Objective
My goal is to use my education, extensive training, and leadership skills to pursue a career in the maritime industry while allowing for personal growth and to contribute to the success of a dynamic company.
Experience
June2008 – July2009: Lindblad Expeditions Seattle, WA
Position of 2/M on M/V National Geographic Sea Bird/Sea Lion operating in Southeast Alaska, Columbia River, Baja California
•Navigational Officer: Responsible for vessel route planning and safe navigation through Southeast Alaska, British Columbia, Columbia and Snake River (Astoria to Lewiston), and Baja California. Includes tide and current predictions, weather routing, traffic monitoring, maintaining bridge electronics and perform related vessel administrative duties.
•Small Vessel Operator: Oversee and participate in small vessel operations through ice, marine mammals, and beach landings. While standing watch, organize shuttles for guests, transport equipment, and prepare deck staff and crew for next expedition.
•Crew Training Liaison: Direct correspondence with main office to train crew, set appointments for shore training, and assist newly hired employees to comply with company safety regulations.
Oct2007 – Feb2008: Keystone Shipping Company Charleston, SC
Position of 2/M on ATB Tallahassee Bay and ATB Atlanta Bay along coastwise Paraxylene trade
•Navigation Officer: Vessel administrative duties and ensure safe navigation of vessel
•Safety & Medical Officer: Conduct safety meetings and fire and boat drills, inventory all medical supplies, and inspect all safety and lifesaving equipment
•Security Officer: Conduct training and security drills, inspect all security equipment and SSAS functions
•Tankerman: Supervise cargo operations (load/discharge, inert gas system, vessel stability)
Nov2004 – June2006: Deck Cadet (Officer-in-Training) Various Locations
Cadet training aboard M/V Thailand, M/V Maunawili, M/T Alaskan Frontier, M/V Patriot
•Stood bridge watch with licensed officers, maintained ship stability, supervised cargo operations, organized fire drills, assisted in the safe navigation of commercial vessels
•Tankerman PIC Endorsement earned while aboard M/T Alaskan Frontier
•**Recommendations and evaluations from licensed officers available upon request**
Education
2003-2007 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY
U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Third Mate (unlimited tonnage, unlimited horsepower, any ocean)
Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Intermodal Transportation
Commissioned Officer in U.S. Naval Reserve
•Tankerman Person in Charge (PIC) Endorsement from Alaska Tanker Company, LLC
•Officer in charge of a navigational watch of ships of 500 GRT or more (including bridge resource management and Radar/ARPA)
•Licensed GMDSS radio operator
•Certified in survival craft and rescues at sea, basic safety, and advanced firefighting
•Cumulative GPA of 3.0, Sea-Year Award for outstanding evaluations and sea projects
•Company Fitness Officer to teach nutrition and physical training for a healthier military lifestyle
•Captain of Triathlon Club, Alpine Adventure Club, 2005-2007
•Varsity soccer team member, 2003-2005
2002-2003 Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT
Earned 52 credits towards a degree in International Business
•Maintained GPA of 3.2
•Member of Varsity soccer team
Certification
U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate Unlimited, Tankerman PIC endorsement from Alaska Tanker Company, GMDSS Radio Operator, Radar/ARPA, Basic Safety, Survival Craft and Rescue Boat, Advanced Firefighting, all STCW certificates are current, commissioned officer in U.S. Navy Reserve
Skils
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook. Able to type 90+ words per minute. Proficient in all Apple applications