Objective
I would like to be part of a multinational engineering firm, and have the opportunity of growth within.
Experience
PANAMA MARITIME SURVEYORS BUREAU
December 2007 – Present Technical Officer for a recognized organization. In charge of the revision of statutory certificate surveys and documentation related to ISM and ISPS certifications.
AJA REGISTRARS, S.A.
October 2006 – Present ISPS & BS EN ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System IRCA Certified Auditor.
PUBLIC MINISTRY
ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE
Head of Custodian Centre
May 2006 – October 2007
Head of General Services
January 2005 – May 2006 Custodian Centre for Apprehended Properties and Funds: In charge of the administration, development of operations, handling and care of apprehended properties, vehicles and funds.
General Services Department: In charge of the general maintenance of all building installations nationwide. Supervision of the areas of construction, office equipment repair, A/C maintenance and installation, electric maintenance, car drivers, transportation and fuel requirements.
TECHNOLOGICAL UNIV. OF PANAMA
LATINAMERICAN UNIV. OF FOREIGN COMMERCE
INTERAMERICAN UNIV. OF PANAMA
Adjunct Faculty/Professor
May 2003 - Present Instruct and teach undergraduate students the applied sciences of the maritime field and their influence in naval design and engineering, port administration and infrastructure, national maritime policies, international economy analysis, multi and intermodalism, and the relevant maritime strategy of international commerce.
PANAMA SHIPPING REGISTRAR
October 2007 – November 2007 Technical Officer for PSR, a Recognized Organization. In charge of the revision of statutory certificate surveys and documentation related to ISM and ISPS certifications.
CENTRAL BUREAU OF SHIPPING
October 2004 – December 2004 Technical Manager for CBS, a Recognized Organization. In charge of the revision of statutory certificate surveys and documentation related to ISM and ISPS certifications. Represent the General Management to the surveyors and clients.
PANAMA MARITIME AUTHORITY
SEAFARER’S GENERAL DIRECTION
Head of the Certification Department
March 2003 – September 2004
Head of the License Evaluation Section
April 2001 – March 2003 In charge of the application of the International Maritime Organization’s regulations known as Standards of Training, Certification and Watchstanding (STCW) 78/95, in the Certification Department and the Regional Office in Manila, Philippines, with overview of the New York and London regional offices, with a total of 51 staff members worldwide. Coordinated policies of certification and endorsement of titles with other administrations. Modernized and standardized the actual license issuing system. Developed and implemented strategies for detecting new markets
PANAMA MARITIME COMPANY
PANAMA MARITIME COURT
Marine Engineer
March 2000 – April 2001 Directed the activities of an engineering team in performing the maintenance, repair and operation of engine rooms of different vessels, with a staff of 2 to 5 persons. Responsible for the preparation of ships for sale, and provide assistance to the new owners upon request. Operation of Caterpillar, Detroit, Clark-Sulzer, Ruston-Paxman, Deutz, and MAN engines.
MANZANILLO INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL (SSA)
Vessel Operations Planner
September 1998 – March 1999 Managed vessel loading information, and supervised container loading operations of 1 to 5 crane teams. Verified cargo data from inbound and outbound vessel manifests, and corrected as needed cargo loading plans to enforce hazardous materials, Panama Canal restrictions, and ship stability to the benefit of client shipping agencies, and conclude individual operations with job and billing report summaries
Education
Interamerican University of Panama
Masters in Business Administration, 2008 Graduation
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York
Bachelor of Science, Mayor in Marine Engineering, 1998
Certification
Auditor for BS EN ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System, Certified by IRCA, Oct. 2006
Auditor for ISM Ship Security Management System, Certified by MCA of the United Kingdom, Oct. 2006
Ship, Company & Port Facility Security Officer, IMO’s ISPS Code, Sept. 2004
Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan Seminar – PCSOPEP, Issued by Panama Canal Authority, Sept. 2004
Second Engineer Officer Unlimited Horsepower, & First Engineer Officer Up To 3000kW, Republic of Panama, Aug. 2004
Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Advanced Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat, & General Tanker Familiarization Course, all certified by Panama Maritime Authority.
Skils
Fluent in Spanish and English
Computer literate/familiar with Windows Vista Ultimate, Ubuntu 7.10, MS Office 2007, Open Office 2.3, Auto-CAD 2008, Adobe Acrobat, DocuManager 4.0 by Evolusoft, photo & image editing, translation & voice recognition program, internet browsing, PC repairs and configuration.
Proficient in 30 ton ship cargo crane handling and lift truck. Small boat handling and repair, & Advanced Open Water Diver Certified.