Shannon McKeon
Summary
Apply recognized licensed professional training with diverse industry employment opportunities to become a charter yacht captain.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
United States Coast Guard Boatswain's Mate
Department of Homeland Security
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Contributed to boat operations by standing watch in lookout, helmsman, and security positions
- Maintained records of inspections and repairs performed on deck equipment, including mooring lines and rigging for wear or damage
- Trained and supervised junior personnel in shipboard maintenance functions. Ex. painting of decks, bulkheads, and superstructure areas
- Inspected lifesaving equipment such as lifeboats, life rafts, and immersion suits for any discrepancies
- Loaded and unloaded supplies onto cutter using shipboard cranes and winches
- Completed boat checks and performed risk assessment with the boat crew before getting underway
- Attended weekly shipboard drills including Man Overboard, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear or Explosive (CBRNE), Abandon Ship, Boat Collisions, Fighting Shipboard Fires
Assistant Harbormaster
City of Newport
Newport, RI
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Captained a "Safe Boat"- 24' Center Console with twin 200hp outboards.
- Assisted yachts in securing tall ship moorings
- Experienced Ship to Ship and Ship to Shore VHF radio communications
- Attend weekly trainings with Coast Guard members
- Assisted with mooring maintenance
Harbors Department
Town of New Shoreham (Block Island)
New Shoreham, RI
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Captained "Marine Patrol", a 27' inflatable RIB cabin house diesel jet drive vessel and "Giles" a 26' Oldport Launch style single outdrive harbormaster vessel
- Interacted with mariners under emergency and routine circumstances
- Operated under severe weather conditions
- Experienced in a variety of emergency towing methods and have successfully rescued numerous dragging vessels, away from danger, while maintaining crew safety
- Provided high quality service to mariners visiting the island
Education
Fueling At Sea School
Naval Base Port Hueneme, CA08-2022
Boatswain's Mate Apprenticeship School
Yorktown, VA07-2022
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Bourne, MA05.2021
Coventry High School
Coventry, CT01.2020
Skills
- Friendly, Courteous, and Service Oriented
- Honest and Dependable
- Team Player
Professional References
- Steve Land, 401-314-5655, Newport, RI, Harbormaster
- Kate McConville, 917-670-7665, Block Island, RI, Harbormaster
- Warren Herrington, 860-919-9413, Coventry High School Psychology and History
Volunteer Experience
- Month of the Military Child, Alameda, CA
- Food for veterans, Cape Cod, MA
- Church Fundraiser to Rebuild Schools in Haiti, Salem, CT
- Adopt a Family- Anonymous Christmas Shopper, Coventry, CT
Certification
USCG Boatswain's Mate
USCG Deck Watch Officer
USCG Boat Crew Member
USCG Basic Damage Controlman
Advanced First Aid/CPR
STCW-Fire Prevention and Firefighting; Immersion Suit; Personal Survival; Personal Safety/Social Responsibility
TWIC
Basic Seamanship
Marine Safety
Cargo Handling
Industrial Safety
Forklift Operator
Accomplishments
- United States Coast Guard Bootcamp Most Physically Fit
- United States Coast Guard Bootcamp Meritorious Advancement
- United States Coast Guard Bootcamp Squad Leader
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy Peer Selected Honor Board Member
- Coventry High School Soccer Captain
- Coventry High School Patriot Award Recipient
- All State/All Conference Soccer Player
- Scholar Athlete
Timeline
United States Coast Guard Boatswain's Mate
Department of Homeland Security
01.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Harbormaster
City of Newport
08.2021 - 10.2021
Harbors Department
Town of New Shoreham (Block Island)
06.2016 - 08.2021
Fueling At Sea School
Boatswain's Mate Apprenticeship School
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Coventry High School
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