OLIVER SMITH
Gig Harbor,WA
Summary
An experienced watercraft/marine enthusiast and college preparatory student, my goal is to attend a Maritime Institute and apprentice to obtain my license to be a ship captain and eventually ship pilot.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dockhand
Foss Landing Marina
Tacoma , WA
05.2024 - Current
- Provided training to new or inexperienced crew members on safety protocols while working on deck.
- operate clients vessels
- currently in training to be certified to operate the forklift that we use to bring boats in and out of dry dock storage
- clean the boat and flush the motor on every vessel
- interact with clients engage conversation
- operate hoist for in and out of water access.
Carpenter
Stewart Custom Homes
Vashon Island, Washington
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepared construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
- Unloaded and identified building materials, machinery and tools, distributing to appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications
- Measured, marked, or recorded openings or distances to layout areas for construction
- Lubricated, cleaned and repaired machinery, equipment and tools
- Tended pumps, compressors and generators to provide power for tools, machinery and equipment and to heat and move materials
- Read plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities
- Dug ditches and trenches, backfilled excavations, and compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers and rakes.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
LABORER
Rush Construction
Gig Harbor, Washington
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment
- Dug ditches or trenches using shovels and equipment, meeting grade specifications
- Moved ladders and assembled scaffolding to help workers reach top floors of buildings
- Unloaded equipment from trucks and transported materials to various site locations
- Worked collaboratively in diverse environment with various employees
- Measured material sizes and quantities and made adjustments to meet structure specifications
- Ran errands and picked up new supplies for supervisors.
LIFT OPERATOR
Crystal Mountain Resort
Greenwater, Washington
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Inspected equipment to detect wear and damage and performed minor repairs
- Fastened safety devices for patrons, and provided them with directions for fastening devices
- Recorded details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, and repair activities
- Maintained inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary
- Provided information about facilities, entertainment options and rules and regulations
- Kept informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures
- Monitored activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, and arrange for removal of unruly patrons
- Crowd control
COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN DECKHAND
Harbor Herring
Fox Island, Washington
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Observed loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage were performed according to specifications
- Performed activities such as loading and unloaded cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining and repairing ship equipment
- Removed catches from fishing equipment and measured them to ensure compliance with legal size
- Separated meats and byproducts into specified containers and seal containers.
DOCK ASSOCIATE
Lees Boats and Marina
Gig Harbor, Washington
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Performed minor repairs, such as adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs and changing engine oil and filters
- Docked with mooring lines and cast off lines to enable departure
- Maintained equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps and fittings
- Issued directions for loading, unloading and seating in boats
- Enforced rules and regulations and maintained safety and order by monitoring patrons' facility use
- Monitored visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment and tour regulations and safety practices
- Escorted individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, and places of interest
- Conducted educational activities for school children
- Assembled and checked required supplies and equipment prior to departure
- Greeted and registered visitors and issued any required identification badges and safety devices
- Maintained inventories of supplies.
Education
Marine transportation -
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MASkills
- Commercial construction experience
- Project management
- Project planning
- Weather monitoring
- Sea navigation abilities
- Adaptability to conditions
- Emergency response readiness
- Marine safety regulations
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel maintenance
- Cargo handling
- Interpersonal skills
Interests
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA , Bellarmine Preparatory School, Tacoma , Washington Relevant Coursework Extracurricular Activities
CERTIFICATION IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION Tacoma Sea Scouts, Tacoma, Washington
Relevant Coursework education College Prep Marine Biology College Prep Pre Calculus College Prep Chemistry College Prep Physics Leadership.
Washington State Boaters License Sea Scout Cadet Conversational Spanish Water Sports Marine Maintenance and Repair BMX Racing Football Community Service Leadership Retreats Sea Scouts Membership adjustments and maintenance tasks, such as oiling parts. Fastened safety devices for patrons, and provided them with directions for, Assembled and checked required supplies and equipment prior to departure. Greeted and registered visitors and issued any required identification badges and safety devices. Maintained inventories of supplies. skills Leadership Problem-Solving Teamwork Attention to Detail Excellent Communication Time Management Maintenance and Repair Marine Watercraft certifications Washington State Boaters License
References
Captain Neil Kelleher
Master Mariner Licensed Pilot-Puget Sound Pilot.
-Mentor
(253)-678-6164
nkelleher@pspilots.org
Timeline
Lead Dockhand
Foss Landing Marina
05.2024 - Current
Carpenter
Stewart Custom Homes
05.2023 - 10.2023
LABORER
Rush Construction
06.2022 - 06.2023
LIFT OPERATOR
Crystal Mountain Resort
11.2021 - 03.2022
COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN DECKHAND
Harbor Herring
06.2021 - 09.2021
DOCK ASSOCIATE
Lees Boats and Marina
06.2019 - 09.2019
Marine transportation -
Massachusetts Maritime Academy