Willis Cassidy
Maritime Management
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
I began my waterfront career as a laborer, worked hard for opportunities, gained available industry knowledge from the people and experiences around me, while continuing to grow and adapt with the industry. As a result, my experience is extensive and diverse, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the business, from cargo and company, to the employee and their expectations. I appreciate the individuality of this business, the related challenges, sacrifices and pressures that come along with it.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager
APS Stevedoring
Houstoni, TX
09.2016 - Current
- Initial infrastructure and start-up execution for APS in Houston.
- Led all US locations in net margins from 2019 to present.
- Rate development, pricing, billing, invoicing, AR tracking, aging recovery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development and positive service approach.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Cost analysis and minimization, budget forecasting, purchasing.
- Safety and quality process development and implementation.
- Asset management and maintenance.
Operations Manager
Ceres Gulf
Houston, TX
03.2008 - 09.2016
- Implemented process improvement to shape operation culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and improve ops
- Reduced safety risk/ops inefficiencies by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Implemented processes to reduce downtime and financial loss.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff to reduce miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified procedure or process changes required to improve safety and productivity.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Billing, budget forecasting, fiscal workbooks
Truck Window, CWS, WF, Operator
Coastal Cargo Of Texas
Houston, TX
04.2006 - 03.2008
- Terminal cargo management system
- Cargo management
- Inventory
- Terminal management
- Vessel management
- Heavy equipment operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Seattle, WA 09.1995 - 06.1999
Skills
Performance improvement
Client account management
Relationship building
Effective leader
Budgeting
Verbal and written communication
Staff training/development
Operations management
Timeline
General Manager
APS Stevedoring
09.2016 - Current
Operations Manager
Ceres Gulf
03.2008 - 09.2016
Truck Window, CWS, WF, Operator
Coastal Cargo Of Texas
04.2006 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
09.1995 - 06.1999