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Karleen Grenier
Port Charlotte
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Summary
Professional maritime officer with strong navigational and operational skills. Proven ability to ensure vessel safety and efficiency. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Highly reliable with expertise in navigation, safety protocols, and emergency response.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Mate
American Maritime Officers Union
01.2022 - Current
- Supported bridge watchkeeping duties, vigilantly monitoring vessel movements during it's missions to prevent potential collisions or grounding incidents.
- Conducted monthly safety inspections, ensuring compliance with the operating companies SMS, SOLAS, & USCG safety standards.
- Engaged in training sessions to improve seamanship skills and operational knowledge.
- Participated in mooring operations, efficiently securing the vessel at port while prioritizing crew safety at all times.
Able Bodied Seaman
Seafarers International Union
09.2013 - 01.2022
- Operated and maintained deck machinery, ensuring optimal functionality during the vessel's missions.
- Assisted in navigation and cargo handling, contributing to safe and efficient movement of cargo.
- Participated in emergency drills and responded effectively during actual emergencies, maintaining crew and vessel safety.
- Operated various types of deck machinery, such as winches cranes, and forklifts, to handle cargo efficiently.
Business Owner
Self-employeed
09.2005 - 10.2012
- Developed and implemented business strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure sustainable growth.
- Established partnerships with vendors to optimize supply chain processes.
- Trained and mentored staff to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Boosted revenue by identifying new business opportunities and diversifying product offerings.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, improving profit margins without compromising on quality.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Education
No Degree - Maritime Licensed Officer
Paul Hall Maritime Center
Piney Point, MD11-2019
Skills
- Bridge management, ECDIS, & radar operation
- Cargo operations
- Celestial navigation
- Ship handling
- Mooring operations
- Emergency equipment management
- Firefighting techniques
- Pollution prevention
- STCW certification
- Safety procedures
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Third Mate
American Maritime Officers Union
01.2022 - Current
Able Bodied Seaman
Seafarers International Union
09.2013 - 01.2022
Business Owner
Self-employeed
09.2005 - 10.2012
No Degree - Maritime Licensed Officer
Paul Hall Maritime Center
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