Assistant Manager - Business Development

• Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

Cargo Superintendent

• Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

-Supervised the loading and discharging of commercial vessels and private yachts as project cargo on Spliethoff’s company-owned fleet of heavy-lift ships; traveled to ship locations worldwide to conduct cargo operations and coordinated ancillary logistical needs. Select Accomplishments: -Safely managed the loading and discharging of vessel cargo collectively valued at over $100 million USD guiding heavy lift operations while liaising with Sevenstar's Operations Department in Amsterdam on cargo positioning and cradling onboard each ship. -Scheduled cargo operations contending with multiple ship port calls simultaneously while factoring in port berthing schedules, port pilot and personnel availability, weather, equipment availability, and voyage planning. Show less

Shop Manager & Business Development

• Apr 2018 - May 2019

-Oversaw all procurement activity of both branches of the company including redesigning inventory system to improve ordering, reporting, and forecasting methods. Additionally, worked with the business owner and an outside consultant on short and long-term strategic planning of business model, workflows, and marketing initiatives. Select Accomplishments: -Developed company reporting methods including standardizing ERP system protocols for all employees, implementing an inventory reordering system, and working toward updating company inventory management system. -Created process flow documentation such as an employee handbook to standardize employee hiring process and establish accountability measures for new employees as well as management. -Successfully co-managed larger marine engineering projects through full lifecycle. -Handled all shop-related needs including: parts sales, service orders, procurement, and supply chain management activity between both branches. Show less

Operations Manager for Dwyer Mast & Rigging Co. (subsidiary of Zim Sailing)

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

-Project manager for the acquisition of Dwyer Aluminum Mast & Rigging Co. in Connecticut by their parent company, Zim Sailing of Rhode Island. Coordinated a moving schedule and led a team of coworkers and hired subcontractors for a successful interstate move and setup of the business to Zim headquarters in Rhode Island.Select Accomplishments: -Successfully managed the acquisition of this supporting business conducting preliminary analysis of the business model to running due diligence assessments on company financials, labor, and commercial needs (including company assets, liabilities, contracts, intellectual property, customers, insurance, and reporting measures). -Oversaw hired subcontractors during the move as well as during the business setup at Zim headquarters. Show less

Operations Manager (Zim Sailing)

• Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

-Managed all operational activity including raw material and parts procurement, and product production schedules at Zim's headquarters in the U.S. and liaised with the company's contract manufacturer in China to diagnose problems and develop solutions that improved product quality and lowered overall production costs.Select Accomplishments: -Member of the Operations Team which helped increase company sales revenue by 45% from 2016 to 2017 via manufacturing process flow analysis, production forecasting, and sales & operations planning (S&OP) initiatives. -Worked collaboratively with Zim President, Zim Sales Team, and Management at contract manufacturing facility in Qingdao, China, to identify manufacturing challenges developing contingency plans and ultimately production solutions to scale production capacity to match sales growth of Zim in the United States. Show less

Sales Executive - Charters

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

-Managed logistics of company charter boat and trucking fleet for event attendance throughout the U.S. Additionally, assisted sales team with inside sales, ecommerce sales, marketing, sponsorship & contract negotiations, and sales forecasting.Select Accomplishments: -Increased charter boat customer base by 35% and event attendance by 25% from 2015 to 2016. -Generated over $250,000 in charter sales revenue for company in 2016.

Environmental Field Scientist

• Nov 2013 - Feb 2015

-Co-op position while completing Bachelor’s Degree in Geoscience at the University of Connecticut. -Co-op position while completing Bachelor’s Degree in Geoscience at the University of Connecticut.