Medical Officer Vessel

NICHOLAS DELAURA

**** * **** ** ******, WA *****

Phone: 253-***-****

Email: ******@*.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in a progressive organization with the potential for advancement where we can jointly utilize my organizational and problem solving skills.

SKILLS PROFILE

oPositive attitude

oGood organizational skills

oPrompt and punctual

oQuick learner/willing to learn new skills

oDetermination to see a project through to completion

MARINE TERMINAL EXPERIENCE

Multimodal Engineering Corporation

Tacoma, WA

Maintenance & Repair Specialist

2017-Present

oInput daily equipment repair work orders for multiple shipping lines including CMA, MOL, OOCL, NYK, Hapag Lloyd and TRAC Chassis Leasing.

oInput mechanic’s work orders into Newport Systems.

oInvestigated and corrected all billing discrepancies.

oUtilize MEC’s proprietary system to invoice work orders to clients.

oAnalyze work orders to ensure the dollar amount accuracy against systems.

Washington United Terminals

Tacoma, WA

Maintenance & Repair Documentation Coordinator

2015-2017

oInput daily equipment repair work orders for multiple shipping lines including APL, MOL, OOCL, NYK, HMM, Hapag Lloyd, ZIM, and TRAC Chassis Leasing.

oEnsure timeliness and accuracy of work order input.

oInvestigated and corrected all billing discrepancies.

oCollaborated between customers and ILWU mechanics for repairs needed.

Husky Terminal/ West Coast Terminal

Tacoma, WA

West Coast Terminal and Stevedoring Superintendent

2005-2015

oManaged 50+ ILWU work force personnel during the vessel operation.

oAssisted ILWU personnel with training on the terminal’s operation system.

oPlanned and directed the discharge and loading operation of the vessels.

oMonitor both import/export rail cargo operations and coordinate the arrival/departure of cargo to meet vessel/train schedules.

oImplemented both Terminal and OSHSA’s safety procedures.

oWorked with the Gate operation to ensure that cargo is moving properly through the yard.

oProactively focused on innovative ways to reduce Husky overhead costs in production by continuously evaluating operations.

Northwest Container Services

Tacoma, WA

Intermodal Supervisor

2000-2005

oManaged and directed all intermodal traffic moving through the terminal.

oPlayed a key role in securing an account that brought Northwest Container Service an

increased volume of intermodal traffic, which in turn boosted revenue to approximately

$25,000 dollars per week.

oPrepared all billing statements for the customer’s accounts.

oRepresented APL/Pacer in Tacoma utilizing their computer system for loading/discharging stack trains.

oDirectly supervised rail operation with respect to safety, timely unloading, and utilization of rail cars.

Evergreen America Corporation

Tacoma, WA

Assistant Manager of Operations

1989-1998

oSupervised and expedited the intermodal, container, and truck traffic through the terminal located in the Port of Tacoma.

oMonitored the on-time delivery of both import and export shipments for ship’s arrivals and departures.

oSupervised the design and implementation of new programs to load and expedite cargo via rail service to inland destinations.

oSupervised accounts payable and receivable for rail, truck, U.S. Customs, and Port of Tacoma services.

oResolved discrepancies between our customers, railroad, trucking companies, and the Port of Tacoma.

oLogistical and technical advisor to the Terminal Manager on contractual matters between Evergreen, the Port of Tacoma, and our primary service vendors.

U.S. Merchant Marine

New Orleans, LA

Medical Officer, Third Officer

Maritime Overseas Corporation

1982-1987

Odeco Gulf Coast Trailing I Army Corps of Engineers

oWhile serving as a Third Mate, my responsibilities included loading, discharging, and safe navigation of the vessels.

oAs a Medical Officer, I treated fellow sailors with illness and/or injuries that occurred onboard the vessel.

oManaged maintenance and inventory of all ship's safety equipment.

EDUCATION

Texas Maritime Academy, Galveston, TX

Bachelor of Science, Marine Transportation

1981

LICENSE

United States Coast Guard Third Officer’s License: Steam Vessel/Motor Vessel/Ocean Unlimited/Tonnage Unlimited

REFERENCES

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