John Cusworth
Scarborough,North Yorkshire
Summary
Experienced seafarer with extensive expertise in ship boarding procedures, galley assistance, and enduring harsh weather conditions. Proficient in crane and winch operation, deck equipment handling, and mooring line management. Demonstrates strong capabilities in safety and survival techniques, navigational aid understanding, and emergency response preparedness. Committed to maintaining high safety standards through conducting safety drills and ensuring readiness for any situation. Aims to leverage comprehensive seafaring knowledge and ability to follow orders in advancing maritime operations.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work history
Deckhand
Mainprize offshore
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
2023.05 - 2026.05
- Carried out minor repairs, increasing longevity of ship's equipment.
- Demonstrated high levels of physical fitness through demanding manual labour tasks on deck.
- Operated winches and cranes to load and unload cargo efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members, promoting a harmonious working environment on board.
Kingspan factory
Kingspan
Sherburn Scarborough , North Yorkshire
2020.05 - 2023.03
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Taxi driver
Owner
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
2002.11 - 2020.04
- Assisted with luggage handling, enhancing the customer experience.
- Handled high pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining excellent service standards.
- Achieved smooth rides by driving carefully and defensively at all times.
- Documented daily logs detailing work hours, fares collected and distance travelled.
Fisherman
Alliance fish selling co
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
1987.07 - 2002.10
- Repaired damaged nets promptly to minimise downtime and continue efficient operations
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- Adopted new technologies in fishing methods leading to higher success rates.
- Performed first aid procedures when necessary providing immediate medical attention on board.
- Led team members during fishing expeditions, promoting teamwork and efficiency.
Education
GCSEs - Maths and English
Raincliffe school
Scarborough, North Yorkshire 09/1982 - 06/1987
Skills
- Ship boarding procedures
- Galley assistance
- Enduring harsh weather conditions
- Crane and winch operation
- Deck equipment operation
- Handling mooring lines
- Safety and survival techniques
- Navigational aid understanding
- Seafaring knowledge
- Ability to follow orders
- Deck machinery usage
- Safety drills conducting
- Emergency response preparedness
Affiliations
- Football swimming cooking
Timeline
Deckhand
Mainprize offshore
2023.05 - 2026.05
Kingspan factory
Kingspan
2020.05 - 2023.03
Taxi driver
Owner
2002.11 - 2020.04
Fisherman
Alliance fish selling co
1987.07 - 2002.10
GCSEs - Maths and English
Raincliffe school
09/1982 - 06/1987