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Demetrick Pruitt

Hampton,VA

Summary

Adept at rigging preparation and enhancing safety, my tenure at Newport News Shipbuilding showcased a significant improvement in lifting efficiency and workplace safety. With a background as a Boatswain's Mate in the Navy, I excel in materials handling and leadership, prioritizing security and efficiency in high-stakes environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Rigger

Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport, VA
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
  • Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
  • Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.

Boatswain's Mate

Navy
Norfolk, VA
12.2017 - 12.2021
  • 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.
  • Handled landing signalman responsibilities on air-capable ships and as coxswain on RHIB (rigid-hulled inflatable boast).
  • 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.
  • 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.

Education

Associate In Electronics Engineering Technology - Computer And Information Sciences

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA

Skills

  • Security clearance
  • Military knowledge
  • Property & Material Management
  • Rigging Preparation
  • Safety understanding
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Materials Movement
  • First Aid Training
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Materials Handling
  • Demand forecasting

Timeline

Rigger

Newport News Shipbuilding
06.2022 - 05.2024

Boatswain's Mate

Navy
12.2017 - 12.2021

Associate In Electronics Engineering Technology - Computer And Information Sciences

ECPI University
Demetrick Pruitt