Cody Lewis
Houston
Summary
Accomplished Boatswain's Mate with a proven track record in the U.S. Navy Active Duty, adept at operating large marine vessels and ensuring safety. Demonstrated leadership in navigating challenging conditions and enhancing team collaboration. Skilled in utilizing advanced navigation tools and decision-making, significantly improving operational efficiency and crew protection. Over 4 years experience working with damage control equipment worth 10s of millions of dollars to uphold damage control readiness on USS Abraham Lincoln.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boatswain's Mate
U.S. Navy Active Duty
11.2020 - 07.2025
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
Damage Control Petty Officer
U.S. Navy Active Duty
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Reduced damage and loss by implementing effective damage control procedures and protocols.
- Upheld a high standard of professionalism within the Damage Control division, serving as a model for other crew members to emulate.
- Achieved faster incident resolution times with the development of improved standard operating procedures for damage control efforts.
- Developed critical-thinking skills among team members by emphasizing analytical problem-solving approaches during drills and exercises.
- Contributed to overall mission success through diligent oversight of all aspects of shipboard damage control efforts.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of firefighting equipment.
Education
High School Diploma - N/a
Heights High School
Houston, TX06.2020
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Leadership skills
Accomplishments
Eagle scout award awarded 2020
Affiliations
Boy Scouts of America
Former active duty U.S. Navy (2020-2025)
Certification
-7 meter rigid inflatable boat (RIB) operator.
-Crane operator.
-Underway watch qualifications (needed under rules of the road at sea).
- Damage control petty officer (DCPO) ( repairing and SME in damage control equipment.
-Firefighting experience and qualifications (SCBA)
Timeline
Damage Control Petty Officer
U.S. Navy Active Duty
01.2021 - 06.2025
Boatswain's Mate
U.S. Navy Active Duty
11.2020 - 07.2025
High School Diploma - N/a
Heights High School
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