Objective
Professional with command experience as Captain of specialty and supply vessels. U.S.C.G. Licensed since 1985. I recently completed Firefighter Certification including Hazardous Materials Operations, currently enrolled in EMT certification course while in pursuit of employment. Extensive experience managing crew safety, vessel operations, client relations, and SOLAS standards.
Experience
Experience:
Fairfield Industries Inc. Lafayette, LA. 2003-2009
Captain
•Captain of Geophysical Seismic Research Vessel
•Responsible for all aspects of vessel operations
•Worked vessel conversion to SOLAS class
•Responsible for emergency response training and Safety Management System
Can Do Boats Inc. Cutoff, LA. 2003
Captain
•Master of supply vessel involved with replenishment of offshore drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.
IBP Inc. Dakota City, NE. 2002
Senior Officer In Charge
•Responsible for security of processing plant and its 5000 employees
•Shift Supervisor of Command Center operations involved with safety, emergency response, customer claims, criminal investigations, vehicle traffic, and searches.
•Supported law enforcement agencies with their respective investigations
Seabulk Offshore International Lafayette, LA. 2001-2002
Captain
•Master of supply vessel involved with the replenishment of offshore drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico
Johnny’s on the River Sioux City, IA. 2000-2002
Head of Security
•Responsible for safety and security of customers, staff, and facility
•Supervised security personnel
Argosy Gaming Co. Sioux City, IA 1998-2000
Captain
•Responsible for safety, security of passengers and crew onboard riverboat casino
•Managed Marine and Housekeeping Departments
•Responsible for all aspects of crew safety and training
1997 – 1998 Captain Seabulk Offshore International Lafayette, LA
Captain of supply vessels serving the offshore oil industry, Gulf of Mexico
Responsible for vessel operations, crew safety, and customer relations
1996 – 1997 Chief Mate Ensco Marine Broussard, LA
Supply vessel serving the oil industry, Gulf of Mexico
Relieved Captain in all aspects of vessel operations
1995 – 1996 Chief Mate Seal Craft Operators Galveston, TX
Geophysical Seismic cable laying vessel, serving oil industry, Gulf of Mexico
Relieved Captain in all aspects of vessel operations
1994 – 1995 Captain Europa Cruise Lines Madeira Beach, FL
Captain of casino vessel operating from Port of Key West, FL
Responsible for vessel security and safety of passengers and crew
1994 Captain Seabulk Offshore Limited Lafayette, LA
Captain of support vessel for U.S. Naval hospital ship, USNS Comfort, during Haitian Refugee Exodus
Participated in Operation “Sea Signal”, Joint Task Force 160 Command
Port of Kingston, Jamaica and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
1992 – 1994 Chief Mate Lockheed Martin Government Services Melbourne, FL
Onboard Aerostat vessel U.S. Army Military Intelligence, Joint Task Force 4
Provided radar surveillance for drug interdiction assets
Extended range of U.S. Coast Guard cutters on drug interdiction missions
Managed ship’s office, supervised second mate and crew
1991 – 1992 Second Mate General Electric Government Services Melbourne, FL
Onboard Aerostat vessel engaged in drug interdiction for U.S. Coast Guard
Extended radar coverage and operational range of U.S. Coast Guard assets
1990 –1991 Second Mate State Marine Inc. Houston, TX
Onboard containerized cargo vessel contracted to Military Sealift Command
Replenished U.S.A.F. Base Azores Islands, Portugal from Cadiz, Spain
1988 – 1990 Mate Ensco Marine Broussard, LA
Supply vessel serving the oil industry, Gulf of Mexico
Relieved the Captain in all aspects of vessel operations
Participated in Exxon Valdez clean-up operation in Alaska
1987 – 1988 Hospitality Group Inc Houston, TX
Maintenance Engineer for hotels in Pensacola Beach and Orlando, Florida
1980 – 1987 Clipper Fleet Inc Panama City, FL
Second Captain / First Mate / Unlicensed Engineer
Deckhand, AB, cook, oiler, assistant engineer, unlicensed engineer
U.S.C.G. licensed 1985, served as First Mate, Second Captain of supply and crew
vessels
Education
Education:
Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA 2009
•Emergency Medical Technician Certification currently enrolled
•Firefighter I, II Certification
•Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
Beier Radio Belle Chase, LA 2009
•Dynamic Positioning Introduction
•The Nautical Institute
MARSEC Texas City, TX. 2009
•STCW Vessel Security Officer
Acadian Integrated Solutions Lafayette, LA. 2006-2008
•STCW Medical Care Provider
•STCW Medical Care Person In Charge
•First Responder
•Helicopter Landing Officer
•Helicopter Underwater Egress Training
American Bureau of Shipping Lafayette, LA. 2007
•Maritime Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis
RTM Star Center Dania, FL. 2001-2008
•STCW Automatic Radar Plotting (ARPA)
•STCW Fast Rescue Boat
•Third Mate Oceans
Louisiana Community Technical College Houma, LA. 2001
•STCW Basic, Personal Safety, Social Responsibilities, Personal Survival
Techniques, First Aid, CPR, and Basic Fire Fighting
Key West Community College Key West, FL. 1994
•Marine Survey
•Marina Management
Sea School Mobile, AL. 1985-2006
STCW Training courses and license up grades including:
•Master Oceans 1600
•Advance Shipboard Fire Fighting
•Able Bodied Seaman Unlimited
•Radar Observer Unlimited
•Global Marine Distress Safety System Operation
•Celestial Navigation
•Vessel OSV Assessor Guidance Course
Certification
1600 Master Oceans
Third Mate Oceans 2000GRT
DP Introduction
Vessel Security Officer
AB Unlimitied/Lifeboat man
Fast Rescue Boat
Helicopter Landing Officer
Medical Care Provider PIC
First Responder
Firefighter II
GMDSS Operator
Skils
Over 30 years work experience, yes I have skills.
Volunteer:
First Responder State of Louisiana
Search and Rescue Technician Escambia Search and Rescue
Community Emergency Response Team Escambia County
National Association of Search and Rescue