Cody Smith
Okeana,OH
Summary
Skilled Boatswain's Mate with extensive and dedicated service in the United States Navy. Brings expert knowledge of marine operations, maintenance requirements, and cargo handling. Accomplished in maintaining team and vessel safety and expertly responding to emergencies. Worked in concert with the operations team to direct aircraft in takeoffs, landings, and deck movement. Proficient in both take-off and landing procedures, as well as emergency recovery operations. Familiar with a wide range of hand and power tools.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2021 - Current
- Responded quickly to any changes in course or speed required by bridge officers.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies onto vessels using cranes or winches.
- Trained new personnel in proper use of deck machinery such as capstans or windlasses.
- Coordinated landing signals for helicopters on LSD ships.
- Performed maintenance on lifesaving equipment such as lifeboats and life rafts.
- Inspected anchors for signs of corrosion or wear before lowering into water.
- Prepared for underway operations by repairing, maintaining and stowing equipment.
- Coordinated fueling, repairs and other port activities to properly maintain ship.
- Contributed to boat operations by standing watch in lookout, helmsman and boatswain's mate positions.
- Adhered to safety protocols when launching, operating and landing large marine craft to protect crew, equipment and vessels.
- Secured cargo within holds using lashings and dunnage materials.
- Supervised the painting of decks, bulkheads, and superstructure areas.
- Inspected moorings, lines, and rigging for wear or damage.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Schappacher Concrete
Dan Schappacher
Hamilton, OH
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton Ross High School
Hamilton Ohio01-2021
Skills
- Cargo Loading
- Equipment Inspection
- Ship Terminology
- Communication
- Showing to work on time
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Hands on
Accomplishments
- Flocking Letter - Givin to me by a Admiral in the Navy
Certification
- JLG
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
07.2021 - Current
Schappacher Concrete
Dan Schappacher
01.2021 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Hamilton Ross High School
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