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How an Operational Intelligence Company Hired an Operations Assistant for $1,300/ month

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Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name from this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-) Name of the hired applicant has been changed for privacy purposes.

What does this client’s business do? 

Our client is an operational intelligence provider that maximizes manual processes to provide shipping firms with real-time analytics to prevent problems, improve operational efficiency, and cut back on maintenance expenses.

Who was hired and what was their role?

At Somewhere, we facilitated the hiring of their Operations Assistant, Rody. 

These are Rody’s responsibilities as their Operations Assistant:

  • Analyzing vessel drawings and blueprint
  • Setting up and updating customer database of vessels
  • Applying standard inspection templates to cargo vessels
  • Assisting in fleet status reports

 

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Rody works full-time in the client time zone for $1,300 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Rody has twelve years of relevant experience as an Operations Assistant, and he is also familiar with vessels working as a seafarer for five years. Rody can analyze vessel drawings, navigate equipment, and he is knowledgeable about vessel safety plans. His previous job as a Second Officer gave him the experience our hiring client was looking for. 

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire an efficient Operations Assistant to support your business, reach out to us at Somewhere.

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