Objective
Seeks new challenges to hone and maintain skill sets. Motivated by change, quickly adapts to new practices and ideas. To work as dedicated and resourceful professional using my diverse experience in piloting, navigating, management, training, scheduling, safety, and communications. Expertly leads co-workers, maximizing output and enhancing efficiency. With an eye for detail, ensures accuracy and reliability. Views the big picture in the greater context while remaining aware of the components of everyday business.
Experience
SEA SCHOOL, Mobile, Alabama
Maritime Instructor, 2002 - 2006
Train merchant marine personnel in classroom and field instruction for Proficiency in Survival Craft, Able Bodied Seaman, Officer Un-inspected Passenger Vessel, 100/200 and 500 gross ton Merchant Marine Master and Unlimited RADAR. Offer students assistance with merchant marine documentation, sea service records, and other papers necessary for original or renewal of licensing and other USCG documentations Presented COLREG/International Rules for the Prevention of Accidents at Sea in Spanish to Mexican Captains of offshore oil field supply companies.
DYN MARINE SERVICES, Reston, Virginia
Officer, Second Officer, 2000-2002
Managed daily maintenance of vessel, deck logs, and expense/inventory reports. Trained crewmembers in safety, policies, procedures, and daily operations, Planned and executed weekly safety drills. Directed and participated in deck crew operations of marine oil response vessel with daily budget of $90,000. Acted as first line of communication with customers.
WESTERN GEOPHYSICAL INC., Houston, Texas
Health Safety Environment Specialist, 1999-2000
Drafted and published over 243 safety/job procedures and policy manuals into international safety management/ safety management system for geophysical survey vessels in company’s fleet. Wrote evacuation and rescue procedures for vessels per ISO standard. Held responsibility for safety, health, environmental, and diversity training and curriculum. Maintained computerized training matrix records of crew members. Planned and conducted 206 safety training drills and classes.
LUXURY AFLOAT, Tin Can Bay, Queensland, Australia
General Manager, 1997-1998
Wrote and presented training classes to employees, according to requirements of regulatory bodies. Presented annual marketing campaign, increasing business by 26% each year. Purchased media for marketing. Created procedure manuals for charter boat operations. Held accountability for customer concerns, quality, and service. Ensured business operated according to regulations of Department of Primary Industry, Coast Guard, and Australian Marine Safety Authority.
TIDEWATER MARINE, AMELIA, LOUISIANA
Captain/Mate, 1996-1997
Operated offshore crew boat and offshore supply vessels. Managed deck crew, training, work schedules, safety meetings and drills and vessel maintenance including high performance crew boat engines. Maintained deck logs and computer generated reports for daily vessel operations.
Education
SPRING HILL COLLEGE, Mobile, Alabama, B.A., Communications, 1990
EuroQuest Atlanta, Georgia, ISO 9000/2000, Lead Auditor Training, 2000
American Bureau of Shipping ISO/ISM Internal Auditor, 1999
Certification
USCG 1600 gross ton Master 200 gross ton sail endorsement
STCW95
RADAR
Skils
TRAINING EXPERIENCE:
Field and Classroom Trainer in English and Spanish-Coast Guard Approved Trainer-Safety Management System Trainer - Policy/Procedure Development and Writer-International Safety Rules for Merchant Marines and Environmental Health and Safety Procedures-Maintained and Managed Safety Matrix for Personnel Training scheduled classes and in field training for personnel–Familiar with Federal Codes of Regulation –Material Safety Data Sheets–Personal Protective Equipment
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:
Payroll–Account Management–Customer Service–Personnel Management–Profit and Loss Management–Budget– Marketing–Communications-Vessel Officer managing vessel and crew of four to 57 crew members on the oceans of the world-General Manager of Luxury Afloat in Queensland Australia-Director of Marketing Southern States Tissue Bank-Managing Partner of Whisper Cay Charters managing 10 vessels at age 22-Youngest Assistant Manager ever in Pasquale’s Restaurant chain at the age of 17
COMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE:
Teaching-Technical Writing–Advertising Copy–Brochure Design–Media Relations–Press Conferences–News Coverage– Photography- Page Layout and Design–Corporate Communications–Training Manuals–Policy Procedure Manuals– Press Releases–Research–Sales–Customer Service–Telephone Sales–Cold Calling
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:
Windows Operating System-Mac Operating System-PageMaker–PhotoShop–MicroSoft Office Suite–Corel Office Suite-Lotus Notes–People Soft–Access–Internet Data Mining–Blog Contributor-Web Design–Web Maintenance-Quick Learner of Computer Programs