Derek White Online Resume

Objective

I want to make a career change into a technical field that will utilize everything that I have learned by practice in my previous positions. I have spent a great deal of time at sea and have had to learn a variety of skills. Among those said skills, Plumbing,minor Electrical,Hydraulics,Welding, etc.. I have spent the last seven years as an Self-employed Carpenter and am familiar with all phases of Carpentry. I have operated 200 ton vessels in Alaska,operated Articulated Cranes,Forklifts,hydraulic Machinery,pumps,generators, etc.. I have certificates of completion in Autocad, taken CPR/First aid courses, and worked with the U.S.C.G. on required safety and training.

Work Experience

Carpenter (02/01/2004 – 02/01/2011)

All phases of carpentry,from foundation work(form setting,re-bar,cement finishing,etc..) to floor joists,sub-floor,under-layment,layment,etc..to wall frame-up ,trusses,sheeting,roofing,etc.. to sheet-rock,mud and tape,painting,(interior/exterior)plumbing,(copper/ABS/PVC)220/110 electrical wiring,window/door installs,trim packages etc..

Last Employer: Self-Employed

Responsibilities: Interpretation of blueprints,placement and implementation of requirements as noted,planning,materials lists and time estimates on particular phases of job.working closely with employers/home owners to meet their wants and needs in the most efficient manner possible.

Accomplishments: Historic Rehabilitation of the Burkholder Woods Building in Cottage Grove Or. 50 Roofs(comp/steel) too many to count small to medium re-models.

Captain (09/01/1999 – 05/01/2003)

Captain of 75 ft. Tuna Long-liner based in Honolulu Hawaii fishing for Tuna from the Equator to 30 degrees n.

Last Employer: Ka Upu Ltd.

Contact Person: Tim Timoney (808)591-6558

Responsibilities: lading boat with necessary supplies for duration of fishing trip.piloting boat to fishing grounds and setting/hauling gear to catch target fish.making sure that boat/crew are safe and bringing catch back to port for offload to auction. Daily maintenance of engine room/generators.

Accomplishments: Reports of catch and general use of navigational equipment. staying in compliance with State and Federal requirements.maintaining emergency and safety equipment in compliance with U.S.C.G.

Captain/Deckhand/Cook (03/15/1992 – 03/23/1998)

Inland waters navigation throughout the state of Alaska.Crane operator,pumps and refrigeration operation.SSB/CB radio use schedule and compliance with contractors during duration of contracts.

Last Employer: Taku Marine

Contact Person: Marvin Dragseth (907) 283-9281

Responsibilities: Responsible for making sure vessel is at designated area.staying in contact with all parties involved with operation.Lading vessel with all supplies. Taking on Herring/Salmon and delivering to cannery for offload during season. Staying in compliance with all authorities and maintaining vessel and crew safety during operations.

Accomplishments: Ability to work in adverse conditions for extended periods of time without compromising safety of vessel or crew members.

Education

Establishment: Clackamas Community College

Degree: AutoCad 14

Education Period: 01/06/1995 - 07/20/1995

Speciality: certification

Details: levels 1-4 AutoCad 14

Establishment: Lane Community College

Degree: Graphic Design

Education Period: 03/01/1985 - 06/01/1985

Speciality: Incomplete

Average Grade: 3.9

Skills

Comfortable with most heavy equipment operation. Ability to interpret blueprints/orthographic drawings.

Computer Skills: Autocad 14, Computer literate.

Foreign Language Skills: n/a

Additional Information

Certifications or Licensures: Autocad 14. Forklift (gas/elec.) CPR/First aid

Interests

I enjoy drawing. I have done some scale models from scratch (fishing vessels) and really enjoy the 3-D aspect. I work with computer programs that are animation/video,software oriented, some architectual and design oriented,and dabble with programming in C++ etc..

Biking on trails. Searching for Gold in the Bohemia district.