Objective
Secure a Full-Time Administrative/Operational position in the Seattle maritime industry.
Experience
Southwest Fisheries Science Center/NOAA Corps – Santa Cruz, CA
* Operations Officer, Fisheries Investigation: Assist Groundfish Survey Team in study of jumbo squid (Dosidicus gigas); Support diving and field research projects (2005 - Present)
Northwest Fisheries Science Center/NOAA Corps – Seattle, WA
* Junior Officer In Charge, R/V Harold W. Streeter: Helped operate and maintain 45’ wooden research vessel; Deployed oceanographic and trawling gear; Assisted in maintaining Center’s small boat program; Supported field research projects (2004 - 2005)
NOAA Ship David Starr Jordan – San Diego, CA
* Officer of the Deck Underway: Responsible for safe steerage and navigation of the vessel, conducting operations, and deploying gear (2001 – 2004)
* Officer of the Deck In-Port: Primary point of contact for any and all shipboard concerns; Conducted security rounds (2001 – 2004)
* Navigation Officer: Prepared and corrected nautical charts; Maintained bridge equipment; Ensured logs were properly maintained (2001 – 2002)
* Field Operations Officer: Relayed logistics between scientific party and command; Served as primary point of contact for all concerns regarding the scientific party; Implemented and maintained E-MOA computer data log; Coordinated loading of gear; Assigned berthing (2002 – 2004)
* Medical Officer: Provided emergency trauma and medicinal care to all ship personnel; Maintained ship’s formulary; Maintained medical library; Stored and updated medical
records; Ensured all medical equipment was operational (2001 – 2004)
* Damage Control/Safety Officer: Maintained all emergency and firefighting equipment; Maintained drill logs (2001 – 2004)
* Imprest Fund Cashier: Accurately accounted for all petty cash expenses (up to $67,000); Maintained ledger and receipts; Ensured that funds were replenished in a timely fashion (2002 – 2004)
* Fleet Inspection Officer: Ensured that all departments were operating within proper NOAA and OSHA guidelines prior to the ship’s annual fleet inspection; Maintained all equipment and service logs as well as official checklists required for inspection (2001 – 2004)
Education
United States Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point, NY
NOAA Corps Basic Officers Training Course (8/01 - 11/01)
University of Georgia – Athens, GA
Bachelor of Science in Biology (9/97 – 5/01)
Certification
* PADI Open Water Scuba Certification (Current)
* NOAA Working Diver Certification (Current)
* NAUI Master Scuba Diver Certification (Current)
* NBDHMT Advanced Diver Medic Certification (2004 – 2006)
* EMT-Basic Certification, Washington (2001 – 2002)
* DAN Certification – Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries (Current)
* American Red Cross – CPR/First-Aid Certification (Current)
* Pacific Maritime Institute – Advanced Shipboard Medical-Person-In-Charge Certification (2002 – 2004)
* Military Sealift Command – Helicopter Firefighting Certification (Rec. 2004)
* Fast Rescue Boat Certification (Rec. 2004)
USCG/STCW Certifications: Radar Observer (Unlimited), Personal Safety and Responsibilities, ARPA Radar, Elementary First-Aid, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Combined Basic and Advanced Firefighting, Bridge Resource Management (Rec. 2001)
Skils
* Mature, sound decision-making skills
* Accurately keeps records
* Strong communication skills
* Enthusiastic and positive
* Self-starter with an involved style of leadership and common sense approach
* Capable of sizing up situations, analyzing facts, and developing alternative courses of action in order to achieve desired results
* Knowledge of Spanish
* Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows (’98, ME, XP)
* Office Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Corel Word Perfect, Adobe Acrobat
* Navigation Software: Nobeltec, Maptech, GPS (Magellan, Furuno)
References available upon request.
Available for employment beginning November 1, 2008.