Objective
Build upon current knowledge and nautical skills, gaining experience and expertise while progressing career towards earning a Captains license.
Experience
Kathy-H Inc Commercial Fishing (Summers 2004-2008)
- Worked as deckhand aboard Purse Seiner "Kathy-H" serving tender contracts out of Dillingham, AK in Bristol Bay, also fishing Southeast Alaska out of Ketchikan and Homer.
- Duties on board included; serving as lookout with officer on watch, boat maintenance and repair, steward work, ensuring vessel was orderly and safety procedures were acknowledged at all times, cooking and baking.
Farmers Insurance (2010-2011)
- Worked at a personal lines insurance underwriting hub as a Service Advocate.
- Duties included; assisting agents with policy revisions, policy interpretation, system navigation and troubleshooting, quoting, risk assessment, and underwriting eligibility.
Education
Oregon State University (2004-2009)
- B.S. w/ Major in Communication
West Linn H.S. (2001-2004)
Certification
- MMD AB Special
- TWIC
- STCW & BST in First Aid, Basic Firefighting, Personal Survival & Personal Safety
- Proficiency in Survival Craft
Skils
- Sufficient with basic marlinspike techniques.
- Organized and ability to manage self.
- Can cook and bake from scratch.
- Efficient and experienced in the use of a variety of tools required for maintenance and repair.