Michel Miron
Saint-Basile-Le-Grand,Canada
Summary
Dynamic executive with extensive experience at Logistec Stevedoring Inc., excelling in strategic planning and budget management. Proven track record in contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement, driving operational growth across multiple ports. Adept at leading teams and fostering relationships, delivering impactful results in high-stakes environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Vice-President
Gulf Stream Marine, Inc.
10.2019 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: Gulf Stream Marine is a division of Logistec Stevedoring Inc
- Responsible for overseeing all activities falling under Gulf Stream Marine, Inc
- In Texas and Louisiana, comprising of 8 Ports and Terminals
- Overseeing respective Vice-Presidents, Managers, Human Resources, Business Development and controllers with over 700 non-union employees within the division
- Responsible for overseeing Gulf Stream’s HSE program
- Controlling budgetary aspects of the division
- Development, strategic development and growth of Gulf Stream Marine
- Negotiating short/long term contracts with cargo Importers/Exporters, Vessel Carriers, Port Authorities, Private port owners among other stakeholders and customers
- Maintaining and developing key relationships with stakeholders, port authorities and major customer accounts
- Reported directly to the President of Logistec Stevedoring Inc
- On key strategic matters in the region
- Gulf Stream Marine is a division of Logistec Stevedoring Inc
Regional Vice-President
Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
10.2010 - 10.2019
- Responsible for overseeing the break bulk operations for Ports in the St
- Lawrence River and the Maritime Provinces
- Responsible for overseeing the container operations in Montréal (QC) and the Port logistics operations in Montréal (QC) and at CrossGlobe in Virginia
- Responsible for overseeing all of Logistec’s mooring operations in the St
- Lawrence River and Maritime Provinces
- Overseeing respective Operation Managers
- Responsible for Health and Safety of the operations including facility security
- Operational and facility costing analysis, developing budgets, reviewing financials, controlling operational and facility costs
- Development and growth of the operations
- Dealing with sales and customer service, issuing of rates to potential customers
- Maintaining relationships with stakeholders, Port Authorities and customers
General Manager, U.S. Southeast Region
Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
07.2008 - 10.2010
- Responsible for overseeing the operations at the Ports of Manatee, Florida and Brunswick, Georgia
- Dealing with special operational projects concerning these Ports
- Dealing with sales and customer service, as well as working with sales team for issuing rates to existing and potential clients
- Operational and facility costing analysis, developing budgets, reviewing financials, controlling operational and facility costs
- Develop strategic planning for new and existing clients and cargoes
- Responsible for Health and Safety issues including facility security
Regional Operations Manager
Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
02.2005 - 07.2008
- Responsible for overseeing the operations at the Port of Sept-Îles, Trois-Rivières and Sorel
- Dealing with special operational projects concerning these Ports
- Dealing with sales and customer service, as well as working with sales team for issuing rates to existing and potential clients
- Operational and facility costing analysis, developing budgets, reviewing financials, controlling operational and facility costs
- Develop strategic planning for new and exiting clients and cargoes
- Responsible for Health and Safety issues including facility security
- Overseeing the established barge service from Sept-Îles to Trois-Rivières in order to maintain the quality of service
Operations Manager Port of Sept-Îles
Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
09.2002 - 01.2005
- Responsible for the day-to-day terminal and vessel operations
- Preparation of equipment and labour to execute loading and discharge operations on various vessels for Bentonite, aluminum, general cargo, and project cargo vessels
- Direct liaison with customers dealing with rates and customer service
- Dealings with unionized labour, and responsible for health and safety matters
- Contributed logistical planning for the aluminum smelter’s expansion project and delivery of building materials from ocean going vessels for smelter’s expansion
- Participation in developing a weekly barge service transporting over 200,000 Metric Tons of aluminum products from Sept-Îles to Trois-Rivières
Marine Cargo Surveyor
Hayes Stuart Inc.
01.2001 - 09.2002
- Responsible for loading and securing cargo plans on variant export vessels
- Represented numerous insurance companies; law firms; vessel owners and/or cargo importer/exporters in cargo casualty matters
Sales representative
Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
05.1998 - 01.2001
- Customer Relations Manager responsible for various contracts, sales and issuing rates
Terminal Superintendent
Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
10.1995 - 05.1998
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations on terminal, storage for import/export vessels, supervision of the daily loading/discharge operations for trucking and rail
- Participated in the development of a computer system for the delivery of fruit products imported from south Africa
Maintenance Clerk
Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
05.1994 - 10.1995
- Created and maintained maintenance logs to track repairs and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Assisted in maintaining the facility's inventory levels by ordering new items as needed.
- Trained new staff on file management systems and best practices.
- Prepared purchase orders in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Timekeeper/clerk
Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
10.1989 - 05.1994
- Dealing with trucking/maritime companies, miscellaneous paper work in relation to the Import and Export of vessels, customs papers, and bills of lading
Private, Artillery Division
Canadian Armed Forces (Reserve)
01.1987 - 01.1989
Education
Executive program for advanced studies - Executive Management
11.2013
Certificate in Management -
01.1999
General Education High School Diploma -
06.1984
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Health and safety
- Operational oversight
- Financial analysis
- Team leadership
- Relationship management
- Relationship and team building
- Strategic business planning
- Business development
- Outstanding management skills
- Leadership experience
- Results orientation
Languages
- French
- English
Sin
261-251-466
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Ontario
- Date of Birth: 03/23/67
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Timeline
Executive Vice-President - Gulf Stream Marine, Inc.
10.2019 - 10.2024
Regional Vice-President - Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
10.2010 - 10.2019
General Manager, U.S. Southeast Region - Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
07.2008 - 10.2010
Regional Operations Manager - Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
02.2005 - 07.2008
Operations Manager Port of Sept-Îles - Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
09.2002 - 01.2005
Marine Cargo Surveyor - Hayes Stuart Inc.
01.2001 - 09.2002
Sales representative - Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
05.1998 - 01.2001
Terminal Superintendent - Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
10.1995 - 05.1998
Maintenance Clerk - Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
05.1994 - 10.1995
Timekeeper/clerk - Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
10.1989 - 05.1994
Private, Artillery Division - Canadian Armed Forces (Reserve)
01.1987 - 01.1989
HEC Montréal - Executive program for advanced studies, Executive Management
Concordia University - Certificate in Management,
Chambly County High School - General Education High School Diploma,
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