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Hamburg, Hh, De

Stamford, Connecticut

Operating 8-12 Handy-Handymax Dry Bulk Vessels.Commodities handled include Petcoke, Fertilizers, Grains, Wood Pellets, Bauxite, Coal.Responsibilities include:*Minimizing operational costs (bunkering, port DAs, cleaning expenses,etc)*Optimizing freight/voyage revenue*Managing load and discharge operations*Appointing agents, surveyors, and service providers*Providing vessels with voyage, routing, speed, and intake instructions

Decatur, Illinois Area

Vessel Operator (Dry Cargo) Handysize-Panamax Vessels.Currently Operating 12-17 Time Chartered Vessels, mainly for grain, fertilizers, coal, phosphate rock, and mineral trades.Duties and responsibilities include:* Coordinating between port agents, masters, shippers, receivers,and suppliers (bunker/chemical/cleaning) with the objective of optimizing freight revenue and minimizing costs.*Calculating and checking freight invoices, as well as generating debit/credit statements for freight purchasers.*Resolving performance claims, lay-time, and Charter Party disputes.*Voyage Accounting together with monthly Profit and Loss reporting.*Bunker procurement and cleaning arrangements,*Providing advice to both the Commercial and Operations teams on cost saving opportunities, Charter Party amendments/language, as well as important information (port/canal/weather/bunker updates).

101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, Ma

Assisted students with academics, recruited freshman (incoming) cadets to join the business program, and provided information and guidance at open houses and company presentations to interested parties.

Gathered coal industry information through external communications Presented personal report on coal market potential to department managers Finance/Quantum Methods Teacher Assistant Spring 2010/ Fall 2011 Hired by Professor to instruct extra help sessions and correct student work

Fuel Oil & Marine Research Departments Created market reports and annual statistics on maritime/marine fuel industries Performed research inquires and marketing calls to industry professionals

Bachelor Of Science, International Maritime Business

Attained firsthand knowledge of maritime industry through two Semesters at Sea Studied general business practice along with a specialty.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), International Maritime Business