Thomas Starnes
Colonna Shipyard
Chesapeake,VA
2025
years of professional experience
Skilled maintenance worker with experience in shipyard repair, marine painting, tanker operations, and equipment installation. Strong in time management, problem-solving, and safety awareness. Trusted to complete plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and cleanup tasks on deadline.
Work History
Pool Table Restoration & Gaming Installer
- Installed amusement equipment using hand tools, power tools, and manufacturer specifications.
- Assembled rides, games, and event attractions for safe, reliable operation.
- Connected wiring, components, and controls during setup and teardown procedures.
- Inspected equipment for damage, missing parts, and safety compliance before operation.
Handyman
3 Years 10 Months- Repaired plumbing, carpentry, painting, and basic electrical components across assigned areas.
- Inspected equipment and structures, identifying maintenance needs before issues affected workflow.
- Performed routine repairs on shipyard facilities, tools, and work areas to support safe operations.
- Maintained compliance with shipyard safety procedures while completing preventative maintenance tasks.
- Assisted with site cleanup and organization to keep workspaces secure and operational.
- Assisted homeowners in maintaining their properties by performing routine maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
- Consistently met deadlines for assigned projects by prioritizing tasks efficiently based on urgency and complexity.
- Implemented creative problem-solving strategies when faced with unique repair challenges that resulted in effective solutions tailored to specific situations.
- Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, snow plowing, gardening, pulling weeds, and watering lawns for [Number] square foot facility.
Tanker Man/Spill Response
- Operated tanker truck for safe transport of marine environmental waste and liquid materials.
- Loaded and unloaded tanker contents following DOT, HAZMAT, and site safety procedures.
- Inspected vehicle systems before trips, reporting defects and scheduling required maintenance.
- Completed accurate trip logs, delivery paperwork, and required compliance documentation.
- Responded to spills and containment issues using approved environmental safety protocols.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following all safety protocols during loading and unloading tasks.
Marine Painter
- Applied marine-grade primers, coatings, and finishes using spray equipment and hand tools.
- Masked fittings, hardware, and protected areas to maintain clean paint lines and prevent overspray.
- Inspected surfaces for rust, blistering, and defects before repainting and touch-up work.
- Prepared vessel surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and removing old coatings for proper paint adhesion.
- Mixed paint materials to specified ratios and maintained accurate coating consistency.
- Followed safety procedures for respirator use, ventilation, and hazardous material handling.
- Performed touch-up repairs on hulls, decks, and equipment to support quality finish standards.
- Cleaned and maintained painting tools, spray guns, and work areas to support efficient daily operations.
- Maintained safe and clean work environment, adhering to safety regulations and guidelines during painting operations.
Education
23 Credit Electrical Wiring Certificate - Commercial & Residential Electric Wiring Blueprint
- Dean's List 1997
- Honor Roll 1997
High School Diploma - Structural And Pipe Welding
Skills
Power tool operation
Attention to detail
Following safety practices
Customer service
Customer satisfaction
Equipment inspection
Time management
Tool operation
Accomplishments
we crossed the Equator while underway as a Rider on a Crowley Merchant Marine Ship working for #^ days while underway in three different countries. cleaned oil spills one in Deleware for six months and then went straight to Kentucky River for a Sunoco pipe burst in the Kentucky River cleaned that up too.
Timeline
Handyman
Colonna Shipyard
10.2020 - 08.2024Read More
Pool Table Restoration & Gaming Installer
Parrish Amusements
2002 - 2021Read More
Tanker Man/Spill Response
Accurate Marine Environmental
2005 - 2009Read More
Marine Painter
Marine Specialty Painting
2000 - 2003Read More
Tulsa Welding School
High School Diploma from Structural And Pipe Welding
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TCC
23 Credit Electrical Wiring Certificate from Commercial & Residential Electric Wiring Blueprint
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