Yazzmine Dixon
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional seafarer with significant experience in maritime operations, safety procedures, and maintenance. Focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Skilled in navigation, deck operations, and equipment management, while demonstrating reliability and adaptability in diverse situations. Known for effective communication and leadership in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Boatswain's Mate
Navy
Yokosuka Japan
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Operated small boats and navigational equipment for training exercises and missions.
- Conducted routine maintenance on vessel systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Assisted in the supervision of deck operations and safety protocols during evolutions.
- Trained junior personnel on seamanship skills and emergency response procedures.
- Achieved optimal utilization of deck spaces by skillfully arranging gear storage areas for easy access during various operations.
- Contributed to successful search and rescue missions by proficiently operating small boats and deploying appropriate lifesaving equipment.
- Implemented safety drills, enhancing crew preparedness for maritime emergencies.
- Led teams in performing deck maintenance tasks, improving overall efficiency during operations.
- Reduced potential hazards by swiftly identifying and reporting any unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to the proper authorities.
- Conducted regular drills to maintain proficiency in firefighting, first aid, man overboard recovery, and abandon ship procedures among the crew.
- Supervised cargo loading/unloading processes, ensuring proper stowage and securing of materials for safe transport.
- Trained junior crew members on fundamental seamanship skills, increasing overall team competence and readiness.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Kennedy- King College
Chicago, IL07.2016
Timeline
Boatswain's Mate
Navy
07.2019 - 07.2024
Associate of Science - Business
Kennedy- King College