Gabriel Medina
League City,TX
Summary
Veteran Captain and Relief Captain with 13 years of expertise in guiding and commanding tow boats while following safety procedures. Adept in employing navigational equipment, preparation, communication and knowledge of weather, surroundings and obstacles. Strong leader in offering concise direction and supervision of crew members attending to ship operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain
Golding Barge Line
101 Lee Street Vicksburg Mississippi
01.2014 - 10.2023
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- 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.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items and protecting products from damage or loss.
Relief Captain
Buffalo Marine Services
8201 E. Erath Street, Houston TX 77012
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
- Identified patterns and trends that resulted in undesirable outcomes or compromised program compliance and developed corrective action plans.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
J. Frank Dobie
Pasadena, TX05.2005
Skills
- Problem Analysis
- Equipment Specifications
- Place Settings
- Team Interaction
- Operational Efficiency
- Practice Management
- Process Evaluations
- Vessel Safety
- Storage Organization
- Federal Laws
- Preventive Maintenance
- Performance Monitoring
- Safety Protocols
Timeline
Captain
Golding Barge Line
01.2014 - 10.2023
Relief Captain
Buffalo Marine Services
01.2007 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
J. Frank Dobie