Marine Mechanics
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have always had a passion for the sea and water. I love being on and near the water. I'm physically fit. I work out daily. All my life, I have lived and worked near beaches throughout Southern California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Norfolk Virginia, Vietnam, and Europe. During my military service, I had the opportunity to live aboard several naval carriers traveling to multiple countries in Europe.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marine Mechanic, Kissimmee, FL
11/2024 - Present
• Fix everything about sailboats.
Sailor/Boater, Fountain Valley, CA 01/2021 – 11/2024
Sailing and Boating
• Knowledge and passion for marine electrical and electronic systems.
Independent Consultant, Fountain Valley, CA 01/1998 – 01/2021
WordPress Developer
• Design and develop software applications across desktop, tablet, mobile, and web platforms.
• Success track record in implementing marketing campaigns and strategies leveraging WordPress, SEO, and Google Ads.
• Troubleshot and fixed electrical and electronic devices and circuits using soldering station, flux, flux paste, wick, wire stripper, crimping tool, battery load tester, DMM, DMM probe kit, heat gun, and datasheets.
• Experimented with hobby electronic projects using Arduino UNO R4 Starter Kit and Raspberry Pi 5 and Pi Touch Display.
US. Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC 02/1997 – 1998
Recreation Worker
• Assist in conducting athletic and recreation programs.
US. Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC 02/1994 – 1997
Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crewman
• Perform daily pre-op and after-op maintenance: making sure through hulls are secure and water-tight, engine and transmission are operating well, radio and communication are working properly, batteries are fully charged and functional, bilge pumps are cleared of debris and pumping water, and hydraulic propulsion systems are working in jetties and at sea.
EDUCATIONS
• BA, Business Administration – California State University, Fullerton
• Diploma in Marine Mechanics from UTI Marine Mechanics Institute, Orlando, Florida
• Completed an Electronics Troubleshooting Course with Hands-On Training and Live Labs – Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
• Amphibious Assault Vehicle School with Hands-On Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Training and Live Labs – U.S. Marines, Camp Delmar, CA
• Completed 4 Courses in Cisco Networking with Hands-On Training and Live Labs – Golden West College, Golden West, CA
National Marine Electronics Association Membership:
• NMEA Member
ABYC The American Boat & Yacht Council:
• ABYC Member – Full Access to Marine Industry Standards and Education
ABYC Marine Electrical Certification Study Guides:
• ABYC Marine Electrical Certification Study Guide
• ABYC Advanced Marine Electrical Certification Study Guide
• ABYC Marine Corrosion Certification Study Guide
National Marine Electronics Association:
• Basic NMEA 2000 Installer Training Online
• Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer Training Online
• Basic Marine Electronics Installer Training Online
• Advanced Marine Electronics Installer Training Online
FCC Federal Communications Commission Requirements:
• Element 1 (Marine Radio Operator Permit) Study Guide
• Element 3 (General Radio Operators License—GROL) Study Guide
• Element 8 (Ship Radar Endorsement) Study Guide
COURSES COMPLETED AT OCC SAILING:
• Keelboat j22
• Coastal Navigation
• Introduction to Marine Electrical
• Introduction to Marine Electrical Circuit
READING:
• Boat-owner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual – Nigel Calder
• Make: Electronics – Charles Platt
• Digital Communications – John G. Proakis, Masoud Salehi
• Communication Systems – Simon Haykin
• Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I – Don H. Johnson
• The Hardware Hacking Handbook – Jasper Van Woudenberg, Collin O’Flynn
• Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volumes 1, 2, and 3 – Charles Platt
• The Elements of Computing Systems – Noam Nisan, Shimon Schoken
• Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines – John Heywood
• Foundations of Analog and Digital Electronic Circuits – Anant Agarwal, Jeffrey H. Lang
COURSES COMPLETED ON ALISON.COM:
• Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation
Udemy Course:
• Verilog HDL: VLSI Hardware Design Comprehensive Masterclass
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