Objective
Marine operations
Experience
Professional Credentials
·Great Lakes Master 1600 Ton License – United States Coast Guard
·Advanced Marine Fire Fighting Certificate – United States Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration
·Unlimited Radar Observer Certificate
·Able Seaman Unlimited – United States Merchant Mariners Document
·Certified Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus Operator
Professional Experience
Trump Casino - Buffington Harbor, Gary, Indiana
Chief Mate, MV Trump Casino – February 1998 to February 2003
Able Seaman, MV Trump Casino – November 1996 to February 1998
Navigational Responsibilities
·Navigated gaming vessel (2,990 passenger capacity) on Lake Michigan
·Executed interdepartmental safety and emergency drills with marine crew and casino personnel
·Monitored and reported on weather conditions and maintain information gathering equipment
·Participated in quarterly Coast Guard inspections, annual civic emergency disaster drills and annual Federal Communication Commission inspections
Management Responsibilities
·Interviewed, scheduled, trained, evaluated and disciplined: Able Seamen, Ordinary Seamen and housekeeping staff
·Directed safety and emergency equipment use and maintenance
·Directed safety audits throughout vessel
A3Pi Services, Inc – Willow Springs, Illinois
Surveyor – January 1999 to December 1999 (part-time)
Responsibilities
·Conducted on-hire condition surveys and regulatory testing of International Maritime Organization Code tank containers, including inspection of steel structure and welds
·Assisted in conversion of passenger barge and casino vessel-mooring arrangement for Harrah’s Casino, Joliet
·Assisted in survey of historic vessel SS Milwaukee Clipper for Coast Guard approval in cross-lake towing operation
Spirit of Chicago Cruises, Chicago, Illinois
Chief Mate, MV Spirit of Chicago – March 1999 to November 1999 (part-time)
Responsibilities
·Navigated cruise vessel (600 passenger capacity) on Lake Michigan
·Assisted in annual Coast Guard inspections
·Maintained mechanical systems, navigational instruments and emergency equipment
Wagner Charter Company, Incorporated - Chicago, Illinois
Master, MV Jamaica and MV Buccaneer – May 1994 to September 1997
Deckhand - March 1990 to March 1994
Navigational Responsibilities
·Navigated cruise vessels (150 and 220 passenger capacity) on Chicago River and Lake Michigan
·Assisted in annual and dry dock Coast Guard inspections
·Maintained mechanical systems, navigational instruments and emergency equipment
·Planned and executed emergency and passenger-safety procedure drills
Management Responsibilities
·Provided passengers with vessel-safety orientation and guided sightseeing tour
·Conducted tours of facilities for prospective clients
·Coordinated caterers, performers and other sub-contractors
·Secured balance payments from clients
Education
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude (3.5/4.0)
Computer Information Systems
DeVry University, Addison, Illinois
2005
College of Architecture
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
1988 to 1989
Architecture and Liberal Arts
Triton College, River Grove, Illinois
1986 to 1988
Personal Skills and Interests
·Familiar with Microsoft, Macintosh, Linux and UNIX computer operating systems
·Proficient in the following programming languages: C++, CGI/Perl, Java, MySQL, Q-Basic, PHP, SQL, Visual Basic .NET, UNIX, and XML
·Proficient with the following applications: Microsoft Office, Visual Studio .NET, Visio, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Studio MX, Oracle, PC Mac LAN, and Visible Analyst
·Designed and installed home-office network consisting of PC and Macintosh computers, cable Internet, router, Voice-Over Internet Protocol, and Ethernet connections throughout building
·Proficient in construction trades including: carpentry, plumbing and electrical
·Proficient in ARC/MIG welding and Acetylene/Plasma cutting
·Maritime history and model building
Education
Certification
Skils