Objective
Be part of a team that is pro-active in all areas of marine safety to be able to focus on the company's goals and not be bogged down in the court system with neglected policies. This comes from an experienced team that most likely has spent considerable time at sea.
Experience
ALEUTIAN SPRAY FISHERIES, Seattle, Washington 2005-2006
Human Resources Director
•Supervised department of three employees recruiting crews for 7 fishing vessels. •Improved contracting process
•Managed all claims pertaining to vessel crews
•Managed company’s benefits for crew
•Assisted operations manager in safety training and compliance
ALASKA FRONTIER COMPANY, Edmonds, Washington 1989-2005
Operations Director
•Project Manager for construction of three longline fishing vessels, ensuring quality
workmanship and budgetary needs were met
•Purchase and shipping of all non-engineering supplies
•Maintained daily office to vessels communications
•Oversee assistant in crew travel arrangements
•Assisted in-house claims person with injury and grievance claims
•Wrote comprehensive Drug and Alcohol and Employee Assistance Programs
•Directed fishing operations and strategies for the Captains
ALASKA SURIMI PRODUCTS, INC., Seattle, Washington 1987-1989
Joint Venture Rep/Operations Manager
•At-sea coordinator of 5 catcher boats delivering to largest floating processor in Alaska
•Moved into head office to manage company’s vessels
GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES, INC., Dallas, Texas 1980-1986
Navigation Crew Chief
•Managed 5-6 person crew providing navigation and shore support for offshore seismic vessels operating worldwide
•Operated and maintained onboard electronic navigation equipment while in service of vessel at sea
•Assisted vessel managers with port calls and logistics
Education
University of Miami, Miami, Florida 1971-1972
Florida Institute of Technology, Jensen Beach, Florida (diploma) 1973-1975
Certification
Skils
Intermediate level of Spanish language.
Board Member/Vice-President FIPAWA 1994-1996
(Fishing Industry Personnel Association of Washington)
Board Member NPFVOA 1998-2001
(North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owners Association)
Vice-President NPFVOA 2001-2002
President NPFVOA 2002-2003
Board Member NPFVOA 2005-