Objective
To further my career as a marine engineer
Experience
2/2007 – Present University of Delaware Lewis, DE Campus
Ordinary Seaman on the R/V Hugh R. Sharp
Duties aboard the Sharp: Line handling, deck gear operation to include winches, windlasses, crane, and A-frame. Painting, equipment maintenance, and engineering watches. Assisted in the development of SOPs for (anchor windlass, A-frame, escape hatch maintenance), (safety equipment and fire extinguisher inspections) and (MSD system and oily water separator operation).
4/2006 – 1/2007 Jamaica Bay services Ocean City, MD
Landscape Designer
Assisting in landscape design for several restaurants in the Ocean City area, working with city and county codes and regulations, as well as maintaining several large scale properties.
5/2004 – 4/2006 OC Seacrets Inc Ocean City, MD
Assistant Maintenance Manager
Seacrets is a large nightclub/bar and grill, that transforms itself every year with large-scale construction projects. Duties included operating heavy equipment, being involved with planning, carpentry, plumbing, light welding, electrical, HVAC, landscaping, maintaining vehicles and equipment, and supervising maintenance staff.
5/2001 – 5/2004 Coldwell Banker Ocean City, MD
Maintenance Man
Responsible for maintaining 1000+-unit rental inventory. All aspects of condo and home maintenance were covered. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, roofing, and landscaping.
10/1999 – 5/2001 Opengate Construction Snow Hill, MD
Project Manager
All phases of new home construction, commercial construction, light remodeling, landscaping, material purchasing and receiving, crew management
2/1992 – 7/1998 U.S. Navy San Diego, CA
Boatswains Mate
Stationed aboard USS Constellation, responsible for maintenance and upkeep of exterior spaces and sponsons. Painting, watch standing (including Helm, Lookout, After steering and Messenger), underway replenishment (both vertical and ship to ship), anchoring, line handling, receiving and disposal of all shipboard hazmat, firefighting (attended firefighting and damage control school Treasure Island), and coxswain duties.
Education
1/1996 – 6/1996 San Diego City College San Diego, CA
Some college coursework completed: Marine Biology and Astronomy
Certification
2008
Basic fire fighting school
Passed Coast Guard exam for QMED
MMD (wiper) and STCW95 certified
Skils
Small boat coxswain
Welder
Front end loader/backhoe
Skid loader operator
Fork truck operator Tower climbing/at height rescue
Crane operator
winch operator (electric and hydraulic)
A-frame operator
Currently preparing for USCG DDE exam.