Experience

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  Florida department of children & families

  Dec 2000 - Mar 2003

  Family services counselor

  As a case manager I was responsible for assisting families involved with the State Child Dependency Cystem improve their overall situations and work toward reunification. I was also responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well being of the children under the care of the State of Florida who were placed iwth relatives, in foster homes, or remained with their families while under Department of Children and Families Supervision.In additiona i was selected to work on the BETA testing team for a new case management software being developed at the time and was assigned more difficult and high risk cases due to my knowledge fo the legal system and my ability to effectively communicate with others in order to build concensus and pursue the best course of action for keeping children safe while working toward a goal of family reunification. Show less

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  Fl department of corrections

  Mar 2003 - Nov 2007

  Senior probation officer

  Enforce court orders, develop supervisiotn plans, write reports to the court detailing violations of probation orders, effect arrests, & testify in court.

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  Florida department of corrections

  Mar 2003 - Nov 2007

  Correctional probation officer

  Certified position supervising caseload of felony offenders placed on probation by the Court. Investigates offender backgrounds, submits written and oral reports to the Court, represents the Department of Corrections. Performs fieldwork as needed ensures compliance with all conditions of Probation ordered by the Court.

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  Green island maritime, inc

  Nov 2007 - Oct 2012

  Ship agent

  Vessel boarding agents represent owners, charterers and shippers interests in respect to the coordination of the entry and exit of commercial vessels loading and/or discharging cargo in port facilities. Responsible for logistical coordination of cargo, tugboats, line handlers, stevedores, regulatory documentation for U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs requirements and timely reporting of vessel activities to all interested parties. Additional responsibilities included communicating with potential clients and customers, mostly in Central and South America, developing marketing plans and soliciting new business from current customers. Successfully won new account for shipment of paper from Port of Fernandina to Chile; assisted in obtaining account shipping heavy equipment via Port of Fernandina to Chile through Seaboard Marine; assisted in obtaining account of new line of business for Seaboard Marine to ship cargo to Ecuador via the Port of Miami and various Gulf port locations. Show less

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  Seaboard marine

  Nov 2007 - Oct 2012

  Ship agent

  Ship agents or vessel husbandry agents are responsible for any and all aspects dealing with commercial vessels entering and exiting port facilities. We are charged with securing berthing space, scheduling harbor pilots, tug boat assistance, chandlery services, bunker and attending to any and all other vessel and crew needs.Some descibe it as a type of concierge, others describe it as organizing chaos.I just think it's one of the best jobs in the world.

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  All american ship agents, llc

  Oct 2012 - now

  President/owner

  All American Ship Agents is a full service ship agency serving the ports of Fernandina, Jacksonville, Savannah, and Brunswick. We have several years of experience in handling all types of vessels and cargoes, including specialized experience needed in handling military and public vessel, luxury yachts, and acting as Owners Protective Agents.We look forward to assisting you with all vessel needs.