Objective
A prestigious experience aboard a cargo vessel.
Experience
Horizon Lines, Hunter 3rd OFFICER INTERNATIONAL MARCH 2010-AUGUST 2010
Stood navigational watches on the bridge employing many opportunities to multitask.
Exhibited effective ability to maneuver ship safely and handle communications equipment in adverse conditions of the Far East.
In charge of ensuring efficient cargo operations while faced with difficulties in communication with longshoremen in the Far East.
Employed safe practices during mooring/line handling operations.
In charge of conducting safety inspections of ships lifesaving and emergency equipment.
VARIOUS VESSELS (MATSON, APL, HORIZON), NIGHT MATE SAN FRANCISCO 2009-PRESENT
Supervise loading/discharge of containers during cargo operations.
Tend mooring lines as necessary, operate ballast pumps to offset excessive list.
Ensure no unauthorized persons are allowed aboard.
Conduct continuous, thorough rounds to ensure safety of vessel.
Oversee bunkering operation, ensuring proper precautions have been taken.
COMMODORE CRUISES, SENIOR DECK HAND SAN FRANCISCO BAY 2007-2009
Delegated/assisted duties to prepare boats for getting underway.
Directly involved with mooring operations considering adverse weather conditions in the bay.
Ensured safety of all patrons aboard vessel.
Facilitated smooth flow of events concerning event coordination aboard vessels.
PACIFIC TUGBOAT SERVICE, DECK HAND SAN DIEGO, CA Summer 2008
Actively participated in the maintenance of dock fixtures and tugboats themselves.
Assisted in the movement of launches.
Engaged in line handling and other watch standing duties.
HARBOR TUG AND BARGE, DECK HAND SAN DIEGO/ENSENADA, CA 2006-2007
Engaged in line handling for maneuvering and tying up/letting go.
Stood helmsman watches assisting the mate with radio use and acting as a lookout.
Able to work alongside foreign deckhands despite language barriers.
Education
B.S. in Marine Transportation from the California Maritime Academy
Certification
3rd Mate, Unlimited Tonnage, Any Ocean
Master, 100-ton, Near Coastal
Medical PIC
Lifeboatman
Fast Rescue Boat
Tankerman Asst
GMDSS Operators License
RADAR Observer (Unlimited)
Skils
Ability to multitask during stressful situations. Ability to take direction from others and adapt quickly to variable environments. Skilled in marlinspike seamanship, line handling on large and small vessels, able to communicate effectively with others despite language barriers. Speak/write/read Spanish fairly well. Computer literate.
I am a dependable, loyal, and intelligent young man. I would be an asset to any company and give my full focus and dedication to any task at hand.