DEREK STOBY
Georgetown
Summary
Proactive professional with 26+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of confidential correspondence, shipping/ logistics and customer service which spans the private and third sector. I am a self-motivated individual whom thrives on the challenges and job demands in order to meet the desired needs of the environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER
DTS Trading and Shipping
01.2021 - Current
- Executed the Logistics and Customs project for the US Army for Tradewinds Exercise
PORT MANAGER
Muneshwers Limited
Georgetown
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Lead the safe, effective, efficient and profitable production operation of a port terminal facility by managing all aspects of the terminal to meet customer and throughput commitments
- Collaborated with Project Engineer to spearhead and supervise the construction of the first major heavy lift area to support a 250T crawler crane
- Oversee terminal budget
- Oversee coordination and distribution of all products to maximize efficiency of port terminal space, expedition of loading vessels
- Lead, develop and implement strategic and operational planning for a port terminal facility
- Supporting safety and health throughout the terminal, including proper handling of dangerous goods
- Managing and coordinating the berthing, discharging and loading of commercial vessels, barges and Supply vessels
- Liaison with industry stakeholders and represent the company on external committees and associations
COUNTRY MANAGER
Muneshwers Limited
Georgetown
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: as Agents for Maersk-Sealand
- Agreeing annual budgets and producing a detailed annual business operating plan and delivering quarterly targets for revenue, profits and cash
- Daily contact with clients through effective communication
- Participate in Regional best practice development and sharing in all aspects of Sales and Customer Service
- Champion the adherence to all relevant safety, industry and business standards and ultimately be accountable for this compliance
- As Agents for Maersk-Sealand
OPERATIONS/ WHARF MANAGER
Muneshwers Limited
Georgetown
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Managing a multi-disciplined workforce in all aspects of people management
- Look into and resolve issues with suppliers, customers, transportation contractors
- Design fulfillment facility layout and terminal operational system to achieve accessibility, storage and handling efficiency goals
- Execute all vessel operations activities
- Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Murals Logistics Agency
Georgetown
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter
- Manage the documentation department
- Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments
- Network within communities to find and attract new business
- Review collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances
- As local agent and mobilization manager for Geodis Wilson and GYM Operacionales Internacionales S.A.C on the Phase 1 of the Guyana Goldfield Project-Aurora Project
COMMENCED AS TALLY CLERK AND RESIGNED AS SENIOR SUPERVISOR
John Fernandes Limited
Georgetown
06.1998 - 09.2014
- Overlooking and supervising the transportation fleet
- Interfacing with clients on a daily bases in an effort to provide quality customer service
- Perusing and providing the release of documentation after examination from Customs Authority
- Prepare daily Terminal Stock reports for the Terminal Manager Operations (2008)
Education
Certificate - Professional Sales
CARIBBEAN SHIPPING ASSOCIATION IN COLLABORATION WITH CARIBEE TRAINING
06.2023
Certificate - Hazardous Material Response
CARIBBEAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY
05.2019
Certificate - Firefighting and use of extinguishers
GUYANA FIRE SERVICE/ TRGI
Georgetown03.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA
Georgetown10.2012
Certificate - International Maritime Dangerous Code
S.A.G
Georgetown01.2012
Diploma - Public Management
UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA
Georgetown10.2007
Diploma - Industrial Relations and Social Sciences
CRITCHLOW LABOUR COLLEGE
Georgetown09.2005
Certificate - CXC
QUEEN'S COLLEGE
Georgetown07.1997
Certificate - Port Management
CARIBBEAN MARITIME INSTITUTE
GeorgetownSkills
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Great process involvement techniques
- Strategic thinker
- Community-based planner
- Effective Port development and Terminal layout
- Dynamic Operations Management and control
- Business Development
- Service Quality Improvement
- Financial Administration
References
- Frankie Comacho, Managing Director, C&V Caribbean Shipping Ltd, (592) 225-0680 / (592) 640-1153, frankie.comacho@cvshipping.com, Professional Colleague
- Richard Rambarran, Executive Member, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Inc, (592) 226-3519, rrambarran@gcci.gy, Professional Colleague
- Claire Nedd-Phillips, Senior Logistics Coordinator, New GPC Inc/ Queens Atlantic, (592) 225-5518, claireroxanne.nedd@yahoo.com, Professional Colleague
Affiliations
- US Southcom Commander's Medal for excellent service
- Member of the Steering Committee for the Guyana Single Window Project
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER
DTS Trading and Shipping
01.2021 - Current
PORT MANAGER
Muneshwers Limited
10.2019 - 11.2021
COUNTRY MANAGER
Muneshwers Limited
09.2017 - 10.2019
OPERATIONS/ WHARF MANAGER
Muneshwers Limited
06.2016 - 09.2017
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Murals Logistics Agency
09.2014 - 06.2016
COMMENCED AS TALLY CLERK AND RESIGNED AS SENIOR SUPERVISOR
John Fernandes Limited
06.1998 - 09.2014
Certificate - Professional Sales
CARIBBEAN SHIPPING ASSOCIATION IN COLLABORATION WITH CARIBEE TRAINING
Certificate - Hazardous Material Response
CARIBBEAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY
Certificate - Firefighting and use of extinguishers
GUYANA FIRE SERVICE/ TRGI
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA
Certificate - International Maritime Dangerous Code
S.A.G
Diploma - Public Management
UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA
Diploma - Industrial Relations and Social Sciences
CRITCHLOW LABOUR COLLEGE
Certificate - CXC
QUEEN'S COLLEGE
Certificate - Port Management
CARIBBEAN MARITIME INSTITUTE
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