Travis Wilson

Experience

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  AET

  Oct 2004 - Sept 2005

  Operations Executive

  •Managed the daily operational duties, including lightering and shore operations, of 20 Aframax and VLCC crude tankers•Developed and maintained strong relationships with head charterers, brokers, and owners•Acted as rotational on-call point of contact for Masters, agents and brokers as well as afterhours contact as needed for managed vessels•Generated post fixture voyage orders and assigned them to vessels and brokers•Reviewed demurrage claims based on standard charter parties for errors or miscalculations then coordinated with brokers and charterers to satisfy claims•Created and implemented an operational post fixture checklist, that was adopted for worldwide team member use, to ensure customers were provided timely and organized voyage details•Acted as the crisis management team leader for vessel Master and Officers during emergencies or casualties (groundings, storm re-routing)•Provided customers with the final fixture analysis and advised where savings or changes can be made in future business Show less

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  Eastport Group

  Oct 2005 - Oct 2007

  Broker Operations Executive

  •Responsible for the post fixture management of approximately 30 chemical vessels•Provided feedback to customers on forecasted market trends as they related to their specific trade lanes•Developed and maintained Key Performance Indicators for weekly, monthly and quarterly updates for dissemination through the organization•Prepared daily position reports, SAP invoices, and laytime analysis for customers and team members•Reviewed demurrage claims against charter parties, provided a full cost analysis, enforced claim payment and monitored time bar requirements •Compiled and analyzed post fixture data to provide charterers, customers and brokers with full voyage cost or revenue details Show less

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  Chevron

  Oct 2007 - Feb 2014

  •Manage all U.S. Flag Vessel and Barge commercial operations for the U.S. Gulf & East Coast•Manage cargo movements for crude, dirty products, and clean products on inland tows, ocean going tows, and vessels•Maintain daily position reports of all vessels (30+ time charter and spot vessels)•Organize and maintain voyage folders with all pertinent documentation for chartering, operations, and demurrage reference•Liaise with Traders and Schedulers in order to optimize equipment use and ensure seamless voyage operations•Execute cost reduction plans by minimizing barge/vessel downtime, review backhaul opportunities, outcharter opportunities,bunker deliveries, repair timing, etc.•Publish monthly utilization reports for internal customers to capture opportunities to improve vessel employment•Correspond with Master of vessel, agents, brokers, and owners for daily voyage operations•Review stowage plans in order to maximize cargo quantities and minimize deadfreight•Review, validate, and process third party invoices (freight, hire, fuel, and rebills) Show less • Administer the OCIMF SIRE and CDI inspection request review and selection process. Ensure vessels are selected for inspection through accurate assessment based on OCIMF guidelines, Marine Assurance processes, and business needs. Assign inspections to approved contract inspectors. Communicate with vessel owners and/or operators, as necessary. Arrange Safety Officer Attendance, as directed. Provide timely and accurate review of inspector invoices to ensure compliance with the Marine Assurance vendor processing guidelines. Provide reviewed OCIMF SIRE reports and cover pages to owners, as requested.• Manage the OCIMF SIRE inspector selection and on-boarding process. Review and provide recommendation for approval of inspectors. Initiate inspector contracting process and obtain all required completed company forms for new inspectors. Monitor existing inspector contracts, company forms, and insurance documents for accuracy to ensure the most up-to-date information is maintained.• Provide organizational support for the Terminal Feedback process. Review received Terminal Feedback reports for accuracy and record in PAVIS. Coordinate with Clearance Specialists to request feedback from vessel owners and operators and provide responses to terminals, as appropriate. Maintain roster of Terminal Feedback providers in PAVIS.• Interpret and accurately enter information into PAVIS (via DOCUMENTUM as required), such as casualties, vessel details, port and terminal information, and equipment information. Evaluate data to ensure accuracy and validity. Initiate correspondence with vessel owners and/or Clearance Specialists in order to confirm data. Maintain data and other information critical to tracking and using key performance indicators. Show less

  • Voyage Manager

    Oct 2012 - Feb 2014

  • Marine Assurance

    Oct 2007 - Oct 2012
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  BW Group

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Operations Manager - Americas

  •Manage all daily fleet (VLCC, LR1, MR) operational activities for assigned region and coordinate between Singapore team each designated operations executive•Setup regional office providing worldwide operational management and vessel coverage•Provide Singapore leadership team with guidance for regional trade including local regulation requirements/changes, market reports, and port activities•Manage direct reports and team ensuring KPI targets, appraisals, feedback and career development are administered in keeping with company culture and guidelines•Coordinated daily with Regional Chartering Manager on all fixture activity and provided direct support on operational matters (pre/post fixture)•Executed operational development and testing plan for new Vessel Operations System (IMOS) •Developed and rolled out demurrage documentation program and created supporting QMS procedures•Liaise with Technical and Marine Superintendents on all operational matters to ensure compliance with company procedures and industry mandatory requirements (ECA Zone compliance readiness)•Training and coaching of operators and enhance teams overall knowledge and performance•Negotiate local supplier contracts to provide greater discounts by reinstating long standing relationships and introducing larger volume availability•Managed operational fixture on BW Zambesi for first Condensate lifting from US since 1975 Show less

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  TW Marine Consulting LLC

  May 2015 - Oct 2017

  Owner/Operator

  Started small consulting firm for niche market needs to settle long outstanding debts caused by vessel demurrage bills and other freight costs that were not paid out.

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  Koch Minerals & Trading

  May 2015 - May 2017

  Manager - Demurrage and Financial Risk

  •Facilitate prompt settlement and payment of outstanding claims through use of network contacts and persistent communication with 3rd Parties.•Give expert review and guidance to demurrage team to negotiate and recover all new claims as part of continued training service. •Negotiate all outstanding claims 12 months or more old to come to a mutual agreement with counterparty. •Organize accountable data to provide to management with a full review of claims and current status to ensure funds are not reserved or go into write off status. Show less

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  Asbury Automotive Group

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  Service Management Consultant

  Mange Client needs for vehicle service and maintain a strong focus on the Customer experience.

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  Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

  Licensed Realtor

  • Began as individual Realtor with Keller Williams and was Awarded Rookie of the Year award with over 4.8mil in gross sales• Recruited to lead new developing team in an established boutique broker to train/recruit new agents as well as build their growing Commercial division• Worked with an Investor and managed the renovation project and flipped 3 homes and created positive cash flow and net profits from each flip

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  MASON REAL ESTATE, INC.

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  Residential and Commercial Real Estate Specialist
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  Orchard

  Jul 2021 - Nov 2023

  Realtor - Listing Agent

  • Managed over 90 Listings in DFW and HOU market with a cumulative gross production of almost $40mil• Consistently one of top 3 producers by volume across all Orchard Markets and Orchard agents. • Created a Hackathon idea that won the CEO’s Award for Best overall idea

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  Worth Clark Realty

  Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

  Managing Broker - DFW Region

  • Act as the agents on-call Broker to assist with any contract or negotiation questions • Engage with other regional Managing Brokers to help grow the brokerage, managing a team of 60+ real estate agents • Provide mentorship and training, to ensure to all agents continue to develop professionally and maintain license requirements • Recruit new agents to the Brokerage and continue to promote the business goals

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  The Christie Cannon Team - Keller Williams

  Mar 2024 - now

  Real Estate Broker Associate