Objective
I'm looking for a job within naval environment and where I can use my knowledge, previous experience, and skills.
Experience
1998-2004 Zodiac Maritime Agencies Ltd – Chief Officer
(United Kingdom Trading Co.)
Responsibilities:
Maintained provision consumption and monthly stock onboard and generate new provisions acquisition list.
Took care of Fire Fighting Appliances and Safety Equipment onboard.
Supervised the crew’s medical problems, provided appropriate treatment and medicine when required, made appointments for shore medical support if needed.
Created the ship passage plan between ports destinations using GPS, VHF units.
Maintained all the communication and navigational equipments such as: Inmarsat A and C, GPS, Radars, VHFs, etc.
Maintained communication logs between ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore via Inmarsat A, C including periodically proper testing of onboard equipment.
As a communication officer I offered regular training of crew members in using Inmarsat terminals for emergency purposes (e.g. ship-to-shore testing and waiting for acknowledge, posting flow chart procedures).
Ensured continuous private communication via Inmarsat A and C (e.g faxes, telexes, radio-telexes) between crew members and their families, keeping the logs and monitoring the calls costs directly with the cost station or through the Marconi Corp.
Coordinated vessel’s operations during ports stay and between ports (e.g. loading/discharging operations, provisions, inspections, maintenance, quality and safety assurance/meetings, etc.).
Prepared and processed the ship’s goods inventory and slops-chest for the crew.
Good administration and excellent use of the ship documents and files.
Handled duties, which included: filling, writing and preparing reports and documents (eg. stock monthly report, monthly stock medicine onboard, daily weather reports, and so forth).
Conducted monthly meetings regarding quality and safety procedures to be followed onboard the vessel.
Utilized computers for Word and Excel processing and statistical analysis.
April 2005- Present: – Port Inspector – NY/NJ Area
As a Port Inspector my main responsibilities are to measure, analyze and verify for quantity and quality representative product from bulk storage tanks, tankers, cargo ships, barges, shore storage and transfer facilities, railcars and warehouses.
Education
1993-1998 Constanta, Romania Civil Marine University – Port Exploitation Engineer Diploma and Marine Officer License, Chief Officer Degree
Main studies:
series of studies relating maritime navigation;
advanced studies in meteorology, hydrology, and oceanography;
mathematical analysis and special mathematics and numerical methods;
mathematical modeling and computer data processing;
physics and mechanics;
electrotechnics and electrical machines;
electronic devices and circuits;
naval radio-location and radio-electronic equipment;
maritime transport and commerce;
commercial operation of a ship;
GMDSS courses;
operation, ports and water ways.
1989-1993 Galati, Romania “Mihail Kogalniceanu” Theoretic High school – Graduation Diploma and Internal Combustion Engines Certificate
Certification
Chief Mate License, IFIA Certified Inspector of Petroleum, AutoCad Profiecy
Skils
COMPUTER SKILLS
Highly proficient in utilizing a variety of software and operating systems:
Used Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel, and Word Pad.
AutoCad Drawings skills.
Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Reader when dealing with Internet and HTML software.
Produced numerous graphics for briefing presentations, produced and maintained administrative files and databases; wrote and produced hundreds of written reports of oral briefings and conversational notes.
PERSONAL
Strong work ethic, outstanding personal and professional references available upon request.
Highlights:
Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
Ability to handle sensitive situations tactfully to the client’s satisfaction.
Good knowledge of navigational equipments, familiarity with all the activities onboard vessels e.g.: safety equipments and fire-fighting appliances, communication systems, commercial freights, vessel’s food and stationary supplies, ship’s documents, etc.
Knowledge of WordPerfect, Excel, Outlook, Windows, Internet and E-mail.
Communication skills.
Familiarity with diverse cultures and personalities.
Good coordinator and team player.