Familiar Technologies: Hypack, Quinsy, Fledermaus, Arc GIS, Sub bottom profiling, side-scan sonar, Multibeam Echosounder, Singlebeam Echosounder, ROVs, LBL & USBL acoustic positioning

Regions of the world you have worked: Bahrain, UK

Resume: I am a friendly, hardworking individual. I am punctual, helpful and trustworthy in anything I do. I am also quick to learn any new skills I come across, and I can just as easily use my own initiative to work out problems I encounter.
I am currently looking for a new and permanent career in the hydrographic survey area to follow on from my university studies.

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Familiar Technologies: COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, CARIS HIPS, Hypack/ Hysweep, ISIS Triton imagery, Arc GIS, Reson acquisition tools, R2Sonic acquisition tools, Edge Tech acquisition tools, Surfer 8.0, Ocean Data View, MapInfo, IDRISI, Teledyne acquisition tools, Idronaut acquisition tools, Hidrostar acquisition tools

HYDROGRAPHIC-OCEANOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT SKILLS

Reson 7125 Multibeam Echosounder, Reson 8101 Multibeam Echosounder, R2Sonic 2024 Multibeam Echosounder, SeaBeam Multibeam Echo Sounder ELAC L3 Communication, Odom Echotrac Hydrotrac Echo Sounders, Fiber Optic Gyro Meter Octan Ixsea, Side Scan Sonar 4200-FS Edge Tech, Side Scan Sonar 595 2000 L3 Klein Associate Inc, Sub-bottom Profiler 595 L3 Klein Associate Inc, Moving Vessel Profiler MVP30 ODIM Brook Ocean, Various Trimble GPS Receivers and Positioning Systems, Land Survey Equipment (laser levels, transits, total stations, levels), Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) Ocean Surveyor Teledyne, Multiparametric Probe Ocean Seven 316, Deck Cranes, Drop Core Equipment

Regions of the world you have worked: United States, Caribbean

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

• Navy Officer with 6 years of experience managing naval and marine operations, leadership principles, management, seamanship and navigation principles, ship propulsion systems, preventive maintenance, and time and project management.
• 3 years of experience conducting hydrographic surveys in the United States and the Caribbean. Working knowledge of Hydrographic-Oceanographic equipment.
• Proficient in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of navigation systems. Demonstrated ability to use schematics and underlying knowledge of electronic principles and techniques to diagnose electrical system failure.

EDUCATION

Masters of Marine Science in Hydrography, December 2004
Naval School of Venezuela, Vargas State, Venezuela
Basic Course of Electronic and Communications Certificate Program, February 2003
Fuerza Armada de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
Bachelor of Naval Science, July 2000
Naval School of Venezuela, Vargas State, Venezuela
Electrician, July 1994
Industrial Technician School Joaquin Avellán, Aragua State, Venezuela

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

CARIS Hydrographic Information Processing System Training Course, 2009

LANGUAGES

Spanish – Native language
English – Advanced

CREDENTIALS

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (Twic™)
Washington State Driver’s license
Current US Passport

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hydrographer, June 2008 – November 2009
David Evans and Associates Inc. Marine Services Division, Vancouver, Washington
Responsible for the acquisition, processing and analysis of hydrographic data. Participated in multiple multibeam, side scan sonar, and single beam surveys over two field seasons. Worked on projects from data collection stages through processing to the preparation of the final reports. Familiar with NOAA surveying specifications

Head of the Oceanography Department, December 2004 – July 2006
Venezuelan Navy Oceanographic Research Vessel ARBV “PUNTA BRAVA” (BO-11)
Responsible for the survey planning, acquisition, processing, analysis of hydrographic-oceanographic data, as well as the maintenance and safe operation of scientific equipment. Participated in multiple hydro-oceanographic surveys. Served as a bridge officer. Considerably improved the survey capability by repairing key scientific equipment

Naval Observer aboard the US Research Vessel Seward Johnson II, March 2004
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Indiana University, FUNVISIS
Assisted with the deployment of 15 temporary passive broadband sensors in the Caribbean

Participant in the US BOLIVAR Active Source Experiment, April 2004 – May 2004
Rice University, FUNVISIS
As part of the land crew, duties included the deployment of portable seismometers along 4 profiles
as well as their retrieval. Collaborated in the setup process of the recording equipment before each deployment. Attempted recovery of equipment lost in the field

Head of the Deck Division, February 2003 – May 2003
Venezuelan Navy Fluvial Transport ARBV “MARGARITA” (T-71)
Conducted multiple riverside operations. Assisted the Commanding Officer with navigation planning and military communication for decision making. Served as a bridge officer

Head of the Navigation and Towing Department, April 2001 – July 2002
Venezuelan Navy Oceangoing Tug ARBV “CA MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ” (RA-33)
Participated in buoy and lighthouse installation on the Venezuelan coast, boat towing, and naval operation control in war exercises. Served as a bridge officer

Head of the Navigation Department, July 2000 – April 2001
Venezuelan Navy Coast Guard Frigate ARBV “GENERAL MORAN” (GC-12)
Responsible for the maintenance and safe operation of navigation instruments. Served as a bridge officer and participated in navigation planning, maritime security, mobility, safety and national defense. Served to protect national resources around the Caribbean coast

Electrician, January 1994 – July 1995
PROPERCA
Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of a high frequency electrical welder which
produced metal frames for construction

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Familiar Technologies: singlebeam, multibeam echosounders, (incl. Kongsberg EM 3002), geoswathe, Grab samplers, various SVPs, sub-bottom profiler, GPS, sidescan sonar, AutoCad, Survcadd, Arc GIS, Hypac, QINSy, Qloud, Fledermaus, GS+ software, Land Surveying Instruments

Regions of the world you have worked: Barbados

Resume: SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
2008 – 2009
2001 – 2005
1999 – 2001
1994 – 1999
MSc. Hydrography at the University of Plymouth. Completed
December 2009 (Merit)
This is a FIG/IHO Category A course, accredited also by The
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology and
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. It is a well
rounded course including topics ranging from Oceanography
and Sedimentation, Survey Project management, Methods in
Hydrography, Positioning to Integrated Digital Systems, most
of which included offshore field work in and around
Plymouth Sound using different hydrographic methods and
specialized equipment as well as various processing,
visualization and presentation software. I wrote my
dissertation under the topic “The Role and Implementation
of a Hydrographic Office to deal with Marine Administration
in Small Island Developing States”.
 BSc. Surveying and Land Information, (HONS), University of the
West Indies (St. Augustine, Trinidad)
This course is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered
Surveyors and included courses that covered all aspects of
Surveying including Geologic and Seismic, Cadastral,
Hydrographic, and Geodetic Surveying as well and Land Law,
Photogrammetry, Planning, GIS, Natural Hazard and
Disaster Management.
 3 GCE A’ levels in Technical Drawing, Mathematics and Physics
whilst attending Queen’s College, Barbados
 9 CXC O’ levels at General Level whilst attending Queen’s College,
Barbados
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
November 2009 -
Present
June and Sept 2009
 Self Employed as a professional Licensed Land Surveyor in Barbados
 South-West Surveys Offshore Consultants, Ashburton, Devon
Summer Student
ANDRÉ DESMOND KING, MSc., BSc. (Hons)
2006 – 2008
2003 – 2005
2005 – 2006
Duties:
Data Entry.
 Lands and Surveys Department (Ministry of Housing, Barbados)
Graduate Surveyor
Duties:
 Planning and execution of Cadastral and Topographical surveys of Government Lands for
Government of Barbados. This included reconnaissance, design of survey, execution of survey
and final submission of plans and reports whilst exhibiting accountability for each survey
assigned. Duties also encompassed supervision of survey team, the development and
maintenance of positive working relationships and a combination of diplomacy, excellent interpersonal,
written and verbal communication skills in order to communicate effectively with
clients, supervisors and disgruntled resident. Execution of duties, good character and
achievement of prescribed qualifications, enabled me to obtain a Land Surveyor’s License under
the Land Surveyors Act Cap. 370.
 FGI Surveying Inc, Wildey, Barbados
Trainee Surveyor
Duties:
 Planning and execution of Cadastral and Topographical surveys of Private Lands. This
included reconnaissance, design of survey, execution of survey and final submission of plans
whilst exhibiting accountability for each survey assigned. Duties also encompassed supervision
of survey team, the development and maintenance of positive working relationships and a
combination of diplomacy, excellent inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills in
order to communicate effectively with clients and disgruntled land owners.
2005 – 2005
 AH Surveying, Arima, Trinidad
Land Surveyor
Duties:
 Planning and execution of topographic, control and construction and as-built surveys. Surveys
were carried out on sub-contract to other businesses and included the planning and execution
of surveys for the construction of a Gas Refinery and Generator Plant. Duties also
encompassed supervision of survey team, the development and maintenance of positive
working relationships and a combination of diplomacy, excellent inter-personal, written and
verbal communication skills in order to communicate effectively with clients and supervisors.
Discipline was also a key factor in the execution of survey due to time constraints, deadlines,
and accuracy needed to be achieved there-by exhibiting accountability for each survey
assigned.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level 2 (Certified 09th January, 2009)
 Certificate of Competence Personal Survival Techniques / STCW 95 (Certified 10th December
2008, Certificate no. T000341)
 Experience in using singlebeam and multibeam echosounders (incl. Kongsberg EM 3002), geoswathe,
Grab samplers, various SVPs, sub-bottom profiler, GPS, sidescan sonar.
 Experienced in AutoCad and Survcadd (intermediate) and general experience with Arc GIS,
Hypac, QINSy, Qloud, Fledermaus and GS+ software
 Competent and experienced with land surveying equipment and techniques.
 Experienced working with Microsoft Office applications
 INSTINCT (Training Course) Safe Manual Handling (2009)
ANDRÉ DESMOND KING, MSc., BSc. (Hons)
 INSTINCT (Training Course) Risk Assessment (2009)
 International Ocean Institute Training Module: Law of The Sea and Principled Ocean
Governance in the Caribbean (May 2010)
 Demonstrating good judgement, problem solving and acute analytical skills, diplomacy and the
ability to provide clear and concise instructions
 Willingness to Learn
 Willingness to relocate and work worldwide as well as an open approach to flexible working
hours
 Certified, Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (CEHv5), EC Council
 Valid and clean Barbados driver’s license (10 years & 7 months)
ACTIVITIES
 Former Leader, Youth Ministry Team, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Barbados
 Acolyte at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Barbados
 Member Parish Council, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Barbados 2007 – 2009
HOBBIES
 Meeting people, travelling, reading, computer technology, hiking

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