Objective
To obtain a Project or Operations Management Position.
Experience
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Highly motivated, creative, and successful Project and Operations Manager with ten years of experience in the implementation and management of logistics and development projects. Explicitly skilled in building effective and productive client relationships and project teams. Excellent analytical, organizational, and public relation skills, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional, Adobe, and Microsoft Project software.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
06/06 to 06/09 PROJECT MANAGER / PORT SECTOR LEADER
Applied Technology and Management Inc., Charleston, SC 29401
* Acquired and managed development and logistics projects throughout the US, Caribbean, and Middle East.
* Developed, monitored, and controlled project financials, which included the production of project cost estimates, administration of bidding procedures, and organization of project closeout processes.
* Nurtured client relationships to ensure deliverable satisfactory and the prospect of repeat business.
* Created proposals, demonstrated marketing and project result presentations to prospective and existing clients, produced and analyzed quarterly sales metrics, assigned and managed appropriate team members on acquired projects.
* Designed and executed the 2008 and 2009 Port Market Sector Business Development Program, generated annual marketing material, established and maintained the Port Market Sector’s budget, coordinated with additional market sector leaders to facilitate supplementary company services.
* Reduced the 2008 and 2009 Port Market Sector budget by 65% while still exceeding the sector’s projected revenue goal by 36%, in addition, initiated a GIS market database program to increase intellectual capacity of target markets in order to increase efficiency and utilization of the Port Sector.
* Initiated and administrated the company’s International Maritime Security Compliance Support Division in coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
01/00 to 06/06 COMPLIANCE MANAGER / VESSEL OPERATOR
KMD Marine, Inc., Wando, SC 29492
* Prepared quarterly financial and operation reports to executive management and coordinating government agencies.
* Designed and published company website and webmail communication system.
* Operated company vessels and coordinated with on-site project managers for commercial marine construction projects; in addition, carried out the transport of barges along the United States Gulf and East Coast waterways.
* Directly responsible for company vessels and equipment as well as the knowledge of personnel in preparation for commercial marine construction projects; specifically the $600M Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, SC.
* Implemented, and managed the American Waterways Organization’s Responsible Carrier Program; regulations specifically mandated for marine petroleum carriers.
* Established a maritime security program in compliance with the Maritime Transportation Safety Act of 2002 (MTSA).
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
02/98 to 01/00 DECKHAND
KMD Marine, Inc., Wando, SC 29492
01/97 to 01/98 ACCOUNT MANAGER
BH Industries, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
04/94 to 01/97 SHIFT SUPERVISOR / COACH
Town of Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; College of Charleston, SC.
Certification
Project Management Certification; IMO Port Facility Security Auditor; Merchant Mariner Master of Towing Vessels & 100 Ton Master; PADI Open Water Diver; DHS-TWIC Card.
Skils
AFFILIATIONS: Sullivan’s Island Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department; SC Maritime Association; Propeller Club of Charleston, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association.