Ashley Keith

• Ensured timely completion of voyage plans by coordinating with port authorities, agents, and pilots.
• Optimized cargo loading and discharge operations for increased efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
• Supervised mooring and unmooring operations, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of lines and associated equipment.
• Mitigated potential risks associated with heavy weather conditions through proactive monitoring of weather forecasts and adjusting course as necessary.
• Ensured accurate documentation of all navigational activities in accordance with regulatory requirements for safe record-keeping practices.
• Improved onboard safety culture by promoting open communication and encouraging proactive hazard identification.
• Ensuring safety procedures are followed and acting as the captain's primary assistant in all deck related matters

• Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
• Oversaw cargo handling and inspected anchoring, mooring, fueling, towing, and transferring of personnel and cargo.
• Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to both military and civilian ships needing assistance.
• Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.

• Oversaw underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo.
• Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
• Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.

• Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
• Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Hired as a galley utility, promoted to deckhand then promoted to lead deckhand.

Managed a crew of eight deckhands.

Responsible for all exterior of the vessel.

Assisted captain and chief mate with carrying out safe operation of the vessel.