Objective
Captain; Mate; DPO (trainee); Project Manager
Captain or Mate of commercial vessel, preference to enter Dynamic Positioning Operator training program; Project Manager for new vessel construction/refit; or Fleet Operations/Management.
Experience
Recent Professional Experience (full resume upon request):
Chief Mate (May 2005-Present; working both full-time and per diem): Sun Cruz Casino, Port Canaveral, FL. Aboard the M/V Surfside Princess, a 309-foot U.S. flag ship certified to carry up to 1,500 passengers. OICNW and Vessel Security Officer.
Financial Advisor (2003-2005): UBS Financial Services (formerly UBS-PaineWebber), Melbourne, FL. SEC Licenses: Series 7 and Series 66.
International Training Coordinator (2002): Maritime Professional Training Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Developed, edited, and instructor for STCW-95 course programs consistent with IMO and USCG training requirements for professional mariners. Deck Division instructor for Celestial Navigation, Coastal Piloting, and STCW programs.
Third Officer (2001): Dyn Marine Corporation, Reston, VA; Deck Division Officer aboard the USNS Littlehales, a 208-foot hydrographic survey ship contracted to the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command. OICNW during scientific and military survey missions. Fast Rescue Boat Commander.
Able Seaman (2000-2001): Military Sealift Command, aboard the USNS Laramie, a 677-foot Underway Replenishment (UNREP) tanker. Designated UNREP Helmsman for ship’s Control Team. Completed various MSC required courses, e.g., Small Weapons Training, Helicopter Firefighting, CBR Defense, et al.
Chief Mate (1995-1997): Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Fort Pierce, FL. Aboard the 205-foot research ship R/V Seward Johnson, a UNOLS-fleet vessel chartering to international scientific organizations for worldwide operations.
U.S. Coast Guard (1978-1982): Navigator: Served aboard various cutters, including a polar icebreaker (USCGC Northwind) that participated in a seven-month deployment to Antarctica. Offshore Coordinated Search Planner at the Atlantic Area Operations Command Center.
Education
B.S. Degree- Biology (Cum Laude), 1987; University of the State of New York
Certification
USCG Merchant Marine License: Third Mate-Unlimited Tonnage-Any Ocean; also, Master-1600 Tons-Any Ocean.
USCG Certifications: STCW-95; GMDSS Operator (with FCC License); Radar (Unlimited) and ARPA; Fast Rescue Boat PIC; Medical Care PIC; Tankerman PIC/Dangerous Liquids; Auxiliary Sail Endorsement; Able Seaman-Unlimited.
Graduate of the internationally recognized National Search and Rescue School (USCG/USAF)
Skils
Energetic and proactive leader with proven capabilities in supervision, training, and management of interdisciplinary work teams.
Excellent problem solving, project management, and multi-tasking skills, able to accurately assess and effectively resolve demanding situations.
Successful performance history in high-stress, high responsibility, decision-intensive environments.
Focused, enterprising work ethic.
Exceptionally safety conscious and capable vessel operator, competent in all aspects of vessel systems and management. Extensive experience operating a wide variety of military, commercial, and private power and sail vessels, in coastal and extended offshore voyages.
U.S. Coast Guard military experience in Navigation, Search and Rescue, and Fleet Operations. Graduate of the internationally recognized National Search and Rescue School.
Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Foreign Languages: Spanish (fluent); Portuguese (proficient).
Computer literate: Microsoft Office, and other desktop applications; Internet savvy.
Highly prefer to work for employer that would offer opportunity to enter a Dynamic Positioning Operator training program, with eventual goal to obtain DP2 Certification from The Nautical Institute, London.
Verifiable personal references, available upon request.