1. GERALD S. GOODMAN II
110 South Willard Avenue
Hampton, Virginia 23663
(757) 268-1433
gerald.goodman@yahoo.com
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am extremely interested in exploring career opportunities as a Master / Mate with your maritime
organization. Enclosed is my resume for your review and consideration.
You will note that I offer extensive formal training, relevant certification and 20 years U.S. Navy
experience as a Deck Operations Supervisor and Port Services specialist with demonstrated success.
Throughout my background I have become known for my subject matter expertise in all facets of ship
deck and harbor services operations, and proven ability to handle the diverse and multiple levels of
responsibility associated with team leadership and program administration.
My personal profile includes the highest degrees of dedication, self-motivation and productivity, with a
proven ability to quickly adapt to new and challenging responsibilities and deliver high-impact results.
In addition to the many core competencies detailed in my attached resume, I possess special expertise in
smoothly handling multi-task responsibilities in fast paced environments requiring poise under fire,
superior communications skills, and strict attention to detail. I also have highly developed administrative
and computer skills, accustomed to executing the full range of back office functions to support ship
operations and certification processes on a day to day basis.
Based on these factors and a review of my additional career highlights summarized below, I would
appreciate an opportunity to discuss with you, in person, how my qualifications would match your needs.
I am certain I could pinpoint additional areas of expertise which would enhance my contributions as an
integral member of your organizational team.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Gerald S. Goodman II
Gerald S. Goodman II
Enclosure: Resume

2. GERALD S. GOODMAN II
110 South Willard Avenue
Hampton, Virginia 23663
(757) 268-1433 • gerald.goodman@yahoo.com
Mate / Able Seaman Unlimited / 100-Ton Master
Offering a solid background based on advanced formal training, relevant certification, and 20 years U.S. Navy
employment experience in the Deck Operations discipline demonstrating superior leadership initiative, technical
expertise, operations enhancement creativity, and award-winning performance success.
Highly reliable, industrious,productive and versatile team player and employer asset with a broad range of core
competencies developed from decades of experience as a Deck Operations Supervisor, Small Boat Coxswain,
Helmsman, Officer of the Deck (Underway), Instructor/Trainer, Port Services Manager, and staff member in a
variety of ship and shore based activities. Core Competencies Include:
• Seasoned Maritime Professional – 12 Years Open Ocean • Proficient in all facets of Deck & Harbor Operations
• USCG 100 Ton Master/ Able Seaman Unlimited • Small Boat / RHIB / LCM Coxswain / Craft Master
• Advanced Damage Control / Advanced Firefighting • Current USCG/SIU Physicals and Drug Screening
• Electronic, Celestial and Coastal Navigation Qualified • Policies, Regulations & Standards Compliance Monitoring
• Proficient in Small Boat Handling/Operations (15’ to 46’) • Shipboard Security Tactics / Certified in all Navy Small Arms
• Crane / UNREP / Material Handling Operations • Lifeboat / Sea and Anchor/ Drill / Rescue Detail Leader
• Equipment Maintenance / SubcontractorServices • Purchasing / Vendor Relations / Contract Management
• Swim / Survival Instructor/ USN Rescue Swimmer • Outboard / I/O Engine / Hull/Glass Maintenance/Repair
• Emergency First Aid / CPR / Red Cross Oxygen • Computerized Logs & Records / Department Administration
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
MID ATLANTIC MARITIME ACADEMY - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Certificate Program for U.S. Coast Guard Qualification as a Third Mate / Able Seaman Unlimited (2015)
Critical Courses: Able Seaman; Ship Construction,Stability & Trim; Cargo Handling & Stowage; Watchkeeping & Bridge
Resource Management; Terrestrial & Coastal Navigation; GMDSS – FCC Radio Operator License; Advanced Bridge Resource
Management; Celestial Navigation (Operational); Electronic Chart Display and Information System(ECDIS); Automatic
Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA); Visual Communications Flashing Light; Proficiency in Survival Craft; Vessel Security Officer
(VSO); First Aid and CPR Provider Qualifications; Medical Care Provider; Personal Survival Techniques
COASTLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Fountain Valley, CA - Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts (2010)
• Awarded 89 college credits by the American Council on Education for cumulative Navy training and experience, June 2015
• USN Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor(DAPA) Course, 1 Week, Mar 2011
• USN Shipboard Firefighting Training, Feb 2011
• USN Alcohol and Drug Abuse for Supervisors (ADAMS) Facilitator Training, 3 Days, Jan 2011
• USN First Class Swimmer / Swim Tester Buildup / Survival Instructor Courses (5), Apr - Sep 2007
• USN Petty Officer Leadership Courses (3), 1 Week, Aug 2007, Jun 2003
• USN Instructional Delivery Continuum (IDC), Journeyman InstructorTraining, 2 Weeks, Mar 2007
• USN Boatswain’s Mate Supervisor Course, 2 Weeks Each, May 2004 and Jun 1998
• USN Automated Electronic Classroom (AEC) InstructorCourse, 4 Weeks, Oct 2003
• USN Outboard Engine Operator Maintenance Course, 2 Weeks, Aug 2002
• USN Facility Response Plan (FRT) 24-Hours Courses, 3 Days Each Aug 2001 and Apr 2000
• USN Shop Qualification Improvement Program (SQIP) in Small Boat Repair, 3 Weeks, Sep 2000
• USN Surface Rescue Team Training, Nov 1999 / Surface Rescue Swimmer School, 4 Weeks, Jul 1996
• USN Basic Boat Coxswain Courses (3), 1 Week Each, 1998
• Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• USCG Able Seaman (Unlimited) License / USCG 100-Ton Masters License, 200-Ton Mate
• U.S. Navy Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Support Assignment – Basic Combat Unit Member, NEC-90BC
• U.S. Navy Basic Swimming and Water Survival Instructor, NEC-9501 / Navy Surface Rescue Swimmer, NEC-0170
• U.S. Navy Instructor, NEC-9502 / Master Training Specialist
• U.S. Navy Expeditionary Force Detainee / Confinement Operations Deployed, NEC-90DS / USMAP Corrections Officer
• Additional U.S. Navy Qualifications: Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS); Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
(EAWS); Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Specialist (EIDWS); Officer of the Deck (Inport); Dockmaster; Division
Officer; Work Center Supervisor; Boatswain’s Mate of the Watch; Reaction Force Leader; Force Protection Training Team;
Advanced Damage Control (Emergency Response)Craftsman; Security Boat Coxswain (RHIB); Advanced Shipboard
Firefighter; Underway Replenishment (UNREP) Rigger and Signalman; Rig Captain; Deck Rigger; Boat Davit Captain; Deck
Supervisor (POIC); Special Sea and Anchor Detail Supervisor (POIC); Quality Assurance Craftsman; Crane Rigger; Small
Arms Operator; Lee, Aftersteering, Traditional Helmsman; Condition III/IV Lookout; Chief of the Guard

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EXPERIENCE HISTORY & HIGHLIGHTS
UNITED STATES NAVY – Boatswain’s Mate First Class (E-6) – 20 Years Distinguished Service
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK – FORT STORY - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Waterfront Supervisor (7/13-6/15)
• In charge of 40 personnel responsible for the maintenance and preservation of four Mechanized Landing Craft
(LCM), two utility boats,61 piers, and four buildings under the operational control of the Port Operations Department
of a shoreside logistical support base.
MILITARY POLICE BATTALION AFGHANISTAN
Prisoner Escort Supervisor (NCO) / Command Information Dominance Warfare Test Coordinator (8/12-6/13)
• Fulfilled a 10-month overseas tourto the Detention Facility in Parwan, Bagram, Afghanistan.
•. Led 82 military personnelin the execution of 32,000+ movements of 3000+ detainees with zero mishaps.
• Trained and qualified Guard Force Commanders and Sergeants of the Guard.
• Served as Guard Force Commander, Sergeant of the Guard, Training Program Administrator, Assistant Information
Dominance Warfare Specialist Program Coordinator, and Detainee Information Management SystemOperator.
USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)
First Division Supervisor (LPO) / Rig Captain (7/10-7/12)
• In charge of 43 personnel in the Deck Department of a Nimitz Class carrier. Planned and orchestrated a wide range
of deck operations,equipment maintenance, and the upkeep of 80 departmental spaces.
• As Rig Captain, safely transferred millions of gallons of fuel and thousands ofpallets of cargo and ammunition with a
perfect safety record. Ensured the safe and effective completion of scores of Underway Replenishments (UNREP).
• Tracked and ensured the maintenance of all 128 ship’s liferafts and over 5000 abandon ship lifejackets.
• Fulfilled additional responsibilities as Departmental Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA), Department
Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Assistant,Department Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) and
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) Programs Coordinator, Department Training Program Administrator,
Department Career Counselor and member of ship’s Damage Control Training Team.
NAVAL AVIATION SCHOOLS COMMAND (NASC), Swim Site Norfolk, Virginia
High Risk Swim Instructor (5/07-6/10)
• Supervised one High-Risk Water Survival Instructorand provided a safe and effective training environment to
conduct Navy swim tests and deliver the Remedial Swim Course. Trained and certified thousands ofstudents.
USS CAPE SAINT GEORGE (CG 71)
Deck Division Supervisor (LPO) / 3M Program Supervisor / Life Boat Officer (3/03-4/07)
• Assigned to the Deck Department of a Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser with 400 personnel. Supervised 30
personneland managed the maintenance and upkeep of 27 division spaces including the largest division on the Ship.
• Trained and qualified UNREP Riggers, Rig Captains, and Special Sea and AnchorDetail Supervisors (POIC).
• Coordinated the execution of sea and anchor,anchoring, and moor to a buoy maneuvers, RHIB maneuvers as Davit
Safety Officer and scores of UNREPs as Rig Captain.
• Personal expertise and leadership of Deck Division were crucial to ship’s formal certification in Seamanship and
Search and Rescue (SAR) during an extremely demanding training cycle.
• Oversaw the execution of multiple thousands of 3M material inspections during tenure. Restructured and streamlined
the Divisional 3M program to improve performance, deliverables and equipment reliability.
• Led teams of Deck Seaman in extensive painting and preservation projects.
• Ranked ship’s #1 Second Class Petty Officer and meritoriously promote to First Class for superior performance.
NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON - Groton, Connecticut
Small Craft Coxswain / Oil Spill Response Program Supervisor / Small Boat Technician (4/00-3/03)
• Served in the Port Operations Department of central Naval Base providing all logistics support for all Navy, Coast
Guard, and NATO ships and submarines in Navy Region Northeast.
• Directly responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and preservation of eight small craft, two rapid response
skimmers, one rapid response platform boat, and various items of oil pollution control equipment.
• As one of only three Harbor Pilot Coxswains. Provided small boat coxswain training to newly reporting personnel.
Conducted hundreds of pilot and personneltransfers without a single mishap.
USS HOLLAND (AS 32) / USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) – Guam Island
Boatswain’s Mate (1995-2000)
• Available immediately. Willing to travel or relocate. List of references and salary history furnished upon request.
• Active volunteer and participant in the local community and various humanitarian support initiatives.