Colin Young
Belmont
Summary
Welcomes contributing to the further development of the maritime sector in the Caribbean. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Coordinator Caribbean
International Maritime Organization
02.2009 - 09.2023
- Responsible for facilitating IMO's input into national and regional development policies and providing active field-level participation in the development, execution and coordination of the delivery of IMO's Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP)
- Instrumental in the inclusion of maritime matters on the CARICOM agenda.
Port Operations Manager
Port of Port of Spain
03.2006 - 01.2009
- Responsible for the development of organizational policies towards the attainment of international best practice in port operations.
Manager, Performance Improvement
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
12.2003 - 02.2006
- Responsible for the implementation of a Container Handling Terminal Operating System
- Major achievements include conducting and coordinating employee training, developing and implementing new procedures, developing new working processes and organization structure to support the new system and communicating new systems and procedures to stakeholders
- Contributed to the achievement of a reduction of truck turnaround time from 240 to 80 minutes.
Manager, Customer Services
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
09.1999 - 05.2002
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Container Handling Procedures of the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
- Major achievements include implementing the Port Authority's new quayside container recording system, establishing the Port Authority's first container handling productivity guarantee, and establishing the LCL cargo handling facility (One Stop Barrel Shop).
Planning Assistant
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
07.1993 - 09.1999
- Responsible for compiling statistical data of the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, research assignments assigned by the Manager, Planning and Related Services, computerization of the activities of the Planning and Related Services Department, and performing administrative functions detailed by the Manager, Planning and Related Services
- Major achievements include computerizing the statistical data storage and reporting methods in the Planning Department, implementing a database system for the monitoring of containers handled at the Container Terminal, and designing a database system for Container Lines, Shipping Agents, and Caribbean port facts to meet marketing requirements
- Implemented more effective data reporting methods by departments of the Port Authority.
Clerk
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
01.1985 - 07.1993
Pensions
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
01.1981 - 12.1984
Job Order Costing
Marine Division
08.1978 - 12.1981
Records
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
06.1978
Education
MSc. Maritime Affairs -
World Maritime University
10.2003
BSc. Management Studies -
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
06.1998
Certificate - Public Administration
University of The West Indies
St. Augustine06.1989
Fatima College -
Secondary School
06.1978
Skills
- Business Administration
- Information Collection
- Resource Allocation
- Project Management
- Database Management
- Data Entry
- Staff Supervision
- Document Management
- Updating Stakeholders
- Project assistance
- Best Practices Implementation
- Event Planning
- Event Coordination
- Relationship Building
- MS Office
- Point of Contact
- Professional Networking
- Project Coordination
- Budget Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
Websites
Personal Accomplishments
- Coach, Harvard Cricket Clinic
- Resource Mobilizer, We Say Y.E.S. Organization (2016)
- Part-time Lecturer, University of Trinidad and Tobago (2007)
- Vice-Chairman Group B (Ports), Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago (2007)
- Editor, World Maritime University Alumni Maritime Journal 2003
- Class 2003 Port Management Student Council Representative, World Maritime University
- President of the Trinidad and Tobago Amateur Gymnastics Association (TTAGA 2001/2002)
- Treasurer of the Port Authority Senior Management Association
- Head Prefect, Fatima College
- Captain of Fatima College Football Team
Training Courses Seminars
- Duties and Responsibilities of the Port / Company / Ship Security Officer under ISPS Code (2003), World Maritime University, 01/01/98, 12/01/03
- Port Operations Seminar (2002), Institut Portuaire du Havre, 01/01/02, 01/01/02
- Tips and Techniques for achieving Management System Certification (1999), Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance, 01/01/99, 01/01/99
- ISO 9000 Management Briefing (1999), The U.W.I. Institute of Business, 01/01/99, 01/01/99
- Exploring the Registration Process for ISO 9000 and Revision of ISO 9000 (1998), The U.W.I. Institute of Business, 01/01/98, 01/01/98
Hobbies and Interests
- Discussions centred on social interaction
- Participating in squash, bowling, cricket, football and hiking
- Cataloguing a music library containing over 20,000 songs
Affiliations
- Coach, Harvard Cricket Clinic
- Resource Mobilizer, We Say Y.E.S. Organization
- Part-time Lecturer, University of Trinidad and Tobago
- Editor, World Maritime University Alumni Maritime Journal 2003
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2
French
Beginner
A1
Accomplishments
- Class 2003 Port Management Student Council Representative, World Maritime University
- President of the Trinidad and Tobago Amateur Gymnastics Association
- Vice-Chairman Group B (Ports), Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago
- Treasurer of the Port Authority Senior Management Association
- Head Prefect, Fatima College
- Captain of Fatima College Football Team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Coordinator Caribbean
International Maritime Organization
02.2009 - 09.2023
Port Operations Manager
Port of Port of Spain
03.2006 - 01.2009
Manager, Performance Improvement
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
12.2003 - 02.2006
Manager, Customer Services
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
09.1999 - 05.2002
Planning Assistant
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
07.1993 - 09.1999
Clerk
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
01.1985 - 07.1993
Pensions
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
01.1981 - 12.1984
Job Order Costing
Marine Division
08.1978 - 12.1981
Records
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
06.1978
MSc. Maritime Affairs -
World Maritime University
BSc. Management Studies -
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Certificate - Public Administration
University of The West Indies
Fatima College -
Secondary School
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