Daniel Smith
Daphne,AL
Summary
Accomplished Manager of Marine Operations with a proven track record at Vertex Energy, enhancing team performance and customer relations through strategic planning and operations management. Expert in budget control, managing a $36+ million budget, and skilled in verbal communication. Demonstrates strong leadership in staff development and performance evaluations, driving business success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Marine Operations / Scheduling
Vertex Energy
09.2012 - Current
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Effectively managed $36+ million budget for Marine Logistics
- Responsible for Scheduling all products in and out of 80,000 bbl per day Refinery
- Critical in invoice approval and coding
Lead Terminal Operator
Radcliff / Economy
02.2005 - 09.2012
- Monitored day-to-day operations of storage tanks and piping, alerting appropriate personnel to any performance variances.
- Performed troubleshooting, adjustment, and minor repairs on equipment requiring attention, participating in major repairs.
- Followed industry developments to foster continued proficiency in operation of electronic shipping and distribution platforms and maintenance.
- Worked with colleagues to explain shipping and receiving processes, establishing sound knowledge of terminal procedures among facility staff.
- Supervised and instructed drivers on finished product loading rack, monitoring bills of lading for accuracy and entering into computer products not metered through finished product rack.
- Reported safety incidents to appropriate personnel.
- Oversaw set-up processes for transfer of products to and from maritime transit equipment.
- Climbed and gauged tanks, logging levels into inventory management system to maintain appropriate storage thresholds.
- Repaired and performed minor maintenance on equipment at terminals.
Machinery Technician
United States Coast Guard
12.2000 - 12.2004
- Oversaw day to day operations of Aids to Navigation team for United States Coast Guard
- Upheld company and federal protocols and regulations when operating and fixing machinery.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Satsuma High Shool
Satsuma, AL05.2000
Skills
- Staff Development
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Performance Management
- Expense Tracking
- Business Planning
- Schedule Preparation
- Performance Evaluations
- Budget Control
- Product Management
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Manager of Marine Operations / Scheduling
Vertex Energy
09.2012 - Current
Lead Terminal Operator
Radcliff / Economy
02.2005 - 09.2012
Machinery Technician
United States Coast Guard
12.2000 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
Satsuma High Shool