Girolamo (Gerry) Cafiero

1001 Tyler St. Hollywood, Florida 33019

Telephone: (954) 802-5871
E-Mail: gcf874a8@westpost.net
Website: www.cafieromaritime.com
November 19, 2010
Re: Maritime Executive
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please consider me for a Maritime Executive position with your company. I am co
nfident that after you have had the opportunity to review my resume, you will fi
nd that with my combine 34 plus years of experience in the industry as a Senior
Port Executive, U.S. Naval Officer, Chief Engineer on large deep sea vessels, Co
nsultant and Maritime Business Owner; that I will bring a wealth of knowledge, e
nergy, passion and good judgment to your Executive Management Team.
I am very proud of my career and how it has transcended in serving the maritime
community. My interest in becoming your next Senior Executive is consistent with
my career goals and I intend to apply to this position the same enthusiasm that
has served me well over the years.
Some of my notable accomplishments include:
* Directing the operation of the world's largest cruise ship port and the nation
s 10th largest container port. Successful in achieving a record passenger and TE
U throughput during multiple fiscal years.
* Successfully directed the port's 300 million dollar Capital Improvement Projec
t, which included new cruise terminals and two new 60 ton container gantry crane
s.
* Directed the port during multiple emergencies including hurricanes and the aft
ermath of September 11th .
* Authored the port's first comprehensive Facility Security Plan (FSP) as mandat
ed by Homeland Security and the State of Florida.
* Chief Engineer, responsible for all VLCC engineering and shipboard operations,
which include the propulsion, electrical, mechanical and all safety systems. A
cted as relief Port Captain/Engineer responsible for maintaining vessel operatio
ns to include scheduling of provisions, spare parts, fuel, tugs, pilots, repairs
, mail delivery, crew and any other request to ensure efficient operations of ea
ch vessel. This included meeting with each vessel's captain and chief engineer d
uring each home port call to discuss the voyage and report my finding to the com
pany V.P. of operations. In addition, I provide the necessary corporate oversig
ht during shore-side operations, port operations and dry-dock activities at vari
ous ports throughout the world.
* Successful in starting my own consulting company which has attracted business
from some of the more notable clients in the maritime industry.

In summary, my experience has given me the ability to successfully manage large

organizations and its complex projects. My skills also include effective high l
evel communications with the industry and the various regulatory bodies having j
urisdiction over them. I strive on problem solving challenges and possess the ab
ility and expertise to successfully negotiate complicated contracts and agreemen
ts and to successfully direct and report on large scale budgets and financial ma
tters.
My personality is one that thrives in a dynamic and high demanding environment y
et humble enough to understand the issues and address the needs of the Board, Cl
ients, the Community and the employees under my supervision. Thank you for the
opportunity and consideration.
Sincerely,
Gerry Cafiero

Girolamo (Gerry) Cafiero

1001 Tyler St. Hollywood, Florida 33019
Telephone: (954) 802-5871
E-Mail: gcf874a8@westpost.net
Website: www.cafieromaritime.com

PRESIDENT 2006-present
Cafiero Maritime Services, LLC
A Maritime consulting firm specializes in Port Operations, Business Development,
Security and Master planning.
Hollywood, Florida

ASSISTANT PORT DIRECTOR, SEAPORT OPERATIONS 1998-2006

Miami-Dade County Seaport Department (Port of Miami)
Miami, Florida
Highlights include:
* Developed and directed the planning and oversight of nine seaport departments,
240 Employees, and a $20 Million operations Budget.
* Managed to cut operating expenses by $2 million during the 04-05 fiscal years
without reducing customer services.
* Successfully directed the Request for Proposals process, negotiations and proc
urement of two new 60 ton container gantry cranes from China.
* Directed the Port's production to a record 1 million plus container throughput
thus making the Port of Miami the largest container port in Florida and 10th la
rgest container port in the nation.
* Responsible for the Seaport's $300 million Capital Improvements Project compri
sed of the construction of two passenger terminals, numerous wharfs and bulkhead
s as well as cargo yard and mooring improvements. A 16 cargo gate, state of the
art complex. Reconfiguration of all roads in and around the ports facilities.
Dredging of the South Channel to minus 42 feet and the General Re-evaluation Rep
ort necessary for future dredging to minus 50 feet.
* Managed all Subcontractors, Engineering and Consulting firms contracted to pro
vide services to the Port of Miami.
* Directed the shut down and resumption of business during 10 major Hurricanes a
nd Tropical Storms.
* Directed all efforts and law enforcement activities relating to the aftermath
of the 9/11 attacks. Established the Command and Control Center to facilitate co
mmunication between Federal and State Agencies as well as the Port stake holders
. Directed the development, coordination and implementation of the Post 9/11 Sea
port Facility and Tenant Security Plans, jointly mandated by the Florida Departm
ent of Law Enforcement and the U.S. Coast Guard for compliance with the Maritime
Transportation Security Act and corresponding Navigation and Vessel Inspection
Circulars.
* Prepared the managed multi million dollar budgets.
* Prepared and presented various reports to the Board of County Commissioners.

Girolamo (Gerry) Cafiero

Resume

Department Highlights:
* Engineering: Developed the Port's "2020" master plan, which included cargo and
passenger projections, capital improvements and staffing requirements. Directed
the Port's engineering staff and the various Consultants and Engineering firms
employed by the Port.
* Facilities Maintenance: Directed the in-house maintenance activities and smal
l construction projects on all common facilities and infrastructure. Implemented
a computerized maintenance management system capable of performing predictive m
aintenance reports. Implemented a computerized inventory system enabling the Po
rt to reduce its unscheduled downtime on critical systems and employed the "just
-in-time" inventory system thus reducing the need to stock unused costly assets.
* Cruise Operations: Directed the safe and efficient operations of the cruise t
erminals, parking garages, bus staging and inter-modal areas. Provided liaison
services to the cruise lines and stevedore companies to ensure the highest level
of customer service to the passengers and cruise line management staff.
* Security: Ensured the compliance with all Federal, State and Local statutes a
nd laws. Maintained the Port's high state of readiness as required by MARSEC le
vel changes and facilitated a cooperative working environment between port, tena
nt operators, law enforcement and regulatory agencies representing different jur
isdictions. Established the interagency command post with tenant operators to s
ustain mission essential functions resulting from 9/11, Free Trade of Americas A
greement civil unrest, hurricane activity, and other transportation safety and/o
r security threats.
* Cargo Operations: Responsible for ensuring that the cargo terminal operators
were performing in accordance with their respective terminal operating agreement
s and requirements of the Port's tariff. Participated in contract renegotiations
.
* Harbormaster Office: Responsible for the Port's berthing officers who schedul
ed and assigned the Port's 12 container cranes and 14 berth assignments to every
cruise and cargo vessel.
* Property Management: Responsible for negotiating and managing all tenant agre
ements.
* Safety: Responsible for the development and implementation of all safety train
ing programs that benefited the different trades and field personnel such as "lo
ck-out/tag-out" training, "right-to-know", and weapons of mass destruction aware
ness. Ensured that the Seaport was operating in compliance with all OSHA and Co
unty workplace safety requirements and best industry practices.
FACILITY ENGINEER, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY 1988-1998
Liaison between Montanay Power Co. and Miami Dade Solid Waste Department
Miami, Florida
Highlights include:
* Project Manager in charge of oversight, operation and maintenance of Miami-Dad
e County's 3,000 tons per day, 80 megawatt, waste-to-energy facility with an ann
ual operating budget of $43 million.
* Project Manager for the Resources Recovery Capital Expansion and Retrofit Proj
ect with a total construction budget of $111 million.
* Implemented self developed design changes relating to the retrofit of the faci
lities' four boiler flu gas bag-houses and scrubber systems resulting in saving
the County a documented $25 million of otherwise lost revenue and increase oper
ating cost.
* Spearheaded efforts to modernize the facilities preventive maintenance program
, which reduced unscheduled down time from 40% to 5%.

Girolamo (Gerry) Cafiero

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OTHER PAST MARITIME EXPERIENCE:

CHIEF ENGINEER 1984-1988
Atlantic Richfield Company
Long Beach, California
Responsible for all VLCC engineering and shipboard operations, which include the
propulsion, electrical, mechanical and all safety systems. Acted as relief Por
t Captain/Engineer responsible for maintaining vessel operations to include sche
duling of provisions, spare parts, fuel, tugs, pilots, repair, crew and any othe
r request the Captain and or Chief Engineer has to ensure efficient operations o
f their vessels. In addition, I provide the necessary corporate oversight durin
g shore-side operations, port operations and dry-dock activities at various port
s throughout the world.
FIRST, SECOND & THIRD ENGINEERING OFFICER
1979-1983 ARCO Marine, Incorporated
Long Beach, California

SECOND AND THIRD ENGINEERING OFFICER PASSENGER/CARGO SHIPS 1976-1979

American Export Lines
New York, New York
EDUCATION
Maine Maritime Academy; Castine, Maine 1971-1976
Bachelor of Science, Marine Engineering /Marine Transportation

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Present
Currently enrolled in the Professional Port Managers (PPM) program
PATENTS
Man-overboard detection, alarm and location system (Patent Pending)
PUBLICATIONS
Cafiero, G; Chang, Ph.D: Re-Use of Incinerator Ash as a Construction Material; S
eventh Annual International Conference on Solid Waste Management and Secondary M
aterials, 1991.
MILITARY SERVICE
Lieutenant, United States Navy/ Naval Reserve (retired)
LICENSES
Chief Engineer, Unlimited: United States Coast Guard issued (Active)
First Class Engineer, State of Maine (Active)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Miami Section
Chairman, 1992; Vice-Chairman, 1991; Treasurer, 1990