JAIR TAPIA CONTE
Resumen profesional
- Extensive experience in the industry.
- Strong sense of responsibility, objective and results focused.
- high level of integrity and honesty.
- Strong ability to assume responsibility and make sound decisions.
- Solid communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational capabilities.
- Characterized by my dynamism, proactivity and enthusiasm
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Motivated to contribute to the success of new projects and initiatives
Datos destacados
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Experiencia
REGIONAL PORT CAPTAIN
MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY
PANAMA
2022.01 - Actual
- Drive continuous improvement in terminal and port operations efficiency across the region, ensuring full stakeholder alignment to minimize vessel port stays.
- Collaborate closely with terminal operators to resolve operational constraints affecting vessel performance, with responsibility covering activities from pilot station to terminal gate.
- Provide regional oversight, guidance, and support to Port Captains, strengthening performance standards and the consistent application of best practices.
- Oversee regional vessel operations to ensure optimal conditions that minimize port stay for all vessels.
- Proactively escalate service shortfalls to terminal management, including senior leadership levels, ensuring accountability and timely resolution.
- Partner with terminal teams to develop and implement strategies aimed at reducing lost time and improving productivity, fostering long‑term, mutually beneficial relationships.
- Identify, address, and improve local operational behaviors with a direct impact on port performance optimization.
- Advise the Network Department on proforma adjustments that may enhance terminal and vessel performance.
- Lead training and ongoing support for Port Captains, elevating performance standards and operational consistency.
- Ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely completion of weekly Port Captain reports.
- Oversee proper maintenance and execution of berthing plans across the region.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of Port Specification data within the Master Data Management system.
- Inform Network Management of terminal asset utilization within the region.
- Ensure consistent and accurate completion of vessels calls information in line with corporate standards.
- Prepare and deliver monthly performance reports detailing initiatives undertaken to improve berth productivity and regional support provided to Port Captains.
OPERATIONS MANAGER AND PORT CAPTAIN
MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY
PANAMA
2009.07 - 2022.01
- Eyes and ears on the ground protecting the interest of the company.
- Planning and monitoring live berth activities, including the allocation of port resources (berth operations, cranes, gangs).
- Berth performance management.
- Ensure that terminals are providing consistent levels of service at berth for vessel operations.
- Coordinate and oversee MSC vessel operations within the port(s) of responsibility.
- Discuss berthing prospects with the terminal, secure berths and make labor orders.
- Study & propose solutions to meet both moves & schedules requirements in case of spot problem
- Monitor progress of the berth and endeavor to eliminate wasted gang costs.
- Coordinate with vessel husbandry agent in respect of the ordering time of Pilots, Tugs.
- Work closely with the terminals and colleagues within our organization, on strategies and policies, to increase productivity and reduce port stays.
- Communicate with HQ office team for any non-vessel related activity/ problem (Yard; Gate; Rail etc.).
- Monitor the terminals developments in terms of new equipment, the maintenance, any work that might have a direct impact on the ships operations and inform regularly the HQ office team.
MARINE COORDINATOR
MAERSK LINE
PANAMA
2007.02 - 2009.07
- Monitoring 24/7 Vessels schedule in the Pacific Ocean
- Update Inducement Calls/Omissions in the Vessel Schedule
- Daily berthing discussion with terminals
- Monitoring vessels in the PAC side 24/7
- Bunkering Consumption Report
- Weekly/Monthly Cargo OPS Status
OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE SUPERVISOR (BOARDING AGENT)
MAERSK LINE
PANAMA
2005.04 - 2007.02
- Vessels Husbandry Coordination:
- Attentions vessels in pier/anchorage (Shift)
- Bunkering, deliveries, Sludge, Spares, Crew change, Cash to Masters
- Petty Cash Management
- Estimated port costs
- Input moves/costs in the financial system
- Docking and undocking coordination with terminals and Panama Canal Authority
FINANCE ASSISTANCE
MAERSK LINE
PANAMA
2004.05 - 2005.02
- Finance and Accounting for 4 Subsidiaries (Maersk Panama, ECS, Maersk Logistics, BIT)
- Account Payables
- Account Receivables
- Invoice Analysis
- Cost Control
Formación
LOGISTICS AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - LOGISTICS
UNIVERSIDAD LATINA
RICARDO J. ALFARO AVENUE 2009.01 - 2010.02
BANKING AND FINANCE - FINANCE
UNIVERSIDAD SANTA MARIA LA ANTIGUA (USMA)
RICARDO J. ALFARO AVENUE 1999.01 - 2003.11
Enfatiza tus habilidades clave
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Effective communication
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Stress management and situation control
- Task delegation
- Staff supervision
- Multitasking capability
Cronología
REGIONAL PORT CAPTAIN
MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY
2022.01 - Actual
OPERATIONS MANAGER AND PORT CAPTAIN
MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY
2009.07 - 2022.01
LOGISTICS AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - LOGISTICS
UNIVERSIDAD LATINA
2009.01 - 2010.02
MARINE COORDINATOR
MAERSK LINE
2007.02 - 2009.07
OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE SUPERVISOR (BOARDING AGENT)
MAERSK LINE
2005.04 - 2007.02
FINANCE ASSISTANCE
MAERSK LINE
2004.05 - 2005.02
BANKING AND FINANCE - FINANCE
UNIVERSIDAD SANTA MARIA LA ANTIGUA (USMA)
1999.01 - 2003.11