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Skills

  • Team building
  • Collaborating with engineering teams
  • Tableau expertise
  • MS Office
  • Maritime industry regulations awareness
  • Vessel navigation
  • First Aid/CPR
  • On-time dock scheduling improvement
  • Leadership under pressure
  • Navigation device proficiency

Work Experiences

  • Cited for situational awareness as a watchstander.
  • Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys.
  • Analyzed vessel navigation data.
  • Achieved 35% reduction in maintenance backlog.
  • Collaborated with crew and port authorities.
  • Saved $17 by putting in place cost-cutting measures that addressed long-standing issues.
  • Achieved 4 successful voyages.
  • Alerted the bridge to avoid hazardous conditions.
  • Was in charge of resolving disagreements and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Achieved 75% compliance.

Summaries

  • Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.
  • Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
  • Conducted proactive engine room status checks.
  • Advanced Watchstander focused on radar monitoring.
  • Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in Miscellaneous.
  • Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the framework business.
  • Applied preventive maintenance techniques.
  • Advanced Watchstander with a focus on radar monitoring and equipment calibration, reducing collision risks with sea obstacles by 84% during 6 months.
  • Collaborated with meteorologists and used advanced navigation techniques to ensure safe passage through adverse weather, avoiding potential hazards by up to standard.
  • Certified Watchstander with expertise in signal optimization.

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 18 in the development of category.
  • Conducted vessel safety drills and emergency response simulations, which resulted in a 31% reduction in accidents over 18 months.
  • Assessed navigational hazards and environmental conditions, providing insight to masters and officers that resulted in more efficient docking maneuvers in Columbus.
  • Utilized sonar technologies to detect and prevent underwater hazards, leading to a 18% reduction in operational risks during navigation.
  • Ensured compliance with procedure regulations during shifts, helping the vessel meet or exceed industry standards.
  • Led and participated in man-overboard, fire, and abandon ship drills to ensure a state of constant readiness among crew members.
  • Collaborated closely with engineering teams to monitor machinery status, leading to timely interventions that prevented major breakdowns.
  • Assisted in optimizing watch rotation schedules, successfully reducing crew fatigue and improving response times during critical situations.
  • Documented fuel consumption patterns and engine performance, allowing for a 35% reduction in operational costs over 17 sailings.
  • Provided real-time situational awareness through the use of sonar, radar, and visual inspection tools, significantly improving navigation clarity.

Affiliations

  • United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • Professional Standards and Navigation Committee Member 2016
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLAUS) Participant
  • Freemason
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS)
  • Graduate of Certified Vessel Examiner Program 2022
  • Seamen's Church Institute Professional Mariners Association

Certifications

  • Inland Navigator Certification, initiative
  • Advanced Damage Control Officer Certification, system
  • Advanced Watchkeeping Certification, program
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Leadership and Teamwork at Sea Certification, method
  • Security Awareness Training for Seafarers with Designated Duties (SAT DDSD), metric
  • Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Certification, system
  • Ocean Survival and Water Rescue Certification, system
  • Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) Certification, method

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