Objective
I would like to accumulate sea time so that I can obtain my AB endorsement.
Experience
December 2008
To March 2009
User Centered Designer
St. Joseph Hospital (Bellingham, WA)
• Worked with users to identify system issues and enhancement possibilities
• Documented identified system issues and enhancements and relayed them to the design team
• Created wireframes to effectively convey product enhancements
• Developed and produced marketing and storyboard materials using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Researched social media outlets to improve the visibility of the company's product
January 2005
To September 2008
Web and Media Coordinator
Mayborn Museum, Baylor University (Waco, TX)
• Worked in Photoshop and Illustrator to develop ads and posters
• Created Flash interactives to accompany the museum’s changing exhibits
• Updated and maintained museum Internet site, streamlining navigation and inserting interactive content bringing our monthly visitor count from 15,000 to 25,000 in one month’s time
• Updated and maintained Photoshop- and Director MX-based interactive displays located throughout the museum to ensure currency and guest appeal
• Created well-received podcasts to complement various exhibits and displays
• Guest podcasting speaker at the Texas Association of Museums (TAM) annual conference (April 2007).
• Produced routine and ad hoc guest volume and place of origin reports to improve targeted marketing efforts
• Developed new and inventive solutions for the museum’s IT needs such as continually modifying the database backend to accommodate the marketing department’s changing needs
• Supported ticketing operations through hands-on troubleshooting, both independently and with the ticketing vendor
• Maintained and supported internal web sites and databases, including membership and tour booking systems
• Supervised and mentored an assistant who helps to maintain the Director MX interactive displays
October 2004
To December 2004
Quality Assurance Tester
World Savings Bank (San Antonio, TX)
• Tested new teller application to be implemented in 280 branches nationwide
• Revised and improved upon test cases, conditions and business specifications to ensure test integrity and value
Education
1996 to 2000
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Management Information Systems
Graduation: December 2000
GPA: 3.4 / 4.0 scale
Certification
Merchant Mariner Credential [Ordinary Seaman, Stewards Department (FH), Wiper]
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Skils
-Cooking
-Cleaning
-Painting
-Minor Construction
-Minor Plumbing
Although I have not served on a commercial vessel I have logged hours on a private fishing boat, assisting in lauching, docking, navigating, and piloting and am looking to break into the industry.