Steven Reding
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Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong track record in operations management. Known for effective team leadership and problem-solving abilities that enhance organizational performance and foster collaboration across departments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Galliano Marine Service
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04.2008 - Current
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, maintenance , human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
- Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
- Assisted team in daily operational tasks and workflow management.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and materials.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration.
- Review and approval vessel payroll
- Coordinate all regulatory inspections
- Ensure all crew changes are done promptly and most efficient.
- Review and approval all final invoicing
- Ensure vessels are maintenance kept in the most efficient and pristine condition while evaluating cost.
- Ensure and maintain good communications with all clients.
Operations Coordinator
Galliano Marine Service
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05.2004 - 11.2008
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels and processed orders to support operational needs.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline administrative tasks and reduce delays.
- Track payroll of crew members
- Coordinate all regulatory inspections
- Review and approval all vessel spending including all requisitions.
- Ensure the company's management system is followed and upheld.
- Ensure good communications with upper management and maintenance department.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Port Captain
Callais Enterprises
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03.1997 - 04.2004
- Managed vessel operations ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Did all hiring
- Performer vessel maintenance. Repaired engines, Air Conditions, Performed welding.
- Handled all crew changes.
- Handled all payroll
- In charge of all dry docking and repairs.
- Handled all USCG and ABS inspections.
Carpenter
NAS
Larose
01.1993 - 03.1997
- Worked as a lead carpenter building boats.
- Lead carpenter on road jobs
- Worked at Edison Chouest camp when needed
- Worked at LAShip as a cabinet maker and installer.
Runner
Galliano Marine Service
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04.2004 - 05.2004
- Assisted in transporting materials to support boat maintenance and repair tasks.
Mechanical Draftsman
NAS
Larose
- Working on piping drawing for the new build of the M/V New Venture
Carpenter
Danos and Curole
Larose
- Carpenter offshore in the oil and gas industry on platforms throughout the GOA
Land Surveyor Part Chief
Metric Construction Inc
Houma
- Work on highway 90 bridge construction through the Chachoula Swamp in Shreiver LA for 4.5 years
- Was in charge of laying out pile location, Pile cap cut offs, Riser bed elevations and final pours
- managed a 40 man carpenter crew and 4 crane operators.
- Lead on a 4 man survey crew.
- Maintained records of all surveying activities conducted by self or other members of team.
- Operated survey instruments such as total stations, transits, theodolites, levels, and electronic distance measuring devices.
Civil Draftsman
Larry Picciola
Larose
- Created detailed construction drawings .
- Collaborated with engineers to refine project specifications and designs.
- Reviewed blueprints for compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Coordinated with surveyors to incorporate site measurements into drafts.
- Drafted on new constructions such as Doctor's offices, Drug Stores, Oil and Gas Offices in Port Fourchon,
- Designed, layed out and managed the building of PHI heliport in Port Fourchon
- Involved in many other specific building projects, and basic property maps for the public.
- Involved in monitoring the Lafourche Parish Hurricane Protection levee for maintaining the required elevation.
Project Engineer assistant
Bollingers Shipyard
Lockport
- Created detailed technical drawings for all dry dock repairs.
- Created armament layouts for USCG cutters. I was the first to create such drawing for construction and implementation.
Draftman
J.Wayne PLaisance Inc Civil Engineering
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- Work in conjunction with the LA Highway Department on extending Highway 90 in Morgan City.
- Transfered field survey data into topography maps known as a field roll. Was the longer known field roll at the time.
Education
Economics of Shipping
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05-2012
Jefferson Technical Institute for Auto Cad
Metairie, LA08-1994
Civil And Mechanical Drafting
CETA Drafting Program
Houma, LA05-1983
High School Diploma -
South Lafourche
Cut Off, LA05-1982
Skills
- Operations management
Timeline
Operations Manager
Galliano Marine Service
04.2008 - Current
Operations Coordinator
Galliano Marine Service
05.2004 - 11.2008
Runner
Galliano Marine Service
04.2004 - 05.2004
Port Captain
Callais Enterprises
03.1997 - 04.2004
Carpenter
NAS
01.1993 - 03.1997
Mechanical Draftsman
NAS
Carpenter
Danos and Curole
Land Surveyor Part Chief
Metric Construction Inc
Civil Draftsman
Larry Picciola
Project Engineer assistant
Bollingers Shipyard
Draftman
J.Wayne PLaisance Inc Civil Engineering
Economics of Shipping
Nicholls State University
Jefferson Technical Institute for Auto Cad
Civil And Mechanical Drafting
CETA Drafting Program
High School Diploma -
South Lafourche