Howard Pitcher
60 Nutmeg Drive, Manchester, CT 06040
860-841-7964
hpitcher@balnwk.com

OBJECTIVE:

A 3rd Mate position aboard an ocean-going vessel.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Marine Transportation Operations (MTO), Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, ME

Bachelor of Science, International Business and Logistics (IBL), Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, ME

SEA EXPERIENCE:

90 Days Aboard the CMV Oleander, 385' Container and RO/RO Vessel as a Cadet -
Assisted in Loading and Discharging of Both Containerized and RO/RO Cargoes. Assisted in Daily Maintenance Tasks.
Assisted in Ship's Business Tasks

120 Days Aboard the TS State of Maine as a 4/C and 2/C Midshipman
Rotated between Training, Maintenance and Watch Schedules.
Ship's Communication Officer
Emergency Squad Member
Prepared Port Briefs for Crew
Assisted Supply Officer

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Bermuda Agencies Limited (Summer 2002)
Completed IBL Co-Op Requirement
Assisted Traffic Manager in Scheduling Intermodal and Transshipment Moves Worked With Port Staff Planning Stowage and Scheduling
Managed Bookings and Assisted Customer Service
Completed Special Projects in Excel

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Management/Leadership
Producer/Director MMA Drama Club for 5 Productions and 1 Musical.
Co-Editor Maine Maritime's Tricks End Yearbook
President of Maine Maritime's Students In Free Enterprise team for 1 Year
Head of Maine Maritime's Student Technical Support Team

ENDORSEMENTS:

3rd Mate Unlimited License
PIC Medical Care
Tankerman Assistant (DL)
STCW 95'
GMDSS
Grain Loading Certificate

AWARDS:

Exemplary Community Involvement - Spring 2002
Leadership Sword Award - Spring 2001·
Connecticut MMA Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient
MMA Regiment - President's Citation
MMA Regiment - Commandant's Citation