Robert Abud
United States Navy Port Operations Manager
San Diego,CA
Summary
Versatile Operations Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals.
Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Talented Operations Supervisor well-versed in multifaceted business and employee management to achieve targeted results. Decisive leader and strategic problem solver with exceptional communication and foresight. Organized and personnel-focused strategic problem-solver with innovative solutions to uncharted problems.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Port Operations Supervisor
US Navy
San Diego, CA
11.2020 - Current
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Processed inbound and outbound shipments with high accuracy by directing associate teams and managing inventory processes.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Developed and deepened relationships with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
Assistant Training Manager
US Navy
Mountain View, CA
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions via Microsoft Teams and Salesforce.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to upper management.
- Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Managed all exempt employee coaching, training and performance improvement actions.
- Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
- Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
- Developed surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes and changes.
Facilities Manager
US Navy
Mountain View, CA
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Accounted for building usage and organizational needs when planning maintenance activities.
- Created sustainable improvement initiatives for efficient use of energy.
- Analyzed building control and HVAC system performance and recommended improvements.
- Directed tenant improvements to meet contractual demands and update building areas.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Performed start-up functions on systems based on project plans, specifications and contract documents.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Drove continuous improvement of processes and systems operation.
- Documented records on pricing, energy consumption and activity reports.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
US Navy
San Jose, CA
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Conducted 25 recruiting events to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs.
- Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
- Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Verified applicant references and employment details.
Physical Security Specialist
US Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Established emergency response to manage and respond to physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
- Offered subject matter expertise surrounding physical security strategy and performed site inspections to adhere to physical security strategy and standards.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and recommended solutions and improvements to access control systems and video surveillance systems.
- Applied and shared intelligence with law enforcement to secure employees, locations and assets in response to and in anticipation of threats.
- Identified new and innovative approaches to physical security training and executed training to direct and guide physical security staff.
- Coordinated and managed vendor relationships to meet service level agreements.
- Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building.
- Monitored central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and duress alarms and responded to 5 emergencies weekly.
- Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities.
- Protected business integrity by ensuring all personnel requiring access to high-security areas go through correct levels of approval.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Identified violators and escorted departing personnel to guard against theft of property.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
- Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
- Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Supervised creation and validation of anti-terrorism plans on all ships.
- Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items.
Division Leading Petty Officer
US Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2014 - 03.2018
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Inspected and maintained 15 Navy Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion, Craft Allowance List and an inventory of over 500 craft related parts for Ship to Shore operations.
Career Counselor
US Navy
Portsmouth, VA
12.2013 - 10.2014
- Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Maintained case files and documented actions.
- Equipped students with job search skills to increase success chances.
- Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
- Administered drug, aptitude and personality assessments.
Hazardous Materials Technician
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
08.2010 - 12.2013
- Sampled and characterized waste to generate accurate materials profiles.
- Maximized protections by accurately labeling hazardous waste containers in line with environmental and safety requirements.
- Audited hazardous waste weekly to assist with pick-up scheduling and maintain necessary safety controls.
- Prepared containers for long-distance shipping and coordinated transportation with contractors.
- Arranged pick-ups, managed documentation and reported quantities of waste to help coordinators make appropriate planning decisions.
- Removed soil, debris and other materials from spill sites and placed in appropriate containers.
- Moved and loaded drums and containers weighing as much as 200 pounds.
- Executed safe handling to minimize exposure to internal and external hazardous material with precautious measures.
- Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.
- Cleaned up biohazards and industrial waste by carefully following optimal safety protocols.
- Evaluated hazardous conditions to develop successful mitigation strategy and maintain public safety throughout procedures.
- Adhered to all defined safety protocols, company requirements and federal and local laws to maintain safe and controlled environments.
- Operated power tools, industrial cleaning equipment and sprayers to remove harmful substances from surfaces.
Boatswain's Mate
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
07.2002 - 08.2010
- Oversaw cargo handling and inspected anchoring, mooring, fueling, towing and transferring of personnel and cargo.
- Oversaw underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo.
- Handled landing signalman responsibilities on air-capable ships and as coxswain on RHIB (rigid-hulled inflatable boast).
- Directed ship navigation and route preparation.
- Trained deck division personnel in upkeep of ship's external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging and deck equipment.
- Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to both military and civilian ships needing assistance.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
- Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
- Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
- Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
- Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration
Park University
Parkville 01.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Logistics expertise
Human resources
Customer Relations
Workflow planning
Presentation design
Scheduling
Database administration
Staff Management
Strategic planning
Policy and procedure modification
Business administration
Documentation and control
Payroll and budgeting
Active Listening
Self-Motivated
Organization and Time Management
Google Workspace
Crisis intervention training
Conflict resolution techniques
Stationary surveillance
Theft prevention training
Relationship building and management
Safety and security
Government security clearance
Superior customer service
Criminal law
Electronic surveillance
Criminal Investigations
Emergency Response
Military experience
Surveillance
Crime Prevention
Risk analysis training
File and records management
Emergency Management
Investigation documentation
Inventory procurement
Blueprint Interpretation
Cost-reduction methods
Operations oversight
Planning and scheduling
Service contracts management
Leadership and supervision
Building inspections
Schedule Management
Decision Making
Planning and Coordination
Data Entry
Interpersonal Communication
Excellent Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Material Safety Data Sheets
Waste Management
Site Inspections
Confined Space Entry
Hazardous Waste Storage
Cleaning Line Preventive Maintenance
Site Remediation
EH&S Reporting
Decontamination and safety
Contaminant management
Hazardous material removal
Dependable and Responsible
Teamwork and Collaboration
Tactical planning
Mechanical expertise
Defense management
Repair skills
Crew leadership
Intelligence gathering
Equipment Maintenance
First Aid/CPR
MS Office
Critical Thinking
Maintenance and Repair
Problem-Solving
Multitasking Abilities
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Good Telephone Etiquette
Career counseling
Talent scouting
Strategy development
Contract evaluation
Teambuilding
Attention to Detail
PPE Compliance
Written Communication
Training and Development
Timeline
Port Operations Supervisor
US Navy
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Training Manager
US Navy
04.2020 - 11.2020
Facilities Manager
US Navy
10.2019 - 04.2020
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
US Navy
04.2019 - 10.2019
Physical Security Specialist
US Navy
03.2018 - 03.2019
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration
Park University
01.2015 - 05.2017
Division Leading Petty Officer
US Navy
10.2014 - 03.2018
Career Counselor
US Navy
12.2013 - 10.2014
Hazardous Materials Technician
US Navy
08.2010 - 12.2013
Boatswain's Mate
US Navy
07.2002 - 08.2010