Marine Operations & Compliance Manager

Andre Kanyo

Sales, Operations Manager, Logistics, HR, Senior Principle Surveyor

Katy, TX 77494 +1-832-***-**** *****.*****@*****.*** Professional Summary

Accomplished operations leader with extensive experience managing marine fleets of up to 34 vessels and multimillion-dollar budgets. Proven expertise in crew management, regulatory compliance, safety oversight, and quality assurance. Strong background in business development, client relations, and personnel training, with a track record of optimizing operational readiness and leading cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments.

Work Experience

Director Kanyo Health Insurance Katy, TX

December 2018 to Present

I own and operate a full service benefits agency.

Surveyor Vessel Blenders LLC Houston, TX

June 2017 to April 2018

Responsible for loading/unloading of tank ships in various port facilities around the Gulf coast.

Charter Vessel Manager Oceaneering Intl. Houston, TX February 2015 to May 2017

• Responsible for Accountable for vetting and working with client vessels to ensure readiness for work and project capabilities

• Ensured all marine assurance audits were attended and followed up.

• Worked with client counterparts to verify compliance and correction of any issues that were outstanding.

• Maintained vessel integrity, fuel, billing, and 3rd-party marine assurance. Quality Assurance Manager/Senior Principle Surveyor Global Maritime Inc. Houston, TX

January 2015 to January 2016

• Responsible for Managed Quality Management system updates and implementation. Served as senior marine warranty surveyor, witnessing and verifying of equipment and vessel load outs, sea-fastenings, and sail away certifications.

• Carried through with yearly audit verification of the system by independent 3rd- party.

Senior Operations Manager Marine Spill Response Corporation Houston, TX February 2012 to December 2014

• Ensured the fleet of 15 OSRVs was fully crewed at all times with qualified mariners, maintaining operational readiness

• Achieved compliance with preventive and corrective maintenance requirements, ensuring vessels' appearance met management expectations• Managed a budget averaging

$2 million per vessel and successfully handled two vessels through their 20-year dry- docking cycle

• Met all readiness and safety requirements and objectives as per instruction, supporting company operational standards

• Oversaw QA and QC programs for the Marine Operations Division and provided leadership to four Marine OperationsManagers company-wide DP Deputy Manager GL Noble Denton Houston, TX

2008 to 2012

• Attended DP Trials and offshore-related audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards

• Coordinated and dispatched personnel resources to current and ongoing projects, optimizing workforce allocation

• Reviewed and researched documentation for project use and final client delivery, enhancing project accuracy

• Prepared and disseminated proposals to current and prospective clients, supporting business development• Managed client communications and relationship building, and conducted billing reviews and payroll/expenses approvals Business Development Executive C-Mar America, Inc Lafayette, LA 2006 to 2008

• Oversaw overall operation of a satellite office for a vessel management company, ensuring smooth daily functions

• Maintained Mariner records and documentation for Class audits, supporting regulatory compliance• Acted as client representative, strengthening client relationships and service delivery

Operations Superintendent Gulf Fleet Management Lafayette, LA 2003 to 2006

• Managed day-to-day operations of a worldwide fleet of vessels supporting the Oil and Gas and Seismic industries

• Oversaw recruitment and hiring of vessel crews, ensuring regulatory compliance and shipboard security

• Directed daily communications and ensured operational efficiency across the fleet

• Conducted vessel audits and ensured ISM and security compliance, maintaining high safety standards

Assistant Personnel Manager / Safety Coordinator SeaMar Management New Iberia, LA

2000 to 2003

• Made decisions affecting day-to-day vessel operations and personnel movement, ensuring operational continuity

• Oversaw crewing operations, safety compliance, and training requirements for 34 vessels worldwide• Managed all regulatory compliance, hiring, interviewing, processing, discipline, and communication with full-time vessel crews and supporting agencies

• Defined and communicated goals and objectives, breaking them down into manageable parts for team execution

• Resolved customer and company official complaints concerning safety and service- related problems, improving satisfaction

Mate / Crew Coordinator / Personnel Administrator ENSCO Marine Company Broussard, LA

1994 to 2000

• Assisted with all aspects of the human resources department, including payroll, hiring, termination, training, and policy interpretation

• Managed crewing operations for 30 vessels in the Gulf of Mexico, ensuring staffing and compliance

• Served as a senior member of the department for three years, providing leadership and expertise

Consultant Passport Placement Services, Inc Pensacola, FL 1992 to 1993

• Expanded an existing marine employment and training facility to a full-service employment agency and training center, driving business growth

• Managed all aspects of growth and expansion, including sales, customer communication, advertising, interviewing, hiring, placements, and computerized bookkeeping and payroll

Unlimited Third Mate Ocean Shipbuilding, Inc Houston, TX 1991 to 1991

• Oversaw complete operation, maintenance, inventory, and crew safety during operational transfers of a refueling-at-sea station onboard the M/V Richard G. Mathieson• Supported the U.S. Sixth Fleet during Operation Desert Storm, ensuring mission readiness and safety

Student Naval Aviator United States Navy Pensacola, FL 1989 to 1991

• Completed rigorous basic and intermediate flight training programs, accumulating 130+ hours of logged flight time• Studied flight dynamics, engineering, weather, safety, and hands-on simulators under high-pressure conditions to ensure pilot selection quality

Education

Marine Transportation & Business (Bachelor of Science) US Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY

Skills

Computer operation Quality Assurance Logistics Vessel Maintenance Regulatory ComplianceCrew Management Customer service Project management Budget Management Additional Information

Qualifications: Logistics; Auditing, Personnel Selection; Drug Testing; Cost Controls; Safety Compliance;Communications; Problem Solving; USCG Regulations Compliance; Dispatching; Job Safety Audits; USCG Third Mate

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