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Seagoing

Chief Mate on demanding USWC run. Specializing in finished, and intermediary products. Safety focused, and performance oriented. encouraging of subordinates, and mentees to continue to learn, and expand the vast knowledge required to operate in challenging and ever changing environments .

Responsible for the planning, execution and bridge team management aboard a jones act handy size tanker. Have extensive US West Coast and Alaska experience, with additional time spent in South East Asia, the Gulf of Mexico and US East Coast. Have worked aboard vessels in spot market, and time charters with private and government customers.

Working on the west coast transporting all types of products from black crude oils to light oils including JET-A and Naphtha. Have strong experience in product washing tanks, and crew training skills. Have learned Framo Pumping Systems, and Furuno IBS Equipment. Standing a European watch both 8x12 as well as 12x4. Have operational experience with NS5 Enterprise, including quality record entries, requisitioning, creating and closing work orders, and inventory management.

Bronx, Ny

Teaching boat handling and safe powerboat handling courses based on the US Power boating Curriculum, and NYS State Parks NASBLA Approved course. I work onsite and at offsite locations, also specializing in private lessons, with a concentration on US Sailing Instructor Level 1 candidates and new boat owners.

Oyster Bay, Ny

Facilitated dock operations, including rental programs, and sailing programsOperated 23’ launch service between mooring field and dock in accordance with company policy and applicable lawsTaught sailing, terrestrial navigation and STEM Curriculum to middle school students.Other duties as required: boat repairs, front desk customer service.

Bronx, New York

Develop and implement a dinghy sailing program for the Maritime Boat Camp, incorporating modules from US Sailing's REACH Curriculum. Train non-sailing staff in basics of coaching sailing.Teach daily sailing lessons in keel boats, and dinghy to students aging 9 to 15Teach seamanship lessons as assigned, topics including knot tying, navigation, basic powerboat and sail boat maintenance. Splicing, and weather recognition and forecasting.Perform upkeep, track and repair maintenance deficiencies on fleet of 20 collegiate 420s and 12 FJsRepair track and repair deficiencies on fleet of small keel boats, including: 4 Sonars, Colgate 26 and J24Perform other maintenance projects as assigned: Perform annual service on 70 HP outboards, Refit deck blocks on Sonar, Deliver Frers 45 to campus from CT.

Bronx, New York

Dual role reporting to the Department of Housing and Residential Life, as well as the Regiment of Cadets. I supervised all student housing staff and cadet leadership in the building which included two companies totaling approximately 375 cadets. In addition to supervision of student staff I was responsible for submitting all maintenance requests for the building. Served on a duty rotation that covered all of campus serving as a link between the duty resident advisors and additional campus resources. I organized two campus events, one St. Baldricks event that raised over $5500, and a social program on campus. Served as a member of a search committee for the hiring of new professional staff

Bronx, New York

Supervised and mentored a floor of 50 cadets.Promoted community atmosphere and helped foster a living learning environment.Reported attendance and initiated judicial proceedings as required by the Regiment of Cadets

Beaverton Or

Sailed on the MT Alaskan Frontier.Learned company SMS procedures and safe tanker operation practices.Learned how to use ship automation programs to conduct tanker operationsPerformed lifesaving inspections as assigned by C/M and supervised by 3/MPreformed Pre-Arrival Cargo tests and inspections as required by SMS, and CFRsStood Navigational Watches as assigned by the Master

Huntington, New York

Ensure safety of guests at pool, by enforcing rules and general safety practicesPerform rescues and first aid as requiredSubstitute teach swimming lessons as required by program needs

Creating Lesson Plans, and teaching children ages eight to eighteen how to sail. Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of 3 collegiate 420s and 6 optimists.