USNS Howard Lorenzen, TAGM-25

Crew team leader on a large loss contract at the Naples Grande resort, following hurricane Irma

. In charge of the train. Ultimate responsibility for safe operations.. Fully licensed conductor pursuant to 49 CFR 242.205. Certified on: NORAC operating rules, air brake systems, train equipment and handling, FRA regulations, hazmat, MC specific operating procedures, physical characteristics encompassing knowledge of all track—crossing locations, stations, sidings, positions of all switches and derails in operating area. Obtain proper track authority in DCS territory. Safely boarding and unloading passengers; passenger accountability. . Coordinate between the engineer, depot staff, dispatchers, management, brakemen, other train crews, signals dept., mechanical dept., track foremen, bridge control, commentator, on-board kitchen and waitstaff, and any other on-site personnel to ensure efficient and safe operations. Securing the train in the yard at the end of the work shift. Both passenger and freight operations

. Responsible for all the ground work on passenger service operations, including:performing proper brake tests, coupling/uncoupling cars, performing switching operations, ensuring all derails are in the proper positions, setting handbrakes. Acting as the “co-pilot” in the engine cab with the locomotive engineer; keeping an eye out for potential track hazards i.e. broken rail, track obstructions, equipment fouling track, trespassers on the track ect.

• Created a 2015 Market Analysis using data of all vessels calling to Ecuadorian ports• Sold bunker through traders, brokers, and directly to owners• Performed an OCIMF 10-day pre-vetting inspection on board tanker Mt Alfa-007• Conducted Fuel Oil analysis of sounding tanks at the terminal before loading

• Coordinated afloat supply of USS Navy vessels in Southeast Asia• Responsible for the receipt, issue, and stowage of material.• Organized Port Services with ship agents • Handled Food Service Management

Studied abroad in China, learning mandarin and taking masters level business classes

Sailed as a 4/C cadet on sea term 2014, learning various aspects of ship operarions including marine engineering, marine transportation, environmental safety, emergency management,maintenance, business operations, basic seamanship

Lived with a host family in Montpellier, France. Took immersive language classes at ILA.

. Acted as an elf on the Polar Express train; Greeted and interacted with guests while staying in character

. Inspected dining room serving stations for tidiness and sanitation. Managed the reservations log, obtaining reservations as required while ensuring correctness. Worked as a team with the waiters, bakery counter staff, and kitchen staff to improve restaurant efficiency. Developed strategies for turning over tables as quickly as possible during busy periods