Antonio Jacome
Quito,Pichincha
Summary
Safety-minded [Captain] with experience working on ships and boats in numerous locations. Expert navigator reading instruments and following instructions for successful operation as commanded. Work-oriented [Director of operations] with [30] years of experience working on passenger ships of varying size and function. Diagnoses malfunctions and using mechanical skills to bring systems back online. Team-oriented worker helping out in different roles when needed.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Marine ( Designated Person)
Rolf Wittmer
2018.07 - Current
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches or living quarters to crew members.
- Managed more than 100 people in my charge. No accidents during construction and repairs of vessels
- Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical problems with various systems and equipment.
- Assisted with maintenance of fuel systems and associated components.
- Met requirements for government-issued certifications, keeping ship in full compliance.
- Worked alongside cargo team to conduct safe loading and unloading operations.
- Updated logs for onboard equipment and machinery following correct documentation procedures.
- Evaluated vessels prior to departure, documented concerns and coordinated timely repairs.
- Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
- Followed and helped enforce safety regulations for different ship equipment, systems and work areas.
- Operated specialized equipment, including winches, cranes and derricks during ship operations.
- Directed crew members cleaning, maintaining and painting or varnishing various ship areas.
- Supported ship navigation by inspecting, testing and aligning equipment for proper operation.
- Inspected and tested vessels while under normal and special operating conditions to identify concerns.
- Operated and monitored propulsion and steering systems.
- Installed, tested and configured new shipboard equipment for use.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries
Master Marine Pilot
Maritima Naviera Marnave S.A.
2008.10 - 2013.11
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Carry out maneuvers on all sizes and types of vessels that arrived at port of Manta
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
Director of Operations
Klein Tours
1999.03 - 2007.10
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- It became one of largest tourism companies.
Education
MBA - Master in Occupational Risk Prevention, Excellence
Bureau Veritas
España12.2019
Master of Science - Merchant Marine Science
Merchant Marine School
Ecuador01.1982
Skills
- Passenger Interaction
- Boat Handling
- Fire Security
- ISM Auditor
- Passenger Safety
- Vessel Safety
- Operational Efficiency
- Navigation Tools
- Safety Protocols
- Team Communication
- Onboard Firefighting
- Operation and Control
- Process Management
- Vessel Inspection
- Project Management
- Plotting Charts
- Management of Personnel Resource
Websites
Certification
- Certified Designated person [Rolf Wittmer] - [5 years]
- Licensed [Master Marine] - [30 years]
- Licensed [Master Marine Pilot] - [15 years]
- Licensed [Master in Occupational Risk Prevention, Excellence, Environment and CR] - [3 Years]
Additional Information
Experience in boat construction and repair
experience as a Designated Person and Auditor of Management Systems
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Master Marine ( Designated Person)
Rolf Wittmer
2018.07 - Current
Master Marine Pilot
Maritima Naviera Marnave S.A.
2008.10 - 2013.11
Director of Operations
Klein Tours
1999.03 - 2007.10
MBA - Master in Occupational Risk Prevention, Excellence
Bureau Veritas
Master of Science - Merchant Marine Science
Merchant Marine School
- Certified Designated person [Rolf Wittmer] - [5 years]
- Licensed [Master Marine] - [30 years]
- Licensed [Master Marine Pilot] - [15 years]
- Licensed [Master in Occupational Risk Prevention, Excellence, Environment and CR] - [3 Years]
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