Michael H Dempster

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Richmond, VA 23224

Phone: 804-***-****

Alt Phone: 804-***-****

ab6h2g@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain employment as a Forklift Operator or Operator Supervisor.

Ability Summary

Over 10 years forklift operating and hydraulic crane experience

Supervised up to 14 personnel in military and civilian sector

Clear and effective communicator both verbally and written

Performs successfully in diverse, high paced environment

Interpret and disseminate instructions to enforce safety guidelines and procedures at all levels

Intermediate computer skills, proficiently utilize office equipments, and knowledgeable of general

office etiquette

Team player with strong teaching/training abilities

Employment History

Recovery Coach

09/2012 - Current SAARA of Virginia 306 Turner Rd # L, North Chesterfield,

VA

Provide direction, encouragement, motivation, and support to clients seeking to become clean and

sober

Plan, organize, and conduct drug and alcohol meetings weekly

Reinforce general sobriety rules and guidelines for clients entering establishment

Instruct individuals one-to-one or in group setting orally and through written literature

Administer test to evaluate and classify levels of dependency

Evaluate clients skills and abilities, reviewing performance to determine their level of addiction

Monitor client use of computers, office equipment and materials to ensure safe and proper use

Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of clients

Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their

recovery

Seaman and Boson

03/1992 - 08/2010 Seafarers International Union 115 3rd St, Norfolk, VA

Maintained government-issued certifications, as required

Lowered and man lifeboats when emergencies occur

Stood by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot and verified accuracy of courses, using

magnetic compasses

Steered ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers or directed helmsmen to

steer, following designated courses

Handled lines to moor vessels to wharfs, tied up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.

Stood watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate

navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses

Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while in port

Overhauled lifeboats or lifeboat gear and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls

Operated, maintained, or repaired ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons

system

Loaded or unloaded materials from vessels

2nd Class Boatswain's Mate

11/1981 - 08/1991 US Navy San Diego, CA

Supervised crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear or equipment

Supervised crews in cleaning or maintaining decks, superstructures, or bridges

Steered vessels, using navigational devices, such as compasses or sextants, or navigational aids,

such as lighthouses or buoys

Stood watch on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way

Determined geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or

computers, and used this information to determine the course and speed of a ship

Assumed command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated

Inspected equipment, such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling

equipment, or fishing, towing, or dredging gear, to detect problems

Participated in activities related to maintenance of vessel security

Arranged for ships to be stocked, fueled, or repaired

Observed loading or unloading of cargo or equipment to ensure that handling and storage are

performed according to specifications

Education and Training

Issuing Institution Location Qualification Course of Study

Fork Union Military Richmond, High School Diploma General High School

Academy VA Curriculum

Campbell College Buies 1 Year of College or a Technical or Data Processing

Creek, NC Vocational School

Occupational Licenses & Certificates

Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date

Recovery Coach SAARA Center of VA 08/2012

Twix Homeland Security 10/2009

Maritime Document US Coast Guard 09/2009

Hazmat Maersk 07/1996

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