Lisa Torres
C-Level Executive Assistant
- Role
- Executive Administrative Assistant at Houston Pilots
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lisa Torres
Excellent phone skills, Strong background in sales, Managerial experience, Clear, concise…
Experience
Executive Administrative Assistant
Jul 2025 — Present · Deer Park, TX, US
What We Do: The HPA provides pilotage services to all foreign flag vessels and American vessels under register (regulated vessels) entering or departing the Port of Houston, Harris County, Texas, as required by Texas state law.Pilotage is provided 24-hours per day, 365 days per year, in all weather and port conditions, unless closed for safety, for example, poor visibility, high winds, and storm warnings.Our History: As far back as 592 BCE, humans have been transporting people and cargo by water. And for centuries, captains have relied on locals familiar with the ports currents and hazards to guide them safely to shore. While pilotage is one of the oldest naval professions, it remains one of the least known. Did you know that ships carry roughly 70% of the world\'s trade? Or that the Houston Ship Channel is one of the narrowest and busiest ports in the world?The Houston Ship Channel was completed and opened to navigation on November 10, 1914. At that time, the water\'s depth was 25 feet from the Turning Basin to the Gulf of Mexico - a distance of 52 miles. Our history dates back to 1916, when L. Fred Allien and J. William Laughton receive gubernatorial appointments as pilots for the Port of Houston and Galveston Bar.Today, the Houston Ship Channel is home to the largest petrochemical complex in the United States and the largest container port in the Gulf of Mexico. Houston ranks first in U.S. exports and first in U.S. foreign tonnage. With dedicated barge lanes and a two-way traffic system to prevent the shutdowns faced by one-way ports, the Houston Pilots safely guide more than 8,200 vessels through the 40ft deep 530 feet wide dredged channel annually.Piloting ships in and out of the Houston Ship Channel is a complex job. Vessel cargoes range from chemicals to containers to automobiles and everything in-between. However, the Houston Pilots don\'t protect just ships from the channels\' dangers. They also protect our people, environment, and our economy.
Education
Texas State University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
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