David Michael Smith

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Executive: VP, GM, Director, Country Manager | Full P&L Leadership | Multi-Location Operations Management @ VTTI B.V.
Orlando, FL, US
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Orlando, Florida, United States, United States
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About David Michael Smith

OVERVIEW:I am an Operations Executive with an extensive background in directing all functional areas and activities within a single location as well as multi-operations, multi-unit management. I have an in-depth understanding of the business development lifecycle, including the core sales processes as well as M&A due diligence and integration contributions. Throughout my career, I have excelled in exerting full decision-making authority while maintaining an employee-empowerment leadership philosophy and approach. My specialties include International Government Relations and Negotiations, Team Building and Leadership, and Quality-Safety Assurance.As a leader and manager who blends the strategic with the tactical, the creative with the pragmatic, and collaboration across parties with differing agendas/needs. With excellent international diplomacy and communications, I am respectful of cultural protocols in interactions with global partners. RECENT PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS: ✦ Challenge: Fresh approach to customer relationship building, negotiations, and business development. Result: Multimillion-dollar gain in annual operating revenues✦ Challenge: Reverse several years of missed goals in EHS that led to negative cost and compliance outcomes. Result: Dramatic improvements in 3 key EHS criteriaPROFESSIONAL TRAINING & AFFILIATIONSLeading Customer Focus: The Forum Corporation; Supervisory Development Institute, National Association of Convenience Stores; Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers; Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), 2006-2009BOARD MEMBERSHIPSFormer Board Member: Kinetic Kids (San Antonio), Coastal Bend Red Cross (Corpus Christi), Aruba Red Cross, Aruba Environmental Trust Fund, YMCA Board of Directors (Aruba), Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association, Medical Institute of San Nicolas, San Nicolas Business Association

David Michael Smith's Current Company Details
VTTI B.V.

Vtti B.V.

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Executive: VP, GM, Director, Country Manager | Full P&L Leadership | Multi-Location Operations Management
Orlando, FL, US
Website:
vtti.com
Employees:
773
David Michael Smith Work Experience Details
  • Vtti B.V.
    Vtti B.V.
    Orlando, Fl, Us
  • Vtti B.V.
    General Manager
    Vtti B.V. May 2017 - Present
    Rotterdam, Nl
    General Manager of Seaport Canaveral Corporation and IPOS, LLC for VTTI B.V. Responsible for Operations of Seaport Canaveral as well as two new LPG Storage facilities to supply superheated Propane gas to Power Plants in St Croix and in St Thomas. Reporting directly to the CEO.Seaport Canaveral terminal delivers an independent supply of petroleum products to the state with capacity for nearly 3 million barrels of refined products. Our 24 tanks offer storage for gasoline, diesel, biofuel and biodiesel, ethanol, jet fuel and fuel oil. In addition to leading-edge infrastructure, Seaport Canaveral offers related support terminalling services including blending, additivation and delivery.
  • Nustar Energy L.P.
    Vice President International Operations
    Nustar Energy L.P. 2008 - 2016
    San Antonio, Tx, Us
    OVERVIEW:Direct full operation of International Terminal Regions in the Western Hemisphere that included storage terminals in Canada and the Caribbean. Lead, supervise, and coach team of 220; reporting to the SVP of Business Development. Hold P&L accountability for 8-figure annual EBITDA. Manage a multimillion-dollar capital growth project portfolio.Oversee multiple departments. Manage 2 Oil Spill Response Organizations (OSROs) and EHS for global operations. Developed and presented 5-year strategic plans to the CEO and 6-member Executive Committee.Previously managed International Terminal Regions that included 10 storage terminals in the U.K., Caribbean, Canada, Amsterdam, and Turkey (2008-2013), reporting to the EVP of Operations. Oversaw over 30 MMbbls of refined products and crude oil storage, 400 team members, a multimillion-dollar capital growth project portfolio, and a 9-figure annual EBITDA.HIGHLIGHTS:★ Revenue & EBITDA Growth – Drove 8-figure regional operating revenue improvement from 2008 to 2012 while concurrently increasing EBITDA contributions from 2008 to 2010.★ Regional EHS Performance Improvement – Achieved significant improvement in Safety and Environmental Performance by instituting a safety-first culture, including the following gains: 3 to 0 in Lost Time Injuries; 16 to 1 in OSHA Recordable Injuries; 27 to 1 in Regulatory Agency Reportable Spills.★ Change Management – Led dramatic transformation by conceptualizing and implementing a vision of power optimization, automation enhancement, and leak detection region-wide.★ Quality Assurance – Worked directly with the U.S. Coast Guard in maintaining the Fleet and Class Certification for the Marine Department that includes the St. Eustatius terminal.★ Team Building & Leadership – Developed, mentored, and supported leadership team that included Operations Manager, HSE Manager, and Engineering Manager for the European region in 2012.
  • Nustar Energy L.P.
    Regional Director Of Human Resources And Public Affairs
    Nustar Energy L.P. 2008 - 2008
    San Antonio, Tx, Us
    OVERVIEW:Held full P&L responsibility for all HR activities and functions across 2 pipeline regions (8,400 miles), including 20 operations and 400 employees with a 9-figure annual EBITDA. Directed all aspects of the Operations Training department. Oversaw recruitment and hiring, staff development, compensation and benefits, and organization development activities. Provided in-house expertise and training for multiple departments, including Legal, Strategic Planning, and Business Development. Served as the media communications and company spokesperson for the pipeline regions as well as the United Way Campaign Director. Planned and administered budget for 2 regions spanning 17 states.HIGHLIGHTS:★ Performance Recognition – Earned rapid promotion within 8 months of hire to VP of International Operations positions for exceeding HR objectives and demonstrated leadership capabilities.★ Training & Development – Led construction of Pipeline Training Facility and development of curriculum for operators in domestic terminal and pipeline regions, leading to improved team results
  • Valero Energy Corporation
    Managing Director/Community And Government Affairs Director
    Valero Energy Corporation 2005 - 2008
    San Antonio, Tx, Us
    OVERVIEW:Held full responsibility for all interactions with elected officials in the government of Aruba, including govt. ministries and agencies. Directed 5 Valero Aruba companies, including the refinery. Served as the Media Spokesperson for the Valero Aruba Refinery and its Aruba companies, a Spokesperson for Aruba Refinery union negotiations, and a member of the M&A team for the sale of refinery and other assets.HIGHLIGHTS:★ Process Improvement – Worked with software company to develop comprehensive Immigration Permitting System approved for use by the Government of Aruba to process work permits. Achieved successful processing of 8,000 work permit requests from 2005 to 2008 (1st instance of digital permits).
  • Valero Energy Corporation
    Managing Director/Director Of Marketing And Community Affairs
    Valero Energy Corporation 2004 - 2005
    San Antonio, Tx, Us
    OVERVIEW:Retained for Director role following Valero’s purchase of the Refinery and Marketing assets from the El Paso Corporation. As Director of Marketing & Community Affairs, managed 5 Valero Aruba companies with over 100 employees, serving as the Managing Director for all 5 units. Additionally directed operations and marketing for 10 gas convenience stores. Oversaw truck fleet and jet fuel deliveries, managed lubricant sales and equipment installation (wholesale and retail), and supervised jet fuel deliveries to a govt.-owned power plant. Negotiated DESC jet fuel contracts with the U.S. military.HIGHLIGHTS:★ High-Level Negotiations – Negotiated 9-figure reduction in Customs Tax lawsuit (over 8 years old), engaging in direct negotiations with the Directorate of the Tax Inspectorate.
  • El Paso Corporation/The Coastal Corporation
    Government Affairs Director, Coastal Aruba Refinery
    El Paso Corporation/The Coastal Corporation 2001 - 2004
    OVERVIEW:In charge of all interactions with the Government of Aruba for the Coastal Aruba Refinery (formerly owned by Exxon), reporting to the SVP of Government Affairs. Served as a member of the M&A team for the sale of refinery and related assets to Valero and the El Paso-Coastal merger of refinery and related assets. Managed all advertisements and media statements.HIGHLIGHTS:★ Operations Development – Served as Project and Operations Manager for the Coastal Bonaire Fuels Company. Led construction of marine berth in Bonaire and standalone jet fuel terminal on the airport (shipped jet fuel from Aruba to Bonaire, discharged fuel into tanks, and loaded KLM planes from Bonaire to Holland).★ Government Negotiations – Negotiated 10-year access agreement/concession with the Government of Bonaire to provide the abovementioned services, with the government paying for the facility construction (served as the PM for the construction cycle).★ EHS Strategic Initiatives – Appointed by the El Paso Corporation to steer the Government of Aruba towards a favorable decision on the Environmental Trust Fund during the due diligence (company then used millions from the Fund to reopen oil recovery wells to pump trapped oil under the refinery).
  • El Paso Corporation/The Coastal Corporation
    Country Manager, Coastal Aruba Fuels Company
    El Paso Corporation/The Coastal Corporation 1998 - 2001
    OVERVIEW:Directed all marketing and operations functions across 10 convenience stores (company-owned, jobber, and dealer gasoline). Reported to the SVP of Coastal Refining and Marketing. Oversaw 5 business entities that handled all logistical and business activities beyond refinery gates. Supervised, trained, and mentored 8 direct reports. Managed plane fueling and truck/pipeline logistics for government-owned power generation plants. Developed and managed EHS program for Coastal Aruba Fuels.HIGHLIGHTS:★ Negotiations – Successfully negotiated 4 agreements with the overall package of less than 3% annual increases (oversaw 2 individual Collective Labor Agreements within 1 business).★ Profitability – Increased profits by more than 50% (multimillion-dollar increase) as the LPG Trader for the Aruba Island to the end supplier. Convinced Aruba distribution company to build their own facility and negotiated better rate for the LPG.
  • Coastal Mart, Inc.
    Zone Vice President/Retail Development Manager/Area Sales Manager
    Coastal Mart, Inc. 1994 - 1998
    OVERVIEW:Zone Vice President, Coastal Mart (1996-1998)Retail Development Manager, Coastal Mart (1995-1996)Area Sales Manager, Coastal Mart (1994-1995)Progressed through increasingly responsible positions with The Coastal Corporation, culminating in VP role. As Zone Vice President, managed operations, marketing, and project functions across 72 convenience stores and gasoline stations with 9-figure annual revenues. Supervised team of 320, including 10 direct reports. As Retail Development Manager, provided training and certification for 69 company-operated convenience stores with a total of 300 employees. As Area Sales Manager, oversaw 12 stores, supervising 12 managers and 84 team members.HIGHLIGHTS:★ Presentations – Prepared Out of Stock presentation subsequently delivered to all of Coastal Mart’s 700 store managers and submitted to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS).★ Staff Training – Worked with software company to build CBT training for new hire employees.★ Inventory Control – Developed inventory loss program submitted to the Court of First Instance.

David Michael Smith Skills

Energy Operations Management Procurement Contract Negotiation Petroleum Management Negotiation Oil And Gas Strategic Planning Business Development Public Affairs Crisis Communications Government Relations Retail Marketing Wholesale Operations Leadership Leadership Development Human Resources Union Relations International Business Development Mergers And Acquisitions Long Term Strategic Planning Budgeting Logistics Management Transportation Management Project Planning Project Lifecycle Management Boots On The Ground Leadership Inventory Control General Management Negotiations Operations Development Process Improvement Staff Training International Protocols Global Business Practices Change Management Quality Assurance Government Affairs Short Term Strategic Planning Finance Negotiation Of Union Agreements Executive Level Presentations Multi Location Operations Management Program Management Marketing And Promotions Employee Evaluation Regulatory Compliance Energy Industry

David Michael Smith Education Details

  • Desales University
    Desales University
    Political Science And Government

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