Objective
To find a position as a marine surveyor, preferably with either an insurance carrier or a classification society.
Experience
2008
Marine Surveyor
Davis & Company, Ltd., Lisle, IL
Perform inspection and investigation of recreational vessels and cargoes for insurance carriers.
2005 – 2008
Contract Auditor and Marine Surveyor
MARSEC Corporation, Baton Rouge, LA
Performed compliance audits and inspections of maritime facilities in accordance with established safety and security standards. Served as consulting marine surveyor. Served as instructor.
1996 – 2005
Marine Surveyor
A3PI Services, Inc., Willow Springs, IL
Performed inspections and investigations of vessels, containers and cargoes for insurance carriers and classification societies.
Education
Marine Engineering Technology Program
Great Lakes Maritime Academy, Traverse City, MI, 1994
B.S., Organization Management
Calumet College, Hammond, IN, 1996
Train The Trainer (T3)
Heiken & Associates, Chicago, IL, 2000
STCW 95 Certificate
Total Marine Safety Centre, Vancouver, BC, 2000
Incident Command System
U.S. Coast Guard, Chicago, IL, 2002
Certification
Skils
Twelve years of experience as a Marine Surveyor.
Experience in C&V and damage surveys of commercial and recreational vessels.
Experience in on/off hire and damage surveys of cargo and bulk containers.
Experience in damage claim and verification of cargoes.
Experience as an auditor.
Served in U.S. Coast Guard, 1981-1982
Past President, Coast Guard Sea Veterans of America
Life Member, Disabled American Veterans
Member, Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society
Member, Chicago Marine Safety Council
Associate Member, International Shipmasters Association