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Oakland, California, United States

As a highly skilled operations leader I drive strategic initiatives forcontinuous vessel operations, and execute vessel voyage, cargo operations,and bridge equipment inspection and maintenance plans across the US, theEuropean coastline, and transatlantic voyages. I direct cross-functionalteams in the execution of complex projects end to end, ensuring quality,timeliness, and on budget completion. I also build productive supplierrelationships and administer contracts to ensure quality, costeffectiveness, and on time deliverables.• Drive strategic process improvements, risk assessments, and installationsto improve efficiencies including installation of first in fleet SperryElectronic Chart systems, liaising between contractors and cross-functionaldepartments on vessel to ensure cohesive teamwork and on time completion,documenting process and delivering support for other vessels.• Launched strategy to minimize fuel costs and lost time incidents throughplanning vessel voyages up to 1100 feet in length for voyages of 8000nautical miles, increasing efficiency and timeliness of voyage.• Analyze business processes and identify inefficiencies, introducing actionplans to improve critical performance measures across team experience,costs, efficiency, and project cycle time.• Optimize leadership and bridge crew expertise to ensure safe navigation ofvessels in high stress traffic situations.• Facilitate fire and safety drills, and trainings for crew in partnershipwith chief mate, increasing team proficiency in firefighting, security, manover-board process, emergency maneuvering, and pollution preventionresponse.• Utilize training in IOMMPs continuing education program to serve as VesselMedical Officer, administer multiple medical cases on vessel, install tele-medical video conferencing hardware, and implement evolving COVID protocolsin accordance with company and government requirements.

Youngstown, Ny

As a project manager I implemented strategic planning, coordination,scheduling, resource planning, and the execution of multiple projectssimultaneously focused on delivery of a positive customer experience. Iapply my technical skills, project management methodologies, and creativeand strategic thinking to successfully deliver all project requirements. Inaddition, I provide fiberglass repair work, paint repair, and preparebottoms and hulls for winter storage.• Execute projects on sail and power driven vessels including installing andtuning masts and sourcing outdated parts, communicating continuous updateson project progress, and ensuring completion of milestones on time and underbudget.• Launch small to large boats ensuring vessel floating capability throughthorough inspection and appropriate repair work.• Optimize analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and mitigatepotential risk and key issues, effectively gathering data on customer needs,and recommending advanced solutions to meet and exceed customerexpectations.

Seattle, Wa

Amelia, La

In this position, I operated offshore and platform supply vessels serving asthird mate, including dynamic position systems and Z-Drive vessels acrossthe Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, and the east coast of Canada and theUS. I inspected and repaired safety equipment, radar systems, ECDIS, andbridge equipment.• Collaborated on successful turnover of a new platform supply vessel,performed multiple sea trials, and ensured ABS approval of all safetyequipment.• Demonstrated expertise in all functions resulting in receipt of DynamicPositioning Unlimited Certificate from The Nautical Institute, improvingefficiency and timeliness of delivery of supplies to drill ships.

Greenwich, Ct

I acquired in-depth knowledge of seaborn vessels and vessel operations, andassisted in demurrage claims against vessels. I expertly analyzed data tocollaborate with the research department on requisition projects anddeveloped proposals to the ship owner to build four new tankers.

Greenwich, Ct

In this role, I was an investment analyst demonstrating knowledge of allfacets of the investment process to drive strategies to identify newinvestment opportunities. I directed a team in execution of investmentprojects and the development of proposals to potential investors. We focusedon organizations with financial profiles of $2.0M to $15M in EBITDA, and Ianalyzed the investment potential to ensure the profitability of investmentprojects.

Worked as a deck hand performing maintenance on the vessels as well as insuring safe daily operations,

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Marine Transportation

Dynamic Positioning, Dynamic Positioning, Pass

Dynamic Positioning Simulator Class Certified by The Nautical Institute

Bachelor Of Science, Marine Transportation