Darren J.

Shems
E-mail: dalejr.fan@sbcglobal.net
Prior Work Address: Permanent Address:
301 Hanjin Rd. 27980 S. Western Ave. Unit 120
Long Beach, CA 90802 San Pedro, CA 90732
(562) 256-2753 (310) 514-9084

OBJECTIVE: A challenging career in management that utilizes my transferable skills in marine

transportation and team management.

EDUCATION
California Maritime Academy, CSU Vallejo, CA
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, with all accompanying certifications
U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage License
STCW 1995 compliant

LEADERSHIP
Kajukenbo Martial Arts Club President

TRAINING CRUISES
Summer 2004 Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR, Senior Cruise
• Performed watchstanding duties as watch officer, bridge team manager, communications,
meteorology, and supervised ship operations.
Summer 2002 American President Lines, M/V President Polk, Commercial Cruise
• Assisted in operations such as arrival/departure tests, navigation, security, and inspections while
assimilating a self-directed program to further develop my skills
Summer 2001 Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR, Freshman Cruise
• Performed watchstanding duties as helmsman, lookout, security, and familiarized ship operations

WORK EXPERIENCE
2005 – 2009 MTC TTI Marine Long Beach, CA
• My skills in operations management have been developed at the Hanjin/TTI Terminal as a
Superintendent for just under 4 years primarily in the Marine Department with ancillary
management duties performed as required.
2003 CSA Shipping American Canyon, CA
• Streamlined the processing, packing, and shipping of products from local wineries.
2003 – 2004 Kragen Autoparts Vallejo, CA
• Performed duties as a Sales Associate, testing equipment, managing overstock, and operating the
electronic parts catalog.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Hazardous Materials Training
CPR/First Aid
FCC Marine Radio Operator License (elements 1, 3, and 7)
Internal Auditor

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, hardware installation, system maintenance,
and inventory software development. Also well trained in M21, TTS, and VOMS applications.

INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES
Kajukenbo (Martial Arts), SCUBA Diving, Fish Keeping, Classic Vehicle Restoration

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Hospice