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A diversified professional with experience in International and Great Lakes shipping, bulk material handling, commercial management and a unique background including Finance, Capital Markets and Human Resources•Key, recent responsibilities include a broad range of Marine Logistics activities such as Cement Carrier vessel operations and management oversight, scheduling and supply planning oversight, import program management, planning and execution of raw materials supply, imports and vessel chartering. Project Management including dredging and dock infrastructure repair and improvement and long-term vessel capacity procurement. •Working within a larger Logistics team I have gained a broad knowledge of rail and trucking modes and the overall supply chain management of bulk materials, within a global network system.•As Director-Operations, was a key member of senior, management team with responsibilities including commercial operations, customer relations, fleet development, strategic planning and labour relations. Accountable for $20M+ fuel procurement, management and invoicing of fleet charter-hire, and commercial costs while also acting as Owner’s liaison with vessel charterers.•Worked closely with Marketing Team, providing technical and service related field expertise to customers and vessel Masters and Cargo Officers.•Worked extensively with Human Resources in the capacity of collective bargaining negotiator, strategist and marine expert, culminating in an appointment as Director, Labour & Employee Relations.•Studied business and finance completing the Canadian Securities Course and developed a broad and practical knowledge of business and the capital markets while employed in the financial services industry.•Sailing experience included experience as Master and Chief Officer in both foreign and domestic shipping including; extensive experience in Great Lakes, Self-unloaders, Bulk Carriers, Tankers and offshore supply, diving, towing and salvage vessels.

Listed skills include Maritime, Ports, Logistics, Boat, and 20 others.