Objective
I am currently seeking a position that will enhance and utilize my skills, while offering the opportunity for professional and personal growth.
Experience
6/10/03 – Present
Hornblower Cruises & Events San Francisco, CA - First Officer/Able Bodied Seaman
Assist bridge team during bridge watch. Inspect vessel security before and after cruise events. Assist guest during embarkation and debarkation from vessel. Conduct inspection of safety and fire fighting equipment. Test and maintain of fast rescue boat. Assist on vessel emergency drill plans. Assist Coast Guard on COI inspections on vessel. Assist with first Aid or CPR situations. Responsible for maintaining a secure and safe environment for passengers and work staff. Assist on vessel docking and departure operations
4/28/06 - 8 /15/06
US Army Corps of Engineers Portland, OR - Dredge Assistance/Cadet Internship
Assisted in dredging operations on the West Coast. Operated dredging consol for dredging operations. Stand watch with bridge team. Navigated vessel over dredging project site. Assisted on conducting survey for operating and keeping records on dredging program. Navigated vessel in and out of channels to dump site. Prepare voyage plans for transit. Maintained communication with vessel in the area and VTS. Stood engine watch with engineer team. Assisted on fuel and lubricants for vessel operations. Maintained and repaired launch and rescue boat. Responsible for maintaining security watch while vessel is docked. Assisted on vessel emergency drills plans. Assist on vessel docking and departure operations.
5/02/05 – 5/28/05 Sause Brothers Portland, OR - Wiper/ Cadet Internship
Assisted as deck hand during transit of two barges from Portland to Hawaii. Assisted on make and break of tow. Stood bridge watch with bridge team. Maintained communications with vessel on the area during transit. Preformed vessel maintenance and equipment checks for towing operations. Facilitated vessel emergency drill plans.
01/04/02 – 8/12/02 Massimo’s Italian Deli Reno, NV - Restaurant Manager
Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training new employees. Order all supplies for the operation of business, including food and beverage. Develop positive long-term customer service relationships through community events. Plan and coordinate caterings for up to 500 people.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Maritime Transportation
U.S Coast Guard Third Mate License STCW 1995 compliant
California Maritime Academy, CSU, Vallejo, CA (2003-2007)
Certification
U.S Coast Guard Third Mate License STCW
Towing Mate
TOAR certification
Tankerman PIC – December 2007
GMDSS – December 2007
Bridge Teamwork Procedures/Bridge Resource Management – December 2007
Fast Rescue Boats – December 2007
Person In charge of Medical Care – December 2007
Basic Safety Training – December 2007
Radar/ARPA – December 2007
USCG Approved Signaling Course (Flashing Light) – June 2007
ELKINS International, FCC COLEM Elements Seven – April 2007
Crowd Control, Passenger Safety and Crisis Management – April 2007
Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness – April 2007
Company/Vessel/Facility Security Officer – February 2007
USCG Approved Ship’s Stability – July 2006
Basic/Advanced Marine Firefighting – November 2005
Maritime Security Awareness – April 2004
Skils
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Windows XP
Languages
Bilingual (speak, read and write) in Spanish and English