Joshua Zamora
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Multifaceted professional possessing deep expertise in military and commercial maritime operations, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness through disciplined execution and innovative strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Mortarman
U.S. Army
JBLM, Washington
05.2021 - 11.2025
- Operated mortar systems during training and live operations to ensure effectiveness.
- Trained junior soldiers on mortar techniques and safety protocols for enhanced operational readiness.
- Conducted regular maintenance on weapons systems, ensuring peak performance and reliability.
- Engaged in vehicle maintenance to support strategic mobility and mission success.
- Collaborated with team members to improve communication and operational coordination.
- Managed multi-million dollar inventories with a record of zero losses throughout tenure.
- Supervised ammunition loading and unloading, strictly adhering to safety protocols.
- Participated in marksmanship training with various weapons systems to maintain accuracy.
Waterfront Technician/Diver
General Dynamics NASSCO
San Diego, California
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Scuba and surface-supplied diving
- Underwater inspections on dry docks, barges, piers, commercial, and naval ships.
- Operated small boats to assist in scuba diving jobs, barge movements, and drydocking/undocking.
- Deckhand for tugboat to include barge movements, docking/undocking of commercial and naval ships.
- Rigger, dry, and underwater.
- T-1 Welding
- Carpentry
- Plumbing,
- Tug maintenance: oil changes, heat exchangers.
- High Reach/Scissor Lift Operator
- Painting
- Burning with an oxyacetylene torch.
Seaman/Gunner's Mate
U.S. Coast Guard
Honolulu/Silverdale, Hawaii/Washington
09.2012 - 11.2016
- Performed underway helmsman and lookout
- Conducted mooring, anchoring, towing, and small-boat launching/recovery operations.
- Stood regular security, anchor, and bridge watches
- Painting, corrosion control, rigging, and line handling.
- Assisted the engineering division with basic mechanical and electrical tasks, equipment checks, and routine inspections.
- Maintained cutter cleanliness and habitability through mess cooking, compartment cleaning, and sanitation duties.
- Monitored and secured weapons, ammunition and equipment.
- Operated and maintained machine guns, small arms, and other weapons systems.
- Instructed personnel in the proper techniques for handling, aiming, and firing of multiple weapon systems
- Supervised loading, unloading, and handling of ammunition during firing exercises.
- Trained junior personnel on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of the vessel's engine room and machinery spaces.
- Performed transit security for Naval SSBNs
Education
Emergency Medical Technician
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA08-2025
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
San Diego Continuing Education
San Diego, CA06-2018
Commercial Diving
National University Polytechnic Institute
San Diego, CA09-2017
Skills
- Communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking proficiency
- Dependability and responsibility
- Active listening
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infantry Mortarman
U.S. Army
05.2021 - 11.2025
Waterfront Technician/Diver
General Dynamics NASSCO
01.2019 - 03.2021
Seaman/Gunner's Mate
U.S. Coast Guard
09.2012 - 11.2016
Emergency Medical Technician
Tacoma Community College
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
San Diego Continuing Education
Commercial Diving
National University Polytechnic Institute