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Owen White

Brooklyn ,NY

Summary

Versatile and dynamic First Mate with a proven track record at Sea Queen VII, showcasing leadership and problem-solving skills. Knowledgeable in vessel maintenance and overall good understanding of working on the water. Committed to safety and environmental awareness, I excel in communication and continuous learning. Just starting my career as a merchant mariner and wish to learn everything I can.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

First Mate

Sea Queen VII
01.2024 - Current


  • Kept accurate logs of vessel activities, including course changes, weather conditions, fuel consumption, maintenance tasks, and crew performance evaluations.
  • Reduced accident rates by strictly adhering to safety protocols and implementing new preventive measures when necessary.
  • Supported vessel maintenance projects by coordinating with contractors, overseeing repairs, and verifying quality of completed work, as well as making sure vessel is always up to Coast Guard standards.
  • Managed inventory levels on board, ensuring adequate supplies for voyages while minimizing waste and unnecessary expenses.
  • Streamlined deck operations by creating clear guidelines for daily tasks assigned to crew members based on their skills level.
  • Maintained a positive work environment for crew members through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Swept, mopped, scrubed and wiped down decks and exterior to remove dirt and debris and keep an overall clean vessel.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.

Head of Security

Solé
06.2019 - 12.2023
  • Oversaw safety of guests, employees and and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems.
  • Coordinated emergency evacuation drills and exercises and developed and improved emergency procedures.
  • Established measures, metrics, thresholds and targets to drive performance in alignment with security and other business strategies.

Fabricator

Gurley Fencing
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
  • Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
  • Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
  • Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.

Education

Sociology - Social Sciences

Augusta University
Augusta, GA
12.2022

Skills

  • Time Managment and Reliability
  • Leadership and problem solving skills
  • Environmental awareness
  • Navigation expertise
  • Vessel maintaince, including deck, engine
  • USCG regulations and Vessel safety inspection/maintenance
  • Docking operations, as well as rigging and line knowledge
  • Overall good ability to communicate and desire to learn

Timeline

First Mate

Sea Queen VII
01.2024 - Current

Fabricator

Gurley Fencing
01.2021 - 11.2023

Head of Security

Solé
06.2019 - 12.2023

Sociology - Social Sciences

Augusta University
Owen White