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Patrick Raiman

Barrie,Canada

Summary

With my Associates Degree in Maritime and Logistics Management, I am seeking full-time employment within the transportation, logistics/supply chain, and warehousing fields. I am a collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Marine Manager

Friday Harbour Resorts
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • This position ensures implementation and compliance with marina policies, procedures, rules and regulations, protocol and practices.
  • This role assists in training and motivating all employees; and assist with managing the technical areas of the marina.
  • Assist in managing the day to day operations of Friday Harbour Marina.
  • Responsible for scheduling and ensuring coverage of daily duties within budget requirements.
  • Managed procurement processes, ensuring proper inventory levels for essential supplies, equipment, and spare parts.
  • Maintain superior customer relations by acting as a liaison between Friday Harbour Marina, its customers, and the public both in person, by phone and email
  • Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business and direct visitors to appropriate person.
  • Complete point of sale transactions for dockage.
  • Coordinate and schedule seasonal haul out, launch and servicing activities.
  • Assist in the issuing and deactivation of marina access cards.
  • Together with the General Manager, implement Clean Marine objectives including spill response.
  • Handle boater inquires, concerns, emergencies immediately and effectively.
  • With the General Manager, effectively manage a team of permanent and seasonal employees.
  • Manage Health & Safety Program for marina employees.
  • Review opportunities for improved productivity and greater efficiencies.
  • Assist with aquatic weed management system including the operation of the Aqua Harvester.
  • Operation of the portable Hydro Vac unit.


Assistant Trainmaster

Canadian Pacific Railway
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Direct yard processes to fulfill customer car orders, customer service, operations instructions and mechanical and engineering requests for car movement and placement.
  • Accountable for delivering instructions for train movements within terminal to dispatching and operating crews.
  • Assist in the coordination of all train movements within the yard and on the mainline.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of train movements, inventory levels, and other relevant data for effective decision-making processes.
  • Accountable for asset utilization within the terminal.
  • Accountable for expedited train movement to reduce and meet terminal dwell time.
  • Update times, delays and variances in NEXUS/Yard Planner on a continuous basis.
  • Validate mechanical requirements are met for car repair spotting and inspection to maximize track availability.
  • Communicate with employees for all safety initiatives and blitz’s required in the terminal.
  • Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete and properly communicated to the next Assistant Trainmaster on shift.
  • Resolve non-compliance crew issues and/or opportunities for process improvement, or escalate to the Trainmaster as appropriate.
  • Trouble shoot daily problems and concerns and resolve by implementing action plans and standard process.
  • Perform efficiency tests and other safety activities to meet required standards.
  • Contribute to the overall execution of the LSOP and OP through active supervision.
  • Accountable for inventory management of terminals in their area of responsibility.
  • Assist in crew transportation to and from trains, away from home terminal hotels and for over the road requirements.
  • Responsible for job / safety briefings of the crews.

Locomotive Engineer Trainee/CROR Qualified Conductor

Canadian National Railway
09.2017 - 05.2021
  • Ensuring compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations related to safety and operations.
  • Providing and receiving various forms of oral and printed instructions concerning the movement and placement of rail cars.
  • Assembling/dismantling trains in the rail yard, and picking up/setting off rail cars en-route.
  • Observing, interpreting, and relaying signals to ensure safe train and locomotive movement.
  • Operating track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes.
  • Inspecting the condition of a train and equipment.
  • Making effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergency situations.
  • Communicating effectively with the Rail Traffic Control centre, other train crews and other departments on a regular basis via radio.
  • Supported train maintenance teams by reporting observed equipment malfunctions or damage promptly, minimizing disruptions to service schedules.
  • Guided new hires through on-the-job training, sharing valuable insights and best practices for success in the conductor role.

Cargo Inspector

Certispec Services Inc.
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • AQIS inspection of holds prior, during and post loading.
  • Testing and inspection of holds prior to loading.
  • Drawing representative samples from lots of commodities.
  • Inspect the general condition of the automated sampling plants used in obtaining representative samples.
  • Record information as to kind, quality, and condition of cargo loaded to the vessels and or received into terminal storage.
  • Sample the cargo loaded to the vessel and aid in the reduction, preparation, and distribution of the samples to third party laboratories.

Logistics/Parts Manager

Northshore Yachtworks
03.2016 - 02.2017
  • Source and purchasing of equipment and parts needed for the timely and successful running of a shipyard.
  • All international and domestic shipping and receiving of parts.
  • Maintaining data base.
  • (Dockmaster system) Maintaining inventory control and management.
  • Process of inventory charges out to work orders
  • Dispatching drivers.
  • Participation in production meetings.
  • Manage and oversee annual inventory count.
  • Service warranty.
  • Reverse Logistics.
  • Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with locating specific parts or guiding them through the ordering process.

Storeperson II

Symbion Pharmacy Services
10.2014 - 09.2015
  • All duties relevant to warehousing and logistics distribution including receiving product and paper matching, imputing into the system, shipping product, picking and stocking.
  • Inventory control and management.
  • Stock rotation.
  • Received and checked incoming goods for damage and discrepancies with paperwork.
  • Ensure that documentation, labeling, palletization and presentation were done accurately.
  • Demonstrated and promoted a proactive commitment to health & safety, well-being and the environment whilst complying with all laws and company policies.
  • Achieve customer requirements for product quality, specification and delivery.

Liquor Assistant

Beer, Wine and Spirits (BWS)
10.2014 - 09.2015
  • Inventory control and management.
  • Receiving product and paper matching, imputing into the system.
  • Stock replenishment, stock rotation and in store promotional work.
  • Warehousing duties including forklift operations for the unloading of pallets.
  • Promoted a safe shopping environment by adhering to age verification policies for liquor sales.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of train movements, inventory levels, and other relevant data for effective decision-making processes
  • Managed efficient POS operations.
  • Opening and closing duties.

Chief Officer

M/Y Lady D
04.2010 - 05.2013
  • Managed all the day to day maintenance of the yacht.
  • Organized and delegated work for the 3 deckhands and also the interior crew.
  • Implemented a safety and equipment checklist for the yacht.
  • Participated actively in drills for various emergency scenarios, enhancing crew''s preparedness and ability to respond effectively when needed.
  • Inventory control and management.
  • Negotiating and purchasing with suppliers for stores and spares.
  • Dealings with foreign gov’t bodies regarding customs and immigration, along with different quarantine agencies.
  • Negotiating with shipyards, companies and tradespeople’s regarding refit periods.
  • Organize safety recertification and re-validate pertinent certificates.
  • Utilized hoisting equipment to load and unload necessary vessel equipment and supplies.
  • Bridge watch leader during passages.


First Mate

M/Y White Rabbit
07.2008 - 02.2009
  • Managed all the day to day maintenance of the yacht.
  • Organized and delegated work for the 2 deckhands.
  • Implemented a safety and equipment checklist for the yacht.
  • Streamlined deck operations by creating clear guidelines for daily tasks assigned to crew members based on their skills level.
  • Inventory control and management including purchasing and stock rotation.
  • Dealings with foreign gov’t bodies regarding customs and immigration, along with different quarantine agencies.
  • Assisted in training new crew members, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • Bridge watch leader during passages.
  • Utilized hoisting equipment to load and unload necessary vessel equipment and supplies.

First Mate

M/Y Dare to Dream
12.2006 - 06.2007
  • Managed all the day to day maintenance for the yacht.
  • Utilized hoisting equipment to load and unload necessary vessel equipment and supplies and operation of a 26ft Southport including towing.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
  • Bridge watch during passage.

First Mate

M/Y Triumphant Lady
11.2004 - 10.2005
  • Manage day to day maintenance of the yacht.
  • Organized and delegated work for deck department.
  • Supported vessel maintenance projects by coordinating with contractors, overseeing repairs, and verifying quality of completed work.
  • Utilized hoisting equipment to load and unload necessary vessel equipment and supplies.
  • Operation of crane and operation of 32ft Century and 22ft Nautica.
  • Organize Safety Recertification.
  • Managed inventory levels on board, ensuring adequate supplies for voyages while minimizing waste and unnecessary expenses.

Assistant Head Dockmaster

Toronto Harbourfront Centre
05.1994 - 10.1997
  • Liaison with visiting yachts and helping them with their needs.
  • Organizing the other dockmaster for busy traffic days and required special events.
  • Making sure that the equipment on the dock was all in working order.
  • Line handling.

Education

Associate Degree in Maritime and Logistics Management -

University of Tasmania
Launceston, Tasmania
06.2015

Skills

  • Planning and Organizing
  • Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Marine Operations Management

Certification

  • Ontario Driver’s License Class G
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with Commercial Endorsement
  • LF-Forklift Truck License—Issued by Workplace Standards Australia
  • GMDSS Operator’s Certificate
  • STCW’S 95
  • ISPS-SSO Certificate
  • OOW Advanced Sea Survival
  • VHF License-Canadian
  • Construction Induction Card (White Card)—Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Assistant Marine Manager

Friday Harbour Resorts
09.2022 - 01.2024

Assistant Trainmaster

Canadian Pacific Railway
05.2021 - 03.2022

Locomotive Engineer Trainee/CROR Qualified Conductor

Canadian National Railway
09.2017 - 05.2021

Cargo Inspector

Certispec Services Inc.
11.2016 - 11.2017

Logistics/Parts Manager

Northshore Yachtworks
03.2016 - 02.2017

Storeperson II

Symbion Pharmacy Services
10.2014 - 09.2015

Liquor Assistant

Beer, Wine and Spirits (BWS)
10.2014 - 09.2015

Chief Officer

M/Y Lady D
04.2010 - 05.2013

First Mate

M/Y White Rabbit
07.2008 - 02.2009

First Mate

M/Y Dare to Dream
12.2006 - 06.2007

First Mate

M/Y Triumphant Lady
11.2004 - 10.2005

Assistant Head Dockmaster

Toronto Harbourfront Centre
05.1994 - 10.1997

Associate Degree in Maritime and Logistics Management -

University of Tasmania
Patrick Raiman