Markus Solomon
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable manager with solid history of managing teams and driving operational success. Skilled in implementing strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and efficiency. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and decision-making.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
United States Navy, USN
08.2001 - Current
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
- Implemented training programs that improved team performance and readiness standards.
- Maintained organized documentation to support team activities and enhance information flow.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Assisted in coordinating daily operations and ensuring smooth workflow.
- Developed understanding of industry-specific tools and systems for operational efficiency.
- Contributed to project planning by providing input on resource allocation and timelines.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Mate
United States Navy, USN
03.2019 - 04.2024
- Assisted crew in navigation and vessel operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Supported cargo loading and unloading processes, maintaining efficient workflow during port calls.
- Operated deck equipment, including winches and cranes, for safe handling of materials.
- Monitored weather conditions and communicated updates to crew, enhancing situational awareness.
- Coordinated routine maintenance on safety gear, promoting operational readiness and compliance.
- Collaborated with senior officers to streamline daily operations, improving overall efficiency of tasks.
- Supervised loading and unloading operations at ports efficiently, reducing cargo handling time significantly.
- Upheld the highest standards of maritime law compliance, promoting a culture of safety and professionalism among the crew.
- Conducted regular drills to maintain proficiency in essential skills such as firefighting, life-saving techniques, and damage control procedures.
- Maintained detailed voyage records, facilitating accurate tracking of progress and performance metrics.
- Coordinated with shore-based support teams to ensure timely resupply of provisions and spare parts.
- Assisted in navigation tasks, utilizing advanced electronic systems to ensure safe passage through challenging waters.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items, and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Health And Safety
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Operations management
- Conflict resolution
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer service
- Project management
- Financial management
Certification
- Certified Instructor, Department Of Labor - February 2025.
- Construction Safety and Health, OSHA - March 2023
- Explosive Safety Management for Safety Professionals Training - August 2022
- Range Safety Course Training - August 2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mate
United States Navy, USN
03.2019 - 04.2024
Manager
United States Navy, USN
08.2001 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Health And Safety
Florida State College At Jacksonville
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