• Dynamic Maritime Leader who demonstrates proven private-sector industry experience, as well as 20+ years with the United States Navy, and who offers solid navigation talents with an excellent safety record with zero lost time incidents.
• Highly Qualified Professional who rises above maritime challenges to meet critical goals while promoting a safety-focused culture across both large- and small-scale vessels navigating the Atlantic and Western Pacific / Indian Oceans.
• Proactive Communicator who develops synergistic relationships with cross-geographical decision-makers, maritime crew, and clients / customers; who excels in fast-paced autonomous and collaborative work environments; and who leads peers by example and with integrity to inspire confidence and forge strong crew teamwork to meet objectives.

Tug Master

• Perform as an expert Tug Master of 10 Crowley Invader Class Tugs on a rotating basis (136-foot 7,200-horsepower ocean tugs), as well as performing the safe 2-wire towing of RORO barges ranging from 580 to 730 feet between Jacksonville, XXXXXX and Pennsauken, NJ to San Juan, Puerto Rico with several Jacksonville, XXXXXX to Freeport, Bahamas tows.
• Direct a top-performing 8-man union crew in daily tasks while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreement.
• Continually ensure strict compliance with ISM / ISO requirements via adherence to the Safety Management System Manual, as well as compliance with key federal regulations and company safety, environmental, and general policies.

  Served as the designated Shipboard Safety Officer.

  Awarded with numerous quarterly Fuel Savings Awards.

  Demonstrated an excellent safety record with zero lost time incidents.

  Received high praise from auditors for numerous superior internal and external audits.

Tug Master (2013 2014)

• Utilized broad scope of maritime industry knowledge toward serving as Tug Master of the M/V Moana Holo a 120-foot 3,000-horsepower ocean tug and the M/V Ocean Pathfinder a 136-foot 5,750-horsepower ocean tug, including performing wire towing of cargo barges ranging from 285 to 360 feet between the Hawaiian Islands and U.S. mainland.
• Led targeted decision-making among a details-focused 5-member union crew ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, and assured seamless processes by planning and prioritizing crew workxxxxxxow to meet objectives.
• Ensured ongoing compliance with ISM / ISO requirements through strict adherence to Safety Management System Manual, as well as comprehensive compliance with federal regulations and safety, environment, and general policies.
• Contributed sharp analytical abilities toward cost-effectively managing monthly and annual vessel operating budgets.

  Supervised conduct of all required safety drills and inspections.

  Demonstrated an excellent safety record with zero lost time incidents.

  Ensured proper use of Voyage Management System (VMS) for vessel management.

  Safety moored barges assisted or unassisted in adverse wind and swell conditions during day and night.

Chief Mate ￨ Tug Master (2012 2013)

• Strategically steered towing operations between the Hawaiian Islands, including several ocean tows to mainland United States with proven experience in operating Markey / Intercontinental winches with double and single tows, as well as talents in docking barges with or without tug assist in diverse weather conditions and mooring configurations.
• Applied strong leadership skills toward managing daily operations and maintenance of vessel, including time sheets.

  Successfully advanced to Management Tug Master in 2013.

  Recognized for stellar deck safety management with zero lost time incidents.

  Maximized use of resources to achieve goals by planning and prioritizing crew workxxxxxxow.

Chief Mate* (2007 2012)

• Played a vital role in facilitating on-time towing between the Hawaiian Islands, including participating in several ocean tows to mainland United States and the Panama Canal, as well as managing and assigning crew work to meet goals.
• Demonstrated experience in operating Markey / Intercontinental winches with double and single tows, as well as knowledge in the process of docking barges with or without tug assist in diverse weather situations.

  Successfully managed comprehensive deck safety initiatives with zero lost time incidents.

  Docked barges in diverse weather conditions and mooring configurations with zero incidents.

*Held Additional Roles as Able Seaman ￨ Second Mate ￨ Fill-in Chief Mate (2000 2007)

Chief Petty Officer ￨ Electronics Technician (Navigation)

• Demonstrated experience as a Submarine Force Pacific Assistant Navigator (2000 2004) tasked with directing high-level navigation inspections, evaluations, assessment, training / development and policy for 40 Pacific xxxxxxeet submarines.
• Conducted 6 extended deployments to the Western Pacific / Indian Oceans, including serving as Submarine Assistant Navigator tasked with safe navigation and entering / departing 20+ ports under diverse conditions without incident.
• Served as Navigation Department Leading Chief Petty Officer responsible for training and evaluating 30+ top personnel.

  Conducted 100+ navigation inspections, evaluations, assessments, and audits.

  Spearheaded corrective action plans and training for substandard performance.

  Served as advisor to Sperry Marine for design of ECDIS Navigation System software.

  Expertly tested and evaluated software and created procedures for system operations.

Associate of Arts in General Studies (3.83 GPA)

Extensive Undergraduate Business Management Studies

First Aid Certified ￨ CPR Certified

Radar Observer (Unlimited) ￨ Vessel Security Officer

ARPA ￨ GMDSS Operator ￨ Able Seaman Any Waters (Unlimited)

Lifeboatman ￨ Marine Radio Operator Permit ￨ TWIC Card ￨ U.S. Passport (Current)

USCG Qualified Assessor (QA-ID:239) 3000 GT and Below (All Ratings) ￨ Shipyard Competent Person

Master 1600 Tons Upon Oceans ￨ Master 3000 Gross Tons Upon Oceans ￨ Master of Towing Upon Oceans

Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping (STCW) (II/1, II/2, II/3, II/4, II/5, IV/2, VI/1, VI/2, VI/3, VI/5, VI/6)

Microsoft Office ￨ Voyage Management System (VMS)

Electronic Chart Display & Information System (ECDIS)

Excellent Professional References Provided Upon Request