Objective
To apply my business and management education, experience and leadership skills in the vessel management industry, supporting a company associated with the global maritime marketplace.
Experience
Signet Maritime Corporation, Ingleside, TX Supervisor, Traffic & Logistics January 2013-Present
http://www.SignetMaritime.com
• Supervise and control the daily movements of a diverse fleet of towing vessels, including crew scheduling and availability coordination.
• Analyze prospective projects in order to provide recommendations on vessel application, scheduling and logistical execution.
• Provide customer service before, throughout and after the completion of a vessel movement project, ensuring a smooth and seamless operation.
• Create, modify and approve tow routes, plans and operations manuals for special offshore and inshore projects.
• Directly control the minimization of expenditures in order to follow the most efficient route to the completion of a project.
Signet Maritime Corporation, Ingleside, TX Logistics Coordinator Jan. 2011-Jan. 2012
http://www.SignetMaritime.com
• Create and provide estimated cost analyses and pricing for projects as requested by potential and returning customers. Negotiate and
execute a variety of industry-standard contracts for successful bids.
• Provide customer service before, throughout and after the completion of a vessel movement project, ensuring a smooth and seamless operation.
• Manage the transport of cargo and oil rigs throughout the Gulf of Mexico and international waters. Ensure proper customs and agency
requirements are met for all vessels.
• Directly contributed to increased company revenue of +30% in the year following initial employment.
Clipper Oil Company, San Diego, CA International Sales Representative Jul. 2010-Oct. 2010
http://www.ClipperOil.com
• Coordinate and maintain the sale of lubricant oils and marine diesel to commercial and private vessels in the port of Pago Pago, American Samoa.
• Maintain contact with customers after sales are coordinated in order to ensure a smooth delivery for fuels and lubricant oils in ports throughout the
Pacific Ocean.
• Coordinate spot fuel sales in various ports throughout the United States and Mexico, fueling commercial vessels and private yachts.
• Bid on government tenders and contracts for vessels throughout the world.
• Aided in the expansion of the company’s marketing in various service areas, using internet advertising and search engine optimization.
Maersk Line, Limited, Norfolk, VA Technical Organization Intern Jun. 2009-Aug. 2009
http://www.MaerskLineLimited.com
• Maintained a fleet of commercial vessels through participation in day-to-day task planning and execution.
• Created a new web based software program for the logistical documentation of invoices and maintenance forms for vessels.
• Compiled and filed insurance claims for vessels that suffered damage due to poor fuel.
• Assigned to the Maersk Tennessee, observed and participated in the process and interaction between the vessel and home office.
• Coordinated the removal of decomposing cargo, which had invaded several crucial sections of the environmental controls for the cargo area of
the Maersk Tennessee.
American Bureau of Shipping, Houston, TX International Business Intern Jan. 2009-Feb. 2009
http://www.Eagle.org
• Gained Legal, Human Resources, Project Management, Offshore Engineering, Ship Engineering, and Naval Engineering and Survey experience through daily participation in Department activities.
• Edited legal documents, as well as market advertising releases.
• Surveyed cranes and cargo ships through hands-on experience.
• Introduced to computer aided engineering design and management software and systems.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Washington, D.C. Mission Systems Intern Jun. 2008-Aug. 2008
http://www.NorthropGrumman.com
• Processed logistics pertaining to US Naval Vessels.
• Aided in the organization and participated in commissioning ceremonies for several types of vessels.
• Directly supported Admirals, Chiefs of Staff and Cabinet Members.
• Commissioned USS Sterett (DDG 102) and USCGC Bertholf (WMSL-750).
Education
Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay, MA Aug. 2006-Jun. 2010
Bachelor of Science, International Maritime Business
Sea Term 2010- T/S Kennedy-Assistant International Maritime Business (IMBU) Rate: Taught courses on a wide range of subjects within the maritime business field while underway, concentrating on Operations Research, Modern Piracy, and Logistics. Developed schedules and coordinated class planning in addition to at-sea watches and other shipboard duties. Lead and managed the Student Government Association while on board, creating and executing fundraisers and social events.
Sea Term 2007- T/S Enterprise-Freshman Cadet: Six weeks of required sea time on a 540ft. steam powered training ship with hands-on training in: Shipping experience, Engine Room Maintenance, Plotting, Project control, fabrication of engine parts, introductory Emergency Management, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection and Deck Maintenance.
Certification
• Co-wrote “Modern Piracy: A Developing Threat “, presented at the 2009 International Association of Maritime Universities Conference in St.
Petersburg, Russia.
• Class President for four consecutive terms at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
• Extensive experience in small-team management and public speaking.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access, Quicken, Quickbooks.
• United States Passport.
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC), valid through 2014
• Willing to Travel/Relocate as needed.
Skils