Hymel Tucker
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Adept Boatswain's Mate with extensive experience in the United States Navy, excelling in ship maintenance, navigation, and emergency response. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating high-stakes operations, ensuring crew safety, and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in navigation equipment and team collaboration, achieving significant improvements in mission readiness and crew training. Knowledgeable Boatswain's Mate comfortable leading array of responsibilities aboard US Naval ships. Navigation expert taking charge during damage control situations. Integral leader onboard with Number years of experience and excellent communication skills. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
11.2020 - 11.2023
- 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).
- Directed ship navigation and route preparation.
- Oversaw underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- 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.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- 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.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items, and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
- Researched and evaluated natural phenomena to minimize issues regarding tides, currents, winds and weather events.
Education
Coney Island Prep High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2020
Skills
- Firefighting Equipment Use
- Load Planning Expertise
- Forklift Operation Abilities
- Small Boat Handling
- Anchoring techniques
- Knot Tying Proficiency
- Watchstanding Experience
- Sail Repair Techniques
- Deck Operations Management
- Rigging Systems Familiarity
- Painting and Preservation
- Ship Maintenance Abilities
- Marlinespike Seamanship
- Welding and Metalwork
- Lifeboat Launching Procedures
- Gangway Security Measures
- Signal Flag Communication
- Mooring Procedures
- Line Handling Expertise
- Vessel Inspection Competence
- Crane Operation Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Crew oversight
- Navigation tools
- Vessel navigation
- Decision-Making
- Ship maintenance and security
- Marine vessel operation
- Boat steering
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Safety Equipment
- Maintenance Management
- Cargo Handling
- Navigation Equipment
- Equipment Inspection
- Speed control
- Communication system operations
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureLanguages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
11.2020 - 11.2023
Coney Island Prep High School
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