Operations & Logistics Management

RYAN CURREN

**** ******** ***., #**** *******, TX 77056

Mobile: 713-***-**** Email: *******.***@*******.***

Hands on, focused professional with demonstrated skills in streamlining operations that result in increased

revenue, bottom line growth, and profitability. Desire to build on logistics experience gained in the

maritime and energy sectors to secure an opportunity with greater scope and challenges.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BAYOU WELL SERVICES – Workover Rigs, Dickinson, ND 2014 Present

Worked at wellhead sites performing various repair operations. Learned rig operations, knowledge of oil field tools,

assembly of pump jacks, trained in health and safety procedures including first aid. Worked the floor and provided

assistance to the operator and derrick man as well as participating in JSA’s and other activities as prescribed by the

tool pusher. Communicated with Company Man to ensure directions were followed and any special requests were

handled.

WCI SUPPLIES / HELLENIC MARINE – Operations / Logistics Manager, Houston, TX 2010 2014

Managed the business operations of a ship supplier focusing on U.S. Gulf Coast ports of call. Responsible for sales

and marketing efforts, vendor relationships, warehouse operations, logistics and accounts receivable. Liaised with

agents to arrange on time deliveries on an ever changing port schedule. Provided domestic and international logistics

solutions for three marine distribution contacts. Customer relationships in U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, Greece, Turkey,

Cyprus, Dubai, Spain, Italy.

Managed process of import containers from overseas manufacturers through local customs brokers.

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• Sourced new logistics providers to enhance service offerings while decreasing costs and customs duties.

Decreased average transportation quote by 25 35% which helped secure additional orders.

• Streamlined warehouse operations to cut overtime by 50% and increased order fulfillment percentage.

• Obtained and reviewed truck, air, and sea freight quotes for all shipments departing Houston warehouse both

domestic and overseas.

• Dispatched all local orders for delivery using company drivers to ports from Texas to Florida.

IVG ENERGY – Broker, Ethanol / Biodiesel, Houston, TX 2009 2010

Marketed brokerage services to producers, refiners, traders, and blenders of ethanol and biodiesel. Managed existing

relationships while marketing to potential opportunities across the U.S. Consulted with clients to create new trading

partnerships thus providing more flexibility.

Focused on the physical market including barges, rail, and trucks

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Worked on long term waterborne opportunities to provide supply at ports in Houston and in Florida, gained

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two new trading partners

• Brokered volumes from Europe as well as South America, resulting in 6 12 month contracts.

COQUEST – Broker, Energy Derivatives, Dallas, TX 2008 2009

Created a new book of business, and established strong relationships complemented by marketing techniques to

generate an average of three new clients monthly for this introducing brokerage firm focused on the energy market.

Generated three new trading partners, including a northeast utility that previously had not done business with the

firm.

Provided customers with select and highly desirable markets, which facilitated improved margins on trades.

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• Cultivated a proactive partnership with Merrill Lynch, a firm that was previously unwilling to work with the

company. Resulted in trading in the Houston and south Texas production zones.

• Established a new business relationship with a new hedge fund in Atlanta, GA

• Created a back office process to ensure complete accuracy of the database through continuous updates of

customer data, issuance of correct confirmations, and timely processing of invoices. Efforts have resulted in

streamlined operations and substantial revenue gains.

UPS – Supervisor, GA District Management, Atlanta, GA 2005 2007

Led a team of 10 and oversaw the activities of 300 for this international logistics and transportation leader. Ensured

availability of equipment to mitigate service failures due to packages arriving late. Leveraged exceptional

communication and planning skills to interact with 300 drivers to determine what non scheduled equipment was being

returned from other locations. Routinely managed issues between union employees and management related to late

arrivals and departures.

Analyzed trailer load percentages and participated in daily meetings to review trailer capacity as part of

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efforts to maximize utilization. Improved productivity metrics to facilitate full trailers resulting in payroll and

fuel savings.

• Conducted analysis of arrivals / departures vs. actual schedules to maintain equipment balance and reduce

over utilization of drivers. Corrected errors, revised schedules, and successfully reduced overhead.

• Provided a standby driver and trailer for overflow packages to ensure timely arrival and loading of packages

via air transportation.

MARSH – Vice President, Client Advisor, Atlanta, GA 2002 – 2004

Led a team of seven for this international professional services company. Proactively managed a book of business

comprised of 20 client relationships with revenue in excess of $500,000. Clients included Coca Cola, Winn Dixie,

The PGA Tour, and other high profile accounts. Established partnerships and conducted cross selling efforts to

provide overall risk management services for clients.

Established the company’s position as a premier one stop shop for customers’ risk management needs, which

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drove a 25% increase in revenue from various products.

• Successfully secured larger than expected limits for a major corporation on the verge of bankruptcy. Held

meetings with the CFO, treasurer, and risk manager in New York, Bermuda, and London to present current

company position, and financials. Gained access to the global insurance market place and saved a $100,000

relationship.

• Worked with the head of HR to spearhead the implementation of a mentoring program. Contributed as part of a

five person committee to design the program and promote interest throughout the region. Matched interested

participants with mentors and conducted quarterly reviews to facilitate program improvements.

• Delivered presentations to educate internal departments and clients regarding the company’s products and

services. Presented data to generate annual renewal business.

WELLS FARGO – Vice President, Foreign Exchange Advisor, Dallas, TX 1997 – 2001

Successfully built business with Austin and San Antonio banking centers, becoming the first $1 million producer in the

Central Texas region. Consulted with clients to present improved exchange rates and execution strategies. Presented services

to small community banks and exchange houses on the Texas – Mexico border that did not have the capabilities of larger

financial institutions, resulting in generating more than 10 new clients.

Marketed proprietary software, which allowed smaller, less price sensitive clients to handle currency needs for

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desktop computers, which facilitated increased time to handle larger clients with more complex needs and demands.

Enhanced back office efficiencies via electronic trading mechanisms.

• Applied market and economic knowledge to draft a daily commentary of currency market conditions and

economic indicators issued to nationwide customers.

• Cultivated relationships through cold calling and networking to establish business in the Southeastern US.

Generated five new clients that purchased the online software to handle currency needs.

• Coordinated and led seminars to teach prospects and clients regarding hedging techniques offered by the

bank. Created opportunities for participants to meet traders and other specialists, resulting in new business and

the expansion of existing relationships that drove upwards of a 30% increase in business.

PG&E – Natural Gas Transportation & Scheduling, Houston, TX 1996 – 1997

EDUCATION

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (1993)

Certificate in International Business, Texas A&M University Graduate School of Business

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