Jacob Reynolds
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Former Operations Specialist in United States Navy (2018-2023) offering background monitoring communications systems. Talented at operating, observing and troubleshooting equipment. Attentive when manning control center to coordinate quick responses. Logical with strong critical-thinking skills and experience in environment based on structured chain of command.
Experienced also in real world 7th Fleet Tactical Operations and successful training evolutions of Topside preservations of Ships Hull and Deck. A seasoned Damage Control Specialist through multiple fires and floods with zero discrepancies
Currently pursuing Higher Education with California Maritime Academy in Marine Transportation to pursue a career in Military Sealift Command.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
California Maritime Academy Deck Cadet
California Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the navigation of vessels on international voyages by plotting courses, monitoring progress and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained a watch on the bridge to ensure safe operations at sea, monitored engine room parameters, lookout duties and navigational equipment.
- Responded to emergency situations such as fire alarms, flooding or man overboard incidents according to established safety procedures.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks on deck equipment including painting, cleaning rust spots and repairing minor damages.
- Prepared mooring lines for arrival and departure of vessels to ports and supervised mooring activities as directed by senior officers.
- Conducted daily rounds of the vessel's deck area to check for any damage or irregularities.
- Participated in drills such as lifeboat drills, firefighting drills according to company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in cargo operations including loading and unloading containers, securing cargo for voyage and making sure all necessary documents are prepared properly.
- Followed orders issued by superiors accurately while keeping up with changing circumstances onboard ships due to weather conditions or other factors that could affect navigation routes or schedules.
Operations Specialist Second Class
USN
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Maintained and updated daily event logs and entry authority lists.
- Used telecommunications systems, two-way radios and intercom system to communicate with teams.
- Responded to alarms following established policies and protocols.
- Created records, schedules, reports and correspondence and delivered to Fleet Admirals
- Monitored video displays and accessed control activities, fire systems and life safety systems.
- Managed communications between personnel for continual connections during missions.
- Assessed situations and alerted staff to initiate emergency action.
- Reviewed emergency action messages, extracted relevant information from emergency orders and sent instructions to guide forces.
- Operated command and control center systems and equipment.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Marine Transportation -
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA06-2027
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Management
- Flexible Schedule
- First Aid/CPR
- Supervision & Leadership
- People Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Training & Development
- Firearms Expertise
- Physical Combat Trained
- Security Procedures Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Awarded Medal of Good Conduct for 3 years of no disciplinary action
- Awarded 2 Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medals for Real World Performance
Timeline
California Maritime Academy Deck Cadet
California Maritime Academy
08.2023 - Current
Operations Specialist Second Class
USN
01.2018 - 01.2023
Bachelors of Science in Marine Transportation -
California State University Maritime Academy
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