Area Manager

• Jul 2021 - Present

Market Manager Gulf Coast

• Apr 2018 - Aug 2021

Sales Representative

• Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

Territory Manager

• Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

Open

• Sep 2015 - Mar 2016

Creative, performance-driven professional with over 20 years of demonstrated success providing efficient, quality performance in dynamic, extremely challenging environments encompassing multiple disciplines. Solid track record of building, developing, and retaining the right teams to ensure a high level of efficiency and quality of process to consistently exceed company and client expectations. Consummate team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proactive problem solver who thrives when challenged with high pressure, critical situations. Strong background in most commonly used business application software. Key Strengths • Able to generate employee buy-in of positive safety culture and process ownership • Effective communication with employees at all levels of the organization • Budget administration / P&L management • Risk assessment / mitigation • Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements • Team building and development • Proactive in development of effective continuous improvement initiatives • Strong administrative and organizational skills • Process safety management • Needs assessment and process / equipment education Show less

Marine Management / Fleet Safety / Marine Quality Assurance

• May 2015 - Sep 2015

Oversaw the safety management systems of eleven offshore supply vessels and ensured compliance with the International Safety Management Code, Federal, state, and local regulations, Company policies and procedures, and industry best practices by conducting a comprehensive series of audits onboard each vessel. Developed a comprehensive quality assurance program from the ground up, as well as an annual training program. Maintained Company databases for internal annual audits, Corrective Action Requests, and internal training. Assessed the effectiveness / implementation of the Safety Management System as well as compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and related training needs throughout the fleet. Developed, maintained, scheduled, performed, and tracked all internal audits related to the Safety Management System and participated in external audits. Responsible for evaluation, tracking and follow up of all proposed Corrective Action Requests. Participated in the investigation and reporting of all incidents/accidents. Identified and addressed the training needs of each employee. Assessed the competency level of each employee and recommended the most teams to crew each vessel to the Personnel Manager and Executive Management.Selected Achievements • Increased the efficiency of the audit process to maintain a 100% closure rate on required internal annual audits • Increased the closure rate of Corrective Action Requests to 80%+ • Increased the efficiency of the training program to maintain a 75%+ compliance rate with the Annual Training Plan • Developed and implemented a quality assurance program Show less

HSSE Manager (DPA/CSO/DPO/100T Master)

• Feb 2013 - Jun 2015

Oversaw all aspects of Company operations to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, and acted as the single point of contact with customers, regulatory agencies, legal counsel, and insurance representatives. In addition, carried out most health, safety, and environmental responsibilities for the parent company, Graham Holdings, and its subsidiaries. Acted as the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) under the ISM Code, Company Security Officer (CSO), and principal custodian for Company documents. Administered the following programs: Drug and Alcohol, Training, Charts and Publications, HAZMAT, HAZCOM, HazWoper, Hearing Conservation, Behavioral Based Safety, Recycling, case management of all Workman’s Compensation / Jones Act and insurance claims, and all databases. Conducted risk assessments to ensure safe operations. Conducted investigations and root cause analyses of accidents/incidents and generated/distributed Causative Analysis Reports with Lessons Learned. Worked closely with client to meet expectations and shared learnings from accidents/incidents/near misses. Conducted both internal and external audits. Prepared and presented training seminars to both employees and industry peers, and quarterly operational performance reports to client representatives.Selected Achievements • Maintained an OSHA Recordable Incident Rate of .29 over a three year period • Implemented the Hand Safety Program which provided all offshore employees with high visibility, high impact gloves • Developed vessel specific training and competency verification programs, and instituted a video training program • Rewrote the Hazardous Communication policy to conform to the GHS standard, wrote policies for Journey Management, HazWoper, and Water Survival, and reformatted the HSE/SOP/SMS Manual for electronic distribution • Developed and instituted the Back 2 Basics initiative which resulted in a 200% increase in recorded behavioral based safety observations Show less

Captain (Dynamic Positioning Operator Full / 100 Ton Master Near Coastal)

• Aug 2008 - Feb 2013

Oversaw and executed all vessel operations safely and in accordance with all applicable policies, requirements, and governmental regulations including the operation of the vessel’s dynamic positioning electronics package.Directed and coordinated activities of crew and workers. Maintained charts and publications. Inspected vessel to ensure safety of crew and passengers, efficient and safe operation of vessel and equipment, and conformance to regulations. Trained personnel in all aspects of vessel operation. Maintained a proper amount of supplies and spare parts on board the vessel. Maintained logs and records in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements.Selected Achievements • Consistently tasked with working with problem vessels/crews to bring them up to management expectations • Chosen to receive additional training in order to meet customer/vessel requirement Show less

Captain (100 Ton Master Near Coastal)

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

Oversaw and executed all vessel operations safely and in accordance with all applicable policies, requirements, and governmental regulations. Directed and coordinated activities of crew and workers. Maintained charts and publications. Inspected vessel to ensure safety of crew and passengers, efficient and safe operation of vessel and equipment, and conformance to regulations. Trained personnel in all aspects of vessel operation. Maintained a proper amount of supplies and spare parts on board the vessel. Maintained logs and records in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements. Show less

Captain (100 Ton Master Near Coastal)

• Aug 2005 - Jun 2008

Oversaw and executed all vessel operations safely and in accordance with all applicable policies, requirements, and governmental regulations. Directed and coordinated activities of crew and workers. Maintained charts and publications. Inspected vessel to ensure safety of crew and passengers, efficient and safe operation of vessel and equipment, and conformance to regulations. Trained personnel in all aspects of vessel operation. Maintained a proper amount of supplies and spare parts on board the vessel. Maintained logs and records in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements. Selected Achievements • Consistently tasked with working with problem vessels/crews to bring them up to management expectations • Chosen to commission a new build vessel Show less

General Manager

• Mar 2004 - Jul 2005

Oversaw the day to day operations while working in a retail environment. Inside and outside sales. Assembly, delivery, and set up of furniture. Forecast sales based on past performance in order to set price points, order merchandise, and plan a budget. Worked with suppliers to plan an adequate inventory based on expected sales. Arranged merchandise displays on the sales floor. Managed the financial aspects of the company. Selected Achievements • Raised price points of merchandise to a profitable level while maintaining sales at a consistent level • Stabilized the business financially and was able to show a profit within the first year of operation Show less

Captain (100 Ton Master Near Coastal)

• Sep 2000 - Mar 2004

Oversaw and executed all vessel operations safely and in accordance with all applicable policies, requirements, and governmental regulations. Directed and coordinated activities of crew and workers. Maintained charts and publications. Inspected vessel to ensure safety of crew and passengers, efficient and safe operation of vessel and equipment, and conformance to regulations. Trained personnel in all aspects of vessel operation. Maintained a proper amount of supplies and spare parts on board the vessel. Maintained logs and records in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements. Live boated divers during underwater operations. Selected Achievements • Consistently tasked with working with problem vessels/crews to bring them up to management expectations • Fast tracked to a management position four months after joining the organization Show less

Owner / Operator

• Oct 1999 - Sep 2000

Oversaw all aspects of the business. Inside and outside sales. Produced original graphic art using Corel Draw and Photoshop including four color process separations. Prepared screens for printing, applied ink to substrates, cleaned and reclaimed screens. Delivered product and collected payment. Maintained a proper inventory of materials. Set realistic sales goals in order to set price points, order merchandise, and plan a budget. Selected Achievements • Became established as one of the principal suppliers to numerous local promotional advertising companies within the first year of operation • Sold the business for a profit after being in business for less than one year Show less

Production Manager

• Jul 1993 - Sep 1999

Oversaw all aspects of the business related to production. Managed operations in a multilingual environment. Produced original graphic art using Corel Draw and Photoshop including four color process separations. Prepared screens for printing, applied ink to substrates, cleaned and reclaimed screens. Operated manual and automatic presses. Maintained a proper inventory of materials. Set production schedules, employee work shifts, and maintained an adequate inventory of supplies. Operated manual and automatic presses. Selected Achievements • Maintained an efficient operation in a multi-lingual/multi-cultural environment • Consistently met or exceeded established production goals Show less