Philip Stoichev

As a accomplished Marine Technical & Operations Manager offering over 20 years of expertisedriving complex shore-based operations, fleet maintenance, and regional workshop environments. Having successfully directed high-stakes maritime and infrastructure contracts across commercial, luxury pleasure craft, and defense sectors, I am transitioning into a strictly remote role —such as technical procurement, remote project coordination, service lifecycle management, or fleet operations oversight.

To ensure a seamless, agile, and cost-effective integration for your clients, I operate as an established corporate entity. I am fully set up to bill through a B2B payment compensation model, which simplifi es procurement, eliminates standard employment overhead, and streamlines international contracting.Furthermore, I am highly adaptable and completelyopen to developing my skills by pursuing specialized software, compliance, or management courses tailored to the specifi c needs of an available remote position.

Operational Excellence: Directed end-to-end technical service and spare parts
fulfillment, instituting rigorous QA/QC and safety protocols for all marine installations.
Project & Resource Management: Optimized technician scheduling and parts allocation
to deliver high-stakes service contracts on time and within budget.
Technical Troubleshooting: Acted as the lead escalation point for complex engineering
failures, diagnosing root causes on-site to minimize client downtime.
Supply Chain & Vendor Oversight: Managed the subcontracting lifecycle, including
technical vetting and performance audits of third-party vendors and part suppliers.
Workforce Development: Scaled technical capabilities by establishing OEM-certified
training pipelines (Engines/Vessels) and spearheading specialized recruitment.
Service & Warranty Optimization: Standardized warranty resolution and improved SLAs,
directly increasing client retention through faster, more reliable service cycles.
Resourceful Marine Technical & Operations Manager offering 20+ years of expertise in
propulsion systems and shore-based repair operations.Specialized in the overhaul of
complex machinery with a demonstrated ability to increase operational efficiency by 15%.
Expert in budget management and cross-functional leadership, consistently delivering high-
stakes technical executions while ensuring 100% compliance with maritime safety and
quality regulations
SUMMARY
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
MARINE TECHNICAL & OPERATION MANAGER
phil.stoichev@gmail.com
General Manager
BELLARTI
2014 - 2017
Operational Excellence & Compliance: Orchestrated end-to-end technical operations
for diverse fleets, institutionalizing QA/QC and HSE protocols that standardized safety
across commercial retrofits and luxury pleasure craft installations.
Strategic Resource Management: Optimized cross-functional allocation of technicians
and yard assets, ensuring high-stakes commercial contracts and seasonal pleasure-craft
refits were delivered on time and within budget.
Engineering Leadership & Root-Cause Analysis: Led rapid-response technical
troubleshooting, diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical failures in the field to
minimize downtime for commercial operators and maximize uptime for private clients.
Strategic Sourcing & Partner Management: Managed the subcontracting lifecycle for
specialized marine services, conducting technical audits of third-party vendors to ensure
compliance with corporate quality standards and project margin targets.
Workforce Development & OEM Integration: Modernized technical capabilities by
establishing certified training pipelines with major OEMs (e.g., Volvo Penta, Mercury,
Caterpillar), ensuring the team maintained expert-level proficiency in evolving marine
propulsion and systems.
Service Lifecycle & SLA Optimization: Standardized warranty resolution processes and
service-level agreements (SLAs), enhancing transparency and driving retention across
both B2B commercial accounts and high-net-worth individual clients.
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
MARINE ENTERPRISES GROUP
PHILIP STOICHEV
Sofia, Bulgaria
2019 - Present
Dubai, UAE
Sofia, Bulgaria
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Orchestrated the end-to-end
technical delivery of large-scale
commercial retrofits and luxury refits,
ensuring all projects were completed
on time and within 100% of the
allocated budgetary targets
Major Project Execution:
Revitalized the subcontracting
lifecycle by implementing rigorous
technical audits and vetting
procedures, resulting in a 15%
improvement in vendor delivery
quality and project margin protection.
Vendor Performance
Turnaround:
Redesigned the warranty and SLA
resolution process, cutting average
lead times for complex repairs by
30% and significantly increasing
client retention among high-net-worth
and government accounts
Service Level Optimization:
Optimized the allocation of technical
personnel and specialized budgets
toward OEM-certified training
initiatives, internalizing critical engine
diagnostics and reducing reliance on
third-party specialists to cut technical
labor costs by 20%
Strategic Workforce
Modernization:
Management in Engineering
MITx
Marine Engineer
Naval Academy
Marine Sports Science
National Sports Academy
Management & Econimics
Prof. Demetrios Chomatenos

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Directed field operations and contract-related scopes of work, ensuring all installation
and service procedures met stringent technical and safety standards.
Optimized resource allocation for project management teams to guarantee the timely,
safe, and cost-effective execution of high-stakes marine contracts.
Spearheaded technical problem-solving during complex installations and repairs,
implementing immediate corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Collaborated with Project Managers to evaluate, vet, and approve subcontracts,
ensuring alignment with organizational quality and budgetary goals.
Enforced HSE excellence by coordinating hazard identification evaluations and
implementing robust control requirements across all field and workshop sites.
Exercised regional oversight of all workshop managers within the Abu Dhabi territory,
including direct management of the flagship branch.
Modernized workforce capabilities through strategic recruitment and by establishing
technical training programs in partnership with engine and boat manufacturers.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving complex warranty issues and
implementing service improvement initiatives that strengthened client retention.
Government & Defense: Abu Dhabi Police Department, GHQ Naval Headquarter, UAE
Coast Guard, Abu Dhabi Municipality, Crown Prince Private Department.
Energy & Infrastructure: ADNOC, NPCC, ADMA, National Dredging Company (NMDC),
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB)
2011- 2014 SERVICE MANAGER
DELMA INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & MARINE SERVICES
Malta
SERVICE SHOP FOREMAN
MERCURY DEALERSHIP
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Perth, Australia
LEAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
BRP - MERCURY - DEALERSHIP
Sofia, Bulgaria
MANAGER SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE
ELITZA-SPORT
Sofia, Bulgaria
SUPERVISOR
ELITZA-SPORT
Sofia, Bulgaria
MECHANIC
ELITZA-SPORT
TRAINING / COURSES
HydrodynamicsMIT OpenCorurseWare
Ship Structural Analysis and DesignMIT OpenCorurseWare
Hydrofoils and Propellers
MIT OpenCorurseWare
Marine Power and PropulsionMIT OpenCorurseWare
Mercury/MerCruiser TechnicianMercury Marine University
Mercruiser Axius Technician
Mercury Marine University
Mercruiser Diesel Technician
Mercury Marine University
Marine Diesel Technician
Marine Diesel - Sweden
Steyr Diesel Technician
Steyr - Austria
Master (up to 50 GT)
Maritime Administration
Skipper of Seagoing Vessel
up to 40 GTMaritime Administration
Advanced Open Water Diver
PADI
Rescue Diver
PADI
SKILLS
Operational Excellence & QA/QC
Strategic Project & Resource
Management
Engineering Leadership &
Troubleshooting
Supply Chain & Vendor
Oversight
Workforce Development
Regional Operations &
Multi-Site Leadership
Government & Defense
Relations
Energy & Marine Infrastructure
Planed Maintenance System-
(PMS)
LANGUEGES
Bulgarian - ( Native ) English - ( Fluent )

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