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Kevin Richardson

Miramar,FL

Summary

Experienced JR. Naval Architect & JR. Project Manager with Multiple years as effective link between senior naval architects, senior project managers and partners. Produced yacht repair solutions and implemented proposals from project conception to completion.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Project Manager

RMK Merril-Stevens
05.2023 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple Yacht Repairs simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make key adjustments.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.

Junior Naval Architect

RMK Merril-Stevens
05.2022 - Current
  • Monitors and manages the safe operation of a 200'syncro-lift, and 420' dockage in a professional manner consistent with RMK's commitment to customer service
  • Uses 2-D AutoCAD to determine docking and lifting feasibility through a review of relevant drawings, vessel survey, and/or client-supplied docking plans
  • Prepares vessel-specific docking procedures and supervises dock/undock conferences with internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintains an up-to-date database of vessels docked with drawings and calculations
  • Analyzes Tide, Current, and weather conditions to insure safe docking and berthing
  • Oversees and approves blocking setups for haulout procedures
  • Supervises haul & launch team, blocking team, and maintenance staff
  • Oversees transfer of vessels on the hardspace rail system
  • Plans and schedules all dockside and hardspace vessel movement and positioning.

Ocean Engineer Intern

Shipwright LLC
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided client-focused marine engineering to enhance the daily operations of cargo and cruise ships
  • Used Marine surveying and CAD design to conduct updates to 'Life Saving Appliances' plans
  • Worked with a multi-million-dollar company to improve daily barge operations to reduce potential hazards
  • Worked on the design and construction of a Ship Hull Testing Laboratory.

Education

Diploma - Naval Architecture

Lloyd's Maritime Academy
London, England
05.2024

Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering -

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Navel Architecture
  • Project Management
  • Agile
  • AutoCAD
  • CAD Design
  • 2D Modeling
  • Budget Development
  • Cost Control
  • Microsoft Office
  • MATLAB

Coursework

  • Fund of Naval Architecture
  • Design of Marine Vehicles
  • Design of High-Speed Small Craft
  • Coastal Engineering Structures
  • Hydroacoustics
  • Hydromechanics / Wave Theory
  • Hydrostatics
  • Engineering Materials
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Differential Equations / Linear Algebra

Accomplishments

  • Eagle Scout
  • AAUS Scientific Diver Certification

Academic Project Experience

Senior Design Project - Dove Robotics, Florida Institute of Technology,

  • Produced 2D and 3D models in TinkerCAD for the manufacturing of a subsea vehicle controller, Researched and studied waterproofing to incorporate into the design and functionality of a subsea controller, Presented on Google Slides innovations and the need for a subsea remotely operated vehicle controller, Assisted with operating machine tool water jet cutter in order to shape an acrylic waterproof controller housing, Operated the vehicle controller during scuba dive testing


Ordnance Recovery Vehicle - Florida Institute of Technology,

  • Designed an ordnance recovery vehicle to extract unexploded ordnances from the marine environment, Created, printed, and modified drawings in CAD software, Designed and implemented effective budgeting using an interactive excel spreadsheet in order to stay within the project grant of five thousand dollars, Conducted research for proposed ideas on ordnance recovery using MATLAB and potential vehicle designs

Timeline

Junior Project Manager

RMK Merril-Stevens
05.2023 - Current

Junior Naval Architect

RMK Merril-Stevens
05.2022 - Current

Ocean Engineer Intern

Shipwright LLC
09.2021 - 02.2022

Diploma - Naval Architecture

Lloyd's Maritime Academy

Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering -

Florida Institute of Technology
Kevin Richardson