Objective
I am an Able Body Seaman that is self motivated and looking to continue to grow my maritime career.
Experience
Able Seaman, Offshore Marine Services Inc
Nikiski, AK
October 2012 - Current
Able Seaman on supply vessels for oil and gas operations in the Cook Inlet. Responsible for on loading and offloading cargo. Maintains a clean safe work environment. Practices safe line handling skills.
Captain, Saltwater Excursions LLC Whittier,AK April 2011 - Current
Charter Boat Captain for salmon, halibut and sight-seeing.
Salmon Hatchery Technician, Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation
Cordova, AK
September 2010
responsible for hatchery operations such as loading/unloading adult fish from vessels, taking and fertilizing eggs, routine care of incubating eggs, clean-up details, and maintenance.
Deckhand & Kayak Guide, Millers Landing
Seward, AK
May-Sept 2009, & May-Sept 2010
Clean and maintain vessel and deck gear including all safety and fishing equipment. Assist with loading and unloading passengers and gear. Instruct passengers on vessel safety procedures and fishing procedures. Assist in general maintenance of vessel. Planned, prepared for and execute multi day and single day kayaking adventures.
Resource Technician & Recreation Supervisor,
Steamboat Lake State Park, CO
June 2008 – October 2008
Maintain grounds, forested areas, and trails for safe recreational activities. Daily customer interaction and company representation in a high use recreational area. Supervise youth group summer work by designing and designating park enhancements and team building activities.
Kitchen Foreman, Solitude Station
Copper Mountain, CO October 2007 – April 2008
Sous Chef in a busy on mountain ski resort restaurant. Responsible for opening and operating five stations whilst managing eight kitchen employees.
International Internship, La Quinta
Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
June 2007 – August 2007
Learn and practice all aspects of managing a resort while gaining multicultural knowledge and communication skills.
Assistant Sous Chef, Best Cellar,
Linville, NC
June 2005 – November 2006
Time management, multitasking, supervising, training and inventory at a fine dining resort restaurant.
Kitchen Manager, Cheeseburgers and Paradise,
Blowing Rock, NC
April 2005 – June 2005
Scheduling, inventory, ordering, training, hiring and firing.
Education
Appalachian State University
Boone,NC August2007 B.S., Recreation Management; Concentration: Commercial Recreation and Tourism
Minor: Business
Study Abroad
December 2006
Study and practice of recreation resources and services at eco-friendly facilities in different settings including volcano, rain forests and beaches throughout Costa Rica
Central Piedmont Community College December 2004
AS Applied Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management
AS Applied Science, Culinary Technology
Certification
• Able Body Seaman
• STCW 95
• TWIC Card
• 100 Ton Masters Near Coastal
• Life Boatman
• Commercial Assistance Towing
Skils