Chester Hastings

Picking up & dropping barges to customers. Maintaining tow & company boats.Following USCG rules & regulations.Running tow boat crews. General house keeping on boat. Painting on vessels.

• Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiencies and streamline processes.
• Developed strategic initiatives for fleet optimization, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Mentored junior managers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies to improve service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Facilitated training programs to enhance staff capabilities and promote safety protocols across operations.
• Supervised vessel operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
• Trained crew members on equipment usage, enhancing team performance and safety protocols.
• Conducted regular inspections of equipment and cargo, maintaining high standards of safety and security.
• Collaborated with captains to develop strategies for cargo handling and vessel maintenance improvements.
• Assisted in managing onboard inventory, ensuring availability of essential supplies for seamless operations.
• Led emergency response drills, fostering a culture of preparedness among the crew and enhancing overall safety awareness.
• Used online catalogs and local merchants to order parts and materials for vessel.
• Handled lines to moor vessels to wharfs, tie up vessels to other vessels and rig towing lines.
• Reduced accident rates by strictly adhering to safety protocols and implementing new preventive measures when necessary.
• Improved crew morale through team-building activities and open lines of communication between all ranks on board.
• Swept, mopped and wiped down decks and exterior to remove dirt and debris.
• Provided critical assistance during emergency situations such as medical emergencies or mechanical failures, ensuring swift response times and appropriate actions taken to mitigate risks.
• Operated, maintained and repaired ship equipment such as winches and cranes to prevent threats to safety and commercial operations of vessel.
• Streamlined deck operations by creating clear guidelines for daily tasks assigned to crew members based on their skills level.

• Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and reduce downtime.
• Operated machinery and equipment to ensure efficient production processes.
• Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
• Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse.
• Assisted in receiving shipments, inspecting goods for quality and accuracy upon arrival.
• Organized storage areas, optimizing space utilization and accessibility of products.
• Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks promptly for further distribution.
• Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
• Packaged and shipped orders accurately to promote safe and quick delivery to customers.
• Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Maintained clean workspace consistently; keeping aisles clear from obstructions promoting workplace safety.