VIRGIL STUART
Freeport
Summary
Results-driven and highly adaptable professional, leveraging extensive knowledge and experience to excel in a managerial role. A proven leader with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and operational efficiency. Known for effectively managing complex tasks under tight deadlines, while fostering a collaborative team environment. A former professional basketball player, bringing a unique blend of leadership, discipline, and performance excellence to every role. Eager to contribute to your company’s success through innovative problem-solving and a strong work ethic.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor/Coordinator
Clear Blue Maritime Agency LTD
04.2022 - Current
- Recruitment, Scheduling, and Manpower Coordination: Source, recruit, and schedule manpower for projects at Grand Bahama Shipyard.
- Efficiently allocate resources, ensuring optimal workforce utilization.
- Training Coordination: Schedule and coordinate training sessions for workers to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Implement ongoing training programs based on performance evaluations to enhance workforce skills.
- Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact between the contracting labor force and Grand Bahama Shipyard.
- Address concerns, provide regular project updates, and ensure overall satisfaction.
Logistics Coordinator
3 Point Logistics
02.2024 - Current
- Logistics Coordination: Manage and coordinate logistics for dry dock, new build, and in-
service projects, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment according to project
timelines. - Project Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, contractors, and vendors to
understand project requirements and optimize logistics processes. - Issue Resolution: Proactively identify potential logistics issues and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve them swiftly and effectively.
Heavy Equipmnet Operating Manager
Arawak Port Development Ltd
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Overseeing daily operations of Crane Technicians / Mechanics, Crane operators and Yard equipment (LIEBHERR Harbor Mobile cranes 320, forklifts, Manlifts, Generators)
- Ensuring operations are executed within the guidelines as committed to in QEMS 2015, ISO QMS 9001 and EMS 14001
- Optimizing schedules for HEO department employees, mechanics and crane operators to ensure all required and requested operations by vessels have the necessary manpower and equipment to complete operational objectives within assigned time frames
- Planning and controlling time, attendance and leave time through Time Master system
- Scheduling of Inspections, Preventive and scheduled maintenance for company equipment (LIEBHERR Mobile Harbour Cranes, Trucks, forklifts, golf carts, Manlifts, Welding machines)
- Managing and maintaining HEO department inventory through ManagerPlus system
- Ordering and stocking parts, equipment, tools and materials necessary
- Coordinating necessary resources and scheduling job training classes for mechanics and crane operators to effectively achieve operational objectives
- Risks assessment across departments through root cause analysis and development of optimal solutions within the guidelines of QSMP 011 Risk and Opportunity.
Logistics and Rigging Manager
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd.
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Team Leadership: Supervised and mentored a diverse team of logistics and rigging personnel, fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and efficiency.
- Project Coordination: Worked with project managers to plan and execute logistics and rigging activities, ensuring timely completion of tasks and resolving issues related to transportation, logistics, and customer concerns.
- Safety Compliance: Developed and implemented safety protocols for both logistics and rigging activities, ensuring all operations adhered to industry standards and regulations.
- Equipment and Materials Management: Allocated equipment, materials, and manpower to support vessel repair projects. Oversaw the maintenance, inspection, and certification of rigging equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Repairs and Replacements: Coordinated repairs and replacements of logistics and rigging equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Documentation: Maintained accurate records of logistics and rigging operations, including inspections, maintenance schedules, and safety incidents.
- Training and Development: Ensured logistics operators and rigging personnel received ongoing training on best practices, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
Logistics foreman
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd.
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Lead a team of professionals and administered company procedures and work instructions from department manager
- Ensured safe and efficient working area
- Supported all trades, projects and vessel owners in transportation and loading of goods
- Implemented, administrated and monitored safe operation of site equipment such as forklifts, fuel trucks, bobcats, dock arms, mobile cranes, dock and tower cranes, tractor heads and buses
- Responded and delegated promptly to all company logistics and other company requests
- Kept detailed reports of all movements and any equipment defects on the prescribed forms
- Submitted forms to designated personnel in a timely manner
- Worked flexible hours, dedicated to completing the target dates, willing to work both day or night shifts.
Senior Multipurpose Crane Operator
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd.
12.2004 - 09.2013
- Acted as back up supervisor and executed complex lifts with expertise in tower crane, dock crane, and mobile crane operations
- Operated various cranes with lift capacities of up to 125 tons to move material, equipment, and containers with precision while adhering to deadlines to ensure smooth running of shipyard operations
- Recognized by management and colleagues for strong work ethic, reliability, and leadership to take on responsibilities as team leader in the absence of the foreman
- As team leader, planned and organized the shift schedule and assigned operators to jobs based on skill and expertise
- Ensured strict adherence to safety and maintained awareness of the surrounding environment at all times, performing ongoing inspections of the work area and equipment
- Collaborated and synchronized with team members to establish clear strategies for large, complex, and tandem lifts and executed lifts with attention to detail
- Performed calculations, read load charts, and navigated computer output to determine lift specifications and angles, taking into account all relevant variables such as wind speed, weather, material, and weight when conducting lifts.
Dock Arm/ forklift operator
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd.
06.2004 - 12.2004
- Conducted pre-lift inspections of equipment and working areas to identify potential risks and hazards such as overload, visibility, and weather conditions and enlisted the appropriate resources and individuals necessary to plan and conduct safe lifts
- Met continuous demands in a fast-paced environment by quickly picking up and moving loads
- Took responsibility for the documents of job times and prepared incident reports and equipment defect forms with accuracy.
Certified Stevedore
Freeport Container Port
04.2004 - 12.2004
- Brought on for a labor position, working long hours in a team of 5 in a highly physically demanding role conducting heavy lifting in harsh conditions
- Analyzed bay and ship plans to locate specified containers for latching and de-latching
- Recognized for professionalism, dedication, and strong work ethic.
Education
Certified Mobile Crane Operator Trainer
Crane Tech
Florida, USA08.2024
Certified Mobile Crane Inspector
Crane Tech
Florida, USA08.2024
Certified Tower Crane Operator -
Crane Tech
08.2024
Certified Mobile Crane Operator -
Crane Tech
08.2024
Performance Management and Coaching training -
Barry University
12.2015
Recreational Management Studies - undefined
Florida International University
Miami, Florida12.1994
Associate of Arts - undefined
Lon Morris Junior College
Jacksonville, Texas01.1992
Diploma in Hotel and Catering - undefined
Eight Mile Rock High School
Grant Town, Eight Mile Rock01.1989
Skills
- Logistics management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project leadership
- Staff management
- Schedule coordination
- Inventory control
- Schedule oversight
- Process improvement
- Collaboration
- Quality Management
Systems (QMS) Auditing - OSHA Compliance
- Transportation Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
3 Point Logistics
02.2024 - Current
Supervisor/Coordinator
Clear Blue Maritime Agency LTD
04.2022 - Current
Heavy Equipmnet Operating Manager
Arawak Port Development Ltd
09.2020 - 06.2021
Logistics and Rigging Manager
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd.
06.2015 - 05.2020
Logistics foreman
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd.
10.2014 - 06.2015
Senior Multipurpose Crane Operator
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd.
12.2004 - 09.2013
Dock Arm/ forklift operator
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd.
06.2004 - 12.2004
Certified Stevedore
Freeport Container Port
04.2004 - 12.2004
Certified Mobile Crane Operator Trainer
Crane Tech
Certified Mobile Crane Inspector
Crane Tech
Certified Tower Crane Operator -
Crane Tech
Certified Mobile Crane Operator -
Crane Tech
Performance Management and Coaching training -
Barry University
Recreational Management Studies - undefined
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - undefined
Lon Morris Junior College
Diploma in Hotel and Catering - undefined
Eight Mile Rock High School
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