Objective
I’m looking for an entry level job to provide for my family and lead me down a new career path as a merchant marine.
Experience
I was sternman on my father’s lobster boat from summers of 1993-1999.
I ran my own lobster outboard part time while attending high school and college in the summers and falls of 2000-2003.
From spring 2004 until present I have owned, maintained, and operated my own 38 foot diesel powered lobster boat full time. In 2004 I caught 20,000 lbs, and I have increased my catch every year since, up to 57,000 lbs in 2012.
I was a Wal-Mart remodel employee and certified fork truck operator for the winter of 2009 .
Education
Completed a 100 ton master, able bodied seaman, and basic safety courses in spring of 2012
2001 High school honor graduate of Rockland District High School with a 94.5 GPA
National Honor Society member 2001
Completed six full semesters at the University of Maine from 2001-2004 towards a bachelor degree in Business Management where I maintained a 3.24 average
I have basic college level computer skills
Certification
MMC 50 ton Master upon inland waters with a commercial assistance towing endorsement
MMC Able Seaman-Special Lifeboatman Wiper Stewards Dept. (FH) Limited to Non-Lifeboat Equipped Vessels
Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats
Basic Safety Training certified with CPR card
TWIC card
Passport
Skils
proficient in fiberglassing, knot tying, basic boat maintenance
I'm a natural leader with over ten years experience of owning, maintaining, and running my own successful business.
I am a strong, physically capable 29 year old man with trained sea legs and a tough stomach. I have been on the water my entire life. It is a calling and a lifelong passion. I am not scared to work in weather, I can tie knots, and I know how to take orders. I understand the importance of working safely in a timely manner.
I am a hardworking, intelligent, and easy to get along with, able bodied man. I take pride in my work, and I am very detailed oriented. I am a quick learner who takes direction well. I am a determined person who will set my mind to the task at hand and get it done safely and quickly.