Objective
To obtain a long-term and challenging position with a respected company where my strengths and leadership capabilities will attain my goal of advancing my license in the Merchant Marine.
Experience
Crowley Petroleum Division: Third Mate - SMT Chemical Trader (Product Tanker) 2009
U.S. Shipping: Third Mate - M/V Charleston (Chemical Tanker) 2006-2008
Third Mate - ITB Groton (Product Tanker) 2005-2006
M.S.C.: Trained for tanker operations- Deck Cadet- USNS Patuxent (Oiler) 2003-2004
Education
TEXAS MARITIME ACADEMY - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON 2001-2005 Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation (Major GPA: 3.1)
• U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate License - Unlimited Tonnage Graduated: August 2005
• Intensive training in maritime navigation, seamanship and international rules & regulations.
• Practical application of vessel operations and watch standing procedures during nine months at sea.
• Assigned Texas Clipper’s Cadet Navigator O.D. during storm rescue of civilian crew off Florida July 2003
• Acquired Docking skills as Employee - Best Bet Line Handlers, Corpus Christi, TX. 1999-2001
Certification
ECDIS Aug. 2008
TOAR (Towing Endorsement) May 2008
U.S. Coast Guard Second Mate License - Unlimited Tonnage May 2007
U.S. Coast Guard Masters License - 1600 Ton May 2007
Tankerman (PIC) Nov. 2006
Bridge Resource Management May 2005
Medical Provider (American Red Cross) Aug. 2005
Radar/ARPA Dec. 2004
GMDSS Dec. 2004
Marine Lifeboatman (USCG) May 2002
Advanced Marine Firefighting May 2002
First Aid Apr. 2002
Skils
• Four years of tanker experience involving all operations of navigation, cargo, maintenance and safety.
• Directed and led Fire Team 1 during three hour engine room fire thus extinguishing in a safe and timely manner.
• At my watch inception, identified and initiated corrective action when vessel was dragging anchor in bad weather.
• Frequently assisted Chief Officer in cargo plan and stability calculations.
• No lost time, injury-free and zero spill record throughout my career.
• Texas A&M Corps of Cadets:
I. Awarded the “M” Pendant “Best Maintained Agency Ship” 2003
II. Outstanding Platoon During Training Cruise 2003
III. Elected as Platoon Leader 2004