Management Supply Chain

THORTON H. O. RIDDER, MBA

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

logistics & supply chain management ( marine operations ( transportation

operations

Operations Manager with proven experience in global supply chain

management, inbound and outbound, domestic and international, for ship and

cargo operations world-wide. MBA in Global Management. Well-respected

manager skilled in creative problem-solving, cost reductions, and gaining

confidence and trust of clients, crew, management, and suppliers. Pioneered

operations best practices that saved 15% in fuel usage, decreased transit

time by nearly 10%, and cleared offshore regulatory inspections in record

time.

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & TRAINING

( Operations Management ( Sourcing & Supply Chain Operations ( Labor

& Cost Controls

( Logistics Management ( Multi-National Team Leadership ( Inventory

Control

( Continuous Improvement ( Global Transportation & Logistics (

Relationship Building

( Transportation Operations ( Transportation & Cost Analysis (

Regulatory Compliance

( Training & Supervision ( Safety & Environmental Control ( Conflict

Resolution

professional experience

SEADRILL LIMITED, Houston, TX 7/2008 - 1/2015

Major offshore deepwater drilling company with 7,900 employees and fleet of

75 units in 15 countries.

Marine Assessor / Operations Support (01/2013-Present);

. Competency Assurance: Travel through out the America's Region

facilitating the rollout of the company's new competency assurance

program. Conducted meetings with rig management on how institute the

program onboard the vessel and how to properly carry out assessments.

Conducted assessments of DPO's Chief Mates and Captain/OIM's on various

topics.

. Regulatory Compliance: Worked with the Mexico Jack up Division doing flag

change from Panama to Singapore. Ensuring all proper documentation,

exemptions and any extensions were applied for each of the 5 rigs.

. Change Management: Worked with the West Neptune Technical Leader with

MOC's. Built a number of tracking documents to ensure that the status or

the MOC's was kept up to date, ensure that costs did not exceed expected

levels, that each project had the necessary Synergi case made and updated

with appropriate work packs, and wrote the necessary HAZOP documents for

each case.

. Procedures: Work with the West Neptune Team in reviewing and preparing

procedures for the marine department about the newly built ship. Worked

with the bridge and project team during sea trials to ensure that all

FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Drilling requirements were

met by the shipyard.

Senior Dynamic Position Officer (SDPO) (7/2008-12/2012)

. Operations Management: Successfully managed complex logistics of

navigation and dynamic positioning for new semi-submersible rig. Oversaw

supply chain operations (inbound and outbound, domestic and foreign),

personnel/equipment transfers, waste disposal, and $100,000 inventory for

international vessel.

- Oversaw 50-100 bulk cargo transfers (2,000 cubic ft.) and on loading of

10,000 barrels of fuel per month.

- Decreased fuel usage 15% by reducing engine thrust in conjunction with

advanced weather observations.

- Managed outbound HAZMAT packaging and documentation; member of

emergency response team.

. Supervision & Training: Gained confidence and trust of multi-national

crew on newly constructed drilling rig. Supervised and motivated Junior

DPO and 140 rig personnel (indirectly) through hands-on training,

positive attitude, and team building. Conducted performance evaluations

and led weekly safety trainings.

. Regulatory Compliance: Attained 90%+ corporate, Brazilian government, and

Panamanian Authorities audit compliance with no interruption of

operations and no fines. Partnered with Captain on manuals and reporting.

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professional experience

. Customer Relations: Adjusted daily reporting and communications to

accommodate 6 new representatives within 2 years for client Petrobras

(major oil distributor based in Brazil). Stabilized customer relationship

and kept current with client's changing needs. Assured 24X7X365 operation

of communications satellite.

. Continuous Improvement: Instituted best practices in operations

management and safety inspections that enabled new rig to leave shipyard

2 weeks ahead of schedule, decreased transit time by 6 days, reduced fuel

consumption by 1,000 cubic meters, and passed Brazilian regulatory

inspection in 50% less time (1 month).

. Safety: Refined safety policies with local input, rolled out safety

procedures on new rig, and led ongoing safety training. Ensured

compliance of fire and safety plans and equipment to meet multiple

Panamanian, Brazilian, US, and international regulations for shipping,

environmental control, and maritime operations.

. Transportation Operations: Directed on-time, cost-effective inbound and

outbound movement of equipment, personnel, and supplies via multi-modal

transportation (trucks, ships, air freight, and helicopter movements).

. Technology: Enabled seamless transition to new Total Management System

(TMS) as member of rollout and test program team. Improved computerized

system with user-friendly upgrades. Kept up-to-date and used multiple

computerized systems for inventory control, automated materials

replenishment, and safety.

TRANSOCEAN, Houston, TX 1/2005 - 6/2008, 10/2001 - 5/2003

Major offshore drilling contractor with global operations in 18 countries

and 7,800 employees.

DPO / Second Officer (1/2005 - 6/2008); Third Officer II (10/2001 - 5/2003)

. Logistics & Operations Management: Led smooth-running 24X7 deck

operations, navigation, and dynamic positioning of 50,000-ton drilling

vessel in Angola, Black Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. Oversaw integration with

support vessels, engine usage, personnel and equipment transfers, and

equipment.

- Directed transfer of up to 10,000 barrels of fuel per month, as well as

disposal of waste oil and paint.

- Decreased power / fuel usage by eliminating thruster-hunting due to

changing environmental conditions.

. Supervision & Training: Championed training and accountability for 140

multi-cultural crew on permit-to-work system and safety equipment.

Managed 3 direct reports (140 indirect personnel) while on watch during

months at sea. Conducted conflict management and team motivation to boost

productivity and morale.

. Continuous Improvement: Improved operations through installation and

commissioning of new station-keeping and acoustic-tracing systems. Drove

process to update operating manuals for new systems.

. Customer Relations: Ensured customer satisfaction of Fortune 50 clients,

such as ExxonMobile, BP, and ChevronTexaco, through highly responsive

communications with customer reps on drilling ship and in port.

. Regulatory Compliance: Maintained high level of compliance with permit-to-

work system, as well as environmental, health, fire and safety policies,

for USCG, Customs and Immigration, OSHA, and corporate audits.

. Safety: Integrated new safety policies after merger of Global Marine and

Santa Fe drilling. Ensured performance of safety equipment, conducted

safety inspections, and led fire, safety, and HAZMAT teams.

Assistant Director of NE Operations - ECUADORIAN LINES, Miami, FL 9/2003

- 12/2004

Shipping line for Pacific Fruit with world-wide operations. Employed 100

workers and maintained 5 ships.

. Operations Management: Directed terminal and cargo operations for 5 ships

in Port of NY, loading and off-loading 600 TEU's of containerized

products and bulk cargo per week. Oversaw 2,000-pallet warehouse and

tracking operations, managed tugs, pilots, and bunker barges, and

approved bills up to $90,000.

. Labor Management: Indirectly supervised 40-60 union dock workers for

discharge and loading operations, maximizing ROI through efficient cost

controls and resolving conflicts.

. Contract & Regulatory Compliance: Guided vessel's import compliance as

ship's agent with US Agriculture, Customs and Immigration. Assisted in

contract negotiations and enforced terminal contract.

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EDUCATION, LICENSES, cERTIFICATIONS & leadership

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Management - University of

Phoenix - 2006

Bachelor of Science (BS), Marine Environmental Science - SUNY Maritime

College - 1999

Licenses: USCG License and Panamanian License - Master 1600 Ton (domestic)

3000 UTC, Second Mate, Steam and Motor Vessels, and STCW 95.

Certifications: A1 Assessor Certification, IWCF Level 2 Well Control,

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), GMDSS, Nautical

Institute Dynamic Position, Ballast Control Operator, Advanced Fire

Fighting, Radar Observer, Ordnance HAZMAT Awareness, First Aid and CPR,

Inert Gas and Crude Oil Wash, ARPA, Bridge Resource Management, Sea Safety,

HAZMATS, HUET, and Person-in-Charge of Tanker.

Computer Skills: PC, Mac, ERP, AS-400, MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Outlook, Lotus Notes, Total Management System (TMS), SkillsXP, Synergi, and

Safety Management System (SMS).

Leadership: Unit Commissioner, Boy Scouts of America in WI (1/2006 - 1-

2007); Assistant Scout Master, Boy Scouts of America - Troop 78 in NY (1996

- 2005); Eagle Scout (1990) and Recipient of Vigil Honor (1991).

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