Objective
My name is Robert Darnell and I graduated from Texas Maritime Academy May 2012 with a Bachelors of Science in Marine Transportation and my Third Mate's License. I'm registered with AMO and seeking employment in the maritime filed as a Third Mate aboard a ship.
Experience
6/2011 – 8/2011 (2 months on TS Golden Bear): Senior Cadet
•California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA
•Learned leadership principles, running a watch, celestial navigation, shiphandling and maneuvering, 3/M Responsibilities
5/2010 - 8/2010 (3 Months on HOS Pinnacle): Cadet/Able Bodied Seaman
•Hornbeck Offshore Services, Covington, LA
•Exposure to Bridge duties, Chip and Paint deck, inspect safety equipment, line handling, cargo/crane operations, watch standing, lookout, crew management, DP exposure
6/2009 - 8/2009 (2 months on TS Golden Bear): Sophomore Cadet
•California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA
•Exposure to deck work, deck machinery, mooring operations, deck and ship maintenance, lookout, watch standing
5/2007 - 8/2008 (Part Time on CHAMONIX II): Deckhand/Captain
•Big D Cats, Lewisville, TX
•Experience working with different nationalities, Small boat handling, experience working with large groups of people
Education
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
Graduation Date: May 12, 2012
Graduated with a GPA above 3.0
Certification
•Merchant Mariner Credential with Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage endorsement
•Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
•GMDSS Radio Operators License
•31 Hour First Aid Provider
•Basic and Advanced Marine Firefighting
•Survival Craft Course
•Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
•ARPA
•54.5 Hour Training for Liquefied Gas Tankers
•Tankerman PIC (DL) Course
•Bridge Resource Management
•Flashing Light Signaling Practical
•LNG Course
Skils
I pride myself on being flexible and a fast learner. I've been in leadership positions all my life through Boy Scouts when I was younger on through college into the Corps of Cadets. I'm usually a calm and patient person which allows me to deal with people tactfully. I've been told I'm a good teacher and able to clearly explain what it is that I want accomplished. I'm able to work hard for long hours if need be and do not tire easily. I like to develop routines not only to be thorough, but also to perfect what I'm working on.I think I'm a good team member and, if given the opportunity, a good leader.
While my achievements before college may be inconsequential I would like to point out that I was in the top 10 percent of my high school class, involved in the National Honor Society, and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. All my life i have been involved with organizations like the BSA, JROTC in high school, and the Corps of Cadets while in College. I believe that my involvement with said organizations has prepared me to be ready to take on my career as an officer aboard a ship.