Objective
To work in a Managerial or Executive position with a progressive company
Experience
Over 27 years of highly successful, results-driven leadership experience in the maritime industry.
Strategic visionary, persuasive communicator, artful motivator and builder of high performance teams.
Superb organizer, resourceful innovator and adept multi-tasker in shipboard operations.
Bean Dredging Corporation L.L.C., Belle Chasse, La (1981 – 2007)
Started working as Third Mate and worked my way up to the Captain’s
Position. As Captain I managed all aspects of the vessel’s operations.
• Developed many spread sheets for tracking the daily production which the
company adopted as a corporate spreadsheet.
• Reached and exceeded job estimates for production and completion dates.
• Implemented corporate safety policies and achieved the highest safety
record in the company and industry for our piece of equipment. We went over
seven years without an OSHA recordable or loss time accident.
• Established an excellent reputation with the client for our company.
M/V Terrapin Island Master 6/15/07 to Present Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.
M/V Eagle-1 Master 6/4/98 to 6/15/07 Bean Dredging L.L.C.
M/V Eagle-1 Chief Mate 6/5/84 to 6/4/98 Bean Dredging L.L.C.
M/V Eagle-1 Third Mate 10/28/81 to 6/5/84 Bean Dredging L.L.C.
M/V Vigilant Third Mate 4/1980 to 10/1981 Offshore Logistics Inc.
S/S Pioneer Contender Third Mate 11/1979 to 1/1980 United States Lines
Education
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02532
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Marine Transportation
License: USCG Third Mate, Unlimited Tonnage, Upon Oceans
Commission: Ensign, United States Naval Reserves, Inactive
Graduation Date: 12 May 1979
Honors: Dean’s list Spring Semester 1979, Sea term 1978,
And Fall Semesters of 1978, and 1977
Certification
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW)
Personal Survival at Sea (STCW)
Elementary First Aid (STCW)
Lifesaving and CPR (STCW)
Basic Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW)
Bridge Resource Management Unlimited (STCW)
Advanced Radar Plotting Aids (STCW)
Radar Observer Unlimited Renewal Endorsement
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (STCW)
Basic Fire Fighting (STCW)
Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW)
STCW 95 Certificate
Certificate of Completion of FCC Element 1
Certificate of Completion of FCC Element 7
US Army Corps of Engineers Certificate for Construction Quality Management for Contractors
Certificate of completion on the Course of Instruction in Bloodborne Pathogens
Certificate of Completion on the Course of Instruction in Lock-out/Tag-out
Certificate for Class “A” Hydraulic Crane Operator
Certificate of Training in Crane Rigging
Certificate of Training in Holland on Dredging Theory and Simulator Training
Certificate of Training for 40 hours on Hazardous Materials
Certificate of Training for 4 hour Radiation safety Training Course
Certificate of Training for 12 hour OSHA 600 Collateral Duty Safety and Health Course
Certificate of Training for 10 hour Hudson Trident’s Vessel Security Officer Course
Certificate of Training on AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
* Note: All certificates follow by “STCW” conform to the standards of training, Certification and
Watch-keeping of 1995 as required by the international maritime community and
USCG.
Skils
Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent Clerical, Organizational, and Management skills
Extensive Ship Handling skills
Knowledge of many rules and regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations, ISM, AND DSMP
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMMENTS
Earned Master’s unlimited license and have been in command of my own ship for ten years.
Elected by company Vice President to attend their Management Training Program.
Attended Advanced Dredging Training Program.
Selected by company President to be a member of the Corporate Safety Team.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Trained, mentored and inspired potential leaders to develop their skills in
order to advance and make greater contributions to the company excellence.
Increased productivity and reduced operating costs by continuously improving staffing.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Bean Safety Team Award 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995.
Bean Management Training Program 1993, & 1995.
Bean Advanced Dredging Training Program.
Bean Safety Team 2004 -2007.
Bean Personal Safety Award for 25 accident free years