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Landry Kirk

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Motivated leader and results-focused Operations and Sales professional seeking an opportunity to utilize career experience and skills to contribute to employer objectives, profitability, and success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Marine Services

The New Orleans Board Of Trade, LTD
New Orleans, LA
06.2019 - Current
  • Managed all external sales activities and memberships
  • Collaborated with government bodies to maintain solid partnerships
  • Managed comprehensive account operations
  • Crafted tailored communication plans to align with Vessel Agency's goals
  • Created Information Dashboards for all customers to personalize operations and logistics data.
  • Tracked company information distribution through multiple databases
  • Provided on-site training for all Vessel Agency's.
  • More than doubled revenue by expanding customer base and membership services.
  • Effectively control the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists.
  • Support Vessel Agency's in operational improvements by providing daily industry data.
  • Provide outstanding Marine IT Solutions to new and long-standing customers by forming strategic partnerships.

Chief Operating Officer

My Mini Casa
New Orleans, LA
10.2018 - 05.2019

• Management of daily cash flows, operating expenses, assets.
• Management all Human Resources functions for the company.
• Responsible for creating General Policies and Procedures for the company.
• Management of data management, KPIs/metrics and customer satisfaction.
• Oversight of special projects, marketing, sales events and new business.
• Manage and maintain a database of all HQ contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with department management to develop financial plans.
• Oversight of all legal matters and correspondents.
• Management of IT services and programming needs.
• Oversight of 3PL trucking Company-(400 Loads a Month)
• Management of company assets including maintenance and revenue
• Drove operational Improvements by designing and implementing scalable and repeatable processes for how the company interacts with vendors and delivery services through company depots.

Director of Crew Management and Human Resources

Marquette Transportation Company
New Orleans, LA
04.2016 - 10.2018
  • Management of crewing and logistics operations for 68 tug boats.
  • Management of 6 crew managers, 4 human resources employees, and 5 training mates.
  • Management of over 500 vessel crew, including maritime credentials.
  • Management of payroll for vessel crew.
  • Management of promotions and disciplinary paperwork.
  • DER (Designated Employer Representative)-for all DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing.
  • Preparation of routine legal correspondence for attorney partners.
  • Management of all on-boarding for vessel and non-vessel positions in gulf and offshore divisions.
  • Analysis of daily travel operating costs, which led to a 53% reduction in overall travel budget.

Human Resources Manager

Marquette Transportation Company
New Orleans, LA
11.2014 - 04.2016
  • Management of all HR employees and training mates in New Orleans and Houston. 
  • Oversight of all HR functions for the Marquette Offshore Division.
  • Management of recruitment for all positions of Gulf-Inland and Offshore divisions.
  • Management of the offer process for candidates, including pre-employment.
  • Understanding of current employment laws and regulations to assist managers.
  • Assisted in the generation of KPI’s for operations.

Crewing Manager

Marquette Transportation Company
New Orleans, LA
04.2014 - 11.2014
  • Planning, organization, and management of day-to-day crewing personnel functions
  • Maintenance of documentation for all crewing matters
  • Management of crew changes for assigned vessels
  • Management of crew performance through coaching and corrective action
  • Performance of on-call rotation ensuring coverage over holidays and weekends
  • Management of compliance on all vessels

Operations Trainee and Vessel Manager

Artco / ADM
Westwego, LA
01.2012 - 04.2014
  • Assistance of operations as a deckhand, barge dispatcher, shipyard worker, UTV Inspector, and crew manager (19 Months)
  • Responsibility for the management of 16 vessels and over 180 marine employees
  • Handling of various cost savings projects, USCG inspections, and HR responsibilities

Sales Service Specialist

Albemarle Corporation
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2010 - 12.2011
  • Preparation of sales orders for domestic, export, and import shipments to customers.
  • Scheduling of tank car, truckload, and LTL shipments for customers.
  • Handling of all accounting, tax, and pricing formulas.
  • Daily use and execution of SAP software for sales, planning, and logistics team.

Industrial Engineer Analyst

Associated Grocers Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2009 - 04.2010
  • Administration of Triceps warehouse execution software and support of all inbound logistics.
  • Leadership of all debottlenecking improvement projects.
  • Development of performance standards for all warehouse personnel.
  • Monitoring of multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
 

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing-Supply Chain Management

Southeastern Louisiana University
2009

School of Business

Auburn University
2007

Skills

  • Strategic Development
  • Team Management
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Effective Organization
  • Microsoft Excel Proficiency
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Staff Development
  • Project Coordination
  • Business Planning
  • Field Operations
  • Negotiation
  • Ability to Learn/Train
  • Investor Relations

Affiliations

  • Advisory Board Appointee, (Inland Tug and Barge)- San Jacintio Maritime College
  • Advisory Board Appointee-Delgado Community College - Logistics & Maritime
  • Member, GNOFBA- Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association
  • Committee Member- Ducks Unlimited Jefferson Parish Chapter
  • Southeastern Louisiana University- Supply Chain Management Advisory Board
  • Independent Consultant 1099- MobileMod Shipping Containers (Handling of all Government Contracts and Operational plans)

Timeline

Director of Marine Services

The New Orleans Board Of Trade, LTD
06.2019 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

My Mini Casa
10.2018 - 05.2019

Director of Crew Management and Human Resources

Marquette Transportation Company
04.2016 - 10.2018

Human Resources Manager

Marquette Transportation Company
11.2014 - 04.2016

Crewing Manager

Marquette Transportation Company
04.2014 - 11.2014

Operations Trainee and Vessel Manager

Artco / ADM
01.2012 - 04.2014

Sales Service Specialist

Albemarle Corporation
04.2010 - 12.2011

Industrial Engineer Analyst

Associated Grocers Inc
04.2009 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing-Supply Chain Management

Southeastern Louisiana University

School of Business

Auburn University
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