Brian Newman

• Negotiated charter contracts with clients for dry bulk, break bulk, and projects cargoes going to/from Asia and the Americas
• Conducted voyage calculations to determine freight rates and time charter equivalents
• Maintained and developed relationships with new and existing clients
• Researched and maintained record of port, terminal, and stevedoring costs
• Marketed and represented the company at conferences, organizations, and through weekly schedules
• Performed demurrage calculations and created invoices for clients

•Train crews on HHI Drillship and JU3000 Jackup NOV Cyberbase and Globetrotter Huisman systems through simulation designed by Drilling Systems
•Led writing of procedures for the Noble Semi-Submersible simulation
•Audited current simulations with the aid of video, photographs, and SMEs to improve accuracy and quality
•Develop standardized assessments and course curriculum
•Assist as instructor and observer in Noble's Integrated Operations course, combining drill crew, power management, and dynamic positioning in realistic scenarios
•Aid in the maintenance and troubleshooting of simulator equipment

• Trained crews locally and overseas on Noble's competency assurance program and assessor course
• Performed audits on various rigs to ensure accuracy of competency data
• Re-developed the competency assurance training to reduce length and increase engagement
• Conducted edits and updates to global standards of competency for rig-based positions
• Served as contact point for questions/issues regarding the competency assurance program
• Delivered training internally for employees to access fleet competency data

Program Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction-Student Learning Center
• Served as Human Resources Lead for various programs
• Developed and implemented the regular orientation and training for over 80 employees
• Screened, interviewed and hired all prospective employees
• Supervised employee payroll and compliance training completion
• Designed, administered, and trained others on employee performance appraisals
• Partnered with departments and internal customers to deliver training programs and training coordination
• Assisted with the development and management of annual training budget
• Engaged in program assessment data-collection to measure quality and results

Senior Office Associate-English Language Institute
• Coordinated and executed orientation programs
• Designed/developed curriculum and taught international students in TOEFL preparation
• Coordinated departmental logistics, transportation, payments, and bookings

• Created standardized curriculum for a dozen university-level classes
• Improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness of training for new employees
• Provided orientation and training for all new foreign staff members and interviewed all prospective students.
• Partnered with management in creating a needs assessment and learning plan for future students

• Served as PR/marketing field representative, meeting with over 30 CEOs from Fortune 500 companies resulting in a project turnover of $640, 000
• Managed a team of six economic analysts, photographer, and Thai office staff
• Engaged in corporate communications activities across multiple countries to report progress on the project to clients and head office
• Conducted intensive market research in order to prepare for meetings and sales briefings resulting in the acquirement of dozens of new clients.

• Assumed duties as head instructor and liaison between employees and management
• Served on an academic board to evaluate students, teachers, and teaching strategy
• Trained all new employees and provided orientation to expatriate instructors
• Instructed students in English, history, SAT, and TOEFL education with numerous students being accepted into American or Canadian universities.