John Coleman
Selbyville, DE Mobile: 410-***-**** ******@***.***
SUMMARY
Dedicated Terminal Manager with over thirty years of experience. Proven success at setting and meeting goals through constant due diligence and adaptation. Committed to hiring and training efficient employees for outstanding customer service and excellent productivity. Closely monitored vendor conduct and performance.
SKILLS
•Staff development and education while enforcing proper safety procedures
•Promote safe cargo and hazardous cargo handling procedures
•Maintain a safe and productive work environment
•Vendor management and education
EXPERINCE
Terminal Manager – Ports America Inc. – Baltimore, MD (May 1997 – May 2020)
•Developed strategies to maximize production while reducing costs
•Supervising of Superintendents and Union labor in vessel and terminal operations
•Coordinated labor assignments with various ILA labor organizations
•Chairman of Communications Committee for Ports America
•Supervised the Seagirt ICTF, negotiated the ILA agreement and CSX contract
•Developed strategies to provide exceptional productivity while recording zero injuries in over a decade of operation
Port Manager – Ceres Marine Terminal – Baltimore, MD (March 1981 – May 1997)
•Monitored budget to ensure that expenses were consistent with approved budgets and goals
•Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team
•Analyzed operational performance and implemented plans to attain organizational and financial goals
•Performed site safety evaluations and surveys as well as conducted team audits
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science – Transportation – May 1978
United States Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point, NY
Maritime Institute of Training and Graduate Studies