Business Owner

• Jan 2018 - Present

Assistant Crewing Manager

• Dec 2015 - Aug 2016

I am very excited to join the Pacific Division of Kirby Offshore Marine. The Pacific Division fleet consists of tank barges ranging in capacity from 26,000 barrels to 193,000 barrels, and tugboats from 2000 to 11000 horsepower. Pacific Division vessels trade from San Diego, CA to Barrow, AK. With extensive experience and a broad support network in Alaska, Kirby Offshore Marine’s Pacific Division is uniquely qualified to operate in remote areas including Dutch Harbor, Cook Inlet and the Alaska river systems. Show less

Demand Planning & Strategic Sourcing Manager

• Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

Introduce Demand into MRP system (SAP) utilizing Project Systems with the goal of automating SAP.Collaborate with sister companies, send out proposals to prospective vendors, negotiate national contracts, award winning bid, track and report cost savings initiatives. ISO procedural review, process improvements, and regulatory enforcements. Change Management leader, Team leader for Business to Business meetings, SAP training, BOM introduction to system, PAT (Process Aligned Teams) facilitator, AP resolution Team leader. Vendor audits and Customer communications. Project Manager. Show less

Director of Purchasing

• Apr 2011 - Oct 2014

Lead a team of 6 Procurement Specialists and 3 Warehouse Personnel to centralize the purchasing functions and reduce costs.Implement policies. Vendor audits and approval. ISO/ISM, Business Management System process reviews. Change management leader. AP Resolution. Fuel and port operations. Large Contract negotiations. Cost initiative reduction Plan and tracking. Budget Preparation and adherence. Team building. Hiring, and Mentoring. Process Planning. Procedural review, brainstorming sessions. Show less

Vessel & Crew Logistics Manager/Purchasing Manager

• Apr 2004 - Apr 2011

Purchasing Manager for Tugs/Barges located on West Coast, Remote Alaska and Puerto Rico. Creative shipping, ISO procedures and process review and enforcement. Contract Negotiation, Warehouse and yard organization. Promoted to Vessel &Crew Logistics Manager. Notification and verification of all vessel crews for crew changes, flight arrangements, Physical & Benzene program for MMD card renew program U.S. & Foreign vessel and crew customs & immigration, Expense report verifications & reimbursements, AP invoice approvals, Vendor Rep for Conoco Phillips. Show less

Sales Manager

• Mar 2003 - Mar 2004

Inside/outside sales manager for local Seattle marine customers. Identify customers repair or rebuild needs for Engines. Order parts, schedule service, type up service reports, invoice. Continue an "Obsolete & foreign replacement" parts business through Transmarine started at previous company for foreign flagged companies. Strong customer service. Inside/outside sales manager for local Seattle marine customers. Identify customers repair or rebuild needs for Engines. Order parts, schedule service, type up service reports, invoice. Continue an "Obsolete & foreign replacement" parts business through Transmarine started at previous company for foreign flagged companies. Strong customer service.

Sales Manager

• Mar 2000 - Nov 2002

Manage inside/outside parts and repower needs for Seattle customers with Wartsila engines. Meet with customers to discuss upcoming dry/wet docking preparations. Order parts, Engines. Chosen as SAP super user during implementation of MRP software. Traveled to Ft. Lauderdale for training of SAP. Trained Sales team in Ft Lauderdale for Seattle customer care during centralization. Started an "Obsolete and Foreign parts replacement" business for Wartsila utilizing my experience with foreign build vessels. AP resolution, invoicing. Chosen as Western Regional Employee of the Year. Show less

Purchasing Manager

• Jan 1998 - Oct 2000

Managed 11 Russian Flagged Spanish Built Super Trawlers. Purchased and shipped all necessary supplies to vessels with very complicated logistics. Vessels fished in Sea of Okhotsk Managed shipyard time in 3 countries simultaneously. Coordinated supplies on and off the vessel, implemented a bill of lading signing procedure for accountability. Managed classified pharmaceuticals, chemicals, MDS's, and all communications with Chief Advisors where English was not the first language. Managed Pest control and Russian Registry requirements. Company lost political control to Pacific Trawlers. Show less

Purchasing Manager

• Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

Purchased all supplies for 11 Russian flagged Supertrawlers built in Spain. Handled very complicated logistics as vessels port calls were every 6 months. Vessels fished in Sea of Okhotsk. Managed fuel transfers, U.S. and Foreign Customs & Immigration. Managed Shipyard time in 3 countries simultaneously. Managed Russian Registry requirements, documents, refabrication, and pest control for vessels as required. Maintained 2 warehouses in 2 countries. Operated a 24 hour busy phone throughout the year. Vessels were eventually moved to Greece. Show less