JOHNATHON VISGAR
Traverse City
Summary
Veteran Cadet with 6 years of expertise in guiding and commanding vessels while following safety procedures. Adept in employing navigational equipment, preparation, communication and knowledge of weather, surroundings and obstacles. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ordinary Seaman
Interlake Steamship
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved safety on board by conducting regular maintenance and inspections of lifesaving equipment.
- Enhanced communication among crew members by providing clear instructions and utilizing effective hand signals during deck operations.
- Contributed to smooth sailing by assisting in the proper loading, securing, and unloading of cargo.
- Ensured vessel cleanliness and hygiene by participating in daily cleaning routines, including sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing decks.
Electronics Technician
United States Navy & Navy Reserve
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Hardware diagnostics
- Troubleshooting
- Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
- Reduced downtime for critical systems by providing timely maintenance and repair services.
- Increased overall efficiency by installing, testing, and maintaining electronic devices and systems.
- Blueprints and schematics
- Technical writing
Tactical Communications Supervisor
US Navy
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Managed smooth transition of work between shifts to minimize communications disruptions
- Supervised 8 sailors for divisional and mission success
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, resulting in improved performance and job satisfaction.
- Created schedules for operations center
- Assigned response teams for humanitarian aid during Djibouti floods of 2019
- Triaged incoming calls to coordinate effective responses
- Reviewed and interpreted technical documents, including service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness
- Repaired faults, reassembled products and completed additional tests
- FEMA 101, FEMA 107, and FEMA 108 courses complete
- Directed humanitarian aid in foreign countries
Maintenance Mechanic
Menards
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Troubleshoot and repair conveyors
- Performed root-cause analysis on defective components, disassembling them to identify issues and completing necessary repairs
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to ensure superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment, and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
Broadcast Engineer
Wisconsin ECB
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Enhanced broadcast quality by maintaining and upgrading equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Increased efficiency of operations through regular system evaluations and implementing necessary improvements.
- Streamlined workflow processes for smoother broadcasts by troubleshooting technical issues promptly.
- Safeguarded uninterrupted transmission with diligent monitoring of signal paths and swift resolution of problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Technology- Deck
Great Lakes Maritime Academy
Traverse City, MI05.2026
Skills
- Disaster response coordination
- Safety Drills
- Vessel Maintenance
- Loading Cargo
- Emergency communication management
- Docking Operations
- Vessel Operator
Affiliations
GLMA PROP Club
US Navy SSMP
Mississippi Valley Conservancy
Additional Information
- Secret Clearance August 2016 to August 2026
Certification
- Security Reaction Force Team Leader Training
- Small Craft Coxswain
- Radio Transmission Officer
- Operations Center Watch Officer
Timeline
Ordinary Seaman
Interlake Steamship
07.2023 - 08.2023
Broadcast Engineer
Wisconsin ECB
03.2020 - 08.2021
Maintenance Mechanic
Menards
02.2018 - 12.2018
Tactical Communications Supervisor
US Navy
08.2016 - 08.2022
Electronics Technician
United States Navy & Navy Reserve
08.2016 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Technology- Deck
Great Lakes Maritime Academy