MARTIN O'MAHONY
Vancouver
Summary
Maritime professional prepared for demands of deckhand duties, bringing history of ensuring vessel safety and operational efficiency. Known for reliability in executing maintenance tasks and supporting crew in various capacities. Highly collaborative with focus on achieving results under dynamic conditions, adaptable to needs of team and environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deckhand/Bridge Watch Rating
BRITISH COLUMBIA FERRIES SERVICES INC
04.2022 - Current
- Perform bridge responsibilities including watchkeeping, steering, and docking procedures
- Safely load and unload vehicle and passenger traffic on board roll-on/roll off ferries
- Perform daily general ferry maintenance, vehicle counts, and safety equipment checks
- Operate ship davits and launch fast rescue boats while conducting safety drills and checklists
- Patrol the ferry for potential safety hazards and ensure passenger compliance with regulations
- Effective communication with supervisors, passenger engagement and assistance
- Vessel husbandry and maintenance daily tasks
Customer Service Specialist
RUSSELL HENDRIX FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Build rapport with new and regular clientele to achieve excellent customer service standards
- Efficiently collaborate with team members and management to achieve sales targets
- Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge
- Responsible for commercial and residential food service equipment retail sales at busy showroom location
- Proficiently operate company POS, sales tracking, and inventory systems
Customer Service Team Member
COMPASS GROUP CANADA
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Ensured excellent client communication, team relationships, and satisfaction with quality food and customer service
- Responsible for multi-unit Microsoft Vancouver food and beverage service operations
- Duties included food and beverage preparation, serving guests, guest interaction, food purchasing, marketing initiatives, costing, inventory control, quality assurance checks
- Oversee the proper function, repairs, and preventative maintenance of various unit kitchen and hardware equipment
Lounge Attendant
COMPASS GROUP CANADA
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Facilitated exceptional dining, atmosphere, and customer service operational duties in upscale YVR Airport first class lounge environments
- Duties included welcoming and interacting with guests, preparing, setting up, serving, replenishing food and beverage offerings, housekeeping, and lounge cleanliness, quality assurance checks and documentation
- Maintained effective communication with upper level management and assisted lounge and kitchen staff to operate at the highest level
Dockhand (Seasonal)
PRINCE OF WHALES Whale Watching
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Conducted office administrative duties including daily reservations, preparing manifest, interacting with guests, handling payments, communicating with head office and company partners at the largest whale watching company in British Columbia, Canada
- Assisted with docking, safely loading, offloading passengers from vessel Ocean Magic passenger vessels
Education
Bridge Watch Rating Certificate -
BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
North Vancouver, Canada01.2022
Tourism Management Diploma -
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY
North Vancouver, Canada01.2013
Skills
- Communication
- Bridge Operations
- Navigation
- Vessel steering
- Emergency response & rescue
- Rope work/knots
- Rigging
- Mooring Expertise
- Buoyage
- Maritime Collision Regulations
- Chart work
- Vessel construction/stability
- Safe cargo operations
- Safe working practices
- Address Challenges
- Oil pollution regulations
Certification
- Bridge Watch Rating Certificate - STCW 11/4, Transport Canada
- STCW Basic Safety Training - MED A1 + B2, Transport Canada
- STCW Survival Craft - MED B1, Transport Canada
- Seaman's Discharge Book, Transport Canada
- Marine Medical Certificate - Unrestricted, Transport Canada
- Marine Basic First Aid CPR/AED Level C, Transport Canada
- Radio Operator Certificate (ROC-M), Transport Canada
- WHMIS 2015 Certification Training, BCIT
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency, Transport Canada
- Restricted Proficiency in Survival Craft Certificate, Transport Canada
- Passenger Safety Management Certificate, Transport Canada
- Competent Crew Certificate, Royal Yacht Association
- Open Water Diving Certification, 01/01/22, PADI
Ocean Vessel Experience
36+ months
Languages
English
Passports
- Canada
- Republic of Ireland (EU)
Timeline
Deckhand/Bridge Watch Rating
BRITISH COLUMBIA FERRIES SERVICES INC
04.2022 - Current
Customer Service Specialist
RUSSELL HENDRIX FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
09.2020 - 11.2021
Customer Service Team Member
COMPASS GROUP CANADA
10.2016 - 03.2020
Lounge Attendant
COMPASS GROUP CANADA
04.2014 - 10.2016
Dockhand (Seasonal)
PRINCE OF WHALES Whale Watching
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Bridge Watch Rating Certificate - STCW 11/4, Transport Canada
- STCW Basic Safety Training - MED A1 + B2, Transport Canada
- STCW Survival Craft - MED B1, Transport Canada
- Seaman's Discharge Book, Transport Canada
- Marine Medical Certificate - Unrestricted, Transport Canada
- Marine Basic First Aid CPR/AED Level C, Transport Canada
- Radio Operator Certificate (ROC-M), Transport Canada
- WHMIS 2015 Certification Training, BCIT
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency, Transport Canada
- Restricted Proficiency in Survival Craft Certificate, Transport Canada
- Passenger Safety Management Certificate, Transport Canada
- Competent Crew Certificate, Royal Yacht Association
- Open Water Diving Certification, 01/01/22, PADI
Bridge Watch Rating Certificate -
BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Tourism Management Diploma -
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY
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