Kara Babb
Senior Manager of Logistics - Sulphur & Marine Solutions Unit at Savage- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Savage
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics and Storage
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Manager of Logistics - Sulphur & Marine Solutions Unit
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Regulatory & Compliance
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2021
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Western Rivers Boat Mgt Inc
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designated Person Ashore (DPA) & QHSSE
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
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Conley Marine Services
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United States
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Maritime Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marine Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
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Mar 2016 - Jul 2018
Bringing clarity to Subchapter M and regulatory compliance for the Marine Industry. Bringing clarity to Subchapter M and regulatory compliance for the Marine Industry.
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TradeWinds Towing LLC
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United States
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Maritime
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1 - 100 Employee
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QHSE and Compliance Director
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Aug 2014 - Feb 2016
Designated Person Ashore and Company Security Officer and is responsible for managing HSE, crew and employee internal and external training, ISM, coordinating emergency response, safety improvement, safety plans, and assisting with implementing the Drug and Alcohol Program and the International Ship and Port Security Code. Directly responsible for administering Safety Management System and related functions, overseeing employee safety, environmental affairs, and interacting with regulatory agencies on behalf of TradeWinds Towing. Arranges and prepares for office and vessel audits, inspections, and surveys. Directs and corroborates safety training and crew development while providing supplemental support for personnel files, crewing and travel arrangements. Obtaining Voluntary ISM Certification for US Flag Vessels. Developed and implemented Safety Management System (SMS), inclusive of writing of SMS Manual, establishing and implementing associated ISM related functions (i.e. accident/incident reporting, corrective action process, non-conformity and near-miss reporting, etc.) for US Flag and Vanuatu Flag vessels.
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Radio Holland
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Netherlands
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Maritime Transportation
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300 - 400 Employee
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QHSE Manager, Area North America
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Oct 2013 - Aug 2014
Reporting of accidents/incidents, conducting and analyzing risk assessments, performing internal audits and inspections, and observing all HSE-related activities and policies for 14 site office in the USA and Canada. Ensuring operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with international, federal, local, and company safety regulations. Performing post-incident investigations and communicates with others until action items have been closed. Participating in job risk analysis and continual improvement programs. Ensuring all sites are audited, internally and externally, for ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001. Maintaining updates, documentation and insures proper industry and company required training is conducted and completed by employees in accordance with requirements for shipboard technicians and office staff. Creates, communicates and implements applicable policies, processes and procedures as regarding Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental systems in accordance with ISO and Company requirements.
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Western Gulf of Mexico Area Business Development Manager
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Nov 2012 - Oct 2013
Management of current accounts, Strategic and Intellectual Sales inclusive of market analysis, Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution, Cost reduction & Avoidance, Vessel Maintenance Planning, Budgeting, Quotation, and Business development from Sabine Pass, TX, to Brownsville, TX.
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GL Group
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Germany
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Maritime Transportation
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500 - 600 Employee
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GL Business Development Manager, Gulf Coast Territory, Region Americas
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Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
Business Development, Strategic and Intellectual Sales inclusive of market analysis, Value Added Sales, Project Management, Account Management, Client Relationship Management, Strategic Business Planning, Cost reduction & Avoidance. Coordination of activities performed between the design offices, shipyards, ship owners, ship operators. Knowledge of IMO, USCG and Class rules to ensure that clients operated within the regulatory requirements.
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GL Academy Coordinator, Area North America
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Oct 2009 - Oct 2012
Established the GL Academy Houston, and GL Academy Montreal as two new ventures within GL USA. Responsibilities included of trainer selection, training of the trainers, freelance contract development, course location, price selection for courses, accounting and invoicing, business development and corporate sales for open seminars and ‘in-house’ courses. Attending course types such as SOLAS, STCW, ISM, ISPS, ISO, etc.
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Maersk Line, Limited
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United States
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Maritime Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Second Mate (Unlimited)
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Jan 2005 - Oct 2009
Watch standing Second Mate/Officer aboard 784 foot containerships owned & operated by Maersk Lines, Ltd., operating in Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Sea. All of the International Maritime Organization’s Standards for Training, Certification, and Watchstanding (STCW) including: Radar Observer (unlimited), Advanced Fire Fighting, FCC Marine Radio Operator, SOLAS Lifeboatman; CPR; Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense Certification; US Federal Government and Military Secret Security Clearance; Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Certification; Hazardous Materials Transport Certification; Small Arms Instruction and Qualifications for 9mm/12G/M-14; Shipboard Security Tactics Certification; Company/Vessel Security Officer; Applicant-Masters, Mates, and Pilots Union.
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Third Mate (Unlimited)
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Jul 2002 - Jan 2005
Watch Standing Third Mate/Officer working aboard various types and sizes of vessels as follows. 600 foot break-bulk vessel, owned & operated by Grand River Navigation, operating in the Great Lakes. 492 foot heavy lift vessel, owned & operated by Intermarine USA, operating in Gulf Coast, Caribbean Sea, South American Coast.330 foot, long/short range inter-ballistic missile tracking vessel, owned & operated by Maersk Lines, Ltd., operating in Pacific Ocean, China Sea, Straits of Malacca, Gulf of Oman. 942 foot ammunition vessel, owned & operated by, Maersk Lines, Ltd., operating in Persian Gulf and British Indian Ocean Territory. All of the International Maritime Organization’s Standards for Training, Certification, and Watchstanding (STCW) including: Radar Observer (unlimited), Advanced Fire Fighting, FCC Marine Radio Operator, SOLAS Lifeboatman; CPR; Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense Certification; US Federal Government and Military Secret Security Clearance; Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Certification; Hazardous Materials Transport Certification; Small Arms Instruction and Qualifications for 9mm/12G/M-14; Shipboard Security Tactics Certification; Company/Vessel Security Officer; Applicant-Masters, Mates, and Pilots Union
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Education
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United States Merchant Marine Academy
B.S., Logistics and Intermodal Transportation -
Shawnee High School
N/A, General