Objective
To sail as a third mate for the United States Merchant Marines using my existing skills while developing experience.
Experience
FULL MOON CLASSIC YACHT CHARTERS: BOSTON, MA AUGUST 2012 - PRESENT
First Mate
• Senior deckhand on a 65-foot antique classic motor yacht, equipped with twin inboard Detroit diesel engines. Duties vary from indoor/outdoor cosmetic labor to minor engine work. In charge of the other deckhands on duty.
KIRBY INLAND MARINE: BATON ROUGE, LA JUNE – AUGUST 2012
Deckhand
• Lived aboard the M/V City of Louisville- 150 foot long, 3,200 horsepower Detroit diesel propelled towboat. Gained knowledge and experience in building/breaking tow, going through locks, and observation in the wheelhouse. Traveled through the Mississippi River pushing barges of liquid cargo.
MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND: NORFOLK, VA JUNE- AUGUST 2011
Deck Cadet
• Lived aboard the USNS Rappahannock- 677 foot Colt Pielstick diesel propelled oiler. Stood daily four-hour watches, focusing on conning the ship. Performed deck maintenance daily as well as underway replenishment. Ports of Call: Sembawang Singapore, Sasebo Japan, Darwin Australia.
AMERICAN CRUISE LINES: PROVIDENCE, RI JUNE- AUGUST 2010
Deckhand
• Lived aboard the M/V American Star- 99-ton Caterpillar diesel propelled vessel; capacity: 100 passengers. Made weekly voyages around New England. Duties included watch standing, maintenance and assisting passengers.
Education
MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY: BUZZARDS BAY, MA GRADUATED: DECEMBER 2012
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
USCG license: Third Mate Unlimited tonnage Any Oceans & STCW 95 Certificate
• Sailed 3 sea terms aboard the Training Ship Kennedy gaining hands-on experience on deck, in the wheelhouse and in the engine room. Also acquired training in maritime business, environmental protection and emergency management. JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2010, 2011, 2012
Certification
First Aid
Advanced Firefighting
Basic Safety Training
GMDSS Operator
Radar Observer (Unlimited)
ARPA Observer
Visual Communications (Flashing Light)
Tankship Dangerous Liquids (DL) Course
Crude Oil Washing and Inert Gas Systems Training
Hazardous Material Handling and Training
Bridge Resource Management
PADI Open Water
Skils
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Able to operate both Windows and Mac OS
LEADERSHIP
COMPANY ADJUTANT: MAY 2011 – MAY 2012
The Company Adjutant is the cadet officer assigned in each company to establish and administer the watch bills.
LIFEBOAT COXWAIN: WINTER SEA TERM 2012
In charge of muster and accountability of 76 persons aboard lifeboat on training ship as well as starting up the lifeboat and boarding passengers.
DAMAGE CONTROL/ HOSE TEAM LEADER: WINTER SEA TERM 2012
In charge of inventory of one of the four damage control lockers aboard the training ship; Nozzle man for hose team in the event of a fire at sea.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
College Varsity Crew , Bowling Coach for Disabled, Sea Term Correspondent,
Cadet Good Conduct Award, Annual Mito Action Walk, Red Cross Blood Donor
Scuba Club, Annual Scallop Festival Volunteer, Open House/Welcome Aboard Volunteer