Objective
I would like to find a company that I enjoy working for and will allow me to upgrade my license and advance my career.
Experience
July 2007- Current Skaugen Petro Trans Offshore Houston, TX
First Mate
? Supervised the release of fenders for lightering and other shipboard operations
? Acted as the Vessel Security Officer
? Updated charts and maintained all the safety equipment onboard
? Run fire, man overboard, and emergency drills
June 2006- July 2007 Westbank Riverboat Services Lake Charles, LA
First Mate
? Supervise deck crew with daily maintenance and upkeep of the boat
? Run fire, man overboard, and emergency drills
? Assist the casino guests with any problems they had.
Dec 2002-Jan 2003 CSX lines Jacksonville, FL
Deck Cadet
? Served as a deck cadet onboard the CSX Hawaii standing bridge watch, performing daily maintenance, supervising the loading of containers
Dec 2003- Jan 2004 Military Sealift Command Norfolk, VA
Deck Cadet
? Served as a deck cadet onboard the USNS Patuxent standing bridge watch, performing daily maintenance, and participating in ship to ship refueling.
2001-2005 Texas Maritime Academy Galveston, TX
Deck Cadet
? Served as a member of the Corps of Cadets sailing on the training ship USTS Texas Clipper II for 4 years learning proper watch standing and leadership procedures and shipboard maintenance.
Education
2001-2005 Texas A&M University Galveston, TX
Bachelor of Science in Marine Science
? USCG Third Mate Unlimited tonnage open ocean
Certification
? Lifeboatman Certificate
? Bridge Resource Management
? Basic and Advanced Marine Firefighting Endorsement
? GMDSS Certificate
? GMDSS Certificate
? First Aid Provider
? STCW 1995 complete
Skils
Obtained the rank of Eagle Scout