BEN SHERWOOD
West Newbury
Summary
Massachusetts Maritime Academy student pursuing a B.S. in Marine Transportation with practical experience in marina operations. Demonstrated leadership through athletics and commitment to community service. Proven entrepreneurial initiative and military service background. Actively seeking opportunities in maritime transportation and logistics.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Owner
SMB Car & Boat Detailing
05.2024 - Current
- Co-founded and funded a small detailing business with two partners providing professional interior cleaning and exterior restoration for cars and boats.
- Coordinated client scheduling, service delivery, daily operations, and maintained quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Managed daily operations and staff scheduling for service efficiency.
- Established detailing protocols for car and boat cleaning processes.
- Trained team members on best practices for vehicle care and detailing techniques.
Dock Hand
Newburyport Marinas
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported daily operations across eight dock sections as gas dock attendant, performing vessel tie-ups, line handling, basic maintenance, marina cleaning, and delivering customer service.
- Assisted boaters with docking and undocking procedures at Newburyport Marinas.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of marina facilities and dock areas to enhance visitor experience.
- Operated lift trucks and dock carts for logistics support to facilitate efficient operations.
Boat Yard Assistant
Advantage Yacht Sales
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Executed fiberglass repair, hull preparation, painting, detailing, and maintenance for sail and power catamarans, ensuring optimal vessel condition and performance.
- Performed yard maintenance by operating various tools and equipment to ensure a well-kept outdoor space.
- Assisted in preparing yachts for display and customer viewings.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the yacht sales lot by regularly cleaning and arranging inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA06-2029
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School
Lawrence, MA05-2025
Skills
- Vessel maintenance
- Vessel inspection
- Project management
- Business strategy
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
Athletics - Description
Three-sport varsity athlete (Football, Wrestling, Baseball) at Central Catholic High School since August 2021 with perfect practice attendance and recognition for leadership and sportsmanship.
Leadership And Community Service
- YMCA Camp Mi-Te-Na, Counselor in Training, Summer 2024, Supervised youth campers at an overnight YMCA camp in New Hampshire, supporting programming, safety protocols, and daily camp logistics., Completed more than 350 verified hours of community service.
- The Kate Sherwood Foundation assists family operations and supports at-risk youth.
- Sweet Paws Rescue, Volunteer, Supporting animal care and adoption outreach.
- Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, Volunteer, Provided office and community support; recipient of the 2020 Volunteer Award.
- President of the FLEET Club at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Military Service
Private First Class in the Massachusetts Army National Guard since Jan. 2025 as a Horizontal Engineer (12N),
Timeline
Founder & Owner
SMB Car & Boat Detailing
05.2024 - Current
Dock Hand
Newburyport Marinas
06.2023 - 08.2023
Boat Yard Assistant
Advantage Yacht Sales
06.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School