Edward J. Benjamin Jr.
Galveston,TX
Summary
I am in pursuit of an opportunity that will allow me to utilize my twenty eight years of experience in
working in the Offshore Maritime Industry. I am willing to relocate the work to obtain a challenging
position. I require the type of work that may utilize my ability with the opportunity of professional
growth based on performance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
B & E Medfast Couriers
04.2025 - Current
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Independent Courier
DoorDash, Spark, Roadie, Uber
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and maintaining strict adherence to schedules.
- Contributed positively towards a safe working environment by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and company safety protocols.
- Handled fragile items carefully during transportation, resulting in minimal damage claims from clients.
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses by providing reliable courier services tailored to their specific needs.
Restaurant Owner
Ophelia’s
03.2023 - Current
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both employees and patrons alike.
- Optimized menu offerings based on customer feedback, leading to better sales performance and high levels of repeat business.
Project Manager
Desoto Group
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Engaged with existing and potential clients to gain insight into needs.
- Integrated technology to increase efficiency and real-time accountability of operational tasks.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction and streamline procedures.
- Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.
- Generated performance and labor strategies to compete in new and existing markets.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
Able Bodied Seaman
Edison Chouest Offshore
01.2009 - 03.2021
- Steer vessels, using navigational devices, such as compasses or sextants, or navigational aids,
such as lighthouses or buoys. - Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
- Inspect equipment, such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling
equipment, or fishing, towing, or dredging gear, to detect problems. - Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
- Observe loading or unloading of cargo or equipment to ensure that handling and storage are
performed according to specifications. - Wiper,SD (DHAKA)
- Ensured vessel is properly moored
- Survival Craft Training
- Vessel maintenance which included sanitation and painting
- Performed deck related maintenance duties
- Responsible for docking/undocking procedures
- Operate Cranes, Rigs and Helmsman
Able Bodied Seaman
DIAMOND MARINE OIL REPONSE
01.2008 - 01.2009
Laborer
Action Personnel, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2008
- General maintenance responsibilities
- Cook
- Paint
- Backhoe
- Repair, paint and clean street signs
- Street repair and patch work
- Lay cement
Able Bodied Seaman
SEA RIVER MARITIME
01.2000 - 01.2007
Able Bodied Seaman
TIDEWATER OFFSHORE
01.1994 - 01.2000
Education
High School Diploma -
Ball High School
Galveston, TX05.1985
Skills
- Performance Monitoring
- Maintaining Compliance
- Decision Making
- Policies and Procedures Implementation
- Team Leadership
- Operations Monitoring
Accomplishments
Bloodborne Pathogens Certified
HIPPA Certified
Certification
- Marine Rigger Refresher Course
- Helicopter Underwater Egress
- Environmental Awareness
- Bridge Resource Management
- Radar Observer (Unlimited)
- Medical Care Provider
Education and Training
other
Credentials
- TWIC card
- First Aid CPR certified
- Merchant Mariner certified
Timeline
Business Owner
B & E Medfast Couriers
04.2025 - Current
Independent Courier
DoorDash, Spark, Roadie, Uber
01.2024 - Current
Restaurant Owner
Ophelia’s
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Desoto Group
03.2021 - 01.2023
Able Bodied Seaman
Edison Chouest Offshore
01.2009 - 03.2021
Able Bodied Seaman
DIAMOND MARINE OIL REPONSE
01.2008 - 01.2009
Laborer
Action Personnel, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2008
Able Bodied Seaman
SEA RIVER MARITIME
01.2000 - 01.2007
Able Bodied Seaman
TIDEWATER OFFSHORE
01.1994 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Ball High School
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