Marine Professional
Charles Jay’kwane Curry
Fairlead — Portsmouth, VA | Rigger
Skills & certifications
About
Willing to Travel | Willing to Work Any Schedule | All Weather & Sea Conditions
Experience
Fairlead — Portsmouth, VA | Rigger
Company
Aug 2023 – Mar 2025
Portsmouth, VA
• Performed rigging operations involving heavy lifts using wire rope, synthetic web slings, chain slings, and spreader bars in accordance with safety procedures. • Assisted with securing, moving, and positioning heavy equipment and materials, maintaining load balance and clear communication with lift supervisors. • Conducted pre-use inspections and routine maintenance checks on lifting equipment. -- 1 of 3 -- • Operated forklifts and man-lifts to transport and position materials in confined and
Chick-fil-A — Portsmouth, VA | Back of House Team Member
Company
Feb 2021 – Feb 2023
Portsmouth, VA
• Worked in a fast-paced, high-volume environment requiring coordination, time management, and strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards. • Maintained cleanliness of workspaces and equipment, supporting health and safety compliance. • Assisted with inventory control, labeling, dating, and stock rotation. • Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while meeting production timelines. Education & Training Maritime Institute — Norfolk, VA |Mariners Bootcamp Mar 2026 STCW-complian
Resume
CHARLES CURRY
Portsmouth, VA 23704 | 757-613-9999 | charlesjcurry183@yahoo.com
Willing to Travel | Willing to Work Any Schedule | All Weather & Sea Conditions
Professional Objective
Safety-focused Merchant Mariner with STCW Basic Safety Training, USCG credentials, and
hands on experience in rigging, load handling, and high risk industrial environments.
Proven ability to work long hours, follow safety management systems (SMS), and perform
effectively in demanding conditions. Seeking a deck, engine, or steward role aboard
commercial vessels where reliability, situational awareness, and teamwork are critical.
Maritime Credentials & Certifications
• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• STCW Basic Safety Training (BST)
• Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)
• Crowd Management & Crisis Response
• Firefighting & Damage Control
• CPR / First Aid
• Safety at Sea Training
• Deck Familiarization & RPNFW Navigation
• Food Service / Steward Certification
Core Maritime & Industrial Skills
• Rigging Operations & Load Management
• Line Handling, Mooring & Basic Knot Work
• Cargo Handling, Securing & Unsecuring Loads
• Forklift & Man-Lift Operations
• Safety Drills, PPE Compliance & Hazard Recognition
• Shipboard Housekeeping & Galley Support
• Team Coordination in High-Risk Environments
• Following Standing Orders, Checklists & SOPs
Professional Experience
Fairlead — Portsmouth, VA | Rigger Aug 2023 – Mar 2025
• Performed rigging operations involving heavy lifts using wire rope, synthetic web slings,
chain slings, and spreader bars in accordance with safety procedures.
• Assisted with securing, moving, and positioning heavy equipment and materials,
maintaining load balance and clear communication with lift supervisors.
• Conducted pre-use inspections and routine maintenance checks on lifting equipment.
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• Operated forklifts and man-lifts to transport and position materials in confined and
industrial environments.
• Supported fabrication, assembly, and disassembly tasks while maintaining situational
awareness and adherence to job safety analyses (JSAs).
Chick-fil-A — Portsmouth, VA | Back of House Team Member Feb 2021 – Feb 2023
• Worked in a fast-paced, high-volume environment requiring coordination, time
management, and strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintained cleanliness of workspaces and equipment, supporting health and safety
compliance.
• Assisted with inventory control, labeling, dating, and stock rotation.
• Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while meeting production timelines.
Education & Training
Maritime Institute — Norfolk, VA |Mariners Bootcamp Mar 2026
STCW-compliant maritime training focused on vessel safety, deck operations, security
awareness, and emergency response.
Manor High School — Diploma
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Reference
Ronald McMiller
Director, Maritime Institute
Phone: 757-227-5960
Email: mcmiller@maritimeinstitute.com
Aundra Lewis
Lead Navigation Instructor
757-701-4951
Dlewis@maritimeinstitute
Shamia Porter
757-236-3017
Shamiaporter32@gmail.com
Jawaan Woolard
Bootcamp Administrator
757-383-8881
jwoolard@maritimeinstitute.com
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