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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Burton Keck

La Grange,Ky

Summary

Seeking a 6-week internship at a major or mid-sized U.S. shipyard or repair facility.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engine Cadet

USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE)
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Logged 122 sea days as an engine cadet aboard a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo/ammunition ship with diesel-electric propulsion (4 × MAN B&W 48/60s, ~35,000 shp) and fixed-pitch propellers (FPP).
  • Participated in engine room operations, maintenance, and watchstanding under supervision of licensed engineers.
  • Worked on auxiliary systems including fuel oil, lube oil, potable water, HVAC, hydraulics, cooling water, and power distribution.

Engine Cadet

TV Kings Pointer
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Completed 7.5 sea days during training aboard a twin-diesel powered vessel driven by 2 × Caterpillar 3516 main engines (~2,500 shp) and controllable-pitch propellers (CPP).
  • Gained hands-on experience with diesel propulsion, engineering rounds, and auxiliary system monitoring.
  • Assisted with startup/shutdown procedures and observed engineering watchstanding protocols.

Emergency Medical Technician

Vigilant Engine Hook And Ladder Company/USMMA
08.2024 - Current
  • Volunteer EMT for my school as well as a local firehouse.
  • Cleared to lead patient care, stand a watch as Officer In Charge (OIC), and operate all ambulances and EMS vehicles.
  • April of 2025 - assumed the turnover Regimental Emergency Services Training Officer Position. Responsible for the training of ~100 EMTs on my campus which serves as EMS for ~950 students.

Entrepreneur

Kentucky Governor's School for Entrepreneurs
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Selected as 1 of 144 students statewide for a competitive, fully-funded, three-week immersive program in business innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Collaborated in a team to develop and pitch a startup idea to investors and business leaders.
  • Gained hands-on experience in product development, market research, and pitching to real-world entrepreneurs.

Student

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Competitive nationwide program
  • Learned critical language skills and Russian culture in three-month program

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering And Shipyard Management

United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY
06.2027

Skills

  • AutoCad Design
  • Python Programming
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Basic life support

Certification

Merchant Mariner Credential

  • National - Cadet (Deck), Cadet (Engine), Lifeboat Operator, Ordinary Seafarer, Stewards Department (F.H.), Wiper
  • STCW - Basic Training, Security Awareness, Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties

Additional

  • U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance
  • New York State EMT-B License
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Certification for Emergency Vehicles Operation (CEVO)
  • NAUI Open Water SCUBA Diver

LANGUAGES

German: Professional

Timeline

Engine Cadet

TV Kings Pointer
07.2025 - 08.2025

Engine Cadet

USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE)
11.2024 - 03.2025

Emergency Medical Technician

Vigilant Engine Hook And Ladder Company/USMMA
08.2024 - Current

Entrepreneur

Kentucky Governor's School for Entrepreneurs
06.2022 - 06.2022

Student

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
10.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering And Shipyard Management

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Awards

Diploma for Distinguished Achievement in International Education and Understanding

Awarded during foreign exchange program to Austria (August 2021 - June 2022)

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