Objective
To obtain entry level Marine Employment as Able Seamen Deckhand world wide.
Experience
Work Experience: ARTCO (American River Transportation Corporation)
Division of Archer Daniel Midland.
P.O. Box 2889. St Louis Mo. 63111
Employment July 2002 to June 2007.
P.O.C. Laura Neely Tel: 877-492-5939 Fax: 314-457-2164
Duties: Assemble River Barge tows using heavy cable, rigging, and ratchets for up to 60 barges at one time. Maintained boat and equipment by cleaning, chipping and painting. Loading and offloading of supplies, Small Boat operator. Worked 12 hour shifts at a time. Advanced from Deckhand to Watchmen, supervising deck crews. Repair yard experience consisting of tear down and buildup of the ships Detroit Diesel and AMD 5000 hp diesel engines. Worked with the Captain from the front of 1200 foot tow guiding him thru difficult obstacles without problems. Have disassembled barge tows over 1000 times to be able to move thru the river locks under all weather and lighting conditions from St Paul, Minnesota to New Orleans Louisiana with no Safety Mishaps.
Commercial Fishing: F/V Vessel Big Woody Sandwich, Massachusetts
Employed August 2007 to October 2008
P.O.C. Robert Powers Tel: 508-367-3460
Duties: Lobster fishermen, was responsible for repair and upkeep of fishing vessel and all related fishing gear. Loaded all bait, and delivered catch to market. Navigated the vessel when Captain not at the helm. Often worked 12 hour days, seven days a week in adverse conditions.
F/V Karrie Jean
Sandwich, Massachusetts
Employed, October 2008 to present.
P.O.C. Timothy Powers Tel: 508-367-3464
Lobster, Black Bass Fisherman, Lobster trap recovery diver. Vessel, equipment, and propulsion repair and upkeep.
Education
High School Diploma, Challenge Academy Military School, Camp Shelby, Mississippi. December 2000.
65 ¼ hour Able Seamen Certificate New England Maritime Hyannis, Massachusetts May 2009.
Basic Firefighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities and Personal Survival Techniques Certificate. Met training requirements of the Survival Craft and STCW 95 Code. New England Maritime Hyannis, Massachusetts. May 2009.
Vessel Security Officer Certificate. American River Transport Co. April 2005.
Certification
Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Exp Date: 15 JUN 2014.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Exp Date: 30 MAY 2014,
Open Water Scuba Diver Certificate.
Valid Drivers License.
Skils
Small Boat Operator, Diesel,gasoline engine repair, Vessel upkeep and repair,salvage diving,Marlinspike Seamenship, Helms Watch.
Have current Merchant Marine Credentials,TWIC Card and US Passport. Clean Record. Great work referances, Single, Date of Birth 3/15/84. Will work anywhere. Hard worker in any conditions.