Objective
Captain/Mate: deliveries, charters, tour boat, ferry, casino boat, fishing
Experience
Professional Profile
Over 35 years experience on the water with 13 years as a supervisor and leader culminating in the position of Vessel Master aboard the 174ft U.S. Army, Landing Craft Utility class vessel. As Vessel Master was overall responsible for safe, efficient operation of vessel, management of 14 personnel, passengers and delivery of cargo. Last military assignment was First Mate/Executive Officer of the 275ft U.S. Army, Logistics Support Vessel class vessel, forward deployed in the Persian Gulf. Second in command of vessel with 32 personnel. Trained, certified, licensed and experienced in all aspects of waterborne logistics, vessel handling, cargo handling, personnel management, navigation, deck operations and damage control. As a senior enlisted navigator in the U.S. Navy, has extensive training and experience in all aspects of navigation, multiple trans-Atlantic voyages, personnel management and leadership. As First Mate on a commercial fishing vessel has experience safely operating deck equipment, managing fishing supplies and equipment and properly handling the catch. During multiple off shore sailboat deliveries gained experience in sailing techniques and navigation.
• CG license: 200 ton Master Near Coastal
• Unlimited AB Seaman/Radar Observer
• Experienced Vessel Master •Experienced Mate
• Trained and Experienced Navigator
• Experienced Leader
Professional Experience
Jamestown-Scotland Ferry (757) 294-2254
May 2007 – August 2007
Deck Hand
Responsibilities:
• Direct vehicles and passengers to ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading of ferry
• Provide customer service and assistance to all passengers
• Maintain safety and security of vessel, crew and passengers
• Properly handle lines for safe docking and undocking
Vane Brothers Bunkering (410) 735-8246
April 2007
Deck Hand
Responsibilities:
• Rig and break down rigs for safe tow of barges up to 362’
• Properly handle lines for safe docking and undocking
• Maintain and properly operate deck and safety equipment
Busch Entertainment Corp (800) 343- 7946
January 2006 – November 2006
Material Handler
Responsibilities:
• Receive, inventory, store and distribute all supplies and merchandise for use in Busch Gardens theme park
• Provide prompt and courteous customer service
U.S. Army, Fort Eustis, Virginia
September 1998 – December 2005
Marine Deck Officer
Achievements:
• Selected to be promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Three just prior to retirement
• Graduated Army Marine Deck Officer Warrant Officer Certification Course
• Graduated Army Marine Deck Officer Advanced Certification Course
• Certified Army Master of Class A1 Freight & Towing Vessels upon Coastal and Inland Waters
• Certified Army Mate of Class A2 Unlimited Motor Vessels on Oceans
• Certified Radar and GMDSS operator
Responsibilities:
• Vessel Master in 174ft (1100ton)Landing Craft Utility(LCU) class vessel
• First Mate in 275ft(4200ton) Logistics Support Vessel(LSV)
• As First Mate in LSV-6 responsible for day to day operation of 275ft Logistics Support Vessel forward deployed to Kuwait with 32 personnel
U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia
November 1985 – September 1998
Quartermaster
Achievements:
• Graduated Navy Quartermaster Master A School
• Graduated Navy Quartermaster Advanced Navigation Course
• Selected for Pre Commissioning Crew of Guided Missile Destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58), served as leading enlisted navigator
Responsibilities:
• Leading Enlisted Navigator of 505ft Guided Missile Destroyer USS Laboon
• Responsible for the safe navigation of an 8300ton Navy destroyer
• Supervised and managed a navigation team of 6
• Trained all personnel in including junior officers in terrestrial and celestial navigation
• Security Rover
• In-port Fire Fighting Team and Damage Control Supervisor
Education
Attended numerous classes with various civilian colleges. Transcripts can be provided upon request. Pursuing degree.
Attended numerous military courses, classes, and certifications. Certifications, lists of duties and responsibilities, specs and pictures of vessels served aboard can be provided upon request.
References
References are available upon request.
Education
some college, pursuing degree
Certification
200 ton Master Near Coastal, AB Unlimited, STCW, Radar, GMDSS
Skils
Experienced Master and Mate, trained experienced navigator, retired Army Officer
ref's:
Capt. Jim Woodward (941) 923-4814
Renee True (757) 927-9755
Capt. Jim Kortwright (941) 587-7504
Capt. Wes Ripley (757) 334-3371