Objective
Seeking a career that provides opportunities for advancement and the utilization of my license
Experience
School Training Cruise; June '05 - Aug '05
Deck Cadet
Sea Time: Two months aboard the USTS Texas Clipper II
- Navigated from Galveston to Charleston
- Participated in classes and activities that taught basic skills pertaining to the operation and maintenance of a vessel
Matson Navigation; June '06 - Aug '06
Deck Cadet
Sea Time: 73 days aboard the container ship S/S Kauai
- Seattle, Oakland and Honolulu
- Assisted in watchstanding duties, safety inspections, and cargo watches
Alaska Marine Highway System; Dec '06 - Jan '07
Deck Cadet
Sea Time: 21 days aboard the ferry M/V Taku
- Ferrying inside passage communities in Southeast Alaska
- Conducted security rounds, assisted with passenger fire-and-emergency drills and piloted much of the inside passageway
School Training Cruise; June '07 - Aug '07
Deck Cadet
Sea Time: Two months aboard the USTS Golden Bear
- Honolulu, Subic Bay, Hong Kong, Niigata, Seattle and Vallejo
- Re-enforced seamanship and leadership skills by conducting watches and supervising maintenance duties
Education
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation; December, 2008
Minor: Maritime Administration
Texas A&M University at Galveston (Texas Maritime Academy); Galveston, TX
Certification
Third Mate AGT Oceans
All STCW '95 & Tankerman-Assistant (DL & LG)
Skils
Eagle Scout
Efficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint