Cody Smith
Okeana,OH
Summary
Skilled Boatswain's Mate with extensive and dedicated service in the United States Navy, offering expert knowledge of marine operations, maintenance requirements, and cargo handling. Proven track record in maintaining team and vessel safety while adeptly responding to emergencies. Collaborated closely with the operations team to effectively direct aircraft in takeoffs, landings, and deck movement. Proficient in take-off and landing procedures, as well as emergency recovery operations. Familiar with a wide range of hand and power tools.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
07.2021 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Trained deck division personnel in 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.
- Oversaw cargo handling and inspected anchoring, mooring, fueling, towing, and transferring of personnel and cargo.
Schappacher Concrete
Dan Schappacher
02.2021 - 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.
Kroger Worker
Kroger
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
- Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
- Reported defective products or machinery to supervisor.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
- Monitored and verified merchandise for proper prices and labels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton Ross High School
01-2021
Skills
- Cargo Loading
- Equipment Inspection
- Communication
- Showing to work on time
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Hands on
- Forklift Operation Abilities
Accomplishments
- Flocking Letter - Givin to me by a Admiral in the Navy
Certification
- JLG
Timeline
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
07.2021 - 07.2024
Schappacher Concrete
Dan Schappacher
02.2021 - 07.2021
Kroger Worker
Kroger
05.2020 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Hamilton Ross High School
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