CEO expansive scope of responsibilities includes formulation of the Company’s strategic and operational plans. The formulation and implementation of programmes that the promotions and market of the Company's services. Ensuring the requirements of Principals are met and keeping the Principals abreast of conditions, trends impacting on the local shipping industry. Direct the management and control of the Company's financial resources.
Lannaman & Morris Shipping Group
Business Manager (2007 – 2008)
Expansive scope of responsibilities includes project management, Principals relationship management, marketing, customer service, business development, and management of the Montego Bay office.
Key Achievement
Management of the project that established the Seafreight Jamaica office in Montego Bay and the commencement of Seafreight Line calling the Port of Montego Bay.
International Shipping Limited
General Manager (2005 – 2006)
Expansive scope of responsibilities includes Principals relationship management, finances, marketing, operations, business development, human resource and administrative affairs.
Key Achievement
Automation of the documentation processes. As a result the company was able to handle an increase volume of business without having to increase the number of staff.
GraceKennedy and Company Limited (1989 – 2004)
1989- 1991 International Shipping Limited
Operations Manager (1989 – 1991)
General Manager (1991 – 1992)
Expansive scope of responsibilities includes Principals relationship management, finances, marketing, operations, business development, human resource and administrative affairs.
1993-1995 Grace, Kennedy & Co. (Shpg) Ltd.
General Manager, Laser Division
Expansive scope of responsibilities includes Principals relationship management, finances, marketing, operations, human resource and administrative affairs.
Key Achievement
Through sales, marketing, operational and management initiatives the operations grew from a department into a stand alone company.
1995-2002 International Shipping Limited
Managing Director (1995 – 2002)
Expansive scope of responsibilities includes:
• Formulation of the Company’s strategic plans.
• Develop and implement policy guidelines and systems to ensure the achievement of it.
• Direct the effective management and control of the Company's financial resources.
- Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and ensure the company can meet commitments through effective cash flow analysis and monitoring.
• Formulate and implement programmes for the development, promotion and marketing of the Company's services and the promotion of its corporate image.
• Direct the implementation and maintenance of effective HRM policies and practices.
• Monitor the performance of all Departments ensuring congruence with agreed objectives.
• Ensure the requirements of Principals are met, with respect to operations, customer service, sales & marketing, and finance.
• Keeping the Principal abreast of conditions, trends impacting on the local shipping industry.
• Prepare reports and make presentation to the Board of Directors.
Key Achievements
1995 – 2002: The Company surpasses budgeted targets and achieved increase
Profits.
1999 – 2002: Organizing and managing the company resources to accommodate
and handle the establishment of CMA-CGM transshipment hub.
Negotiate favorable agency remuneration with Principals.
2002-2004 GraceKennedy Maritime Division
Business Development Manager
Expansive scope of responsibilities includes management of projects and business development.
Key Achievements
2000 – 2001: Leading the team that successful established the accounting and operations ‘Back Office’.
2003 – 2004: Setting up the systems and operational procedures for the handling
Trans-Continental agency.
1982–1988 Lannaman and Morris Shipping Limited
Operations Supervisor
Coordinate and supervised the vessel husbandry, cargo operations and equipment control functions of the department.
Education
EDUCATION
2004-2006 Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
University of the West Indies (Mona School of Business)
2003-2004 Diploma- Business Administration
University of the West Indies (Mona School of Business)
1995-1996 GraceKennedy Executive Development Programme
1992-1993 Diploma – Professional Shipping
Norwegian Shipping Academy, Norway
1988-1989 Diploma Management Studies
Jamaica Institute of Management
1971-1978 Diploma
Calabar High School
Certification
Skils
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/SERVICE CLUBS
• Member Management Committee -Shipping Association of Jamaica
• Member - Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew
• Vice President - Duhaney Park Football Club