Objective
A management position in a maritime logistics and/or ship chartering organization with responsibilities for cargo planning, ship chartering, vessel performance, coordinating port operations and with overseas shipping agencies.
Experience
2006-2007 Sales Professional in the US Real Estate Financing: Became a sales expert and developed networking skills at brokering mortgage loans
2002-2004 BreadBox Shipping – Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Operations Manager & Legal Claims Manager
Responsible for planning/coordination of logistics port operations for containerized and refrigerated ocean going shipments, worldwide.
Encharged with developing efficient procedures for port and ship operations.
1997 – 2001 Deck Officer assigned on board various types of vessels with European Managed Shipping Companies: Oil tankers, OBO vessels, multipurpose ships and reefer ships.
Education
International Maritime Training Academy -Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Honor Graduate. Ranked 1st .
PsG Diploma in Shipping Management and Logistics . May 2003
BSc Nautical Sciences. June 1996.
Licensed 2nd Deck officer.
Certification
Licensed 2nd Deck Officer
All WMO ceritifcates of competency for seafarers and Deck Officers.
PADI Open Waters Diver.
Skils
8 years experience in maritime logistic operations
Merchant Marine Officer
Expert in cargo handling and planning
Very knowledgeable of containerized, ro-ro and palletized cargo operations
Direct experience in refrigerated cargo handling
Very familiar with managing legal claims
Expertise in drawing of charter parties, lay time and demurrage fees
Strong negotiating capabilities with ocean freighters, port officials and cargo agents
Problem solving abilities, focus on meeting deadlines.
Excellent communication skills.
Versatile, creative, resourceful.
Highly experienced in different international environments.
Winner’s attitude.