Amah Jones Essiet
Vallejo,USA
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with experience at the Seafarers International Union (SIU) and training in Logistics, Transportation, Marine Terminals Operations, U.S. Maritime Policy, International Strategy, Maritime Security, Marine Environmental Management, U.S. Foreign Policy, Airlines Cargo & Passenger Services, and collaborative team leadership. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational efficiency and leveraging technology in the maritime domain. Holds a solid academic background in policy analysis, maritime & admiralty law, aviation law, real estate, marine insurance, marine survey overview, maritime security, port operations, and U.S. railroad history. A dedicated and enthusiastic job seeker with strong organizational skills, eager to secure shoreside entry-level position and contribute to the team’s success in achieving company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Employed
Aesthetics and More
02.2012 - Current
- Appraisal and sales of antiques, rare coins, stamps, vintage books, vintage clothes, and collectors' vinyl albums
- Interact with international customers, regularly address customer service complaints, and develop marketing and promotional content as needed
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from customers during peak seasons
- Experience in working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Merchant Mariner (Deck Operations)
Seafarers International Union
Piney Point, USA
06.2010 - Current
- Sailed more than deep sea more than 10 times on Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) and Container vessels
- Assisted with loading and unloading (ship's cargo operations), taking in stores, mooring operations, navigation, and watchstanding
- Participated in preventative maintenance, clearing snow, chipping & painting (ship’s hull, bulkheads, decks, etc.)
- Conducted rounds reviewing cargo and ship security, and reporting irregularities
- Engine room operations, soundings of ship's tanks
- Participated in fire drills, abandon ship drills, emergency drills, hazardous waste handling, and port security briefings
- Manned bridge watch, stood as lookout and helmsman, Stores Inventory Management, MARSEC, and SOLAS operations
- NOTE: TWIC is valid till 2029
Marine Survey Intern
Sedgwick Claims Management
San Francisco, USA
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Marine Survey Operations
- Surveyed Cargo on Training Ship (T/S) Golden Bear
Marine Superintendent (Trainee)
SSA Terminals
Oakland, USA
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Received on-the-job training at Port of Oakland, attended a one-week classroom session at SSA Marine Terminals College in Seattle, and briefly supervised ILWU longshore workers for monitoring marine cargo operations, safety protocols, and quayside activities
- 2011: Marine Terminals Operations (MTOP) training at Cal State University, Long Beach, CA
Education
UC Irvine Cybersecurity Bootcamp Certificate -
UC Irvine
06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - International Security & Strategy, Global Studies & Maritime Affairs
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo05.2025
Marine Environmental Management & Oil Spill Response (Hazwoper-24) Training -
Valdez, AlaskaSkills
- Collaborative team leadership
- Research & Writing
- Policy Analysis
- Marine Insurance
- Marine Survey Overview
- Ports & Terminals Operations (Aviation & Maritime)
- MS Word & Outlook
- PowerPoint & Google
- Cybersecurity in the Maritime Domain
- Marine Environmental Management
- Oil Spills Clean-up Overview
Training
- Board of Marine Underwriters of San Francisco 22nd Biennial Marine Insurance Seminar, 05/2018
- Cal Maritime Security Council Conference, 11/2022
- Women in Maritime Leadership Conference, 03/2023
- Vallejo Community Halloween Event, 10/2022
- Cal Maritime Community Day, 02/2023
- San Francisco Marine Claims Association Simulation Training Facility Tour, 09/2023
- Women in Maritime Leadership Conference, 03/2024
References
- Prof. (ret) James Holmes Armstead, Jr., J.D., PhD., LL.D., D. Litt., D.H., L(hc), U.S. Naval War College, jharmstead@gmail.com, (209) 217-2583, Former Academic Advisor/Mentor
- Prof. Joel Aldrich, Department of Marine Transportation, California State University Maritime Academy, 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA, 94590, Jaldrich@csum.edu, 707-654-1260, 619-840-6321, Marine Insurance and Marine Surveys Instructor/Mentor
- Eric Bankston, ebankston@csum.edu, (714) 705-3742, My supervisor at work
Timeline
Marine Survey Intern
Sedgwick Claims Management
04.2024 - 07.2024
Marine Superintendent (Trainee)
SSA Terminals
08.2018 - 09.2018
Self-Employed
Aesthetics and More
02.2012 - Current
Merchant Mariner (Deck Operations)
Seafarers International Union
06.2010 - Current
UC Irvine Cybersecurity Bootcamp Certificate -
UC Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - International Security & Strategy, Global Studies & Maritime Affairs
California State University Maritime Academy
Marine Environmental Management & Oil Spill Response (Hazwoper-24) Training -
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