Philip Pete
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated professional with a combined 11 years of experience in the Marine and Logistics industry. Recognized as very passionate with a customer-focused approach and strong desire to learn all aspects of the Maritime industry. Talented leader, communicator and conflict asset with good multitasking and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Superintendent
Port of Houston Authority
La Porte, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily operations to ensure efficient cargo handling and vessel coordination.
- Oversee a diverse portfolio of construction and development projects from planning through completion. (Wharf 6, CY8, Exit Gate Expansion, CY1 South, Wharf 1, Twic Lanes Expansion, Navy Fleet Week, 212 demo) etc.
- Cross-trained in Yard Planning to provide operational support and ensure continuity during shift coverage.
- Supervise ILA Local 1351 and ILA Local 28 staff including managing performance, discipline,
and recognition. Supervise and coordinate 24/7 road and terminal operations. - New hire training.
Operations Manager
Old Dominion Freight Line
Houston, Tx
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed evening shift operations at the service center, ensuring compliance with company standards for safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and service delivery.
- Planned and supervised daily pickups and deliveries, optimizing utilization of personnel, equipment, and loading/unloading processes to meet customer expectations.
- Directed inbound and outbound shipment processing with high accuracy, overseeing team performance and inventory control procedures.
- Utilized internal systems (AS400, BLU, DYMS) to monitor, track, and route freight, ensuring real-time visibility and effective logistics coordination.
- Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions for company.
Logistics Coordinator/Driver
Amazon
Houston, TX
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Organizing and managing inventory, storage, and transportation
- Provided customer satisfaction by ensuring the safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments
- Loaded, unloaded, moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations
- Dispatched information to service providers to schedule freight movement.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
Merchant Seaman
3rd Engineer–Seafarers Int. Union/G&H Towing
Galveston, TX
05.2014 - 12.2019
- Coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship
- Maintain and repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance and repair duties
- Evaluated machinery and parts performance, troubleshot issues and diagnosed problem causes
- Wrote daily vessel reports and updated logs, detailing any issues and remediation efforts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Longshoreman
International Longshoreman Association
Houston, TX
03.2012 - 05.2013
- Loading and unloading cargo to and from vessels' holds
- Ensuring compliance with safety procedures and policies
- Operating machinery to unsecure cargo, cranes, forklifts, tractors and trailers to move cargo
- Followed customer instructions about placement of items and special considerations for handling
- Examined incoming and outgoing shipments, rejected damaged items and appropriately recorded discrepancies
- Eliminated downtime to maximize revenue by providing top product and material delivery quality control
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Transportation Management & Security
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX07-2021
QMED -
Paul Hall Maritime Academy
Piney Point, MDSkills
- Leadership
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Communication/Customer Service
- Project Management
- Networking
- System Administration
- Work Ethic
Timeline
Operations Superintendent
Port of Houston Authority
01.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Old Dominion Freight Line
10.2021 - 08.2023
Logistics Coordinator/Driver
Amazon
05.2020 - 08.2020
Merchant Seaman
3rd Engineer–Seafarers Int. Union/G&H Towing
05.2014 - 12.2019
Longshoreman
International Longshoreman Association
03.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Transportation Management & Security
Texas Southern University
QMED -
Paul Hall Maritime Academy