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Entry Level, Deck Hand, Able Seaman, or Mate

Objective


A challenging position that will utilize my management and/or maritime skills.


Experience


EXPERIENCE:

SECURITY

• Participated in 48 vessel boarding, search and seizure

• Stand security watches while vessels are in port and under way

COMMUNICATION

• Serve as vessel helmsman and lookout, utilizing navigational devices and aids

• Inspect and maintain ship equipments used in cargo handling, towing, astern fueling, and lifesaving/rescuing

• Arranged 4 ships to be stocked, fueled, and repaired

• Monitor handling and stowing of cargo and equipments to ensure tasks are performed according to specifications

SUPERVISION

• Supervise 15 crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear or equipment

• Supervise 15 crew members in cleaning or maintaining decks, superstructures, or bridges



EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

U.S. Navy (Patrol Craft) JEB Little Creek, VA February 1999 – February 2013

Boatswain’s Mate



Toole Military Magnet Middle School, N. Charleston, SC January 1996 – February 1999

Tactical Officer

• Maintained leadership and military bearing throughout various grade levels

• Trained the athletic teams


Education


EDUCATION:



Culinary Institute of Virginia, Norfolk, VA

Associates of Applied Science Degree

Expected Graduation: July 2013



56-Hour Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel Training Course for Great Lakes, Inland and Near Coastal Operation: June 18, 2005



23.5-Hour Upgrade from OUPV to Not More than 100 Ton Master Training Course for Great Lakes, Inland and Near Coastal Operation: June 27, 2005



Additional Training



• Deck Seamanship

• Staffing and Recruitment

• Leadership Development

• Supervisor Fundamental

• Quality Assurance Inspector

• Experience with Application: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher

• Knowledge of Operating Systems: Windows 95 & 98, Windows XP


Certification


56-Hour Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel Certificate, 23.5-Hour Upgrade from OUPV to Not More than 100 Tonnage Master Certificate


Skils


Qualifications include 14 years experience in deck seamanship, refueling at sea, ship handling, fiber and wire rope stowage, international and homeland security, search and rescue, outstanding leadership capability managing large teams.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Management

• Security Clearance

• Ship Handling

• Maintenance

• Self-Motivated

• Punctual

• Scheduling

• Active Listener

• Complex Problem Solver


 

Virginia Beach, VA,
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