Vice President- Port Operations

• Apr 2021 - Present

Logistics Specialist

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2021

 Drafted Logistics Guidance Note for St. Vincent & the Grenadines Evacuation Plan for the La Soufriere Volcano. & to Participating States for the COVID-19 response. Lead in the planning and successful implementation of the CDEMA Integrated Regional Logistics Hub via the Barbados sea & airport to facilitate the distribution of PPEs to the (19) Caribbean countries  Served as a Facilitator for the Sub-Regional Workshop tor Participating States on Logistics & Relief Management for capacity building.  Lead on the development of the Draft Model National Relief Management Framework & Policy and supported the drafting of the National Logistics Plan for the Participating States Deployed to the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in 2019 and collaborated with World Food Programme (WFP) in the coordination of the emergency response in logistics operations (port, warehouse, shelter & relief distribution)  Collaborated with the World Food Programme (WFP) in the development of the SMART relief management system;  Provide technical support to National Disaster Offices of CDEMA Participating States towards the strengthening of their Logistics planning

Research Officer

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Port Operations Manager

• Jan 2014 - Oct 2018

*Provided management oversight, and directed all aspects of terminal logistics and operations including vessel, yard, gate, and warehouse operations (LCL unstuffing etc.) , with strict adherence to safety regulations.* Provided management oversight on the IT, Stores, Purchasing and the Maintenance Departments including Equipment and Plant. *Spearheaded a range of financial management functions: P & L management, budgeting, analyzed budget variances, and prepared in depth financial statement analysis to the Board.*Developed and provided guidance on operational programs in alignment with strategic plans, vision, and mission;* Collaborated with the Chief Pilot for the planning and allocation of berthing of ships.. *Collaborated with executive team and all departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives;*Identified, recommended, and implemented new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials;*Maintained knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management; *Planned, directed, coordinated, and oversaw the port operations ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.* Played a significant role in the Port’s strategic planning and in the designing of operations action plans.* Established performance targets, designed KPIs, monitored and evaluated performance. * Participated in key policy dialogue with the IMF, World Bank, IMO, OECS, OAS & CDB.

Research & Information Development Manager (Government of St. Vincent & the Grenadines)

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

* Acted as a focal point for researching, analyzing trends / issues and presenting information gathered from diverse sources for strategy development. * Conducted research using qualitative and quantitative methods, conduct data analysis, interpret data, write reports, and making actionable recommendations. * Drafted analytical reports on FDI and national economic performance.* Conducted research on the private sector development and the SMEs in the Caribbean. * Conducted capacity building workshops for SMEs in the Agri business industry. * Drafted project proposals for the funding of SMEs for project funding from EU// Caribbean Export Development Agency Grant Funding Scheme and managed contract administration and procurement processes.

Business Facilitation Officer (Government of St. Vincent & the Grenadines)

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

• Collaborated with the Chamber of Commerce on private sector development strategies. • Conducted business analysis and financial planning for enterprise development for MSMEs. • Provided guidance to potential investors on the government’s policies & regulatory framework. • Prepared FDI reports for ministerial presentation in parliament. • Contributed in the development of Micro-Small & Medium-Size Enterprise Strategy (SVG)• Evaluated European Union funded projects. • Reviewed international project proposals from potential investors. • Conducted financial statement analysis on business plans. • Prepared the project proposal for the establishment of a Micro Finance Institute. • Provided business development to SMEs in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Managing Director- Port Agency --Management of Logistics: Ocean and Air Transportation

• Jan 1997 - Jan 2009

Entrepreneur and Founder of Trans-Ocean Shipping Agency.  Directed and coordinated logistics for vessel husbandry, stevedoring & longshore port operations Coordinated international Shipping & Logistics via Air & Ocean Freight with international partners.  Coordinated port operations for the handling of FCL & LCL cargo - warehouse unstuffing (NVOCC).  Directed NVOCC Management, Bulk Cargo & Breakbulk Handling, Freight Forwarding Customs Brokerage, & Door to Door Logistics services.  Developed third party logistics. Agents for ECU World Wide Formerly (Econocaribe)  Established strategic partnerships by growing network of logistics partners globally.  Conducted financial analysis and prepared timely disbursements reports to Principals.  Experienced in the providing Agency representation for Cruise ships and Liner Carriers.  Apply Incoterms in the management of international logistics and project management.