Ben Johnson

310 NW 53rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33309

bj5b2fa4@westpost.net (954)591-2488

Management Profile

Logistics, Management, Project Management.

Experienced marine officer with hands-on background as well as solid

office management experience. Team player able to work quickly under
pressure and dedicated to efficient shore side and terminal
operations. Meticulous organizer recognized for outstanding project
and time management.

Qualifications Summary

A motivated multi tasker, proven to lead with a deep understanding

of supply chain needs, experience with large scale vessel operations,
and a keen ability to prioritize work. Experience with unlimited
tonnage vessels in close quarters, maneuvering in rivers and inlets
and ocean navigating. Managed projects and presonnel with a hands on
mindset, including towboat, container ship, and LNG operations using
the following proficiences:

: Third Mate Unlimited ( 5 years) : Unlimited RADAR

: United State Merchant Marines (15 years +) : Able body Seaman (
unlimited )
: 2900 days documented sea time unlimited : STCW 95 certified
: Trailing hopper dredge officer : Certified diver
: Experienced staff supervisor : More code/ Flashing light
: Computer skills : Celestial Navigation
: Licensed GMDSS operator : Advanced Shipboard Firefighting
: Quality control inspector for tanker vessels and shore
side tank farms : Mechanical Aptitude
 Career Synopsis

Maritech, Inc., Fort Lauderdale ,Fl 2009-present

Dock Master
: Oversee all vessel movements on water.
: Insure all water stowed vessels at marina are properly secured and
maintained.
: Move vessels to and from haul out well for service and surveys.
: Supervise support crew and daily actives with office supervisors.
: Cordinate activities required for arriving and departing vessels.

Boat Appraiser/Analyst 2006-2007

: Appraise 20-40 incoming repossessed vessels per week, to determine
basic condition.
: Analyze and document the condition of each vessel's various
systems and provide a thorough evaluation of the boat in its
entirety.
: Assist certified technicians in troubleshooting and repair of
various systems.

Quantum Marine, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 2005-2006

Crate Supervisor
: Assisted engineers in he building of hydraulic power units.
: Shipped power units to yachts internationally.

Tugz, the Great Lakes, Cleveland ,Oh 2004-2005

Deckhand Engineer
: Docked and undocked unlimited tonnage vessels using Z-drive tug
boats.
 : Monitored tug boat systems, maintained engine room, and monitored
engines while underway.
: Line handling on harbor tug boats.

Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, Oak Brook, Il 1998-2004

Third Officer
: Recognized for high efficiency while maintaining rigid safety
standards in projects involving beach re-nourishment maintenance
dredging in rivers and inlets, and pumping of ocean bottom/sediment.
: Supervised crew of 19 while maintaining active watch. Composed and
submitted daily, a detailed vessel status report.
: Experience on pump out station.
: Inventoried ship supplies, conducted monthly safety inspections
and drills.

Seafarers International Union, Camp Springs MD 1990-1998

Able body Seaman
: Quatermaster
: Deckhand on unlimited tonnage cargo, cable and tanker vessels.
: Maintained vessel equipment.

Affordable Moving Company, Orlando, Fl

Owner
: Scheduled moves, supervised staff of 15, and managed overall
operations.
: Gross receipts of 1990-500,000.00 .

UPS, Eden Prarie, Mn

Supervisor
 : Supervised crew of 10 for sorting and packing of mail into
airplane containers.
: Hand- picked for management , due to efficiency, attention to
detail, and rapport with others.
: Personally responsible for inventory control of air parcels at
local sort.

Education
Seafarers International Union ( Merchant Marines)
Winona State University, Winona, MN
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Certifications: Merchant Marine Officer, Unlimited Radar, LNG tanker

operations, CPR, advanced fire fighting, celestial navigation,
survival boat, GMDSS, flashing light viual communications.