Lorenzo Olsen-Sherman
Newport,RI
Summary
Adept at navigation assistance and engineering support, I've honed my skills across various yachts. My efficient communication and leadership in managing deck departments and engineering tasks have consistently exceeded employer expectations, showcasing my ability to enhance operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Seasoned Deckhand known for teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations on deck. Committed to maintaining a safe and organized work environment for optimal crew performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temp Engine/ Deck Help
Capt. Dave Guinan
Newport, RI
06.2020 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: Meraki (50 m SY), Knickerbocker (36 m SY).
- I've known Capt. Guinan most of my life. Our families have been closely connected for over 15 years. He has given me many opportunities, on and off, to be of service to the program.
- My jobs have varied from engine room detailing, deck detailing, teak furniture refurbishment, replacing raw water hoses, water membranes, water pumps, and other assemblies. Including replacing first aid kits, taking inventory, and running a small team behind me. My team could confidently confide in me when needed.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Deckhand
Capt. Borris
Fort Lauderdale
04.2021 - 06.2021
- MY Self Made 34m
- Hired as a mate/ engineer
- Washdowns, waxing/ compounding
- Handled lines, and some time behind the wheel
- Clean strainers, replace filters, and detailing
- Did some work as a chef/ bartender on owner trips
Mate
Gerry Buchheit
Newport, RI
06.2023 - 06.2024
- 2023 Ferretti Custom Line (33 m MY Gerrys Ferry). I met this program as a client originally in Newport, RI. Spent about two weeks bringing the vessel back to its beauty after a long shipyard period, and the delivery up to New England.
- The captain quickly realized my work ethic and knowledge of the industry. Hiring me just the week after as a full-time crew member on board.
- My jobs on board varied heavily. When guests weren't on board, I managed the entire deck department and water toys. While also doing my routine check-ups in the engine room.
- I also took guests on many fishing excursions, and I assisted in the kitchen to prepare meals for guests ranging from 4 to 12 total.
- I managed meetings with contractors almost daily, ensuring projects were completed to our standards.
- Spent hundreds of hours in the wheelhouse helping with voyage plans and taking command of watches. We used paper charts as often as possible, which always helped keep that skill of the industry sharp.
- I also became very familiar with the 37 ft Edgewater tender, three outboards rated at 300 hp each. I am very comfortable performing towing operations with two people or just myself. Driving the tender itself was second nature to me, a very simple craft to command.
Temp Deckhand
Capt. Scott
Newport, RI
07.2022 - 08.2022
- 50 m MY Far From It
- This is one of the super yachts I normally help in Newport, RI, get ready for charters.
- Unexpectedly, I needed a deckhand for upcoming charters.
- I jumped on board and assisted with towing the tender, maintaining, and launching water toys.
- Washdowns, waxing/compounding, interior maintenance, engine room assistance, and watch standing.
Temp Engine Help
Capt. Steve
Fort Lauderdale
05.2021 - 02.2022
- My Sweet Escape 140 ft.
- Assisted the chief engineer in May 2021 with engine room details for the open house.
- Later, I reconnected in December of 2021 and worked with them for two months during the yard period.
- My jobs varied from replacing GFIs to painting anchor lockers, to assisting with AC chiller replacements, engine swaps, and organizing engine department storage containers.
- Attention to detail was very important.
Education
Marine Transportation -
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA06.2023
Skills
- Navigation assistance
- Maintaining equipment
- Engineering support
- Fishing gear handling
- Painting and varnishing
- Carpentry skills
- Basic electrical
- Efficient communication
Certification
- STCW 2010
- ENG 1
- VPDSP
- TWIC
Bio
I am a very goal driven Individual. I grew up in Newport, RI. At a very young age learned how to sail and went out to sea by the age of 12 for 3 weeks on a tall ship. I attended one of the maritime academies in the U.S. In 2019, I was accepted to Maine, SUNY, and Massachusetts Maritime Academy I decided to attend the Massachusetts Maritime Academy; they had offered me a full scholarship I now do what I can to learn from the most skilled captains, mates, and deckhands of the industry I no longer attend the academy, though you will notice the short durations of work are due to schooling.
Affiliations
- fishinhg
- hiking
- surfing
- skydiving
- Art (black and grey pencil)
- cooking
References
- Capt. Borris, 4078026769
- Capt. Steve, 7865084250
- Capt. Scott, 9548066068
- Gerry Buccheit, 7169139911
- Capt. Guinan, 4016627492
Timeline
Mate
Gerry Buchheit
06.2023 - 06.2024
Temp Deckhand
Capt. Scott
07.2022 - 08.2022
Temp Engine Help
Capt. Steve
05.2021 - 02.2022
Deckhand
Capt. Borris
04.2021 - 06.2021
Temp Engine/ Deck Help
Capt. Dave Guinan
06.2020 - 10.2024
- STCW 2010
- ENG 1
- VPDSP
- TWIC
Marine Transportation -
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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