Alvin Marks
Covington,LA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
William C. Selvick (Tugboat)
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Learned required skills to earn Mate Pilot of Towing Great Lakes and Inland
- Performed maneuvers such as towing alongside, towing astern, and pushing ahead
- Demonstrated ability to dock and moo the vessel within a confined harbor
- Gained experience handling lines and deck operations
- Performed regular maintenance tasks of the tugboat
T/S State of Michigan (Cadet)
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Learned watchstanding responsibilities and stood deck and navigational watches daily
- Sailed on the Great Lakes and surrounding rivers learning how to manage traffic, ship maneuvering and piloting
- Learned regular ship maintenance duties and stood engine watches making rounds of the ship's machinery
- Navigated and conned the ship through the Detroit, St. Mary's and St. Claire rivers
- Gained experience with radio communications between other vessels and VTS
- Gained experience with mooring operations, crane operations and vessel safety
- Learned about vessel security by standing security watches and performing drills
T/S State of Michigan (Cadet)
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Learned watchstanding responsibilities and stood deck and navigational watches daily
- Sailed on the Great Lakes and surrounding rivers learning how to manage traffic, ship maneuvering and piloting
- Learned regular ship maintenance duties and stood engine watches making rounds of the ship's machinery
- Navigated and conned the ship through the Detroit, St. Mary's and St. Claire rivers
- Gained experience with radio communications between other vessels and VTS
- Gained experience with mooring operations, crane operations and vessel safety
- Learned about vessel security by standing security watches and performing drills
Deckhand
Marina Del Ray
Covington, LA
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Handled lines during mooring operations efficiently, securing the vessel safely to the pier preparing them to pump gas
- Worked days independently opening and closing the dock
- Communicated clearly and politely with passengers and crew members
- Leaned maintenance skills such as laying concrete, painting, lawn care and boat care
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Learned the responsibility of having a job and everything it entails
Phone Repair Technician
Revive Phone Repair
Covington, LA
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Learned how to open and close the store, learning the importance of following checklists and completing tasks
- Maintained detailed records of all completed repairs, helping identify patterns in device malfunctions over time
- Repaired phone screens, batteries, back glass and internal issues
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues, resulting in successful resolutions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Technology
Great Lakes Maritime Academy
Traverse City, MI01-2025
High School Diploma -
Saint Paul's School
Covington, LA05-2021
Skills
- Learned the basic skills associated with Licenses and endorsements to perform duties required
- Learned the importance of safety first through first hand experiences
- Work well with all crew mates and believe in working as a team
- Always ready to grow my knowledge of the industry and improve myself everyday
- Know how to communicate well with crew mates and management through experience from time on the T/S State of Michigan/Previous jobs
Licenses and Endorsements
- Third Mates Oceans and Great Lakes Unlimited Tonnage
- First Class Great Lakes Pilot
- OINCW
- GMDSS Radio Operator
- ECDIS and Unlimited Radar
- VPDSD and VSO
- PSC Medical Care Provider
- Mate Pilot of Towing Great Lakes/Inland
- Dynamic Positioning Induction/Basic Course
Timeline
William C. Selvick (Tugboat)
05.2024 - 07.2024
T/S State of Michigan (Cadet)
07.2023 - 10.2023
T/S State of Michigan (Cadet)
05.2022 - 07.2022
Deckhand
Marina Del Ray
04.2019 - 08.2019
Phone Repair Technician
Revive Phone Repair
04.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Maritime Technology
Great Lakes Maritime Academy
High School Diploma -
Saint Paul's School