Michael Farmer
Evansville
Summary
Knowledgeable Mate with comprehensive background in maritime operations, including navigation, ship handling, and safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to lead crew members efficiently and maintain vessel readiness under challenging conditions. Proven skills in teamwork and problem-solving ensure smooth and safe voyages.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mate
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Mount Vernon, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during daily operations.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on barges, enhancing operational readiness.
- Collaborated with crew members to maintain efficient communication during operations.
- Handled lines during mooring operations efficiently, securing the vessel safely at designated locations.
Deckhand
American Commercial Barge Line
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Built tows handling lines and wires, to put together barges. Preformed scheduled vessel maintenance, cared for tools and equipment, and preformed general housekeeping duties as assigned by the mate or captain. Adhered to company safety policies and procedures, environmental rules, and government regulations. I’m very well rounded on tow work.
General Laborer
Straight Line Fence LLC
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Prepare work trucks in mornings to include loading materials, tools, cleaning, fueling, and strapping loads down. Unload materials, frame fencing, pour concrete, building fences and gates to include welding metal gates. Responsible for site cleanup, tool check-up, and tool evaluation to include overseeing equipment storage. Responsible for driving company truck, equipment, and personnel to and from job sites.
Welder (Temporary)
Fat Daddy’s
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Welded with 6010 stick rods and 7018 rods on a boat dock. Used various types of metals to reassemble and stabilized boat docks and other assigned jobs.
Grill Closer
McDonald's
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Cleaning the grill equipment, to not only provide a safe work environment, but to make the inspections go over smoothly. Made sure the food was correctly cooked, to the standards set by the company supervisors and inspectors. Team bonding and making it a priority to give everyone the respect they deserve.
General Laborer (Summer Job)
Clarksville Wood and Stain
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Unloaded heavy equipment, built fences and decks, deck framing, used variety of construction equipment, poured concrete. Responsible for cleaning up, Loading, and unloading of equipment and supplies.
Cashier
The Dip Dairy Freeze
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Duties include but not limited to: Conflict resolution, team building, project management, stock and inventory management. Cash handling experience and excellent customer service skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stewart County High School
01-2018
Welding Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
01-2019
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Work well under pressure
- Customer Service Oriented
- Work well as an individual or as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Multi-Tasking
- Marine safety
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Mate
Archer Daniels Midland Company
08.2023 - Current
Deckhand
American Commercial Barge Line
07.2021 - 07.2023
General Laborer
Straight Line Fence LLC
08.2019 - 12.2020
Welder (Temporary)
Fat Daddy’s
01.2019 - 03.2019
General Laborer (Summer Job)
Clarksville Wood and Stain
05.2018 - 08.2018
Grill Closer
McDonald's
01.2018 - 01.2019
Cashier
The Dip Dairy Freeze
01.2017 - 01.2018
Welding Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Stewart County High School