Objective
Seeking position in Vessel Operations and/or Vessel Crewing on the Inland Waterways.
Experience
EXPERIENCE
Marquette Transportation Company Jefferson, LA
formerly Eckstein Marine Service, LLC
Vice-President of Operations with Marquette Transportation
January 2007 – December 2009
? Managed vessel operations growing from a 30-boat operation to a 53-boat operation in a two-year span.
? Managed vessel crewing and personnel department and developed strategies for wheelhouse staffing to meet the growth objectives of the company.
? Appointed senior wheelhouse staff for the vessels and worked closely with each to achieve company goals, regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.
? Developed Steersman Program within the organization which trained and developed over 20 new pilots for the company.
? Developed Vessel Management Teams to gain better oversight of the vessel operations and worked closely with the port captains on all navigation and operations issues.
Vice-President of Human Resources & Claims with Eckstein Marine Service, LLC
January 2005 – January 2007
? Managed casualties and claims for a 30+ boat operation.
? Handled Jones Act claims and worked closely with underwriters as well as appointed surveyors and attorneys as necessary.
? Negotiated marine insurance coverage for the vessel operations with brokers and underwriters on an annual basis.
? Negotiated employee benefits and administered plan with employees.
? Oversaw the safety and regulatory department and developed policy to ensure compliance with the AWO Responsible Carrier Program.
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Blackhawk Fleet, Inc. Davenport, IA
General Manager
December 1995 - May 2004
? Direct supervision of over 75 full-time employees.
? Managed vessel operations in all facets, including crewing, regulatory and general oversight of operation.
? Managed middle Mississippi fueling operation with over seven million gallons handled annually; managed barge cleaning and repair operation, including expansion of dry dock operations; managed sand and gravel dredging operation, including expansion of operation both in scope and capacity; managed three terminal operations, including equipment purchases and business development.
? Development of cost accounting procedures and full P&L responsibilities of operation; development of computerized billing and tracking system for fleet and shipyard operations; oversight and development of permitting activity, including providing testimony at various public hearings.
? Worked closely with various government agencies, including, EPA, OSHA, MSHA, USACOE & USCG, to ensure regulatory compliance.
ContiCarriers & Terminals, Inc. New Orleans, LA
General Manager & Director of Fleets
May 1982 – December 1995
? Direct supervision of two fleet operations with annual revenue in excess of $14 million.
? Coordinated start-up of repair/dry dock business to a full service operation with revenues in excess of $1.6 million per year.
? Managed vessel operations that employed up to nine vessels with annual revenues in excess of $4.5 million.
? Developed computerized billing and tacking system for fleet and shipyard operations; development of cost accounting procedures and full P&L responsibility of operations.
? Strategic business planning with detailed capital and operating budgets.
? Maintained multiple memberships with various trade organizations to assure compliance with governmental regulations.
Education
The Practice of Management - Continental Grain Company - New York, New York - September 1992
7 day Management course - “ From Manager to Leader”
Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association - River and Marine Industry Seminar - Various Years
3 day seminar - Legal and Marine Seminar - New Orleans, Louisiana
Attended eleven (11) seminars from 1983 - 2009
Company Security Training - Maritime Security Training - Marrero, Louisiana - July 2005
1-day course in CSO/VSO & facilities training
Sexual Harassment Training - Marquette Transportation Company - October 2009
4 - hour course - Training for Supervisor Positions
Leadership Training & Seminar - Marquette Transportation Company - October 2009
3- day course designed for Senior Wheelhouse Officers & Vessel Management
Advanced Wheelhouse Simulator Training - Seamen’s Church Institute - Houston, Texas 2009
3 - day course in advanced wheelhouse training and simulator
03/03/2010
Certification
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
American Waterways Operators (AWO) (1990-1995, 2005-2009)
Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Assn. (1977-1995, 2005-2009)
Gulf Intracoastal Canal Assn. (2005-2009)
Skils
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
? 33 years of inland marine transportation experience in various positions 27 at the managerial level, including 18 years of management experience in the Gulf.
? Excellent working relationship with vessel employees and balancing the needs of crews while adhering to the policies of the company.
? Resourceful, creative, articulate and results-oriented individual with high standards of job performance.
? Excellent customer relations and problem solving skills.
? Extensive experience dealing with regulators on local, state and federal levels.
REFERENCES
Robert L. Gardner, President/CEO, Barge America (502.727.0673)
Randy Eckstein, President (Retired), Eckstein Marine Service (504.416.8543)
George Gilly, Sr. Partner, Phelps Dunbar (504.584.9289)