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Deckhand

Objective


I would like to join a shipping company to gain more experience and sea time as I move up the chain.


Experience


Assistant Engineer / Seaman Trainee Sail Training Vessel Picton Castle, Lunenburg, NS; summer 2004, January 2005 – June 2006

N. Atlantic - Panama Canal - S. Pacific - Indian Ocean - S. Atlantic - Caribbean - N. Atlantic

Second-in-charge of all engine room operations and all mechanical, electrical and plumbing components for the entire ship.

Responsibilities: Engine watch keeper, maintenance and repairs for 4 diesel engines, safe and economical operation of electrical supply and distribution, sail handling, painting, ship watch keeping and engine controller for maneuvering in harbors.



Shipping/Receiving Warehouse Assistant

Robinson Supply Co., Inc. Plumbing, HVAC, Plainville, MA; summer 2003, summer 2004

Shipping and receiving warehouse assistant and regional delivery driver for a six-branch multi-state plumbing and HVAC warehouse chain.

Responsibilities: Filling and organizing shipping orders, receiving and unloading stock and in-house transfers, rush deliveries for metro Boston and central Massachusetts.



Customer Service / Stoker / Cashier

Harvey’s Hardware Co., Needham, MA; Part Time January 2000 – August 2002

Greeting, assisting and advising customers on various needs and products, stocking shelves and warehouse and cashing out customers.

Responsibilities: Cutting keys, glass and plexi-glass, filling orders, matching paint, instructing customers on product use, inventorying and ordering stock, general clean up.


Education


After finishing high school, I joined a 180-foot three-masted tall ship, the Picton Castle for a 13-month voyage. I was trained as a deckhand and engineer throughout the voyage in all capaciticies of the ship.


Certification


257 deep-sea days

44 duty days

Standards of Training Certificate of Watchkeeping (Basic Safety Training)


Skils


Watchkeeping, steering, deck maintenace, diesel engine repair, fiberglassing, carpentry


 


www.picton-castle.com

Needham, MA,
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