Responsible for daily U.S. Gulf operations from Lake Charles, LA to Brownsville, TX Duties included hiring andsupervision of boarding agents. Handled daily correspondence with principals including general accountingprocedures, review of aging reports, bank accounts, wire transfers, cash advances, port expenses and review /approval of all disbursements accounts to be sent to principals.

Responsible for day-to-day operations which included the handling of LPG/LNG tankers, grain and dry bulk vessels,heavy lift and steel vessels, as well as lightering vessels / barges. Handled the training and supervision of boardingagents, in addition to the daily correspondence with principals regarding port operations.

Duties included cargo stowage, ordering of labor, review of dangerous cargo manifest and supervised loading ofvessels. Accountable for review and approval of stevedoring invoices.Responsible for setup of New Orleans and Houston operations departments and filing of all customs documents (i.e.power of attorney, customs permits). Handled the hiring, supervision and training of boarding agents. Liaised withvendors, pilots, tugs, linesman, in addition to arrangement of transportation of crews to hotels / airport.

Responsible for the daily operations of liner and tramp services.Direct interaction with owners/charterers and stevedores regarding vessel operations and stowage of cargo. Negotiatedwith new principals on agency representation and fees.Promoted from Operations Manager to Vice President - Operations in April 1993.

U.S. Gulf based steamship agent which represented both liner and tramp vessel business.Promoted to Operations Manager in January 1987 after progressing through various positions in the Operationsdivision.Train order clerk and agent