Garrett Huffman
Vice President, Marine Operations @Motiva Enterprises LLC
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Marine Operations @Motiva Enterprises LLC
Houston, TX, US
EDUCATION
California State University Maritime Academy
Bachelor's degree, Marine Transportation / USCG Lic
California State University Maritime Academy
Master's of Science, Transportation and Engineering Management
SKILLS
ABOUT GARRETT HUFFMAN
SUMMARYDedicated Marine Operations leader and strategist with 20+ years’ experience, direction, and growth of maritime programs across robust organizational structures, moving hydrocarbon and petrochemical freight. Thrives under immense pressure, evident by unique leadership of simultaneous commercial and technical risk management. Profoundly adept in process management, business development, market trend analysis, and engaging stakeholders for long-term partnerships. Proven track record of cultivating and executing commercial strategies that optimize operations, reduce risk, and improve cost control. Recognized leader within maritime community leading global teams of 24-30; commands high-performance, safety, collaboration, and profit growth. ACHIEVEMENTS• Commercial Strategy – Built and sustained management of company-chartered fleet supporting Supply Trading and Marketing of Crude, Feedstocks, Distillates Chemicals Petcoke, and Base Oils delivering foreign and domestic freight over 9 years (Spot, Time Charter Lease and Contract of Affreightment). • Commercial & Technical Risk Management – Completed several multimillion-dollar time charter ventures both foreign and domestic serving two separate oil majors, inclusive of newbuilds and reallocated tonnage with existing or emerging U.S. flagged vessel operators. • Executive Leadership – Nine consecutive years with decision-based functional authority over Motiva’s international and domestic chartered fleet of petroleum tanker and barge operations, inclusive of all marine assurance activities overseeing chartered and 3rd party tonnage calling onto marine terminals.• Maritime Global Community Affairs – Outlined strategic direction to combat maritime workforce shortage and crisis as Board Member to American Petroleum Institute Marine Subcommittee, America Waterway Operators, and Chairman of the Chamber of Shipping of America. CORE SKILLS Chartering Strategy | Business Growth | Profit & Loss (P&L)| Maritime Operations Strategy | Market Trend Analysis Return on Investment (ROI)| Executive Leadership | Commercial Strategy | Profit Margin | Contract Negotiation Partner Relations | Vendor Relations | Stakeholder Engagement | Crisis Management | Technical Risk ManagementCONTACT: 83••••••10 | g•••••••@mac.com
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