Cisco Gonzales

United States Navy, United States, E4, 10/01/16, 08/31/18, Oversaw underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo., Oversaw cargo handling and inspected anchoring, mooring, fueling, towing, and transferring of personnel and cargo., Trained deck division personnel in maintenance duties aboard US Naval ships, including upkeep of ship's external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging, and deck equipment., Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to both military and civilian ships needing assistance., Verified presence of necessary equipment, including cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, and dredging gear, prior to departures., Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oxygen., Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions., Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations., Manned small boats and winches and performed minor repairs and maintenance work to keep vessels in service., Assisted in boatman overboard recovery using equipment, remaining calm and composed at all times., Trained numerous undesignated seamen in the proper use of all equipment, which improved crew efficiency and productivity., Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.