Objective
Experienced Deckhand looking for full-time work on Lake Michigan, out of Chicago.
Experience
Romanzof Fishing Company, Seattle, WA January 1999-January 2006
Deckhand; Assistant Engineer, Processor; Baiter
(3 months on, 3 months off)
Responsible for the safety of a crew of 26 on a 907-ton, 180-foot, 1,125-HP fishing vessel while loading and unloading fish and fishing gear in long hours and inclement weather.
? Communicated safety regulations and procedures to crew.
? Responsible for life-raft & cargo net deployment, ammonia & fire response communications.
? Used and maintained pumps to secure safety of the vessel.
? Responded and reacted immediately and accurately to any emergency situation on-board.
? Together with crew, hauled up to 34,000 pounds of black cod, cod, or king crab each day at sea.
? Checked and maintained all engine, electrical, and ammonia system gauges to ensure safety of the vessel and its crew.
? Accumulated 764 days of sea time, which qualifies for a limited Able-Bodied Seamen’s License.
? Shifts were 16 hours on, 8 hours off, 7 days a week.
? Responsible for working in the shipyard twice each year, to maintain and repair the vessel.
FedEx, Wheeling, IL April 2005-June 2005
Package Handler
Responsible for loading truck trailers with packages to be delivered nation-wide with speed and accuracy.
? Identified packages coming off the conveyer and matched their package codes with the appropriate truck.
? Strategically packed trucks to ensure maximum capacity and safety of the box contents.
Turftenders, Ferndale, WA January 2004-August 2004
Grounds Crew Leader
Responsible for maintaining the manicured yards of private and public grounds, while managing a small crew.
? Worked from a fixed schedule of property maintenance requests and completed all daily tasks, including special, often unexpected requests.
? Trained and nurtured new employees on company procedure, equipment use, and routes so they could manage crews of their own.
? Became certified in Washington State’s Chemical License for pest control, which resulted in a raise in pay and a promotion.
Education
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. 1993-1996
Major: Botany; Minor: Chemistry
Certification
Skils
? Conversational French and German
? Proficient in Windows XP and Internet
? Strong communicator, quick learner, and efficient worker
? Management and training experience
Am working on getting my AB Seaman liscense.