Christopher Abreu
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dependable and self-motivated professional with seven years experience in high-pressure environments managing multiple projects simultaneously. Seeking to start a career with the Public Works and Utilities department for the City of Bremerton to work alongside a diverse team and support public services. Detail-oriented with proven ability to prepare accurate reports under strict deadlines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maritime Enforcement Specialist
United States Coast Guard
San Diego, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Completed at sea deep draft vessel inspections.
- Completed and submitted thorough reports on incidents and observations.
- Interviewed and detained individuals suspected of breaking United States maritime laws.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Supervised more than $50,000.00 in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over 5 years.
Deck Seaman
United States Coast Guard
Alameda, California
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Handled and disposed of chemicals and hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with safety data sheets.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used radios and hand signals to enhance performance and safety while effectively communicating between boom operator and ground personnel.
- Trained personnel in safe bucket operation in hazardous environments and safety tethers.
- Operated multiple types of cherry picker equipment in utility maintenance environments with zero safety incidents.
Maintenance Engineer
Ritz-Carlton
Miami, FL
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication .
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.
- Trained other staff to operate boom crane, as necessary.
- Operated boom lift smoothly to prevent excessive grapple swings, eliminate cable jerking and reduce wear on electrical and mechanical parts.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLHigh School Diploma -
Miami Palmetto Senior High School Adult
Miami, FL06.2010
Skills
- Emergency Readiness and Response
- Logistical Operations
- Administering First Aid
- Operation of hand Tools
- Boom Lift operator
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal in 2018 and 2021.
- Awarded the Coast Guard Commandants Letter of Commandation in 2017 and 2021.
Certification
- Certified Lift operator, United States Coast Guard - 2 years
- Certified First aid and CPR, United States Coast Guard - 7 years
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maritime Enforcement Specialist
United States Coast Guard
08.2017 - Current
Deck Seaman
United States Coast Guard
08.2015 - 05.2017
Maintenance Engineer
Ritz-Carlton
03.2012 - 01.2015
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Miami Palmetto Senior High School Adult
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