Successful Maritime Executive with extensive global experience in Port Captain Supervision , Planning, Stevedoring, Vessel Chartering, Commodity Trading, International and Domestic Transportation within the Petroleum, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Break Bulk, Project Cargo and Dry Bulk Commodity market sectors, Maritime Arbitration and Expert Witness.Skilled at building and managing customer relationships, pursuing new market entries, administering import and export procedures, developing processes, procedures and metrics to drive profitability. Strong Leadership qualities with the ability to build successful teams capable of exceeding company goals.Board Certified Maritime Arbitrator / Board Certified Expert Witness.Strengths include:Wealth of knowledge in the transportation of physical commodities including Petroleum, Chemical, Dry Bulk, Break Bulk and Project Cargoes by Truck, Rail, Barge and Vessel.Effective at communicating potential logistical issues associated with the movement of commoditiesAttention to detail and expert at managing risk.Ability to take responsibility and find solutions to difficult situations.Well established network of Ship Owners, Charterers, Vessel Agents, Freight Forwarders and Port Authority personnel.Excellent negotiator when dealing with counterparts.Leadership Skills - Lead by example.Intelligent and articulate when dealing with people at all levels of management.Extremely well organized and self-directed while believing in the "Team Concept".Demonstrated ability to train and motivate people to achieve objectivesUnited States Citizen & Republic of IrelandBoard Member Houston Maritime Arbitrators AssociationPropeller Club of AmericaInternational Transportation Managers AssociationGreater Houston Port BureauWest Gulf Maritime Association