- interested in learning new languages
- Riding my motorbike in the summer months
- staying in a healthy lifestyle and going to the gym
- wildlife and the environment
- travelling and visiting new countries
Haydn Palmer
Fife,Kirckaldy
Summary
in my time as an Officer of the watch apprentice i spent time in the college for all of the qualifications needed as i got to the oral exams but did not finish them as i enjoyed being a deckhand once i gathered the sea time for my EDH and completing my STCWs i wanted to take my knowledge and new found experience to other places in the maritime industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OOW apprentice
Svitzer
, Kirkcaldy
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Gained knowledge of maritime, shipping, and operations through coursework and experience.
- Facilitated communication between crews, other vessels, and other parties to ensure safe operations.
- Shadowing the master and officers on board to learn the daily routines on different vessels until I can carry out tasks safely and effectively.
- Followed health and safety procedures in performing assigned tasks, minimising accidents.
- Completed tests, assessments and evaluations to check learning progress and skill levels, reviewing results to identify knowledge gaps.
- Knowledge of maritime laws and rules of the road for safe and effective passage.
waiter staff
Marston's
, Kirkcaldy
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated effective communication skills with staff and customers during daily operations.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and care, ensuring timely delivery to maintain high standards of service.
- Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation in dining and service areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of food, drinks and menus to answer customer queries.
- Processed payments accurately, handling cash, card transactions, and splitting bills as requested by customers.
- Suggested menu items and related beverages matching guest preferences.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Animal care
Elmwood college
Fife2023
Skills
- communication
- maritime safety
- customer service
- hygiene compliance
Certification
- first aid training
- advanced firefighting
- Nav watch Certificate
- GMDSS (GOC)
- Mathematics at level 2
- Nat 5 Physical education (B)
- Nat 5 English (C)
- Nat 5 Geography (C)
- Nat 5 Biology (D)
- National certificate animal care SCQF Level 5
Interests
Additional Information
- i am always wanting to learn and develop my knowledge in various ways
- employed in harbour towage where i gained 10+ hours in my steering certificate for tug boats
Timeline
OOW apprentice
Svitzer
01.2024 - 01.2026
waiter staff
Marston's
03.2022 - 01.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Animal care
Elmwood college