• Responsible for leading the daily operational, financial, and safety performance of a transloading terminal in Osceola AR for Big River Steel/U.S. Steel covering charge delivery, barge unloading, OTR unloading, and rail unloading.• Direct a diverse workforce of 8 leadership roles and over 150+ team members for a 24/7 operation • Expanded workforce by 50% to accommodate growth in volume during tenure • Accountable for entire P&L over $20 million in annual base revenue • Manage an asset ledger well worth over $40 million• Communicate effectively with a demanding steel mill customer in order to provide exceptional service and analyze customer needs to develop and implement improved SOP’s • Develop and implement processes to improve KPI performance• Assist in development of yearly revenue and expense budgets • Assist in the development of yearly capital budget and ensure the budget is carried out accordingly throughout the year• Procure major capital purchases for the terminal • Encourage career development/coaching of all terminal team members• Follow up on investigations for accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents• Accountable for planning and maintaining manpower and equipment according to current and future business levels in order to maximize operational efficiency • Work with fellow team members managing the daily logistics of local barge fleet using TowWorks software

• Responsible for all aspects of the shipyard including employee safety, customer assets, owner’s assets, vessel repair, customer relations, job planning, facility maintenance• Full P&L responsibility for over $3 million in annual base revenue• Estimated repair bids for inland barges, inland tow boats, crew boats, ferries, dredges, USCG Cutters, USACE Vessels• Accountable for the management and allocation of all shipyard resources for daily operations• Work closely with Army Corps of Engineers on Federal Contracts• Prepared invoices for all completed jobs for billing department• Coordinate/manage outside contractors and task lists on special jobs

• Simultaneously manage up to 7 new construction projects of inland push boats and specialty tank barges for multiple customers• Assisting overseeing vessel repair projects as needed• Work closely with design, engineering, scheduling, safety, and supply chain personnel to ensure a timely and cost-effective project• Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors to create a mutually effective working relationship• Accurately allocate resources accordingly to multiple new construction and repair jobs• Procure materials as needed for new construction projects • Ensured vessel was made to customers specifications and satisfaction per the contract; prepared change orders if required• Prepared and submitted budget and project plans for upper management • Assisted upper management in new construction project development and control

• Manage logistics and traffic dispatch for 12 plus boat fleet with over 60 barges daily• Responsible for the procurement of all vessel supplies, consumables, maintenance items, and all crew changes.• Perform HR personnel management functions, including employee hiring, vetting, and disciplinary actions• Estimate freight rates on barge movements• Collect DOT drug screens and perform UTV inspections in accordance with USCG regulations• Assist in loading and unloading of liquid fertilizer within barges and land-based storage tanks

- Salvage Rigger for barge mounted derrick A-frames and assisted dive team- Worked as a parts manager overseeing parts and materials and keeping warehouse stocked - Entered inventory data, managed office documentation, and accurately billed customers- Operated forklifts and an electric 80' crane and performed mechanical, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work

- Worked directly with engineers on special projects for the U.S. Department of Defense - Fabricated test articles to engineers' specifications - Prepared test shots for stationary guns and constructed intricate concrete forms- Captured images from high speed cameras using specialized software to produce films- Produced reports based on experimental findings

- Managed all logistics over a FEMA contract after Hurricane Katrina - Purchased items needed to fulfill maintenance contracts for 8,000 + trailers - Supervised 40 plus vehicle fleet plus additional assets - Accurately accounted for all purchases made with monthly purchasing reports - Followed specific FEMA regulatory and compliance restrictions