Steven Insco
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Industrious sailor adept at applying navigational resources to promote passenger and crew safety. Proven history of efficiently performing equipment maintenance. Veteran BMC with 20 years of expertise in guiding and commanding ships while following safety procedures. Adept in employing navigational equipment, preparation, communication, and knowledge of weather, surroundings, and obstacles. A strong leader who offers concise direction and supervises crew members who attend to ship operations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Boatswain Mate Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
09.2004 - 09.2024
- A seasoned U.S Navy Boatswain's Mate (BM) with 20 years of service, demonstrated extensive expertise in shipboard operations, deck seamanship, and navigational skills
- Evaluated crew performance regularly by setting clear objectives, providing constructive feedback, and identifying areas for professional growth.
- Supervised loading and unloading operations at ports efficiently, reducing cargo handling time significantly.
- Career-based supervising cargo handling and rigging operations for replenishment at sea, overseeing the maintenance of lifeboats and survival equipment, and leading training programs for safety and seamanship were my primary duties
- With a proven track record of managing teams of 6 to 40 personnel, excelling in planning, organizing, and executing various ship operations, including damage control, firefighting, and towing procedures became second nature.
- Upheld the highest standards of maritime law compliance, actively promoting a culture of safety and professionalism among the crew.
- Conducted regular drills to maintain and enhance proficiency in essential skills such as firefighting, life-saving techniques, and damage control procedures.
- Managed personnel assignments and rotations effectively to optimize team performance while preventing fatigue-related issues.
- Managed maintenance schedules for multiple onboard equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing downtime.
- Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MDSkills
- Marine Safety
- First Aid Application
- Mooring Operations
- Vessel navigation
- Guest Relations
- Anchoring techniques
- Crew Management
- Fishing Knowledge
- Boat maintenance
- Deckhand Supervision
- Emergency Procedures
- Engine repair
- Route selection and optimization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Safety Procedures
- Maritime rescue operations
- Ship maintenance and security
- Emergency equipment knowledge
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Safety Protocols
- Safety Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Route Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Safety Equipment
- Schedule Management
- Crew Supervision
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability
- Maintenance Management
- Cargo Handling
- Emergency planning
- Risk management assessments
- Cargo Loading
- Communication Management
- Weather prediction
- Emergency Response
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Maintenance Coordination
- Route planning and optimization
- Communication system operations
- Analytical Skills
- Course Management
- Ship nomenclature
Affiliations
United States Navy - Chief Petty Officer
Coursework
UMGC PMP Certification for PMI PMP Cert path.
Jobrelatedtraining
- Navy Instructor Training, 07/2019, 08/2024, Developed skills in delivering lectures, blended learning, case study facilitation, and computer-based training. Emphasized communication, presentation techniques, conflict management, and interpersonal communication.
- Voyage Management System Operator, 12/2016, 08/2019, Acquired proficiency in navigation using the Voyage Management System (VMS), including route planning and monitoring, sensor management, and operation of VMS software.
- Surface Rescue Swimmer, 09/2014, 08/2024, Trained in search and rescue operations, physical fitness, water survival tactics, and emergency medical training, including CPR and first aid.
- Seamanship Apprentice, 12/2004, 08/2024, Gained basic skills in seamanship, damage control, firefighting, hazardous material handling, navigation, and water survival techniques.
Availability
Permanent, Term, Detail, Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates, Multiple Appointment Types, Telework, Full-time
Timeline
Boatswain Mate Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
09.2004 - 09.2024
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus