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Rio De Janeiro

Recently appointed as Vice President of Operations at ICM Group, I am focused on leading strategic transformations to redefine our company strategy and enhance operational efficiency. My role is pivotal in steering organizational restructuring and driving revenue growth.Strategic Leadership:- Collaborating closely with the CEO to refine global and local.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

After completing an Executive MBA in 2020, I founded a consulting firm in Brazil and performed various work around the globe. I have executed significant projects in digital transformation, auditing, financial analysis, negotiations, and project management. In addition, I volunteered for multiple organizations conducting business development plans and.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Recruited from my consultancy firm to lead operational organization for Maersk in Brazil, reporting directly to headquarters in Denmark. Managing P&L for eight anchor-handling vessels operating within the region and preparing for significant growth opportunities within the next six months. Overseeing onshore operations team and support functions to ensure.

London, England, United Kingdom

In my most recent position, I was promoted for a 5th time over 9+ years with Valaris to advise executive leadership at high-risk and high-profile locations like Egypt, Japan, Suriname, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S. as an operational consultant in the UK. Relying on my deep corporate knowledge and strong relationships across the organization, I conducted root.

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Promoted from a Rig Manager position in 2014, I served in 4 Operations Manager roles over Valaris’ North Sea, Mediterranean, Brazil, and Middle East Business Units from 3/2014 to 12/2018. As Operations Manager over the.
• Operations
• Finance
• Procurement
• Supply Chain
• Human Resources

Al-Khobar, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

I was invited back to guide Valeris' Saudi Arabia operations, taking on increasing responsibility managing a team of 1,200 direct and indirect reports with a budget of up to $480M over operations, human resources, finance, and supply chain. As a regional leader, I built and managed relationships with our clients. Working together, we achieved some.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

For this role, I stepped up to take on a brief 10-month position in the UAE, managing Egypt, Qatar, and UAE in the Middle East Business Unit while operating a fleet of 6 jack-up rigs and drillships. I directed operations, human resources, finance, and supply chain functions for a team of 21 direct reports out of a total team of 600 employees while.

Al-Khobar, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Initially promoted in 2014 from an Operations Manager position in Brazil, I was hand-selected in 1/2016 to take on a brief 10-month position in the UAE, managing Egypt, Qatar, and UAE in the Middle East Business Unit. After guiding successful operations in the UAE, I was invited back to Saudi Arabia on 10/2016 to pick up where I left off leading.

Rio De Janeiro Area, Brazil

In this role, I was promoted from a Rig Manager position in Brazil and South Korea to guide a Rig Manager team of 10 direct and 800 indirect direct reports while monitoring targets for revenue growth on a $570M annual budget. I managed five deepwater rigs (semi-submersibles) in the Brazil Business Unit, overseeing all operations, client relationships, and.

Geoje, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea

Recruited from Transocean, I was hired to lead a 180-person team, manage a $300M budget, and build an onboard training program for new crews in preparation for client acceptance testing. Initially based in Asia, where the ship was constructed, I led operations of the newly built offshore drilling rig DS-4, Valaris’ first successful drillship operation..

Angola

Over my 14-year tenure with Transocean, I was promoted 8 times due to exceptional work ethic, working up from Roustabout and Toolpusher roles to Senior HR Recruiter and, finally, Rig Manager positions. In my Rig Manager positions from 11/2007 to 2/2010, I led training and development for 150+ staff while managing client partnerships and in-country.

Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Based in Canada, I oversaw operations, budgets, and expenses for the Henry Goodrich, a Harsh Environment Moored Semi-Submersible. I coordinated its round-trip transit between the Gulf of Mexico and St. John’s, initiating its operations in the Gulf. This ship had a unique client arrangement, which involved working together to make sure the ship met its.

Houston, Texas, United States

Working on the offshore drillship Discoverer Spirit, I monitored its performance and coordinated with sister ships to develop a long-range strategic plan. I generated and tracked our annual budgets and led a large team, prioritizing their training and development. I also supervised an equipment changeout, completing it in a record 4 days.

Houston, Texas, United States

Leveraging my operational experience, I built recruiting strategies for both onshore and offshore operations positions for Transocean. I also established a summer engineering program for undergraduates and developed training programs for engineering and rig-based employees.

Houston, Texas Area

• Senior Toolpusher (August 2003-August 2005)
• Toolpusher (August 2002-August 2003)
• Driller (August 1998-August 1992)
• Roustabout, Floorman, Derrickman, Assistant Driller (February 1996-August 1998)