University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Adjunct Professor

Adjunct Professor Management 320 - Management of Organizational Behavior

Planning - Organizing - Controlling - Leading in an organization today

Javeler Marine Services LLC

CEO

Brought in to steer transition of $11M company with 35 employees owned by a holding company, from a sole proprietorship to a formal company, leading engineering, contracts and administration, operations and business development. Tasked with turning around prior organizational chaos and translating vision into a strategic plan, establishing policies, procedures and safety program, along with formulating company structure and organization.
 Conducted detailed analysis of personnel files and collaborated with holding company to select management team.
 Provided comprehensive training and mentorship program to transform a young team of professionals with limited management experience into high performers.
 Established a highly effective roadmap to reenergize company and productivity, and created a culture of partnership and collaboration to imbue employees with a strong sense of ownership and commitment, driving the changes necessary for success.

 Drove expansion into new markets, including inland, offshore and new geographical regions, utilizing astute business acumen, market analysis and tactical strategic planning to identify and capitalize on opportunities.

Global Industries

Executive Vice President

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – NORTH AMERICA (JAN 2009 – MAR 2011)
Responsible for defining strategy and holding P&L responsibility for $300M division comprised of 1,100 employees. Steered business through a challenging market implementing devising strategic initiatives that produced positive financial results. (for the first time in over 5 years)
 Led consolidation and downsizing strategies and implemented effective cost saving initiatives, safety programs and aggressive business development plans.
 Created and refined robust operational, safety, project management and HR policies and procedures to support efficiency and cost effectiveness.
 Achieved national recognition for the division; awarded National Ocean Industries, Safety Award.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – MIDDLE EAST (2007 – 2008)
Steered all company activity throughout the Middle East with revenue of $400M and over 1,300 employees.
 Directed project management of complex projects, from initial scoping through to completion, formulating clear timelines, implanting comprehensive tracking systems and efficiently managing budgets.
 Conceived and established an Remote Operated Vehicle division
 Sponsor of high potential employees trained and mentored to ensure company has an effective management team and succession plans.
 Negotiated $240M Saudi Aramco contract AND $135M contract with Kuwait Joint Operations (KJO).
 Oversaw the construction of Global’s chartered subsea intervention vessel Olympic Challenger.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – EASTERN HEMISPHERE (2005 – 2007)
Led the largest geographic region, extending across Asia Pacific, India, Middle East with revenue of $500M and 1,500 staff.
 Define and guided procedural policies with clear focus on safety.
 Secured multiple long-term contracts significantly expanding business within the region.
 Led management of the company’s first pipeline construction project in the South China Sea

Vistage Worldwide, Inc. & John Maxwell Team

| Peer Advisory Board Facilitator | John Maxwell Team - Speaker; Coach ; Trainer

I employ the Vistage peer advisory group and coaching methodology to capitalize on strategic vision and drive growth, through leadership coaching as well as operations excellence. A 2015 analysis revealed that members who joined Vistage over the past five years grew their companies at three times the rate of average U.S. companies. My Vistage chair practice employs the Vistage Peer Advisory Group model to help members gain extraordinary results in their business and personal lives. This is done through:
✔ Problem-solving sessions with a peer team of chief executives, presidents and business owners
✔ Monthly in-person leadership coaching session with a Vistage Chair, an unparalleled resource for the small business owner
✔ Professionally facilitated peer groups with a seasoned Vistage Chair.
✔ Up to 4 annual, small-group workshops led by Vistage expert speakers
✔ Connectivity resources, including an online best practices library, webinars and member conferences
✔ Access to the Vistage global community of more than 20,000 business leaders

Specialties:

STRATEGIC VISION – TURNAROUND & GROWTH – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – LEADERSHIP – OPERATIONS - COACHING

Leukemia & Lymphoma

Chairman - Students of the Year

Leukemia & Lymphoma

Chairman - Students of the Year

Leukemia & Lymphoma

Chairman - Students of the Year

Leukemia & Lymphoma

Chairman - Students of the Year