Objective
I am seeking a progressive organization, for a senior management position with leadership responsibilities, focused on creative problem solving, working through complex challenges, and meeting budgets to achieve corporate goals.
Experience
WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT 2009 – present
Vice President-Marine Personnel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia/Houston, Texas
Responsible for global maritime crewing activities conducted from 20 countries and 38 offices supplying marine manpower 470 units-comprising of Ro-Ro/PCC/PCTC, LPG/LNG/Product/Chemical tankers, FPSO/FSO/Seismic & Research vessels. I have P&L responsibility of 15 offices and overall profitability of the crewing operations. I am responsible for operational excellence of the manning and training activities of the company including running of the International Maritime Training Center, in Mumbai-India.
Offshore Clients: Western Geco /Schlumberger, SBM, Songa, Volstad, Petronas Carigali.
Selected Achievements
•Increased business volume and profitability -revenue increased by over 40% and gross profit by 97% - over a period from 2009 to 2011.
•Major thrust towards employee and seafarer welfare- through various initiatives taken in supply countries and onboard vessels-leading to Wilhelmsen Ship Management being declared as the “Shipping Company of the year 2011” by ICSW, under the aegis of ILO, IMO & ITF.
•Turnaround of International Maritime Training Center by spreading its footprint and reproducing its offering in 8 countries.
•Increased efficiency of the operations by overhauling processes and company-wide management system.
•Improved regulatory compliance and operational excellence through streamlined processes.
Represented Company
•In International forums arranged by Inter Manager, Lloyds, ACI, Informa etc.
•In meetings with Unions –ITF, SMOU-SOS( Singapore), NMU(Norwegian), BTB ( Belgian), JSU( Japanese), AMOSUP( Philippines), MUI-NUSI(Indian) and other manpower supply countries.
WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT. 2008
Manager, Houston, USA
Crew Coordination: Instrumental in major expansion in business volume and crewing activities from WSM Houston office.
Selected Achievements
•Planning and execution of business expansion.
WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT 2006- 2008
Fleet Manager- Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia
Crew Coordination: Overall in charge for crewing of 50+ managed vessels and 60+ manned vessels.
Selected Achievements
•Setting up new operations in Myanmar and South Korea.
•Business intelligence collation and dissemination within the company and client base.
BARBER MARINE TEAM 2005-2006
Operations Manager-Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Customer Relations: Responsible for Direct client vessels and client relations
Selected Achievements
•Customer Service initiatives leading to increase in business volumes.
BARBER SHIP MANAGEMENT 2000-2004
Operations Superintendent, Mumbai, India
Manning Agency Operations: I was responsible for crewing operations and activities; also served as Management representative towards quality monitoring and compliance.
Selected Achievements
•Set quality procedures for recruiting and training.
•External Faculty of the International Maritime Training Center- where I conducted Car Carrier Maneuvering and operations course.
MASTER MARINER 1992-2000
Command of ships: Master of Pure Car & Truck Carriers belonging to NYK Line, Tokyo.
Selected Achievements
•Contributed to design change studies of Car Carriers leading to ergonomic and logical work flow on board.
•Designed and conducted pilot courses for training of officers on Car carrier Operations – with special emphasis on maneuvering capabilities considering the effect of wind and waves due to the high wind surface area offered by the hull shapes.
Education
•Executive M.B.A. - Lansbridge University –New Brunswick- Canada
•Master of Management- American Graduate School of Management, Nashville, Tennessee
•Master Mariner-Lal Bahadur Shastri Nautical College, Mumbai
Certification
•Certificate: Global Leadership Development Program- conducted by Center of Creative Learning in cooperation with Wilhelmsen Academy, Norway
•Certificate: Assessor/Lead Auditor/Assessor- Quality management Systems Assessment.
•Certificate: Maritime Risk Management Training
Skils
•Expertise in developing and achieving strategic plans to meet short and long-term goals.
•Mentored global teams to achieve strategic objectives and targets.
•Experienced in working with and leading multicultural teams.
•Experienced in seeking new ways to enhance business volumes and profit margins.
•Skilled in analyzing business situations and identifying opportunities.
•Enforced ethical business practices and regulatory compliance.
•Start-up business expansion activities.
•Turning concepts into workable plans for implementation.
•Strategic planning and execution.
•Resolving conflicts, negotiating agreements, contracts.
•Change Management expertise in processes and business practices for growth and profitability.
Presently in Malaysia -contact number +60123795805