Objective
I seek to be identified with a dynamic organization where potentials abound for personal initiative, drive and development of professional skills.
Experience
Working Experience
{A} Shipping Manager
Red Transport Nigeria Limited
14A Olushola Agbaje Street
Lekki Pennisula Phase 1,
Lagos, Nigeria
June 2008 till date
Responsibilities Teams Leader shipping operations
Ensure all shipping documentation are prepared
Ensure all customs documentation relative to vessel and
cargo clearance are in place
Ensure good communication with all parties
Make proper plan for operations
Interface between external Authorities And management
Ensure operation not affected negatively due to shipping
administrative issue
Maintain financial report for NPA and NIMASA accounts
Prepare report on operations for management
Prepare vessel and cargo file for invoicing
Deal with all Authorities on operational matter
Maintain good relationship with customers and Authorities
Ensure good relationship with suppliers
Ensure an efficient service is supplied to clients
Ensure proper execution of all shipping project
Assure compliance with company operational policy
Ensure effective control of operational cost
Accomplish other tasks as assigned by management
{B} Agency Manager
Star view (Shipping) Nigeria Limited
Suits 11 Amsement Park
34, Randle Road, Apapa,
Lagos, Nigeria
March 2007- June 2008
Responsibilities Develop and implement business strategies to achieve financial goals
Lead operation team and ensure service rendered to quality specification of clients
Ensure overall operation is done efficiently in accordance to business plan and objectives.
Ensure smooth operations by relating with charterers and ship owners as the case may be including involved government agencies.
Manage operations that includes sea & air freight, haulage.
{C} Operations Manager
Hull Blyth Nigeria
34, Wharf Road, Apapa
Lagos, Nigeria.
February 2004 - January 2007
Responsibilities Lead the group operation team to ensure activities done
according to company policy.
Manage day to day operation of vessels cargo operation
Maintain good relationship with jetty operators and all other
agencies on vessel and cargo operational issues
Liaising with local and overseas customers to maintain ship s
Schedules.
Ensure customers are advised of their cargo position before
arrival of vessel
Maintain communication with charterers or ship owners on
Vessel schedule and cargo operation
Manage all documentation processes to ensure smooth berthing
Cargo operation and sailing of the vessel
Manage cargo equipment tracking to ensure smooth delivery
and return of equipment for maximum utilization
{D} West Africa Operations Controller
Kien Hung Line under Elder Dempster Nigeria
34, Wharf Road, Apapa, Lagos.
May 2002 - 2004.
Responsibilities: Plan the shipping schedules for West Africa Ports
Coordinate the marine operation program and all marine related
issues within West Africa.
Monitor the vessels according to the schedules and ensure that
The objectives set by the management are achieved.
Provide advice for any major decisions regarding planning
And implementation of marine operations
Prepare the marine operation budget annually and present to
the director operation.
Maintain industry standards, practices and methodologies as
Well as regulatory marine requirements
Prepare the ship load and discharge stowage plan
Ensure that the load and discharge of activities run smoothly
and follow the right procedures drawn up by the management
Develop strategies to improve operation performance
Coordinate daily reports on progress of vessels and latest
activities at the jetties and on offshore operation
Manage jetties and other relevant Authorities protocol
Ensure QHSE and risk management is attaind at the highest level
Liaise with the agency to analyse statement of fact [SOF]
Manage commercial functions of vessels traffic and operation
{E} Operations Officer
Elder Dempster Nigeria
34, Wharf Road, Apapa
Lagos, Nigeria.
February 2000-2002
Responsibilities Handling documentation with customs and all other Agencies before and after call of a vessel.
Attending to jetty and other Authorities issues to ensure smooth
cargo operation of the vessel
Report daily jetty activities to the marine operations manager
Supervising vessel cargo operation and ensure actions according
to made plan,
Assist in preparing vessel stowage plan
Assist in cargo equipment tracking and ensure equipment
Returned as at when due for maximum utilization
{F} Cargo Survey Supervisor
Marine Mutual Services Nig. Ltd
2, Creek Road, Apapa,
Lagos, Nigeria
June 1996-2000
Responsibilities Representing Charterers or Owners as the case may be during cargo discharge or load operation checking Q&Q of the cargo
{G} Operations Assistant
CMBT Nigeria Limited
5, Creek Road, Apapa,
Lagos, Nigeria
April 1990-1996
Responsibilities Documentation with Customs and other Authorities pre and post
Call of a vessel
Relating with all Authorities on vessel and cargo operational
Issues,
Supervising vessel cargo operation and ensure activities carried
out according to stowage plan.
Report daily vessel and jetty activities to the marine operations
manager
Cargo equipment tracking
{H} Operations Clerk
Umarco Nig. Plc
5 Creek Road, Apapa
Lagos, Nigeria
March 1987-1990
Responsibilities Ship onboard bay recording clerk.
Monitoring on board stevedores cargo handling operation.
Recording any damage to cargo or equipment during cargo discharge and load operation
Preparing bill of lading, telex release for cargo laoded and delivery.
Attending/witnessing container stuffing/unstuffing operation
Education
Education American Academy for Project Management [2010]
Masters Project Management
Project Management College United Kingdom [2009]
Executive Masters Certificate in Project Management
Federal University of Technology Owerri {2001}
Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping, Exporting & Petroleum Management
Comptech Creative Systems Lagos {2001}
Diploma Computer Application/Operation
Nigerian Institute of Shipping Lagos {2000}
Professional Graduate/Membership Certificate
Federal College of Education {Technical} Yaba, Lagos {1996}
Advanced Certificate in Shipping Management
School of Engineering and Technology Management London {1995}
Advanced Diploma in Export and Shipping Management
Ede Grammar School Umunede Delta State Nigeria {1996}
School Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level
Certification
Professional Institutes Fellow American Academy for Project Managers
Membership
Member Chartered Institute of Shipping Nigeria
Member Chartered Institute of Shipping Nigeria
Member Nigerian Institute of Shipping
Member Institute of Transport Administration
Member Chartered Institute of Administration
Skils
Special Skill /Training Cargo handling and stowage planning course in Durban South Africa.
Sponsored by Kien-Hung/Hamburg-Sued Line
Conference/Seminar The Nigerian Institute of Shipping
Theme: Managing Seaport Security and Safety Operations in the port
Reform era:
Theme: Challenges & Prospects {November 2008}
The Nigerian Institute of Shipping
Theme: Effective Logistics and Supply Chains
{September 2005}
The Nigerian Institute of Shipping
Theme: Container Operational Logistics and Terminal Management.
{May 2005}
Universal Shipping and Aviation Development Center
Theme: Career Advancement & Development in Shipping & Aviation Challenges and prospects {March 2005}
The Nigerian of Shipping
Theme: Shipping Friendly Environment {2002}
Nigerian Ports Authority national summit on corruption {2001}
Nigerian Institute of Shipping/Nigerian Shipper’s Council
Theme: Towards a competitive and substainable shipper
friendly shipping environment {August 2000}
National Maritime Conference {April 1996}
Awards Certificate of achievement [2010]
Institute of Leadership and Management United Kingdom
Contribution to the development of service boat operation [2009]
Lagos Ports Complex – Nigeria Ports Authority