Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Profesional Leadership
Ship Rigger
Timeline
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Richard Stevens

Alexandria,LA

Summary

Experienced Deckhand with a strong background in load management and safety compliance at Vigor Marine. Demonstrated leadership in team settings, ensuring efficient equipment operation and maintenance. Proven track record in enhancing safety protocols, resulting in improved crew welfare and reduced incidents. Skilled in vessel maintenance, emergency response, and crew management, maintaining operational readiness in high-pressure environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Deckhand

Vigor Marine
Portland, Oregon
09.2020 - 08.2025
  • Operated deck equipment for vessel navigation and maintenance tasks.
  • Assisted in mooring and securing vessels at docks and marinas.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of deck areas and equipment storage.
  • Monitored safety protocols during loading, unloading, and passenger operations.
  • Collaborated with crew members to execute daily operational duties efficiently.
  • Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
  • Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.

Overhead Crane Operator

Vigor Industries
Portland, Oregon
05.1997 - 08.2020
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northern Chester County Technical School
Phoenixville, PA

Skills

  • Deck maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Load management
  • Equipment operation
  • Mooring techniques
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership skills
  • Rigging systems
  • Towing barges
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Knot tying expertise
  • Safety awareness
  • Line handling proficiency
  • Load securing techniques
  • Equipment inspection
  • Decision-making
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Reliability

Affiliations

  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Purple Heart for Retrieval of fellow Men in Beirut Bombing (1983)

Profesional Leadership

  • Lead 25 Man Team in daily operation of loading and Unloading Cargo containers off of Ships and onto Transport Trailers

Ship Rigger

  • Operation of Heavy Equipment for Bull Rigging
  • Forklift Operation
  • Man Basket operator

Timeline

Deckhand

Vigor Marine
09.2020 - 08.2025

Overhead Crane Operator

Vigor Industries
05.1997 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Northern Chester County Technical School

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