Objective
To acquire a position as an able body onboard one of your vessels, so that I may utilize my years of training.
Experience
2007 to current Boatswain Mate . Majestic America Line
2007 Captain, progressive marine working on several types of supply ships In the Gulf of Mexico
2004-2006 Able Body Seaman, Pelican Offshore Services
· Leader in offshore lightering of fuel from oil tankers to company ships
2002-2004 Able Body Seaman, American Cruise West
· Mostly dealt with helm and navigation, some security duties traveled mostly
· Pacific North West and Columbia River.
2002-2003 Captain, Fairfield Industries (Lafayette, Louisiana)
Master of oceanographic seismic research vessel Responsible for the safe operation of the vessel.
Ÿ Navigated the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding ports.
Ÿ Ship to ship transfers while underway.
Ÿ Responsible for all crew safety training and for the safe operation of all equipment on board.
2001-2002 Able Body Seaman, Bean Dredging, LLC (Lafayette, Louisiana)
Ÿ Responsible for daily maintenance of all topside deck machinery while aboard a 600-foot ocean hopper dredging ship.
Ÿ Responsible for the safe and smooth operation of the deck watch.
1998-2002 Relief Third Mate, Bosun, Lindblad Expeditions (Seattle, Washington)
Ÿ Stood two four-hour watches daily, mainly navigating in Southeast Alaska.
Ÿ Maintained and operated fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks.
Ÿ Maintained deck security and safety rounds.
1996-1998 Second Mate, Cruise West (Seattle, Washington)
Ÿ Stood two four-hour navigational watches daily, mainly operating in the waters of Prince William Sound, Southeast Alaska, and the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Ÿ Maintained navigational charts.
Ÿ Responsible for all emergency and bridge equipment.
Ÿ Supervised deck crew while on watch.
1992-1995 Lead Deckhand, Delta Queen Steamboat Co. (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Ÿ Supervised the deck crew on both the Steamer Delta Queen and the Motor Vessel American Queen.
Ÿ Traveled the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, and Cumberland Rivers, as well as the Intercoastal Waterways.
Education
2001 Able Body Unlimited -- Maritime Institute / US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document (Expiration 2011)
1997 U.S. Merchant Marine Officer: 200-Ton Master Inland, 200-Ton Mate Near Coastal -- Seattle Maritime Academy ALSO, AUTHORIZED TO ENGAGE IN COMMERCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWING.
1996 Master license- U.S Coast Guard - Seattle Maritime
1990 Parkway Central High School
Certification
Ablebody Unlimited, 200-Ton Master Inland-- 2oo Hundred-ton near coastal
3rd ISSUE- U.S. Merchant Marine Officer: 200-Ton Master Inland, 200-Ton Mate Near Coastal -- Seattle Maritime Academy ALSO, AUTHORIZED TO ENGAGE IN COMMERCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWING-1997
Able Seaman Certificate - 2001 Maritime Technical Institute
Proficiency in Survival Craft-2001 Maritime Technical Institute
Certificate of Training for 30-Hour Survival Craft (Life boatman) - 2003
8 Hour Emergency Communications and Procedures (Bridge Management)-2003
Marlinespike Seamanship- 2001 Maritime Technical Institute
All Basic Survival Training (BST)-2003
16-Hour Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
Standard Training Certification and Watch keeping (STCW)-Proficient in the use of survival craft (Life boatman); Crowd Management; and Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch
Basic Fire School
51 Hours of Advance Fire School-U.S. Coast Guard 1995
Basic medical
Crowd and Crisis Management
***I HAVE BEEN APPROVED TO TAKE THE TEST FOR "UNLIMITED INLAND MATES TEST."
Skils
I have maintained my license since 1995, navigating many of the most challenging waterways at the utmost safety and always conscious of my responsibilities and surroundings. Furthermore, I have continued my schooling in hopes of bettering myself and my career. I attended the Delgado Fire School in New Orleans , Louisiana in 1995 (Basic and Advanced). I have also offered my technical expertise to Tennessee Fitness Spa in Waynesboro , Tennessee whenever they have required computer repairs or programming. I have played an integral part in the boating industry, spending a number of years on cruise ships, as well as time on both dredging and seismic ships.
References Available Upon Request.