Objective
Use my 10 year experience in the Container Terminal business to the advantage of the employer.
Experience
APM Terminals, Oakland CA
Marine Terminal Operator
1999 – Present
Operations Manager
Key Accomplishments
• Successfully established a new yard layout resulting in vast improvements to vessel productivity
• Managed a 3rd party operational relationship at an off-site terminal; turned around the operation to achieve a net profit of almost $ 800,000 against a previously budgeted profit of $ 200,000. In addition, streamlined the 3rd party billing process to ensure timely approvals and payments
• Actively participated and contributed towards achieving the budgeted saving target of $1.4M for the 2008 financial year.
• Reduced Gate and Yard Operational Costs for the year 2008 to achieve a saving of approximately $ 786,322.00
• Super-user for the FACT (SAP) system and key liaison with technology to develop reports for use by the Operations and Customer Service groups. Trained the end users at Oakland Terminal.
• Managed the preparation and posting of Terminal SOP’s to APM internal ISO website
• Represent APM Terminals at Labor Relations Committee meetings for the Oakland Area
• Awarded the APM Terminals Oakland Rookie of the Year award in 2000
Management/Supervision
• Active participation in the recruitment of new hires; formulated, wrote, and implemented new employee orientation and training manuals
• Trained, supervised and evaluated Assistant Managers including coaching on process improvement and management skills.
• Refined and implemented change management projects, supported merger activities of Maersk and Sealand terminals; supported berth reduction initiative from to three berths to two
• Managed all aspects of Terminal Operations including Vessel, Gate and Yard Operations. Participated in the budgeting process and cost initiatives.
• Took on additional responsibility as interim (8 months) Customer Service Manager while vacancy was being filled
• Attend scheduled employer complaint meetings with the Locals and attended Arbitration hearings
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Wallem Ship Management, Hong Kong 1994- 1999
• Captain on foreign going ocean vessels of all tonnage.
Holbud Ship Management, London UK prior 1994
Univan Ship Management, Hong Kong
Great Eastern Shipping Company, Mumbai India
Captain (Master)
• Captain (Master) on foreign ocean going ships
• In command of all types of ships including Bulk, Break bulk, Containers and Car carriers
• Commanded up to 200,000 DWT bulk carriers
• Implementation of ship board Quality and Safety Management for ISO certification.
• Promoted to Captain [Master] early in my career.
S.D.S Shipping Private Ltd, Mumbai India
Port Captain
• Supervised of loading and discharge of bulk, break bulk and containers in Mumbai and other ports in India
• Handled labor orders and dealt with labor disputes and issues with concerned authorities
• Managed the Agency Department; liaison with both ship owners and operators for port turn around, disbursements and general ship husbandry activities
Education
EDUCATION
• Graduated from the Merchant Marine Training ship “Dufferin” with an Extra First Class certificate
• Master’s certificate for all Ocean Going ships (any tonnage)
TRAINING
• Negotiation Skills Workshop – 2007
• Mid-Level Managers Training Course – 2007
• Terminal Security, CPR, 1st Aid, General Safety Training, Hazardous Material Training and other Marine Terminal related requirements
Certification
Skils
• Proficient experience as a Sea Captain and as a marine terminal operations manager.
• Ability to architect, strategize and support complex projects, manage teams and motivate. change
• Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities and communication skills.
• Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.
• Proven ability to work in unison with labor, staff, and senior management.
• Proven track record in a global and labor intensive work environment.
• Trained for and worked with multi-national crew on board ships.
Willing to relocate anywhere in USA