Christopher Shockey
Van Buren
Summary
Skilled Deckhand capable of handling maintenance, housekeeping and cooking duties in addition to working rigging and helping with navigation. Safety-focused and dependable with good teamwork abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Currently pursuing tankerman and steersman license.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Mate
Western Rivers Boat Management
Paducah
03.2024 - Current
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines and checked tow
- Collaborated with Captain to keep detailed inventory records and replenish supplies
- Assisted with navigation
- Cleaned, painted and maintained over vessels
- Shifted, dropped and picked up barges
- Barge repair/Reports
- Double locking experience
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Organized, supervised, and coordinated all deck operations on board.
- Participated in fire fighting drills onboard as required by law.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo from vessels as needed.
Deckhand/Mate
Western Rivers Boat Management
Paducah
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines and checked tow
- Collaborated with Captain to keep detailed inventory records and replenish supplies
- Assisted with navigation
- Cleaned, painted and maintained over vessels
- Shifted, dropped and picked up barges
- Barge repair/Reports
- Double locking experience
- Used lines, wires and stationary winches to build and break tow.
- Participated in drills and exercises to prepare for fire, collision or other emergencies.
- Prepared meals for crew members and served them at meal times.
- Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
- Assisted with minor renovation or repair to keep boat in operable condition.
- Maintained government-issued certifications.
Deckhand
Hermann Sand and Gravel
Hermann
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines and checked tow
- Collaborated with Captain and mate to keep detailed inventory records and replenish supplies
- Assisted with navigation
- Cleaned, painted and maintained over vessels
- Shifted, dropped and picked up barges
- Engine room maintenance and logsBarge repair/Reports
- Load/unload barges
- Draft readings
- Remove and set lids
- Spot barges to loading/unloading docks
Deckhand
Luhr Bros Inc
Cape Girardeau
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines and checked tow
- Collaborated with Captain and mate to keep detailed inventory records and replenish supplies
- Assisted with navigation
- Cleaned, painted and maintained over vessels
- Shifted, dropped and picked up barges
- Worked with land division as engineer assistant surveying dikes
- Engine room maintenance and logs
- Barge repair/Reports
- Double locking experience
- Assisted in launching lifeboats during emergency drills or real-life situations.
- Read and interpreted gauges and fluid levels, reporting problems to captain.
- Assisted engineers in repairing or adjusting machinery.
Infantryman
Arkansas Army National Guard
Fort Smith
03.2007 - 02.2009
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance
- Led fire teams during battle drills and situation training exercises
- Operated and maintained field communication equipment
Education
GED -
Van Buren High School
Van Buren, AR12.2007
Associate of Arts - Entrepreneurship
Shorter College
North Little Rock, ARAssociate of Applied Science - Business
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, ARSkills
- Supporting navigation
- Responding to emergencies
- Towing barges
- Safety protocols
- Maintaining equipment
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Cleaning procedures
- Engine and winch maintenance
- Handling cargo
- First Aid/CPR
- Safety practices
- Communications
- Load & Unload
- Freight Experience
- Construction
- Logistics
- Landscape Maintenance
- Computer Networking
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Safety procedures
- Maritime regulations
- Crew training
- Navigation expertise
- Vessel maintenance
- Engine and winch operation
- Effective communication
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Deck operations
- Watercraft safety
- Maritime rescue
- Crew supervision
- Signals Interpretation
- Marine communications
- Docking coordination
- Mechanical aptitude
- Equipment maintenance
- Vessel inspection
- Marine safety
Certification
- TWIC Card
- Driver's License
Military Service
United States National Guard, E-3
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
1st Mate
Western Rivers Boat Management
03.2024 - Current
Deckhand/Mate
Western Rivers Boat Management
10.2020 - 08.2021
Deckhand
Hermann Sand and Gravel
05.2020 - 10.2020
Deckhand
Luhr Bros Inc
03.2016 - 09.2018
Infantryman
Arkansas Army National Guard
03.2007 - 02.2009
GED -
Van Buren High School
Associate of Arts - Entrepreneurship
Shorter College
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Pulaski Technical College