Mery Ann Rico Ramirez

• I have played a role in optimizing cargo arrangements and ensuring efficient vessel operations.
• My proactive, self-starting nature drove me to continuously seek improvement and implement best practices in stowage planning, sharing them with my colleagues and directly as Stowage trainer.
• I have maintained a strong performance record, consistently delivering high-quality work.
• My positive leadership with colleagues and influencing stakeholders without formal authority have fostering collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals.
• With a strong focus on problem-solving, I have effectively worked with teams focus on towards common goals, develop innovative solutions that addressed complex challenges, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and improved outcomes for the company.
• My dedication to quality work and follow-through contributing to the overall success of vessel operations under my scope and as Service Manager.

• Cargo (stowage) and fleet (marine) operations management across Intra Americas ports.
• Managed vessel space allocation to maximize utilization while ensuring safety and stability requirements were met.
• Optimized vessel loading by carefully and safety planning stowage and coordinating with terminal operations teams.
• Utilized advanced software tools for simulation of various stowage scenarios to achieve optimal balance between cargo capacity and stability constraints.
• Bunker planning, terminal scheduling, vessel scheduling, contingency planning, and minimizing operational cost.
• Maintained records of all planned vessels in the fleet, facilitating prompt updates to internal teams on changes in schedules or capacities.
• Developed effective communication channels between various stakeholders, leading to smoother coordination during vessel calls at ports.

Deck officer | Operations officer | Air controller | Coastguard Operations officer | Ship Commander | Navy Instructor |

• Demonstrate a strong personnel leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills.
• Proven track record in leading diverse teams in high-pressure environments while ensuring mission readiness and compliance with rigorous standards.
• Expertise in navigation, logistics, and resource management, coupled with a deep commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Adaptable and decisive, with a solid understanding of maritime operations and tactical decision-making. Seeking to leverage military, Navy expertise and leadership abilities in a dynamic roles.