Clayton Wills

Voyage Operator AAL Shipping (AAL)

Clayton Wills graduated from Texas A&M University at Galveston in 2022 with a B.S. in Maritime Administration. He began his career as a marine cargo surveyor before transitioning to the carrier side of the MPP and project cargo industry as a Voyage Operator with AAL Shipping. Clayton has been with AAL for two and a half years, focusing on managing and coordinating inbound and outbound voyages for vessels calling at ports across North and South America.

2026 Education Day Sessions

Fireside Chat: Becoming Industry Ready: The Unwritten Rules of Building Your Professional Reputation

Hear directly from industry professionals in this fast-paced, student-led fireside chat. Driven by questions submitted by students ahead of the event, the conversation explores the practical advice rarely taught in the classroom – from making a strong first impression and approaching employers with confidence, to avoiding common mistakes and building your professional reputation.

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Wednesday 23 September 11:10 - 11:30 NextWave Education Day

Add to calendar 09/23/2026 11:10 09/23/2026 11:30 Fireside Chat: Becoming Industry Ready: The Unwritten Rules of Building Your Professional Reputation Hear directly from industry professionals in this fast-paced, student-led fireside chat. Driven by questions submitted by students ahead of the event, the conversation explores the practical advice rarely taught in the classroom – from making a strong first impression and approaching employers with confidence, to avoiding common mistakes and building your professional reputation.

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NextWave Education Day America/Chicago

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