Objective
Secure a challenging and rewarding position that would enable the opportunity for continued application of demonstrated skills and abilities acquired; and further provide the prospect for professional growth and self-development
Experience
2000-Present BC Ferry Services, Inc. Salt Spring Island, BC
Administrative Assistant, Marine Superintendent, Southern IslandsJob Challenge: To assist and independently provide efficient and complete communications to a highly divers group of clients and a wide range of employees. These duties include providing support to the marine superintendent of vessel operations for 11 vessels, 12 terminals, 9 routes, and 1200 employees. This position cannot be done efficiently without teamwork, strong organization skills, and positive employee relations.
1987 – 1991 Cormorant Bulk Carriers, Inc. West Vancouver, BC
Marine Operations Assistant and Liner Bookings
created liner service of break bulk cargo of lumber from British Columbia/US West Coast to Taiwann responsible for voyage estimates and actuals, to determine cost analysis for each voyage
liased with Port Agents/Stevedores/Super Cargoes, updated vessel schedules for 6-8 vessels
kept track of all liner bookings of break bulk pulp and paper, and lumber to SE Asia/India
Education
2004 West Coast Maritime Institute – Voyage Chartering
2001 Justice Institute of BC – Incident Command System Level 1
2001 Open Learning – Computer Studies – 100%
2000 Open Learning – Writing Communications
1999 BC Communications – Media Relations for Front Line Staff
1989 - 1993 Pacific Marine Training Campus· Ship Operations· Seabourne Cargoes· Dangerous Goods· Port Administration and Management· Marine Terminals
1987 Vancouver Vocational Institute – Junior Travel Agent Program
1986 Sutherland Secondary School – Academic Graduate
Certification
1989- 1993 Pacific Marine Training Campus·
Ship Operations·
Seabourne Cargoes·
Dangerous Goods·
Port Administration and Management·
Marine Terminals
1987 Vancouver Vocational Institute – Junior Travel Agent Program
1986 Sutherland Secondary School – Academic Graduate
Skils
I have worked as an operations assitant to a owner/operator of a break bulk service from BC/USWC to SE Asia/India.
I booked breakbulk cargo, lumber, and created a lumber liner service from BCWC to Taiwan.
I have also had to booked stevedore gangs for vessel loading operations, dealt with port agents around th world, supercargoes for loading operations and invoiced against mates receipt.
I would like to work as an assistant for a part time position from home and then increase hours as needed.
I have almost 20 years experience in the marine shipping industry both in the private and public sectors. I am a team player and can work very efficiently on my own. Refernces are available upon request.