Able Seaman

Professional Summary:

Seeking a position with upward mobility in the Maritime Industry where I can utilize my 30 years of knowledge and experience acquired in the U.S. Military and Merchant Marines allowing for challenge, future growth and employment stability.

Employment History:

   Hornblower Cruises of New York, New York, NY        April 2015-present

-          First Officer, supervising deck crew in cleanliness and routine maintenance

-          In charge of startup and shut down of engines, generators and all pumps

-          Switch from shore power to generators, making sure all pumps are operational

-          Securing the wheel house and all equipment, maintaining ship logs

-          Conduct required training; maintain all firefighting and lifesaving equipment

-          Assist captain as necessary; including relieving captain at the wheelhouse

     McAllister Towing, Staten Island, New York              December 2012-March-2015

        -   Assisting others in preparing barges for loading and discharging of cargo             

        -   Build tows by handling lines and cables to tie and untie barges and boats

        -   Perform scheduled maintenance, care for tools and equipment

        -   Responsible for safety and security of vessel

        -   Perform general housekeeping duties, including but not limited to painting

        -   Relieving others at the wheelhouse

 Military Sea of Command, Norfolk, Virginia                       April 2004-December 2012

      -   Able Bodied Seaman-Unlimited Deck Department

      -   Stand navigation watch, Helmsman, security patrol, gangway watch

      -   Perform towing and salvage operations, cargo movement operations

      -   Moving cargo on and off vessel, utilizing winches, cranes, fork trucks

      -    Perform vessels maintenance: inspecting, cleaning, servicing, preservation and

           lubrication of deck machinery and equipment

      -   Deck maintenance: chipping, painting, washing and scrubbing

      -   Knowledgeable in tools: pneumatic, electric chipping hammers, needle guns    

      -   Member of anchor detail: assist with embarking and disembarking the ship                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

      -   Participate in fire; abandon ship, man overboard and medical emergency drills

UNITED STATES NAVY    (Retired)                             September 1982-October2003                                          

  -  Administrative office lead

  -  Supervised the performance of all administrative staff

  -  Composed evaluations, performed counseling, established work schedules

  -  Coordinated department training

  -  Processed incoming and outgoing correspondences

  - Provided customer service                                                                   

  - Drafted correspondences and edited final copies

  - Managed weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports        

Education:

     University of Maryland                                        

     Associates of Arts                                                              June 1997

     Certificate of Legal Secretary

     United States Department of Labor                             December 1993

     Sea School Bayou La Batre, Alabama                                                  

     100 Ton Captain

     200 Ton Mate

     Apprentice Steersman

     Rating Forming Navigation Watch                                June 2014