Objective
I am looking for a shore side job in either the Hampton Roads area of virginia or northern Kentucky.
Experience
Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy – Virginia Beach, Va.
Instructor (March 2007 – November 2008, March 2009 – Present)
•Marketing specialist: Promoted the school to the industry and recruited personal to attend various classes.
•Performed scheduling task, counseling and course development
•Trained Personnel in Basic Safety Training – Basic marine fire fighting, personal survival, personal safety and social responsibility; basic seamanship, navigation, and basic vessel operations – Able Body Seaman Upgrade, Advance first aid, CPR, and emergency medical procedures – Medical Care Provider, ships construction, ships stability, cargo handling, celestial and terrestrial navigation.
MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND – Virginia Beach, VA
Ships officer (2nd and 3rd mate) (June 1999 – May 2007)
•Managed 12-member Bridge and watch teams for company delivering supplies to United States Navy ships.
•Directed all navigational planning and ensured proper operation and high standards of safety.
•Member of security force teams.
•Coordinated and maintained inventory on related charts, log books, message traffic, and publications, vessel pyrotechnics.
•Monitored weather and submitted reports to shore side services.
•Conducted training of management and support staff.
•Oversaw maintenance of bridge equipment.
•Served as Environmental Officer responsible for ship maintenance, trash disposal, and oil spill response, complying with environmental laws.
•Provided support on transferring ship operations from United States Navy.
•Lead inventory team - Conducted major inventory for crew of 800+ and reduced for a crew of 125
Marine Placement Assistant (Apr 2005- Aug 2005 & Apr 2006 – Nov 2006)
•Acting Marine Placement Specialist.
•Manage shipboard vacancies, NFFD’s (non fit for duty), AWOL (Absent without leave), leave Status, and other information through HRMS(Human Resource Management System.)
•Ensure timely information is entered into HRMS to included: EOD’s (Effective Onboard Date), LPI’s (Last Pay Included), leave sequences, home addresses, training certificates and ship to ship requests.
•Provide accurate information for relief, ship to ship transfer and coastal transfers utilizing discover reports to Senior Marine Placement Specialist (SMPS)
•Provided customer service to Mariners ashore and afloat on both east and west coasts and anticipate customer needs in regard to leave, training and travel.
•Manage mariner’s records, including payroll for 200+ Mariners.
•Maintained NON-CONFORMITY REPORT (NCR) and provided information to supervisors
Damage Control Officer (May 2002 – Apr 2003)
•Trained staff on Ordnance Hazard Awareness and Personal Survival.
•Created and implemented curriculum on various operational courses.
•Supported development of newly hired staff during orientation
Education
BS in Marine Environmental Science from SUNY Maritime College 1999
Certification
USCG 2nd Mate Unlimited, 1600 GT Master
STCW
TWIC
Tankerman PIC
Secret clearence
Skils
Hands-on and diverse experience in management – Oversaw operations, staff, equipment, and inventory; focused efforts on safety.
Motivated and focused – Maintained high standards of quality, efficiency, and productivity to ensure proper operations and training of employees.
Proven relationship management skills – Developed solid partnerships with staff to achieve goals in team-oriented environments.
Excellent communication and presentation skills – Facilitated ongoing communications by conveying objectives clearly and effectively.