Experience

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  Marine Healthcare Services

  • Houston, Texas

  • CEO and CFO

    • May 2007 - Present
    • Houston, Texas

    Leading the operations, quality controls, risk management, and compliance with US and international medical laws. Co-developed and introduced to the maritime industry the first digital medical passport that is expediting the care and treatment of global maritime professionals and streamlining treatment and processing of crew members for healthcare providers and insurers. Established strategic partnerships with hospitals, expanding the business footprint coast-to-coast in the US.

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  Ocean Oil Construction & Services

  • London, UK

  • Managing Director and CFO

    • Feb 1981 - Jun 2007
    • London, UK

    Led the financial performance, partnership negotiations, and operations, overseeing a $600M operational budget. Optimized investments, which earned double-digit profits and ROI for the business. • Strategically negotiated a $15M discount in the purchase of a semi submersible platform rig from the Swedish government• Set industry record in achieving long-term rig contracts and least off-hire time• Fueled an additional 10% annual profit by favorably negotiating and structuring vessel and management contracts, maximizing tax benefits, and navigating foreign currency risks• Led a construction deal resulting in a 8% cost reduction ($2.5M) and 20% dry dock time reduction, resulting in an increase of on hire charter revenues of $1.5M• Implemented ISO 9000 certification and compliance, introducing a competitive advantage to the business (crew/equipment safety excellence record) and achieving a 10% savings in annual insurance costs • Achieved $900K in annual cost-savings by improving staging efficiencies and minimizing staging costs and taxes related to European export and Mexican import of supplies

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  Arthur Andersen & Co.

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Senior International Tax Manager

    • Mar 1974 - Feb 1981
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Accountable for international tax audits and other tax functions for petroleum clients such as Getty Oil, Occidental Petroleum, Smith International, Tenneco, Superior Oil, and Global Marine. Non-petroleum clients included the Irvine Company and World Holdings (commercial real estate), as well as Symons Brothers (manufacturing).