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Mitchell DaSilva

Mitchell DaSilva

Merchant Mariner
New Bedford,MA

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leaveCareer advancement

Summary

My name is Mitchell DaSilva and I am 25 years old. I am currently employed by The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority and Southcoast Health. I have been with the Steamship Authority for about seven and a half years and I have been with Southcoast Health for about 1 and a half years. I’m an experienced Boatswain and Able Seafarer with a proven track record of safely and efficiently operating and maintaining vessels. I'm skilled in shipboard firefighting, navigation, rope work, and cargo handling, maritime rules and regulations. I have exceptional leadership abilities with a history of effectively supervising and coordinating deck crew members. I’m dedicated to promoting a culture of safety and teamwork on board to ensure smooth sailing and successful trips while on watch. I’m seeking to bring my experience I have so far into a career in firefighting with the City of New Bedford.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Safety Officer

Southcoast Health - St. Luke's Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Under the general supervision of the Public Safety Operations Manager, Shift Supervisor or designee, this position performs all duties and responsibilities related to the day-to-day protection and security of Southcoast Health System (SHS) and Southcoast Hospitals Group (SHG) assets and information as well as the safety of all persons on hospital/SHS property. The officer proactively guards against fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry to SHG grounds and/or buildings while controlling access points.

  • Conduct routine patrols to identify safety hazards and security breaches on the premises
  • Respond promptly to emergency calls and incidents, ensuring a swift and effective resolution
  • Enforce safety regulations and policies to maintain a secure environment for all residents and visitors
  • Collaborate with local law enforcement agencies to coordinate responses to criminal activities or threats
  • Provide detailed reports on incidents, investigations, and security breaches for documentation and analysis purposes
  • De-escalate verbal and physical disruptions that happen on hospital property
  • Physically restrain individuals trying to cause bodily harm to anyone on hospital property or at the direction of a licensed doctor.

Boatswain/Able Seafarer

The Steamship Authority
08.2018 - Current

The Boatswain/AB shall perform all the duties under the direction of duly authorized superiors, including but not limited to the following:

  • Supervise the docking and undocking process, as assigned
  • Supervise the loading and unloading process, as assigned, with due regard for trim and safety
  • Supervise the security and cleanliness of all Deck Department areas
  • Supervise and assign work details of the deck crew, as given by the licensed deck officer
  • Perform all other duties duly assigned by licensed deck officers
  • Will also be required to perform duties of an Able Seafarer when not performing Boatswains duties

    The Able Seafarer (AB) shall perform all the duties under the direction of duly authorized superiors, including but not limited to the following:
  • Direct vehicles in a safe manner in the loading and unloading process
  • Handle lines and cables in the docking and undocking process
  • Steer vessel under direction of Pilot and Master
  • Splice lines and cables, as required
  • Stand lookout as required by Captain and Pilot
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Delivery Driver

Roland's Tire Service
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Collected orders from the front office to be delivered to the customer
  • Had to memorize where specific tires were located in one of the 3 warehouses on the company grounds
  • Deliver orders to customers in a timely fashion while upholding good customer service
  • Collected cash and checks for said orders and brought back to Roland’s to be given to accounting
  • Assisted in unloading tire deliveries to Roland’s and loading deliveries from Roland’s to other larger distributors

Front End Clerk

Stop & Shop
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Uphold and Maintain good customer service
  • Ensure fast financial transactions to minimize long register lines
  • Adhere to store policies and procedures for operational efficiency
  • Keep register terminal and store clean and orderly
  • Stock and maintain the inventories according to store policies
  • Address all questions from both employees and customers

Education

High School Diploma -

Fairhaven High School
Fairhaven, MA
06-2018

Skills

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Safety Management Systems
  • Team Leadership
  • Marine Operations
  • Marine Safety
  • Marine Security
  • Maritime Industry
  • Shipboard Firefighting
  • Radar Observer

Certification

Merchant Mariner's Credentials (MMC)

Issued by the United States Coast Guard

Issued Jul 2023 - Expires Jul 2028


Merchant Mariner's Credentials (MMC) Endorsements

  • Able Seafarer - Special
  • Lifeboatman - Limited
  • Radar Observer - Unlimited
  • Advanced Firefighting
  • Basic Firefighting
  • Ordinary Seafarer
  • Wiper
  • Steward's Department (F.H.)


Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Issued by the Transportation Security Administration

Issued Jan 2023 - Expires Jan 2028

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Quote

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalm 23:6

Interests

Lacrosse

Boating

Timeline

Public Safety Officer

Southcoast Health - St. Luke's Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Boatswain/Able Seafarer

The Steamship Authority
08.2018 - Current

Delivery Driver

Roland's Tire Service
06.2018 - 08.2018

Front End Clerk

Stop & Shop
05.2017 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Fairhaven High School
Mitchell DaSilvaMerchant Mariner