Objective
To secure a position with a ship management company with room for upward movement.
Experience
National Response Corp. Gulf of Mexico
Assistant Vessel Manager, Deep Horizon Oil Spill May 2010-July 2010
• Ensure safe navigation of vessel
• Manage crew to ensure safe deck operations
• Launch and recover oil skimming apparatus
• Instruct new crew members of safety protocols and emergency response
• Assist Captain as needed
Hyde Park Landing, Hyde Park, N.Y.
Property Manager, April 2009-May 2010
• Responsible maintenance of moorings and docks
• Assist tenants/seasonal clients as needed
• Ensure safety and security of marina, as well as small vessels
• Maintain grounds and properties
• Liaise with contractors
• Assist owner as needed
Roymar Ship Management, Scarsdale, NY
Class & Statutory Affairs Coordinator, March 2008-October 2008
• Responsible for ensuring compliance of trading certificates and class society surveys for entire fleet of 46 ships
• Managed coordination of all surveys and inspections
• Scheduled all third party service companies, ensuring coordination with surveyors to attend vessel simultaneously and limit ship down time
• Maintained files of all class & statutory certificates and inspection records & reports according to requirements
• Maintained plans, manuals, and vessel drawings for entire fleet
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely invoice payment and procurement of proper equipment
• Partnered with Safety, Quality, and Environment department to resolve any issues
• Assisted Fleet Managers, Technical Director, and Company President with special projects
Technical Coordinator, February 2008-March 2008
• Responsible for arranging technical services for 12 ships
• Quote service companies and contract service to company with highest quality of work
• Maintained and filed all invoices associated with services arranged and rendered
• Ensure that arranged services were completed in a timely fashion
• Assisted Fleet Technical Managers as needed
K-Sea Transportation, Staten Island, NY
Assistant Tankerman, April 2007 – January 2008
• Responsible for safety and security of vessel, crew and cargo, including standing navigational watch at sea
• Oversaw loading and discharging operations, including verification of all documentation pertaining to cargo
• Inspected all pumps, cargo piping and hoses to ensure ability to safely load and discharge flammable liquid cargo
Interocean American Shipping, New Orleans, LA
Chief Security Officer, October 2005 – March 2006
• Liaison between ship used to house recovery workers, FEMA MARAD, Port of New Orleans and local law enforcement during Hurricane Katrina relief efforts
• Responsible for daily accountability of persons living aboard vessel, including verification of hours for payroll
• Created and maintained database of all persons living and eating aboard vessel
• Developed protocol for daily embarkation onto vessel
• Led ship orientation for people aboard including vessel familiarization, safety & security protocols, ship rules
• Resolved problems and disputes that arose to ensure a safe and secure environment aboard vessel
• Assessed ship security needs and implemented security measures and system to address findings, including planning and executing regular fire and emergency drills
• Oversaw providing meals to port workers
• Prepared regular reports for FEMA and MARAD regarding people aboard vessel and support to port workers
• Created final report for MARAD of security procedures, logistical pros and cons, lessons learned during relief efforts, including recommendations for other emergency operations of Katrina’s magnitude
S.U.N.Y. Maritime College, Throggs Neck, NY
Waterfront Assistant, July 2001 – August 2005
• Responsible for security and maintenance of all vessels and floating docks
• Inspect vessels and docks, and make recommendations for repairs
• Ensure all vessels were secured
• Instructed students and guests in vessel familiarization and shipboard protocol
• Took professors out to sea during summer months to conduct research and ensured effective vessel operation during research trips
Education
S.U.N.Y. Maritime, Throggs Neck, N.Y.
• Bachelor of Science, Marine and Inter-modal Transportation, Business Management 2005
Certification
• USCG Third Mates License
• CPR with AED and First Aid
• CBRD (Chemical, Biological, Radiological Defense Training)
• U.S. Merchant Marine Medal for outstanding achievement during Hurricane Katrina relief effort
• Radar Certified
• F.C.C. License
• Crane Operations
• Rigging operations
• HAZWOPER Certified
Skils
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish
• Proficient with computer software including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Familiar with Fax, Plotting, and Copy equipment
• Type 40 w.p.m.