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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, CA

Skills

  • 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