Engineer Project Manager

Girolamo (Gerry) Cafiero

**** ***** **. *********, ******* 33019

Telephone: 954-***-****

E-Mail: *****@***************.***

Website: www.cafieromaritime.com

September 20, 2012

Re: Maritime Executive

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please consider me a candidate for a Maritime Executive position with your organization. I am confident that after you have had the opportunity to review my résumé, you will find that with my combine 34 plus years of experience in the industry as a Senior Port Executive, U.S. Naval Officer, Chief Engineer on large deep sea vessels, Consultant and Maritime Business Owner; I will bring a wealth of knowledge, energy, passion and distinction befitting to the maritime industry.

I am very proud of my career and how it has transcended in serving the maritime community. My interest in becoming your next senior executive is consistent with my career goals and I intend to apply to this position the same enthusiasm that has served me well over the years.

Some of my notable accomplishments include:

• Directing the operation of the world’s largest cruise ship port and the nations 10th largest container port. Successful in achieving a record passenger and TEU throughput during multiple fiscal years.

• Successfully directed the port’s 300 million dollar Capital Improvement Project, which included new cruise terminals, two new 60 ton super post panamax container gantry cranes and the dredging of the south channel and turning basin to - 45 feet.

• Directed the Port's Security division and Environmental compliance section. This included the direct oversight of the Miami-Dade Police Department assigned to the Port.

• Directed the port during multiple emergencies, including hurricanes and the aftermath of September 11.

• Authored the port’s first comprehensive Facility Security Plan (FSP) as mandated by Homeland Security and the State of Florida.

• Chief Engineer, responsible for all VLCC engineering and shipboard operations, which include the propulsion, electrical, mechanical and all safety systems. Acted as relief Port Captain/Engineer responsible for maintaining vessel operations to include scheduling of provisions, spare parts, fuel, tugs, pilots, repairs, mail delivery, crew and any other request to ensure efficient operations of each vessel. This included meeting with each vessel’s captain and chief engineer during each home port call to discuss the voyage and report my finding to the company's Senior V.P. of operations. In addition, I provide the necessary corporate oversight during shore-side operations, port operations and dry-dock activities at various ports throughout the world. This includes working closely with ABS and other classification Societies.

• Successful in starting my own consulting company which has attracted business from some of the more notable clients in the maritime industry.

In summary, my experience has given me the ability to successfully manage large organizations and its complex projects. My skills include: effective high level communications with the County Board of Commissioners, Department of Homeland Security, the industry, stake holders and the various applicable regulatory and law enforcement agencies. I strive on problem solving challenges and possess the ability and expertise to successfully negotiate complicated contracts and agreements as well as direct and report on large scale budgets and financial matters.

My leadership style is based on example. My personality is one that takes charge, thrives in a dynamic and high demanding environment, and my demeanor instills calmness.

Thank you for the opportunity and consideration.

Sincerely,

Gerry Cafiero

Girolamo (Gerry) Cafiero

1001 Tyler St. Hollywood, Florida 33019

Telephone: 954-***-****

E-Mail: *****@***************.***

Website: www.cafieromaritime.com

PRESIDENT 2006-present

Cafiero Maritime Services, LLC

A Maritime consulting firm specializes in Port Operations, Business Development, Security and Master planning.

Hollywood, Florida

Highlights include:

• Successful in introducing the company to new and potential clients/markets on the Gulf and South East coasts

• Resurrected and won an otherwise dead project lead for engineering services with the New York City Department of Transportation, Staten Island Ferries.

• Responsible for producing the winning bid to provide engineering and port security planning services for the Port of San Diego.

• Responsible for the successful teaming arrangements and bid document production for six major projects. Four of which were ranked in the top three for consideration.

• Notable clients include Parsons Brinkerhoff, Carnival Cruise Lines, AECOM, Port of Portland Maine, and Port of Miami River Authority.

ASSISTANT PORT DIRECTOR, SEAPORT OPERATIONS 1998-2006

Miami-Dade County Seaport Department (Port of Miami)

Miami, Florida

Highlights include:

• Developed and directed the planning and oversight of nine seaport departments, 240 Employees, and a $20 Million operations Budget.

• Managed to cut operating expenses by $2 million during the 04-05 fiscal years without reducing customer services.

• Successfully directed the Request for Proposals process, negotiations and procurement of two new 60 ton container gantry cranes from China.

• Directed the Port’s production to a record 1 million plus container throughput thus making the Port of Miami the largest container port in Florida and 10th largest container port in the nation.

• Responsible for the Seaport’s $300 million Capital Improvements Project comprised of the construction of two passenger terminals, numerous wharfs and bulkheads as well as cargo yard and mooring improvements. A 16 cargo gate, state of the art complex. Reconfiguration of all roads in and around the ports facilities. Dredging of the South Channel to minus 42 feet and the General Re-evaluation Report necessary for future dredging to minus 50 feet.

• Managed all Subcontractors, Engineering and Consulting firms contracted to provide services to the Port of Miami.

• Directed the shut down and resumption of business during 10 major Hurricanes and Tropical Storms.

• Directed all efforts including law enforcement activities relating to the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. Established the Command and Control Center to facilitate communication between Federal and State Agencies as well as the Port stake holders. Directed the development, coordination and implementation of the Post 9/11 Seaport Facility and Tenant Security Plans, jointly mandated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the U.S. Coast Guard for compliance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act and corresponding Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars.

Girolamo (Gerry) Cafiero

Résumé

• Prepared the managed operational and constructions multi million-dollar budgets.

• Prepared and presented various reports to the Board of County Commissioners.

Department Highlights:

• Engineering: Developed the Port’s “2020” master plan, which included cargo and passenger projections, capital improvements and staffing requirements. Directed the Ports' engineering staff and the various Consultants and Engineering firms employed by the Port.

• Environmental Compliance: Directed the port's Environmental compliance division to include regulatory matters relating to dredging, mitigation and other projects with a high environmental profile.

• Facilities Maintenance: Directed the in-house maintenance activities and small construction projects on all common facilities and infrastructure. Implemented a computerized maintenance management system capable of performing predictive maintenance reports. Implemented a computerized inventory system enabling the Port to reduce its unscheduled downtime on critical systems and employed the "just-in-time" inventory system thus reducing the need to stock unused costly assets.

• Cruise Operations: Directed the safe and efficient operations of the cruise terminals, parking garages, bus staging and inter-modal areas. Provided liaison services to the cruise lines and stevedore companies to ensure the highest level of customer service to the passengers and cruise line management staff.

• Security: Ensured the compliance with all Federal, State and Local statutes and laws. Maintained the Port’s high state of readiness as required by MARSEC level changes and facilitated a cooperative working environment between port, tenant operators, law enforcement and regulatory agencies representing different jurisdictions. Established the interagency command post with tenant operators to sustain mission essential functions resulting from 9/11, Free Trade of Americas Agreement civil unrest, hurricane activity, and other transportation safety and/or security threats.

• Cargo Operations: Responsible for ensuring that the cargo terminal operators were performing in accordance with their respective terminal operating agreements and requirements of the Port’s tariff. Participated in contract renegotiations.

• Harbormaster Office: Responsible for the Port’s berthing officers who scheduled and assigned the Port’s 12 container cranes and 14 berth assignments to every cruise and cargo vessel.

• Property Management: Responsible for negotiating and managing all tenant agreements.

• Safety: Responsible for the development and implementation of all safety training programs that benefited the different trades and field personnel such as “lock-out/tag-out” training, “right-to-know”, and weapons of mass destruction awareness. Ensured that the Seaport was operating in compliance with all OSHA and County workplace safety requirements and best industry practices.

FACILITY ENGINEER, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY 1988-1998

Liaison between Montenay Power Co. and Miami Dade Solid Waste Department

Miami, Florida

Highlights include:

• Project Manager in charge of oversight, operation and maintenance of Miami-Dade County’s 3,000 tons per day, 80 megawatt, waste-to-energy facility with an annual operating budget of $43 million.

• Project Manager for the Resources Recovery Capital Expansion and Retrofit Project with a total construction budget of $111 million.

• Implemented self developed design changes relating to the retrofit of the facilities’ four boiler flu gas bag-houses and scrubber systems resulting in saving the County a documented $25 million of otherwise lost revenue and increase operating cost.

• Spearheaded efforts to modernize the facilities preventive maintenance program, which reduced unscheduled down time from 40% to 5%.

Girolamo (Gerry) Cafiero

Résumé

OTHER PAST MARITIME EXPERIENCE:

CHIEF ENGINEER 1984-1988

Atlantic Richfield Company

Long Beach, California

• Responsible for all VLCC engineering and shipboard operations, which include the propulsion, electrical, mechanical and all safety systems. Acted as relief Port Captain/Engineer responsible for maintaining vessel operations to include scheduling of provisions, spare parts, fuel, tugs, pilots, repair, crew and any other request the Captain and or Chief Engineer has to ensure efficient operations of their vessels. In addition, I provide the necessary corporate oversight during shore-side operations, port operations and dry-dock activities at various ports throughout the world. This includes working closely with ABS and other classification Societies.

FIRST, SECOND & THIRD ENGINEERING OFFICER 1979-1983 ARCO Marine, Incorporated

Long Beach, California

SECOND AND THIRD ENGINEERING OFFICER PASSENGER/CARGO SHIPS 1976-1979

American Export Lines

New York, New York

EDUCATION

Maine Maritime Academy; Castine, Maine 1971-1976

Bachelor of Science, Marine Engineering /Marine Transportation

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Present

Currently enrolled in the Professional Port Managers (PPM) program

PATENTS

Man-overboard detection, alarm and location system (Patent Pending)

PUBLICATIONS

Cafiero, G; Chang, Ph.D: Re-Use of Incinerator Ash as a Construction Material; Seventh Annual International Conference on Solid Waste Management and Secondary Materials, 1991.

MILITARY SERVICE

Lieutenant, United States Navy/ Naval Reserve (retired)

LICENSES

Chief Engineer, Unlimited: United States Coast Guard issued

First Class Engineer, State of Maine

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Miami Section

Chairman, 1992; Vice-Chairman, 1991; Treasurer, 1990

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