Objective
Seeking management position in vessel operations, utilizing over 14 years of experience in many aspects of the shipping industry for the benefit and growth of a company's business.
Experience
1996-Present: Prime Maritime Agency, Inc. - Houston, TX
Operations Manager
- Manage office and operations staff and coordinated vessel port calls throughout the entire West Gulf Region
- Appointed sub agents for ports not serviced directly by the company and acted as liason between sub agent and principals
- Maintained constant communication with principals to ensure excellent customer service
- Negotiated contracts with principals and vendors
- Approved vendors' invoices and prepared final disbursement accounts
- Responsible for filing import cargo in U.S. Customs AMS system and trained office staff on AMS
- Gained extensive knowledge of vessel and principals' needs with particular attention to cost control and voyage profitability
- Responsible for entertaining of clients and maintaining customer relations
1994-1996 General Maritime Transp. - New Orleans, LA
Vessel Agent
- Boarded vessels and coordinated port calls in the Miss River
- Enetered/Cleared vessels, cargo, & crew with U.S. Officials
- Communicated with principals to ensure customer satisfaction
- Assisted operations manager with documentation
1993-1994: Shoreside Services - New Orleans, LA
Driver / Dispatcher
- Performed crew changes and delivered ship spares throughout the entire West Gulf Region
- Assisted manager with coordinating job schedules
- Gained knowledge of regulations for many vessel terminals throughout the west gulf region
Education
Archbishop Rummel High School - Metairie, LA
Graduated with honors 1993
Certification
Skils
-Highly motivated self starter who works well with a team or individually
-Excellent communication and management skills
-Ability to manage multiple tasks in a pressured environment
-Extensive knowledge of U.S. Gulf ports procedures and regulations
-Extensive knowledge of U.S. Government regulations pertaining to foreign vessels, cargo, and crew
-Proficient with computers
-Familiar with needs of vessels and carriers
-Familiar with most aspects of the shipping industry as a whole
I can provide potential employers with numerous references upon request.