Objective
To gain employment in the maritime industry utilizing my higher education and professional development.
Experience
January 2006 - Present 90.1 KPFT Pacifica Radio
Houston, Texas
DJ/Producer
Hosted Rad Rich Rock n Roll Revue. Bi monthly airing featuring a wide spectrum of music, artist interviews and promotion of local area shows.
November 2005 - Present Coaches Sports Bar & Grill
Houston, Texas
Bartender/Waiter
Served and maintained both the bar areas. Position required food service, high volume sales, Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission Certification and clean up to health codes.
February 2005 – July 2005 Moody Gardens Hotel and Resort
Galveston, Texas
Bartender
Served and maintained both the pool and lobby bar areas. Position required food service, daily inventory checks, Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission Certification and clean up to health codes.
August 2003 – October 2004 Market Street Tavern
Galveston, Texas
Bartender/ Barback
Served and maintained downtown bar. Position required daily inventory checks, stocking, Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission Certification and clean up to health codes.
July 2004 – August 2004 Texas South Beach
Galveston, Texas
Bartender
Served and maintained high volume night club bar. Position required daily inventory checks, stocking, Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission Certification and clean up to health codes.
June 2003 – August 2003 Rush Creek Yacht Club
Heath, Texas
Head Sailing Instructor/Head Junior Sailing Coach
Planned lessons for multiple two week “Learn to Sail” sessions. Maintained three fleets of boats, including repair and inventory. Organized practices for the RCYC Junior Sailing Team. Coached all Texas Sailing Association events throughout the state.
November 1999 – March 2000 Maersk Lines Limited/M/V Constellation
Engine Cadet
Assisted Engineering staff in daily maintenance and operations of the vessel.
July 1996 – August 1996 Rush Creek Yacht Club
Heath, Texas
Junior Sailing Instructor
Assisted Head Instructor in daily lesson plans, maintained inventory and repairs of three fleets of boats.
Education
Education
August 2002 – May 2007 Texas A&M University at Galveston
Galveston, Texas
Maritime Administration
In progress to receive a B.B.A. in Maritime focused business. Major studies include emphasis on logistics, international trade, and economical movement of cargo.
July 1998 – November 2001 United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY
Marine Engineering
Attended classes that focused on power plant operations of ships. Studies included comprehensive laboratory and classroom sessions. Studies central focus was on thermal and fluid dynamics, an in depth understanding of various power plants and passing the United States Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer exam.
August 1994 – May 1998 Rockwall High School
Rockwall, Texas
High School Diploma
Professional Development
July 2005 Dearborn Financial Institute
Dallas, Texas
Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Adjusters Pre-Examination Course
40 hr course focused on the preparation for the Texas State Property and Casualty Insurance Adjusters Examination.
February 2003 Texas Christian University
Ft. Worth, Texas
Texas Speech Communications Workshop
3 day workshop focused on proper communication skills on various aspects of the business world. Included seminars on etiquette, public speaking, team building, e business and group dynamics.
Certification
Skils
Proficient in all Microsoft office applications.
I have worked in the food service industry for 5 years and has allowed me to handle high stress situations, multitasking, problem solving and improved communication skills.