Objective
A position with a company so that I’m able to demonstrate my leadership and seamanship skills
Experience
December 2008- Present Masters, Mates and Pilots
• 3rd Mate on container ship--stood navigational watches, moor the ship, inspect the lifesaving gear, Vessel Safety Officer, Vessel Orientation Officer
• Night Mate- Relieved the Mate on watch, tended lights, lines and gangway
• Oversee cargo operations
June 2008- December 2008 Kirby Inland Marine
• Worked as a Steersman on a towboat that ran the Mississippi and Illinois rivers
• Gained experience in close quarters, inland situations
Spring 2008 Cadet Second Officer
• In charge of the maintenance work on the T.S. Empire State
• Worked directly under Chief Mate
Summer 2005- 2007 T.S. Empire State
Summer Sea Term III Bosun
• Took on leadership rolls and learned how to run a proper bridge watch
• Have experience in mooring a ship, working with cargo booms and cranes and anchoring
Summer Sea Term II
• Increased knowledge and shipboard awareness
Summer Sea Term I
• Become familiar with ship construction and lookout watch
Education
State University of New York Maritime College
Major: Business/ Marine Transportation
Third Mates License May 2008
B.S. in Marine Transportation May 2008
Certification
• Unlimited Tonnage Third Mate’s License
• Medical Care Provider
• GMDSS
• Diesel Control Systems Certificate
Skils
I'm a hard worker and easy to get along with. I can stand navigational watches, inspect equipment moor a ship, and conduct orientations for new crew members. I am also ready to work ASAP.
I'm volunteer assistant wrestling coach for Nansemond River High School in Suffolk, Va. Worked one on one with high school athletes to improve their wrestling skills, teach them new skills and teach them life lessons.