Jerome Torres
Summary
Dynamic Marine Operations Manager with a strong focus on crew supervision, cross-team communication, and regulatory compliance. Successfully led operations in a major terminal, achieving significant improvements in workflow efficiency and safety performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Operations Manager
CMA Terminals
Dutch Harbor
03.2025 - Current
- Lead daily marine terminal operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant vessel, yard, and cargo activities.
- Coordinate vessel schedules, trucking partners, and port authorities to reduce delays and maximize throughput.
- Manage cross‑functional teams across cargo handling, equipment operations, and logistics planning.
- Implement operational improvements that reduce bottlenecks, increase productivity, and strengthen safety performance.
- Oversee regulatory compliance, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives across the terminal.
Terminal Manager
Samson Tug & Barge
Dutch Harbor
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Directed full terminal operations for a major Alaska container shipping facility.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, equipment utilization, and cargo flow for inbound and outbound freight.
- Supervised operators, drivers, and laborers while maintaining high safety and performance standards.
- Oversaw budgeting, resource planning, and operational reporting to senior leadership.
- Improved workflow efficiency through process redesign, equipment planning, and team training.
Truck Driver/Heavy Machine Operator
Samson Tug & Barge
Dutch Harbor
06.2019 - 04.2024
- Operated trucks and heavy equipment for efficient vessel loading/unloading and yard logistics.
- Coordinated safe, timely movement of containers and cargo across terminal and regional routes, ensuring operational continuity.
- Trained new operators on equipment safety and operational procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance on semi trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other heavy machinery to maintain optimal performance.
Heavy Machine Operator
Samson Tug & Barge
Dutch Harbor
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Organized container yard by sorting, staging, and positioning containers to optimize vessel operations and trucking schedules.
- Loaded and offloaded trucks with containers, equipment, and freight while ensuring safe handling and proper weight distribution.
- Loaded and offloaded containers on barges, collaborating with deck crews and supervisors to ensure safe and efficient cargo flow.
- Operated a heavy‑duty top handler (top-pick) and heavy duty forklift to stack and move full and empty containers in tight yard environments.
- Used loaders to move containers, equipment, and miscellaneous cargo items during vessel operations and yard reorganization.
- Conducted pre‑operation inspections and performed basic maintenance on forklifts, loaders, and yard equipment to maintain safety and reliability.
- Supported vessel loading plans by positioning containers according to weight, destination, and stability requirements.
Laborer
Samson Tug & Barge
Dutch Harbor
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked as a deckhand on barges, handling lines, rigging, and deck operations during loading, unloading, and transit.
- Accompanied tugboats and barges to multiple ports, executing deck operations, cargo handling, and vessel movements.
- Lashed, secured, and stabilized cargo and heavy equipment to ensure safe vessel operations and compliance with marine safety standards.
- Assisted terminal crews with general labor, cargo staging, and operational tasks during peak periods to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Conducted daily maintenance and inspections on heavy machinery and semi‑trucks, ensuring equipment readiness and minimizing downtime.
- Gained foundational experience in marine logistics, vessel safety, and port operations through direct on‑deck and shoreside work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Unalaska City School District
Unalaska, AK05-2017
Skills
- Marine & terminal operations leadership
- Vessel coordination & cargo flow management
- Yard planning, container organization & equipment allocation
- Heavy equipment management
- Trucking operations & CDL‑level logistics knowledge
- Safety compliance, hazard control & incident response
- Operational problem‑solving in high‑pressure environments
- Crew supervision, scheduling & workforce coordination
- Cross‑team communication with vessel, yard & trucking crews
Timeline
Marine Operations Manager
CMA Terminals
03.2025 - Current
Terminal Manager
Samson Tug & Barge
04.2024 - 03.2025
Truck Driver/Heavy Machine Operator
Samson Tug & Barge
06.2019 - 04.2024
Heavy Machine Operator
Samson Tug & Barge
01.2018 - 06.2019
Laborer
Samson Tug & Barge
08.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Unalaska City School District