TANISS TORRES
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Safety-conscious Marine Operations Manager with three years of professional work experience in Maritime terminal and vessel operations. Continuously obtaining a clear understanding of vessel operations, data movements, coordination, planning, cargo stowage, transportation and logistics - while guaranteeing safety, efficiency, security and quality - in accordance with relevant operational and technical parameters. Eager to bring a solid customer service perspective to this position and it's company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Operations Manager
Fenix Marine Services
Long Beach, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Maintains safe working practices and procedures
- Instructs on standard operational procedures
- Conducts regular meetings with labor
- Supervises all aspects of vessel loading & unloading + terminal management
- Serves as key coordinator between all parties - vessels, customers, agents + labor
- Partners with management in hiring, discipline and documentation + termination
- Reports operational performance + confirms related documentations
- Ensures all documentation + reports are accurately completed
- Visually inspects areas for hazards
- Ensures all outgoing cargo is properly stowed + secured on vessel
- Ensures all incoming cargo is properly unloaded/secured
- Monitors & realigns operational procedures as required
- Organizes work area to insure safe + efficient operations
Break Bulk Superintendent
SSA Pacific
Long Beach, CA
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Establishes a safe working environment; lighting, trip/slip hazards
- Establishes and maintains a hostile/discrimination-free work environment in all commodities; break bulk, autos, containers, etc
- Identifies situations that require problem solving to achieve efficient flow within the terminal
- Enforces and upholds all SSA rules, regulations and policies
- Supervises ramp gang prior to boarding vessel
- Supervises ILWU personnel in proper operating procedures to achieve financial and production goals
- Mediates operational issues with union reps/business agents
- Takes initiative in counsel/discipline and/or termination recommendations to ensure an efficient operation
- Works within the definitions of the Longshore Contract
- Develops/maintains business relationships with all customers/operations personnel
- Supervises the operations of discharge, loading, lashing
- Maintains a safe/efficient work environment
- Assists in developing policies and procedures for terminal services
- Reviews stowage plans/previous ship load out plans
- Monitors discharging/loading activities
- Analyzes day-to-day operations of ship and cargo while in port
- Communicates/updates ship's Captain, personnel, and officers
- Prior to operation; boards vessel for physical inspection
- Supervises labor personnel /assures load plans are followed
- Follows-up on changes made from hatch-to-hatch
- Travels to outlying ports as needed
- Investigates/reports damages and liabilities to the appropriate management
- Maintains a positive working relationship with the labor workforce
Terminal Analyst
NYK Line North America
Long Beach, CA
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Directed and organized union labor to match customer needs/company goals
- Met with customers to discuss/understand needs, concerns, and expectations
- Forecasted manpower requirements based on vessel workload/company mission
- Audited load back units for accuracy
- Regularly communicated with yard and ship Superintendents/Stevedores and main operators
- Implemented management authority to encourage total terminal achievement
- Proofread PowerPoint presentations for management
- Supported administrative functions
- Developed high-impact strategies to target new business opportunities/goals
- Successfully supervised RORO vessel and yard operations - ensuring safety procedures were followed
- Took part in accident/incident investigation
Education
Liberal Arts - Global And American Studies
Marymount California University
Rancho Palos Verdes, CASkills
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Problem Analysis/Resolution
- Planning
- Operational Support
- Client Facing
- Investigation
- Supervision
- Disposition
- Organization
- Written Analysis
- Negotiation
- Time Management
- Data Evaluation
- Detail Orientation
Affiliations
Coach, San Pedro Girls Softball Association
Timeline
Marine Operations Manager
Fenix Marine Services
10.2020 - Current
Break Bulk Superintendent
SSA Pacific
04.2019 - 10.2020
Terminal Analyst
NYK Line North America
01.2017 - 04.2019
Liberal Arts - Global And American Studies
Marymount California University