Objective
Seeking a position in the marine industry with an opportunity to advance utilizing acquired skills, experience and training
Experience
OCEAN SERVICEOCEAN SERVICE’S, Seattle, WA 2008 - Present
Master/Chief Mate
2012- 2013 Master of the R/V OCEAN STARR conducting trawl surveys for NOAA, In charge of all ship board operation.
2010 Gulf of Mexico working on board the R/V OCEAN VERITAS as part of the response team for the Deepwater Horizon disaster
Responsible for maneuvering the vessel during deep sea water and bottom sampling with a CTD and Multicore units
· Responsible for an eight hour standard watch and maneuvering during bottom mapping operations.
· Oversaw launching and recovery operations of two thirty two foot launches
· Supervised a deck crew of four
WESTWARD FISHING COMPANY, Seattle, WA 1999 - 2008
Chief Mate
· Supervised a crew of four personnel on a single boat. Responsible for nighttime operations of the vessel.
· Oversaw all deck operations.
· Responsible for the up keep and maintenance deck equipment
· Safety Drill Instructor
· Oversaw all cargo operations, loading and offloading
· Fished the Bering Sea and Western Aleutian Islands.
ALASKA TRAWL FISHERIES, Edmonds, WA 1993 - 1998
Master (1996 – 1998)
· Responsible for all operations of the ship as well as deck operations. Crew was comprised of 110 individuals.
· Responsible for training and safety of all crew members
· Fished the Bering Sea and Western Aleutian Islands
Chief Mate (1993 – 1996)
· Responsible for fishing operation twelve hours a night.
· Supervised a deck crew of ten
· Oversaw deck operations
· Chief Medical Officer and Licensed Safety Drill Instructor.
· Supervised all cargo operation.
AMERICAN SEAFOOD COMPANY. Seattle, WA 1992
Chief Mate
· Responsible for fishing operations twelve hours per day.
· Supervised a deck crew of ten
· Oversaw deck operations.
ARCTIC STORM INC., Seattle, WA 1990 – 1992
Chief Mate
· Responsible for fishing operations twelve hours per day
· Supervised a deck crew of twelve
· Supervised all cargo operations
· Utilized many of the skills and aptitudes described in the above text.
ALASKA COMMAND INC., Seattle, WA 1987 – 1990
Master
· Responsible for all vessel operations and all fishing activities at all times.
· Supervised a crew of thirty two
ARCTIC ALASKA INC., Seattle, WA 1985 – 1987
Chief Mate / Bosun’s Mate
· Supervised a crew of 28
· Responsible for all up keep and maintenance of all deck equipment
· Operations of cargo gear during loading and offloading of cargo
· Responsible for general operations 12 hours per day. Oversaw all deck operations as Bosun’s Mate
’S, Seattle, WA 2008 - Present
Master/Chief Mate
2012- 2013 Master of the R/V OCEAN STARR conducting trawl surveys for NOAA, In charge of all ship board operation.
2010 Gulf of Mexico working on board the R/V OCEAN VERITAS as part of the response team for the Deepwater Horizon disaster
Responsible for maneuvering the vessel during deep sea water and bottom sampling with a CTD and Multicore units
· Responsible for an eight hour standard watch and maneuvering during bottom mapping operations.
· Oversaw launching and recovery operations of two thirty two foot launches
· Supervised a deck crew of four
WESTWARD FISHING COMPANY, Seattle, WA 1999 - 2008
Chief Mate
· Supervised a crew of four personnel on a single boat. Responsible for nighttime operations of the vessel.
· Oversaw all deck operations.
· Responsible for the up keep and maintenance deck equipment
· Safety Drill Instructor
· Oversaw all cargo operations, loading and offloading
· Fished the Bering Sea and Western Aleutian Islands.
ALASKA TRAWL FISHERIES, Edmonds, WA 1993 - 1998
Master (1996 – 1998)
· Responsible for all operations of the ship as well as deck operations. Crew was comprised of 110 individuals.
· Responsible for training and safety of all crew members
· Fished the Bering Sea and Western Aleutian Islands
Education
High School GED
Certification
· Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Not More Than 1,600 Gross Registered Tons (Domestic Tonnage) 3,000 Gross Tons (ITC Tonnage) Upon Oceans.
· Master of Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels of Not More Than 5,000 Gross Registered Tons Upon Oceans
· Radar Observer (Unlimited),
· Standard Watch Keeping 95
· MMD AB Unlimited Any Waters
· STCW GMDSS Element 1 & 7
· 80 Hours of Marine Firefighting Training,
· 24 Hours Emergency Medical Training,
· TWIC Card
· Cold Water Survival Training
Skils
Marine electronics, Ship board computer skills, gear rigging, wire splicing, line splicing,
I also have extensive knowledge in Trawling, Trawl gear and rigging and marine electronics used in the trawl fisheries.
I am presently seeking a challenging position in the Marine industry with an opportunity to advance to the Captains position utilizing my skills, training and aptitudes.
I work well with people, am highly motivated and am effective in high pressure situations. I adapt quickly to new environments and am knowledgeable in work prioritization.
If my qualifications are of interest to you, I would welcome an opportunity to discuss them with further in a personal interview.