Jacob Leek
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Developed critical rescue and emergency response skills in high-stress aquatic environments. Excel in quick decision-making, team coordination, and maintaining calm under pressure. Looking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can drive impactful outcomes.
Knowledgeable Quartermaster with 5+ years of experience with United States Navy. Proficient in navigation, ship operations and supply restocking. Expertise in producing charts, standing watch, and correcting errors.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Search and Rescue Swimmer
US Navy
Honolulu, HI
08.2022 - Current
- Rescued individuals in distress by swimming to their location quickly and efficiently.
- Provided emergency medical assistance for rescued individuals to stabilize their condition.
- Improved safety with routine inspections of rescue equipment and gear.
- Trained regularly to enhance physical endurance and rescue skills.
- Demonstrated strong swimming skills with successful completion of challenging rescues.
Quartermaster
US Navy
Honolulu, HI
08.2020 - Current
- Plotted and corrected charts and publications.
- Aided in navigation and operating ship controls.
- Updated logs, coordinated documents and wrote detailed reports.
- Checked and replenished inventory to maintain optimal operations.
- Managed bridge watch duties to look for different types of threats and adverse conditions.
- Coached, managed, tasked and assessed employees on company practices and processes.
- Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations.
- Met requirements for government-issued certifications, keeping ship in full compliance.
- Completed shipboard or shore patrols based on current needs, orders, or objectives.
- Directed crew members cleaning, maintaining and painting or varnishing various ship areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School
Murfreesboro, TN06-2020
Skills
- Water rescue
- Life-saving techniques
- Emergency response
- Swimming endurance
- First aid
- Attention to detail
- Navigation skills
- Time management
- Observing weather conditions
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
Awards
Navy and MArine Corps Achievement Medal 1st: Brilliantly navigated over 10,000 nautical miles of ocean with 0 mishaps.
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 2nd: Supported 3 maritime interdictions in lieu counter-trafficking missions resulting in the interception of a illegal shipment of 2,000+ weapons in the Middle East.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Search and Rescue Swimmer
US Navy
08.2022 - Current
Quartermaster
US Navy
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School