Objective
I would like to obtain a deckhand, live-on or not, job with a barge line/towboat company on the river in Louisiana or Mississippi.
Experience
American Electric Power, 12/2008-12/2012, Deckhand: Built and broke tow, monthly/daily vessel maintenance, maintained vessel cleanliness/upkeep, fueled vessel, communicated with coworkers and captain, secure/unsecure boat from/to dock
American Commercial Lines, 08/1991-06/2008, Deckhand: Built and broke tow, monthly/daily vessel maintenance, maintained vessel cleanliness/upkeep, fueled vessel, communicated with coworkers and captain, secure/unsecure boat from/to dock
Education
GED, 1985, Lincoln Hills Institution, Irma, WI
Certification
TWIC card
Skils
Ability to work in all weather conditions, barge terminology, great communication skills, strong swimmer, knowledge of tugboat engine room maintenance