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Entry Level Deckhand/Ordinary Seaman

Objective


I am presently seeking a full-time, entry-level position as Deckhand/Ordinary seaman in a Maritime industry where I will have long-term growth potential. My recent procurement of Merchant Mariner Credential (United States Coast Guard) and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), have cemented my interest in maritime work and sense of aptitude for this field. I would like to further increase my knowledge and skills through ongoing trainings and on-the- experience so that I can pursue a career in the maritime industry.


Experience


Correction officer, 2009 - Present

Texas Department of Criminal justice, TDCJ



Led the security and safety initiatives and infrastructure projects that supported the daily TDCJ activities for more than 33,000 end-users at TDCJ

Informed offenders and employees of safety procedures

Performed constant facility patrol for inmates, visitors, and employees safety and fire watch

Maintained cleanliness of facilities inside and outside

Assisted in training new correction officers of TDCJ

Performed duties associated with monitoring offenders and visitors as well as tow inspections



Lecturer/Instructor, 2009-June 2013

Houston Community College, Houston TX



Provide curriculum tutoring and guidance to students having academic difficulties.

Hands-on experience with small and large classes and within various cultural background, age groups, educational and grade level

Taught English as a second language to non-native speakers and reading programs – implemented grade curriculum through basal tests with grade books to meet and exceed county and state educational guidelines.

Creator of a stimulating learning environment to enhance students’ attention.


Education


Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics, University of Nigeria 2006

Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of Nigeria 1994

Diploma in Police and Security Sciences, Stratford Career Institute, St. Albans, VT, USA

West African School Certificate, Opi Boys’ Secondary School, Opi, Nigeria 1986


Certification


Merchant Mariner Credential (United States Coast Guard), 2013

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), 2013


Skils


• Vast working experience with fire hose

• profound knowledge of safety procedures

• Proficient with patrolling

• Ability to write simple correspondence

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions

• Student Assessment

• Teaching Assistant

• Behavioral Management

• Enhanced Learning

• Team Contributor

• Facility Methodologies

• Academic Coordination

• Testing Standards/Administration


 


References



Engnr. Sylvester C. Oguh.

7315 MAR-VISTA

HOUSTON TX 77083

Fax: 281-469-2315

Phone: 601-454-3878



Dr Marargaret Eomurian

Division Chair

ESL/Foreign Languages

Houston Community College system-Central

Phone: 713-718-6675



SGT. JACKSON K.B

2384 CUMBERLAND DR

MISSOURI CITY TX, 77459

PHONE #: 832-978-1427

Houston, TX,
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