Objective
OBJECTIVE: A fulfilling maritime industry career. Interim goal; maritime opportunities that support company goals and enable me to broaden my experience base and to become more upwardly mobile. My goal is to become a licensed merchant marine officer at the Third/Second Mate level as soon as practical.
Experience
September 11, 2009 – Present. Permanent crew (AB Unlimited) aboard USNS 1st LT. JACK LUMMUS, a 44,000 ton prepositioned war reserve vessel attached to Maritime Prepositioned Ships Squadron Three, United States Military Sealift Command (MSC), operating in the south pacific theater of operations. LUMMUS is operated by American Overseas, Marine Corporation (AMSEA) and is configured with a heavy lift Helo pad. In addition to normal AB Unlimited duties: qualified Helo Fire Fighter and trained in all aspects of Day/Night Helo operations to include Vertical Replenishment. Primary coxswain for 21’ Rigid Inflatable Hull (RIB) Fast Rescue Boat and Motor Life Boat operations. Trained on ships main cargo cranes in single and twin position to include 28 ton and 56 ton lift capacity.
January 26 – May 26, 2009. Deployed aboard USNS DWAYNE T. WILLIAMS a 44,000 ton prepositioned war reserve asset attached to Commander, Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron Two operating in the Indian Ocean near Diego Garcia BIOT, operated by AMSEA. Helmsman for Sea and Anchor Details. Damage Control duties include weekly use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), first hose nozzle man (1.5 and 2.5 inch hoses using dual purpose nozzles, high velocity fog applicator, water/foam) qualified in all shipboard firefighting scenarios (ammunition, engineering, container, closed space, galley etc.). Designated in command of a 30-seat open lifeboat deployed by gravity davit and drilled weekly. Qualified to operate 5 and 10-ton ships cargo cranes, all deck maintenance and preservation tools and worked aloft frequently in bo’sun chair.
December 2008 – January 25, 2009. Completed Military Sealift Command required 16-hour Shipboard Helicopter Fire Fighting School. Received Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Education
1986-1987 Guilford College, Greensboro, NC. Emphasis, Civil Engineering
1988-1992 University of Idaho. Emphasis, Civil Engineering and shifted to Fisheries Biology the last 2 years.
2008 Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy. Completed 40-hour Basic Safety Training Course (STCW95), 100 ton masters near costal with towing indorsment
2011 USCG designated Merchant Marine Officer License up-graded to 100 ton near costal
College Summary – 125 credit hours in Fields of Civil Engineering, Fisheries Biology and Music
Certification
July 2011, Merchant Marine Officer License, upgraded to Master 100 Tons (near shore) w/assistance towing endorsement
AB Unlimited, any tonnage any ocean excelling in Sea and Anchor Detail and under Pilot with RFPNW.
Updated MMD, STCW 95, TWIC, SST (shipboard security tactics)
Qualified: shipboard Basic Fire Fighting, Helo Fire Fighter (Day/Night and vertical replenishment), and CBRD (chemical, biological and radiological defense)
Proficient small boat handler, 15’ to 46’
Certified in Navy Small Arms, M9 Berretta Pistol, M14 Rifle, Shotgun 12Ga Moss 500 and Baton (non-lethal weapons) Sexual Harassment and IA information Awareness
Current MSC/USC/SIU physical and drug screening
Skils
Exilent small boat handler up to 46 feet, good with wood metal and fiberglas all tools associated. Qualified steersmen any tonnage any ocean excelling in anchor and port. Skilled seaman with outstanding leadership, loyalty, safety and discipline.
I Have Been on the water sense I left university. I owned and operated a unsuccessful fishing venture as well participated in deep sea long lining for many years. With five years plus as a professional sea man coupled with a 15 years as a fishermen I bring outstanding qualification and stability to any vessel Captain and organization.