Captain Tom Bradley, C.V. and Qualifications

tom@captbradley.com
+1-360-574-9513

Experience & Expertise

International Trade & Transportation

Working knowledge of WTO standards and regulations.
Substantial hands-on experience in International Trade and Transportation includes the on-time delivery of large-scale shipments to ports worldwide.
Working knowledge of the Chinese and Japanese languages and the ability to communicate constructively with persons from a wide range of cultural, economic, and social backgrounds, including businessmen, governments, and labor unions in 29 countries.
History of worldwide success in managing multicultural teams in adverse and/or critical conditions.
Quickly masters individual regulations, political environments and international customs and protocols, averting potential job hindrances.
Developed and teach the certified training courses for Facility Security Officer, Company Facility Officer, and Vessel Security Officer.

Customs, Supply Chain & Security

Supply Chain Logisitcs
Conducted and reviewed supply chain tests for Operation Safe Commerce (OSC).
Developed C-TPAT profiles, along with inspections and validations.
USCG certified and approved Company, Facility and Vessel Security Officer.
Conducted and written DHS Facility Vulnerability Assessments for operators and ports, which adhered to current Federal guidelines before they were in place.
Developed and written Facility Security Plans, again, adhering to current Federal guidelines before they were in place.
Extensive review of Vessel Security Plans.

Terminal Operations

Devised management plans to increase container thru-put by over 100% in world-wide ports such as Vancouver USA, Port of Tacoma USA, Olympic Container Terminal (Port of Tacoma), Port of Ponce Puerto Rico, Port of Aucaba Jordan and more.
Successfully planned and executed expediting operational efficiencies at great cost savings.
Familiar with ILWU work rules and safety rules and guidelines and developed good working relationships and dealings with ILWU workers from perspective of terminal manager and shipmaster over 25 years.

Management

Extensive experience with Operations, Facilities and Infrastructure (OFI), navigational studies, along with terminal management, including several cargo handling categories and operations.
Highly successful career in management demonstrates executive ability, confidence and skill in managing the efficient, cost-effective delivery of goods and services on a worldwide basis, with particular emphasis on training and developing effective work teams, developing and implementing budgets, and formulating and effectuating policies and procedures to ensure profitable and cost effective operations.
Senior Executive with international experience in crisis management, operations, trade, transportation and team leadership.
Highly skilled in training, motivating, and leading successful work teams, with proven ability to create a climate of excellence in the workplace, imparting a "can-do" attitude to all team members, with substantial additional experience developing and executing computer-education programs at the elementary, secondary, and college levels.
Versatile operations manager with history of warehouse management, cost reduction, revenue increase and customer satisfaction.
Recognized by management and colleagues for applying focused and disciplined leadership and obtaining significant results in short periods of time.

Leadership & Training

Leadership style is direct, no-nonsense, persuasive, highly focused and results-oriented; recognized by senior managers, team members, and customers as positive, cool under pressure, adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances, committed to expanding and honing personal areas of expertise, with a demonstrated proficiency for creating workable solutions to complex problems. His commanding presence has developed high-performing work teams.
Conducted internal training seminars in marine operations and written policy manuals governing shipboard safety, waste disposal and hazardous materials/cargo handling.
Trained and certified Facility, Company, and Vessel Security Officers for ports and private companies.

Technical Skills

Operation of diverse electronic systems including installation and troubleshooting of comprehensive office automation.
Complex integrated navigational systems including radar, sonar, and marine power plants.
Microsoft Office.

Career Highlights

Owning & operating Marine Consulting Business.
Lobbing Congress for maritime affairs.
2004-2008 National President for the Council of American Master Mariners (CAMM).
Currently serves on the WA State Legislative Committee for Ballast Water and Aquatic Nuisance Species.
6-year term as Port Commissioner to the Port of Vancouver, USA, Washington State’s third largest port.
Lead Consultant for the Port of Olympia in drafting their IMO/USCG Port and Facility Plans.
Achieved a $432K customer savings through management of large-scale project in less than 25% of projected time frame.
Reduced A/Rs from $3.3 million / 78 days outstanding to $285K / 28 days by implementing effective follow-up plan.
Effectively delivered 10,000 tons of ammunition less than 1 mile from Kuwait during the Gulf War.
Expert speaker on safety and navigational aspects of the Exxon Valdez incident.
Managed vessel-related activities of 7 U.S. labor unions and labor unions throughout 29 countries.

Associations & Memberships

The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. (CAMM) Current National Immediate Past President
American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)
Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA)
Association of Pacific Ports
Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters & Port Managers (PCC)
Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators (AAHPA)

Employment

1995-present		Captain Bradley Marine Consultants Principal Consultant Responsibilities: Project Management: client contact, scope of work, bids, surveyor, consultant, staff assignments. Project Tasks: Evaluating of the current state of the security/safety in regards to the requirements of the ISPS Code. Identifying needs in terms of: organization, staff training, facilities, equipments that are necessary for port and maritime safety/security. Appear as Expert Witness in court trials. Marketing, hiring and training of staff, and accounting.
1997-2003		Port of Vancouver Commissioner, Position #2 Responsibilities: Establishes long and short term goals for the port and the commission and determines the policies and programs of the port. Shares the legal responsibility for: a. Equal opportunity and affirmative action. b. Federal & State taxes, social security taxes. c. Unemployment compensation insurance. d. Safety and health of staff and clients who utilize the facilities. e. Approves grants, contracts, lease and other business documents. Responsible for leadership development of the staff and commission and to see that there are adequate funds to accomplish the development. Controls the operating funds and capital assets for the use and benefit of the port. Responsible for personnel policies of the port, including the selection, hiring, supervision, evaluation, and firing of the executive director; and establishing annual salary guidelines and benefits packages.
1995-1997 (retired)		Marine Terminals Corporation Terminal Manager Responsibilities: Managed marine terminal operations including warehouse, shipping/receiving and A/R. scheduled all loading/unloading of trucks and railcars. Directed the building of a $2 million warehouse and an 11 -car rail site. Assisted in selection of site and contractor. Restored structure and direction to operation by establishing policies and procedures, recruiting quality staff and implementing ISO 9002 and Planned Preventive Maintenance methodologies to improve daily efficiencies.
1979-1995		American President Lines Master, Chief Officer Responsibilities: Managed large, self-directed container vessel's safe passage of unlimited tonnage to the Far East, South Asia, the middle East, Africa and the Americas. Developed and directed $1.3 million annual operating budget. Managed all operations, crew of 35 and the safe loading/unloading of diverse goods shipments, including hazardous materials, in compliance with governmental regulations. Worked with shipping company reps, port authorities, labor unions and governments on international basis. Recognized by the U.S. Navy for expeditious delivery of vital ammunition/supplies during the Gulf War.
1972-1977		Foss Tug & Barge, Crowley Maritime Master, Mate Responsibilities: Extensive technical training includes certifications in integrated navigational systems, diesel control systems, advanced firefighting, computerized navigation systems, ship simulator radar navigation, shipboard medical care and oceanography.

Awards & Recognitions

US Merchant Marine Expeditionary Award - Master, SS California, for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm
Successful offload of construction equipment on a landing craft in open water. Cheif Officer, MV Cleveland, 1981
Operation Desert Storm, SS Cape Blanco, Military Traffic Management Command SW Asia, 1991
Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm, & Desert Sortie SS Cape Blanco, Military Sealift Command SW Asia, 1991

Education

Master Mariner, Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies
Bachelor of Science, University of Washington
Security Training Certifications
- C-TPAT Port/Terminal Security Supply Chain Security, 2004
- C-TPAT Terrorism Awareness Supply Chain Security, 2004
- C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Awareness Supply Chain Security, 2004
- Facility Security Officer (FSO) USCG, 2003
- Vessel Security Officer (VSO) USCG, 2003
- Company Security Officer (CSO) USCG, 2003
- FSO, VSO, CSO Trainer USCG, 2003
Safety Training Certifications

Emergency Medical Technician , NA557050 National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, 1987
Advanced Training - Shipboard Medical Care Maritime Institute of Technology, 1987
Advanced Training - Fire Fighting Maritime Institute of Technology, 1988
Marine Firefighting Course, 880067 USDOT Maritime Admin., Military Sealift Cammand Fire Fighting School, 1988
Dangerous and Hazardous Cargo Regulations Course Americal President Lines, 1982
Alco-Sensor III/RBT III Operator Intoximeters, Inc., 1990
Alco-Sensor III/RBT III Trainer Certification Intoximeters, Inc., 1991

Maritime Training Certifications

ISO 9000 QSI One-Day Seminar Qualtec Institute for Competitive Advantage, 1996
Master Mariners Readiness Course King's Point, 1989
Advanced Training - Bridge Resource Management Maritime Institute of Technology, 1994
Basic Radar and Simulator Course Maritime Radar Observer School, US Dept. of Commerce, Maritime Division, 1977
Advanced Training - Ship Simulator Course Maritime Institute of Technology, 1986
Advanced Training - Advanced Radar Navigation Maritime Institute of Technology, 1986
Advanced Training - Diesel Control Systems Maritime Institute of Technology, 1988
Advanced Training - Integrated Navigational Systems Maritime Institute of Technology, 1989
Advanced Training - Oceanography Course Maritime Institute of Technology, 1992
Computer Systems Installation and Programming
Computerized Navigational Systems

Management Training Certifications

Advanced Training - Vessel Personnel Management Maritime Institute of Technology, 1994
Daily Process Management Training Americal President Lines, 1993
Meeting Management Skills Training Americal President Lines, 1993
Employee Assistance Program Training for Shipboard Supervisors Maritime Institute of Technology, 1992
Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations, 1990
Situational Leadership