Objective
My career objective is to continue working and studying as a Mate until I have acquired a 500 Ton Master of Oceans license and become proficient in the skills of a Master mariner and then upgrade to 1600 ton master as soon as possible.
Experience
I have over 8 years of expierence in the maritime industry. I have worked on a variety of different vessels such as A.H.T.S., Tug boat, Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Container ships, ITB's and other specialty vessels.
Current employer:
Edison Chouest Offshore
Vessel: M/V Seacor Resolve A.H.T.S.
From 2/2007 to Present
Posistion: Able Seaman Unlimited / Mate in Training
Current Salary $270 per day
Previous Work Expierence
TradeWinds Towing, LLC.
Vessel: Tug MISS LIS
Dates Employed: 8/2006 thru 1/2007
Posistion: Able Seaman
United States Shipping, LLC.
Vessel: Tanker ITB MOBILE
Dates Employed: 5/2004 thru 5/2006
Posistion: Able Seaman, Tankerman Assistant, Helmsman
As an Able Seaman on this vessel I became proficient in Helmsmanship as well as Dangerous liquid cargo transfer operations.
Ocean Shipholdings Group, Inc. (OSG)
Vessel: M/T OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS
Dates employed: 12/2003 thru 3/2004
Posistion: Able Seaman, Helmsman, Tankerman Assistant
Education
I Graduated from Klein Oak High School in 1990.
I attended 1 year of General College level studies at the University of Houston Downtown.
I graduated from a three phase Apprentice Seamanship program at the Harry Lundeburg School of Seamanship and Maritime Training at Piney Point, MD.
Industry related courses and education:
Able Seaman/Lifeboatman/RFPNW
Tankerman assistant (Dangerous Liquids)
Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting
Personal water survival tecniques
First aid, CPR, First responder
Government Vessels - (Chemical, Biological and Radiological Defense), (Shipboard Damage Control), (Crane Operations, Rigging and Cargo Handling), (HAZMAT Cargo Handling), (Underway replenishment/ Vertical Replenishment)
Social Responsibility/Sexual Harassment Awarness and prevention
LNG (Liqued Natural Gas) Cargo handling on Tankships
Antiterrorism
Shipboard Sanitation
Certification
U.S. Coast Guard issued license
500 Ton Mate OSV (3000 ITC) Near Coastal
Radar Observer Unlimited
GMDSS
Bridge Resource Management
Advanced FireFighting
Medical Care Provider
Tankerman assistant (Dangerous Liquids)
Able Seaman Unlimited
Skils
Clear and effective communicator.
Safety conscious.
Extensive Vessel handling expierence.
Proficient in crew and task organization and management.
Proficent in liquid cargo loading/discharging and ballasting.
Gulf of Mexico Expierence
Fluent Speaker of the Spanish Language