Objective
Seeking a challenging career opportunity to be an effective member of an executive team in a successful organization in the field of ocean logistics, management and international transport field, where my personal development and experience could be enhanced.
Experience
Nationwide Freight, Inc. Placentia, CA Sep-2003 to Present
Operations Manager
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate transport operations. Set operations policies and standards to ensure compliance with transport regulations. Control the company budget, including acquisitions, repairs, etc. Monitor company's performance and plan for changes to schedules and policies. Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates. Set performance goals; oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue.
Nevada Direct Las Vegas, NV Jun-1992 to Sep-2003
Assistant to Operations Manager
Provide point of contact and customer service to diverse client base. Source and provide LTL, FTL, and rate quotes to customers based on class, volume, piece count, and weight after negotiating with carriers. Track, manage, and report equipment installation issues experienced in the field, write up reports to support findings regarding these issues. Report directly to the Operations Manager and work in conjunction with the other members of the logistics group as well as other necessary office staff.
SAAM Valparaiso, CL Sep-1981 to Jun-1992
Port Operations Supervisor, Vessel Superintendent
Supervising of vessel, train, yard and gate operations for a Valparaiso container terminal. This involves the direct supervision of key individuals and equipment. Keeps senior management informed of work status and problems as they arise. Responsible for the containers dispatching, reception, stacking, loading and unloading to/from vessel and/or deposit. Directs the activities of longshore personnel (including Longshoremen, Foremen, Marine Clerks and Terminal Office Workers, as appropriate). Responsible for maintaining positive and productive relations with the labor unions, as well as with customers. Actively participates in the improvement and enhancement of operational procedures and systems by providing ideas and feed back. Works closely with terminal staff, vessel operators and their agents in the development of accurate and efficient plans to load / unload vessels or operate terminals. Provides comprehensive work direction to the workforce at the beginning of each assignment during the execution of the plan and provides a follow-up assessment of the work upon completion of the vessel or terminal operation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1997
Suffield University at Las Vegas, Nevada
Associated of Science in Computer Science, 1987
NCR School of Informatics at Valparaiso, Chile
Certification
Skils
Computer skills
Excel, Word, Filemaker, Access, Power Point, Outlook, XP, Photoshop, Quickbooks, etc. etc. etc.
Bilingual English - Spanish.
Willing to travel and relocate.