Objective
I would like to find a career in the maritime industry that rewards hard work and ingenuity. To acquire the time and experience necessary for an AB Unlimited, then take classes for my Mate’s License.
Experience
Oceanwide
Employed: July 2013 - September 2013
Contracted Ordinary Seaman/Painter
Assisted ABs in sounding ballast tanks and tying up barges and supply boats, Assisted Riggers on deck, Chipped rust, Painted, Tore up flooring.
Chuck's Reliable Electric
Employed: November 2012 - July 2013
Journeyman/Apprentice
Troubleshooted electrical problems and wired new circuits on residential and commercial service calls.
Key West Packet Lines
Employed: March 2010 - March 2011
Seaman, Wiper, Bosun
Set sails and manned the helm on charters and transits. Assisted Chief Engineer in the engine department. Addressed any problems with rigging, electrical malfunctions, plumbing, shelving and fixtures. Routine preventative maintenance. Catered to passengers.
All the Right Moves
Employed: May 2010 - August 2010
Property Relocation Specialist
I would pack the customer's belongings into our trucks and unload them at their destination.
Well Groomed Cabinetry
Employed: December 2009 - February 2010
Laborer/Finisher
I would assist the chief carpenter in fabricating cabinet pieces, then assemble them, fill/fair fasteners, veneer, then stain.
Great Caribbean Sailing
Employed: May 2009 - September 2009
Contracted Boat Builder
Was contracted to rebuild company catamaran. I dropped the rig, pulled the crossbeams, removed the hardware, prepped the hulls, filled/faired, painted, refastened hardware, reassembled hulls on crossbeams, restepped the mast, ran and tuned all the standing and running rigging.
-I also captained the boat on two charters in the summer of 2011 while captains were absent.
Education
Graduated with high school diploma.
Certification
MMC, TWIC, STCW95, US Passport, METS/HUET Sea Survival, Safe Gulf.
Skils
I’ve worked on countless boats of many kinds (including the construction of my own 42 foot plywood trimaran) in yards, at the dock, and at sea:
-Brightwork on wood
-Structural, aesthetic, and emergency fiberglass repair
-Engine maintenance
-Rigging
-Splice line and cable
-Maintenance on steel (derusting with needleguns, osfo, priming products…)
-Basic navigation skills: electronic navigation and chart plotting
-Adept understanding of computers and GPS systems
-A/C and low voltage
-Proficient with all hand tools