Marine job seeker
Columbus J Washington Jr
Able Bodied Seaman|Tidewater Marine - Amelia, LA|11/02/2024
Skills & certifications
About
. Hardworking mariner with passion for maritime operations and over 10 years of experience in the maritime industry. Analytical and detail-oriented to follow complex instructions. Ale to lift 25 pounds and work effectively in enclosed environments. I'M ALSO A Professional Driver offering over 2 years of experience completing daily delivery tasks on time and safely. Knowledgeable in efficient routes within assigned territory. Skilled at following traffic laws and maintaining top-quality client services. Seasoned with experience running local and regional routes while exceeding profit goals. Skillfully maintains knowledge to inform customers and expand sales. Organizes accounts and paperwork to promote optimal business operations and customer satisfaction.
Experience
Able Bodied Seaman|Tidewater Marine - Amelia, LA|11/02/2024
Company
Jan 2022 –
Assisted in the navigation of vessels by handling lines and operating winches. Performed general maintenance duties on deck, including painting, chipping, and cleaning. Maintained safety equipment such as fire hoses, lifeboats, and other emergency gear. Monitored vessel's bridge operations to ensure compliance with company regulations.
DRiver|Knight Transportation - Gulfport, MS|11/03/2017
Company
Jan 2016 –
Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition. Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times. Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents. Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service. Documented daily mileage, gas and other data. Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver workers and supplies. Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers to determine d
Conducted cold calls to offer services to potential customers.
Driver
Jan 2015 –
Swift Transportation - Memphis, TN
Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition. Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times. Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents. Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service. Documented daily mileage, gas and other data. Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver workers and supplies. Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers to determine d
Conducted cold calls to offer services to potential customers.
AB
Jan 2007 –
Elavating Boats Inc - Houma, LA
Cleaned, maintained and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair. Actively engaged in safety drills by leading others in [Task] and [Task]. Maintained and organized ship's compartments for better efficiency and to easily obtain needed items. Performed lookout and helmsman duties aboard ship using [Type] and [Type] equipment. Maintained [Type] and [Type] equipment using [Technique] with zero incidents or failures. Repaired [Type] safety equipment to bolster its use in cr
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
OS
Jan 2007 –
G BOATS - Golden Meadow, LA
Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs. Maintained professionalism and efficiency in emergency situations. Handled rigging, lines and tow to increase equipment longevity. Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away. Cleaned, maintained and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair. Maintained and organized ship's compartments for better efficiency and to easily obtain needed
Resume
Columbus Washington Jr
cjapex101@gmail.com | 504-432-1819 | Paincourtville, LA 70391
Summary
. Hardworking mariner with passion for maritime operations and over 10 years of experience in the maritime industry. Analytical and detail-oriented to follow complex instructions. Ale to lift 25 pounds and work effectively in enclosed environments.
I'M ALSO A Professional Driver offering over 2 years of experience completing daily delivery tasks on time and safely. Knowledgeable in efficient routes within assigned territory. Skilled at following traffic laws and maintaining top-quality client services. Seasoned with experience running local and regional routes while exceeding profit goals. Skillfully maintains knowledge to inform customers and expand sales. Organizes accounts and paperwork to promote optimal business operations and customer satisfaction.
Skills
Driving and transportation
Route management
Safe driving techniques
Onboard firefighting
Rigging
Preventative maintenance
GPS use
First Aid/CPR
Planning & organizing
Experience
Able Bodied Seaman|Tidewater Marine - Amelia, LA|11/2022 - 02/2024
Assisted in the navigation of vessels by handling lines and operating winches.
Performed general maintenance duties on deck, including painting, chipping, and cleaning.
Maintained safety equipment such as fire hoses, lifeboats, and other emergency gear.
Monitored vessel's bridge operations to ensure compliance with company regulations.
DRiver|Knight Transportation - Gulfport, MS|11/2016 - 03/2017
Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver workers and supplies.
Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers to determine discrepancies.
Consulted with customers to gain feedback and address product or service concerns.
Completed customer orders and collected payments to keep accounts current.
Positioned lifting devices under or around loaded pallets and boxes to secure materials for transport.
Offered riders information about local attractions and restaurants.
Transported clients to events and programs according to activity schedule.
Conducted cold calls to offer services to potential customers.
Driver|Swift Transportation - Memphis, TN|12/2015 - 09/2016
Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver workers and supplies.
Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers to determine discrepancies.
Consulted with customers to gain feedback and address product or service concerns.
Transported clients to events and programs according to activity schedule.
Positioned lifting devices under or around loaded pallets and boxes to secure materials for transport.
Completed customer orders and collected payments to keep accounts current.
Offered riders information about local attractions and restaurants.
Saved on gas costs every month by planning more efficient routes.
Conducted cold calls to offer services to potential customers.
AB|Elavating Boats Inc - Houma , LA|10/2007 - 04/2015
Cleaned, maintained and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
Actively engaged in safety drills by leading others in [Task] and [Task].
Maintained and organized ship's compartments for better efficiency and to easily obtain needed items.
Performed lookout and helmsman duties aboard ship using [Type] and [Type] equipment.
Maintained [Type] and [Type] equipment using [Technique] with zero incidents or failures.
Repaired [Type] safety equipment to bolster its use in critical situations.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
OS|C&G BOATS - Golden Meadow, LA|06/2007 - 09/2007
Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
Maintained professionalism and efficiency in emergency situations.
Handled rigging, lines and tow to increase equipment longevity.
Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
Cleaned, maintained and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
Maintained and organized ship's compartments for better efficiency and to easily obtain needed items.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education and Training
South Central Louisiana Technical College | Thibodaux, LA | 04/2015
CDL
LAFOURCHE MERCHENT MARINER | Raceland, LA | 10/2013
Captain License
South Central Louisiana Technical College | Morgan City, LA | 07/2008
ABLE BODIED SEAMAN
Walter L. Cohen College Prep | New Orleans, LA
Nichoolls State University | Thibodaux, LA
Some College (No Degree): Human Performance Education
Certifications
High School Equlivent
100 ton Masters
200 ton Mate
Ableseaman Unlimited/ RFPNW/LIFEBOATMAN
RADIO LICENSE/FCC
Proffessional Driver
Crane Operator