Dubai, United Arab Emirates
With over 14 years of experience spanning maritime logistics, operations management, and educational travel, I’ve built my career around connecting people, purpose, and process. I began my professional journey on the River Thames, spending a decade navigating vessels, managing marine logistics, and coordinating large-scale infrastructure projects — including the £600 million Blackfriars Bridge regeneration in London. Those years taught me the foundations of leadership: precision, accountability, and the ability to deliver under pressure. Driven by curiosity and a desire to grow, I spent two years travelling through Southeast Asia and Australia — an experience that reshaped how I view people, culture, and community. It inspired my next step: combining operational excellence with meaningful impact. After earning a Diploma in Marine Surveying (Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, London) with Merit, I transitioned into global logistics and soft commodities, where I supported large-scale operations, compliance, and customer service for international clients. Today, I lead as Operations Manager for Camps International Middle East, overseeing multi-country educational travel programmes that take students across four continents. My role blends strategic planning with hands-on delivery — ensuring every expedition is safe, impactful, and flawlessly executed. From coordinating logistics and managing risk to nurturing partnerships with schools, teachers, and corporate stakeholders, I’m passionate about turning complex operations into seamless, life-changing journeys. At my core, I’m a people-first leader. I believe the best systems are built around trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Whether managing vessels or expeditions, I aim to build operations that move people forward — professionally, personally, and purposefully. Core Skills: Operations Management | Logistics & Supply Chain | Educational Travel | Programme Leadership | Marine Surveying | Risk & Compliance | Stakeholder Engagement | Process Improvement | Customer Experience | Team Leadership
Lead the full operational delivery of international school expeditions across 4 continents, ensuring safety, efficiency, and customer excellence. Manage multi-departmental teams overseeing logistics, risk assessments, and supplier partnerships Liaise with Senior Management of overarching school groups overseeing school travel requirements Serve as main point of contact for school leaders, ensuring transparent communication, safety compliance, and on-time delivery. Foster a positive, high-performance team culture built on collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
Coordinated end-to-end logistics for regional and international school expeditions, managing travel, documentation, and supplier relations. Delivered trip itineraries aligned with academic calendars and safeguarding standards. Strengthened school relationships, resulting in higher retention and repeat group bookings. Supported the transition of operations during pandemic-related travel restrictions, maintaining continuity and client trust.
Managed marine logistics for soft commodities, overseeing vessel schedules, documentation, and shipment compliance. Liaised with surveyors, agents, port authorities and trading clients to ensure adherence to maritime regulations. Improved documentation accuracy and communication workflows, boosting efficiency across multi-client operations. Implemented digital workflows, improving efficiency of processes. Supported the execution of multi-million dollar cargo surveyance while maintaining quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
Supervised vessel navigation, loading, and discharge for aggregate cargo servicing London’s construction industry. Maintained safety standards and trained crew members on operational best practices. Gained deep technical experience in maritime logistics and supply chain coordination.
Led youth development sessions in English education, leadership, and community improvement. Supported local projects building infrastructure and self-sufficiency for rural families. Strengthened cross-cultural communication and leadership through grassroots community work.
Oversaw marine logistics for the £600 million Blackfriars Bridge regeneration project, leading vessel operations and crew management. Promoted from Captain to logistics manager for exceptional leadership and operational performance. Coordinated multi-vessel operations under strict safety and environmental compliance, achieving zero-incident outcomes. Collaborated with engineers and contractors to align marine operations with project timelines.