Ta’Quan Jenkins

Merchant Mariner prepared to support deck, vessel, cargo, and galley operations aboard passenger vessels, tugs, inland towing, offshore supply, and commercial ships. STCW trained with hands on experience in line handling, knot work, watchstanding fundamentals, galley support, and shipboard safety procedures. Willing to work in all weather and sea conditions and deploy immediately.

Maritime Intern - MV Tin Man ship - Portsmouth, VA

Mariners Bootcamp Internship

• Assisted with deck operations including line handling, mooring, securing equipment, fender checks, and maintaining safe deck conditions.
• Completed structured watch rotations across deck, engineering, and galley departments; inspected spaces, recorded deck‑log entries, and reported hazards.
• Supported engineering by wiping down machinery, cleaning engine spaces, conducting bilge checks, organizing tools, and assisting with basic repairs.
• Conducted inspections of machinery spaces, pump rooms, and compartments for leaks, corrosion, and unsafe conditions.
• Performed galley operations: meal prep, basic cooking, food handling, dishwashing, sanitation, and dry/cold storage organization.
• Provided housekeeping support in common areas, lockers, passageways, and berthing following USCG sanitation standards.
• Reinforced seamanship fundamentals: knot tying, proper line stowage, safe tool use, and deck safety practices.
• Gained cross‑department experience (Deck, Engineering, Steward) preparing for OS, Wiper, and Steward positions.

Warehouse Operations & Logistics Specialist - Amazon

(2026-01)

• Executed cargo loading, unloading, palletizing, and inventory movement
• Operated material-handling equipment under strict safety standards
• Performed physically demanding tasks aligned with shipboard cargo operations

Traffic Control & Safety Technician - PDF Brooks

(2025-01 - 2026-01)

• Maintained safe movement of personnel and vehicles in hazardous environments
• Installed safety equipment and communicated using standardized signals
• Worked outdoors in all weather conditions following strict safety protocols

Merchant Mariner Training Program - Maritime - Maritime Institute (2026-03)

Certification - Electrical Level One - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)