Objective
I want to work in the marine/offshore sector wherein I can utilise my lifelong experience and training.
Experience
Objective:
I am seeking employment in any field which will allow me to use the various skills that I have acquired during my career in the Marine and Petroleum Industry.
Abilities:
As a result of varied assignments throughout the world, I am adept at establishing sources and maintaining relationships with customers and vendors of national and international goods and services.
My Spanish heritage and language have been of benefit in enhancing personal and business interaction with people of all nationalities and cultures.
Employment History:
Project Coordinator
3/2001 - 1/2009 Star Engineering Services, Inc. Metairie, La.
Sourced new and used process equipment for domestic and international projects.
Developed and issued Bid Packages and Purchase Orders.
Verified project costs and invoices.
Managed schedules and delivery of equipment.
Developed and issued weekly Project Reports.
Prepared, reviewed, and issued Project Data Books and Manuals.
Export Dept. Co-manager
8/2000 - 12/2000 Standard Supply & Hardware Co., Inc. Metairie, La.
Preparation of quotations for clients in Central America, the Middle East, as well as the Far East. Purchase, expedite, and arrange logistics for customer's materials. The company was "Sold" and the position was terminated.
Project Consultant
1/2000 - 5/2000 Global Industries, Ltd. Carlyss, La.
Purchase, coordinate, and expedite shipment of materials to overseas locations for a short term project in Equatorial Guinea, West Africa.
Maintained an on-site office at freight forwarders premises to assist in the verification, accuracy, packaging, and shipping of equipment to overseas locations as well as resolving problems with vendors. Job ended when project was completed.
Senior Materials Coordinator
8/1966 - 1/2000 J. Ray McDermott & Co., Inc. New Orleans, La.
During my lengthy tenure, I worked in the following capacities:
Blueline Operator, Draftsman, Expediter, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Materials Coordinator, Dry dock Project Coordinator, and Senior Materials Coordinator in the support of designing, building, and modifying/repairing of various types of marine vessels. Responsible for bids, purchasing, expediting, and submittal of equipment drawings to various regulatory bodies for review and approval. Also procured materials, on an urgent basis, for the various international operating divisions.
Review, verification, and approval of invoices and bills of lading for vouchering to be sent to accounting for processing.
Dry dock Project Coordinator in charge of budget, local purchasing of materials, services, and logistics. Also responsible for the quartering and needs of vessel personnel.
Served as company's Liaison/Representative to Joint Venture partner Construcciones Maritimas Mexicanas (CMM) in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico. While as liaison, made decisions concerning offshore operations with Project Managers, such as purchasing, monitoring vessel/material movement. Responsible for overseeing crew changes and resolving problems with Immigration. Coordinated movement of personnel and equipment to and from offshore locations.
Seminars and Workshops for Key Employees:
Annual Ethics Workshop.
Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.
Quality Management Seminar.
Personal Interests:
Reading, movies, and traveling.
Performing volunteer work, such as using Spanish speaking skills to instruct foreign students in the use of “English as a Second Language" (ESL). Was chosen "ESL Teacher of the Year" 2004.
Participate in church volunteer programs.
Education
Certification
Skils