Jordan Houser
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
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 3 years of experience and excellent communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
03.2021 - Current
- 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 underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo.
- Oversaw cargo handling and inspected anchoring, mooring, fueling, towing and transferring of personnel and cargo.
- Directed ship navigation and route preparation.
- 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.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
Welder
Wabash National
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Cashier
Funcks Mini Mart
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Farmer's Helper
Garden Meadow Farm
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
Kennel Staff Assistant
Palymyra Animal Clinic
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Annville Cleona High School
Annville, PA06.2019
High School Diploma -
Lebanon County Career School
Lebanon, PA06.2019
Skills
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Anchoring Techniques
- Signal Flag Communication
- Painting and Preservation
- Line Handling Expertise
- Crane Operation Knowledge
- Lifeboat Launching Procedures
- Ship Maintenance Abilities
- Mooring Procedures
- Knot Tying Proficiency
Timeline
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
03.2021 - Current
Welder
Wabash National
06.2019 - 02.2021
Cashier
Funcks Mini Mart
08.2017 - 06.2019
Kennel Staff Assistant
Palymyra Animal Clinic
07.2017 - 08.2017
Farmer's Helper
Garden Meadow Farm
04.2016 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Annville Cleona High School
High School Diploma -
Lebanon County Career School
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