Objective
To obtain a postition with a marine research company as an entry level hydrographic survey technician with a desire to gain valuable experience in the field.
Experience
Salt Water Sportsman Magazine
Employee for the 2009 saltwater fishing seminar series
Responsibilities included
-Teaching fishing techniques to public enthusiasts'
- customer sales.
Holiday Inn Resort
May 2005- December 2008
Banquet staff employee
Responsibilities included:
-Facilitating the smooth operation of business conferences at the hotel convention center.
-Set up of audio visual equipment.
-Set up of Stages, podiums, chairs, tables, etc.
Education
Cape Fear Community College
- A.A.S degree in Marine Technology
- A.S. degree in General Education
Certification
Skils
-Extensive hands on training in all aspects of Marine Instrumentation including:
-Side Scan Sonar
-Single & Multi Beam
-CTD castings
-Hypack
-GIS
-dredges
-Trawls
-biological identification
-Boat Handling/Seamanship
-Trailering and launching boats
-Marine Safety protocols
-32 Days offshore on 83ft research vessel conducting hydrographic surveys, water sampling, trawls, dredges, etc.
-Multiple trips on 53 ft. Catamaran conducting surveys as well as aspects of biological identification.
-Multiple trips on 22 ft. Atlantic skiffs conducting surveys as well as boat handling techniques and trailering.
-Multiple trips on 18 ft. jon Boats conducting surveys as well as boat handling techniques and marine safety protocols.
-Awarded invitation to attend the 2009 U.S. Hydrographic Conference in Norfolk, Virginia.