Objective
Individual with 6+ years as a deep sea merchant marine,seeking to re-join the maritime industry.A graduate of Seafarers Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship,with broad experience in deck,engine,and steward departments. Additional responsibilities included work crew supervision, scheduling, job planning, and job site safety compliance. different levels.
Experience
Omega Stone Products Inc., Fortson, GA
Plant Manager, 2004 - Present
• Directed all aspects of production and product support operations
• Skilled in all aspects of warehousing and inventory control
• Organized loading and unloading equipment expediting freight movement
• Experienced in operating various forklifts, tractors, front-end loaders, dump trucks and flat bed delivery trucks.
• Ensured efficient operation for receiving imports, stock allocations, inventory controls, order picking and packing, and all aspects of shipping customer orders on a timely and cost effective basis
• Evaluated, established goals, and set performance standards
• Managed work force and coordinated workload schedules with lead personnel
Turk's Rock & Stone Mfg. Inc., Daleville, AL
General Manager, 1998 - 2004
• Coordinated daily in-house production to fulfill customer orders and forecasting requirements
• Prioritized workflow and established effective freight scheduling
• Provided technical guidance and supervision to personnel
• Operated forklift, and physically loaded and unloaded freight
• Communicated with staff in all departments and at all levels
• Worked with maintenance department on all equipment repairs
Merchant Marines, Global
Fireman, Oiler, Watertender, Deck & Engine Maintenance, 1990 - 1997
• Tended boilers and equipment to supply and maintain steam and heat for marine vessel power plant, propulsion, and auxilliary equipment ie. generators, turbines, winches
• Pumping and transfer of fuel, ballasts, bilges and tank cargo
• Transported machine parts, tools, equipment and other material between work areas and storage, using crane, hoist, chain-falls and dolly
• Communicated with and assisted other engineers to repair and move machines, machine parts and equipment, and fabrication of same
• Lubricated machinery, equipment, and engine parts, such as gears, shafts, and bearings and recorded specified pressures and temperatures into ship's log
• Assisted in hazardous material recovery (HAZMAT)
• Damage control and First Response emergency firefighting in all deck and engine compartments
Sweatt's Pre-Fade , Opp, AL
2nd Shift Supervisor, 1988 - 1989
• Motivated personnel to perform at top efficiency levels
• Ensured quality control standards were maintained
• Participated in all aspects of warehouse duties including stocking, pulling orders, and packaging
Education
H.S. Diploma, Seamanship, 1990
Seafarer's Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, MD
Academy for the Merchant Marines
Certification
MMD , 1990
USCG
Merchant Marine Document
HAZMAT, 1990
USCG
Hazardous Material Handling & Recovery
Forklift Operator, 1990
OSHA
Cargo Handling
Driver's License, 2009 - 2018
GA DDS, Columbus, GA
Class C
Skils
Emergency Response
Haz Mat Regulations / OSHA
Fire Safety
Hazardous Waste
Management / Leadership
Manufacturing Operations
English\Spanish bilingual
Awarded National Defense Service Medal, 1991
Department of Defense
for excellent work performance
Awarded for services rendered during Desert Storm as a Merchant Marine
National Defense Service Medal, 1991
Department of Defense
Awarded for services rendered during Desert Storm as a Merchant Marine
Letters of recommendation available