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Shems
27980 S. Western Ave. #120 ● San Pedro, CA 90732 ● Mobile: 310.749.2666
darrenshems@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
▪ Recognized for superior skills in maintaining positive and productive relations with labor unions, which
represent MTC personnel, as well as MTC customers.
▪ Developed and implemented Operations Procedures under ISO 9000 for Equipment Inventory and
Assignment, and proposed a new barcode/RFID inventory system that would cost a fifth of an alternate
solution.
▪ Investigated and reported accidents and incidents with exemplary detail, ensuring the effectiveness of
subsequent elevated investigations.
▪ Negotiated Conflict Management with Vessel Crew during operations by drawing on experience as a
Licensed Watch Officer.
▪ Maximized throughput of cargo through the terminal by collaborating with other departments for
optimal yard allocation for vessel operations. This also prevented any unnecessary demurrage billing for
the customer.
CSA SHIPPING
Associate, American Canyon, CA (2003)
Streamlined the processing, packing, and shipping of products from local wineries.
Responsible for daily pickups, storage, and distribution.
▪ Utilized new methods to improve packing efficiency, increasing product throughput and expansion of
customer base.
▪ Operated cargo handling equipment under newly acquired certification, saving the company from
having to hire an outside vendor.
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Cont.
EDUCATION
Training Cruises:
Summer 2004 Training Ship Golden Bear, Senior Cruise
• Performed watchstanding duties as watch officer, bridge team manager, communications,
meteorology, and supervised ship operations.
Summer 2002 American President Lines, M/V President Polk, Commercial Cruise
• Assisted in operations such as arrival/departure tests, navigation, security, and inspections while
assimilating a self-directed program to further develop my skills.
Summer 2001Training Ship Golden Bear, Freshman Cruise
• Performed watchstanding duties as helmsman, lookout, security, and familiarized ship operations.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SKILLS