Mate resume examples for 2025

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Mate Resume

 
Anna Arnold
Mate
55120 E. Second Rd., Cut Off, LA | (720) 555-3314 | aarnold@example.com
Work Experience
Mate, Edison Chouest Offshore - Cut Off, LA
2019

Steam plant supervisor and operator.

Train and develop Crew Members via Situational Leadership Guidelines and Bowen Systems Theory.

Prepare reports and maintain records such as sailors' qualifications, attendance rolls, and training activity details.

Relief Mate, ARTCO - Rexburg, ID
2014 - 2019

Tour while ensuring passenger safety and maritime compliance.

Ordered and managed money for the store and balanced each Crew Members till for accuracy.

Lead training of Safety Sensitive Crew aboard a 300ft USCG Inspected high capacity passenger vessel.

Participate in all company safety management systems, meetings and Quality Improvement Plan program.

First Mate, ARTCO - Rexburg, ID
2013 - 2014

Supervised and delegated work tasks to 2-3 crew members during vessel mooring operations.

Used radio contact with the USCG across the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Alaska to ensure safe traveling and direction.

Check and confirm cleanliness of all areas of vessels to include guest cabins, galley, engine room, deck space.

Skills
Passenger Safety, Safe Environment, Vessel Maintenance, Uscg, Cargo Operations, Engine Maintenance, Fuel Consumption, Engine Room, General Maintenance, Mates
Education
Some College Courses Marine Transportation
2013 - 2013
Niagara University - Niagara, NY
 

Boatswain's Mate Resume

 
Abigail Patterson
Boatswain's Mate

22460 N. Maple Rd., Lake Charles, LA

(910) 555-3121

Experience:
2020
Boatswain's Mate / Crowley Marine Services / Lake Charles, LA

• Supervised 15 Sailors responsible for deck force maintenance and repair.

• Completed active duty and acquired an honorable discharge

• Conducted over 200 Underway Replenishments without incident.

• Conducted security boardings and security watches.

• Transferred supplies from ship to ship at sea for underway replenishment.

2013 - 2020
Boatswain's Mate / Ingram Barge / Columbus, KY

• Conducted safety meetings to ensure a safe environment.

• Interpreted for Coast Guard law enforcement detachments aboard the U.S.S.

• Worked with a Division of 22-30 personnel performing work details, deck functions, and general upkeep of the ship.

2008 - 2009
Crew Member / White Castle Management Co. / Oakbrook Terrace, IL

• Work grill as well as mopping sweeping changing grills washing dishes

• Operated front counter and drive-thru areas Trained new crew Logged in food temperatures

• Head Cashier * Customer Service * Resolve Customer Complaints * Maintained cleanliness of Dining area

Skills:
Sales Floor, Safe Navigation, Front Counter, Verbal Instructions, Coast Guard, Accurate Food Orders, Dishes, Greeting Customers, Extra Help, Chipotle
Education:
2010 - 2013
Doctoral Degree Business / DeVry University / Oakbrook Terrace, IL
2009 - 2010
Master's Degree Business / DeVry University / Oakbrook Terrace, IL
2005 - 2008
Bachelor's Degree Business / DeVry University / Oakbrook Terrace, IL
 

Cargo Mate Resume

 
John Ramirez
Cargo Mate
21698 S. Evergreen Ln., Columbus, OH
(520) 555-4202
Experience
Cargo Mate, Nestle, Columbus, OH
2016

• Managed training and supervision of new crew members.

• Served aboard the M/V Claire Candies (3336 GRT) as the vessel s Chief Mate and Senior Dynamic Positioning Officer.

• Officer in charge of navigational watch for at least 3 hours a day.

Third Mate, James Arthur G Cancer Hospital And Research Institute Foundation, Columbus, OH
2011 - 2016

• Conducted all Training on CFR/USCG/MSC/NAVY Managed payroll for Deck Department crew members.

• Carried out vessel navigation and collision avoidance by applying GPS, radar, and terrestrial navigation methods.

• Utilized the oil and hazardous materials spill kits when necessary.

• Managed crews of up to 9 crew members, which aided in all Preventive maintenance and topside repairs.

Student Worker, James Arthur G Cancer Hospital And Research Institute Foundation, Columbus, OH
2009 - 2011

• Prepared student worker payroll and budget according to financial aid funds.

• Recorded statistics at various sporting events Utilized multiple computer and internet programs Worked in a team setting

• Adhered strictly to Privacy Act & Procedures.

• Assist with setting up the sound for special events Issue Parking Permits

Skills
• Setup
• Research Projects
• Communication
• Coast Guard
• Navigational Watch
• Radar
• Financial Aid
• Word Processing
• Clerical Support
• WPM
Education
2006 - 2009
Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
 

Coastal Tug Mate Resume

 
Peter Griffin
Coastal Tug Mate
phone:(250) 555-9787
address:15240 S. Cedar St., Cut Off, LA
Employment History
Coastal Tug Mate
2017
Edison Chouest Offshore · Cut Off, LA

• Directed fuel transfers between vessels, supervised vessel maintenance and conducted safety inspections.

• Unlimited Dynamic Positioning Operator* Safety inspections, voyage planning, chart corrections, client relations, and navigational watch.

• Train and develop crew members using store-level learning experiences as well as the Passport protocol.

• Maintained safe navigation and in-port watches.

Coastal Tug Mate
2016 - 2017
Entertainment Cruises · Washington, DC

• Developed a daily work list for all crew members to follow.

• Supervised a team of 10 crew members in ensuring ships safety, security, cleanliness, and assigned daily tasks.

• Operated a 260 foot vessel using ships electronic components such as computers, compasses, chart plotter, and GPS.

• Monitored all crew members and ensured tasks were completed.

• Officer in charge of navigational watch for at least 3 hours a day.

Deck Cadet
2014 - 2016
Civil Air Patrol · Washington, DC

• Promoted to lead team of 20+ cadets in regular unit operations.

• Provided cadets with tools and knowledge required to maintain and increase the state of readiness of the unit.

• Instructed other cadets military protocol, discipline, marching, search and rescue procedures.

Skills
Crew Members
Rig
Gmdss
HP Quality
Management System
Cargo Operations
Docking
Safe Navigation
Cargo Gear
Vessel Maintenance
Education
Some College Courses Business
2014 - 2014
Strayer University · Washington, DC
 

Deck Mate Resume

 
Eric Cunningham
Deck Mate
Contact Info
23299 E. Elm Ave., Boston, MA
(470) 555-3013
Skills
Customer ServiceEmergencyCustomer OrdersNight StockCargo OperationsStock RoomProduct KnowledgeRadarStock ShelvesDexterity
Employment History
Deck Mate
2020
Entertainment Cruises
Boston, MA

• Supervised a team of 10 crew members in ensuring ships safety, security, cleanliness, and assigned daily tasks.

• Second in command aboard 70 foot wooden sailing vessel sailing in the Caribbean.

Deck Mate
2019 - 2020
Charles River Systems
Boston, MA

• Conducted safety meetings and training for the crew members.

• Monitor and Operate Drillship DP System, Power Management System, and Fire and Gas System.

• Gained practical experience of detailed preventive maintenance to shipboard equipment.

• Enforce and supervise Safety Management System for crew utilizing company permits that require additional safety measures.

• Train and develop Crew Members via Situational Leadership Guidelines and Bowen Systems Theory.

Stocker
2017 - 2019
BJ's Wholesale Club
Boston, MA

• Provided customer service to members, answered questions, and located merchandise throughout the store.

• Work Independently, Stock fulfillment, Run Cash Register, Customer Service, Stock Fulfillment

• Packed and unpacked items to be stocked on shelves in stockroom and sales floor.

• loaded/unloaded pallets, stock shelves, perform safety inspections, organized goods and maintain a clean work area.

Education
Some College Courses Business
2017 - 2017
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
 

Dredge Mate Resume

 
Martha Freeman
Dredge Mate
Contact Info
86278 W. Cedar St., Miami, FL
(230) 555-3746
Skills
General Security PresenceSafety TrainingNavigational WatchShipboard EquipmentEngine RoomApartment MaintenanceSafe NavigationPort OperationsManagement SystemGRT
Employment History
Dredge Mate
2017
American Maritime Holdings
Miami, FL

• Conducted all Training on CFR/USCG/MSC/NAVY Managed payroll for Deck Department crew members.

• Implemented International Safety Management System onboard vessel.

• Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch.

• Conducted client relationship conferences in regards to safe and efficient oil cargo operations.

Third Mate
2013 - 2017
Sante'
Miami, FL

• Crew Member Development: * Regular conversations with all of the crew members about their talents, goals, and interests.

• Trained upwards of 300 crew members in safety equipment operation and application.

• Mentored and coached crew members on how to create an outstanding experience for our customers each day.

Dredge Mate
2011 - 2013
Sante'
Miami, FL

• Interviewed, Hired, Motivated, and Lead fellow Crew Members to meet deadlines and drive sales throughout our Flagship Store.

• Crew Member Development: * Regular conversations with all of the crew members about their talents, goals, and interests.

Education
Associate's Degree Law Enforcement
2004 - 2006
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
 

Fishing Vessel Mate Resume

 
Carolyn Shaw
Fishing Vessel Mate

23110 E. Elm Rd., Covington, LA

(540) 555-0921

Experience:
2019
Fishing Vessel Mate / Hornbeck Offshore Services / Covington, LA

• Direct fishing operations, and supervise fishing crew members.

• Assist Chief Mate or Master during emergency situations and emergency protection responses as designated on the Station Bill.

• Manage the vessel maintenance plan and supervise the execution of crew members vessel tasks.

• Ordered and managed money for the store and balanced each Crew Members till for accuracy.

• Maintained the boat and performed routine maintenance.

2014 - 2019
Relief Mate / AEP River Operations / Cape Girardeau, MO

• managed vessel maintenance, led water quality education efforts, and performed field work on Lake Champlain

• Worked in extreme weather conditions.

• Conducted safety meetings and training for the crew members.

2013 - 2014
Machinist / AFC Cable Systems / Buzzards Bay, MA

• Worked on two, three and six axis CNC lathe machines; made programs for those machines.

• Operated various manual and CNC machining centers (lathes and mills) as well as numerous other shop tools

• Programmed CNC Machines in G-Code Programming.

• Started learning how to run a CNC.

• Assist with transition to in cell gauging using various types of CMM's.

Skills:
Engineering Drawings, SPC, Navigational Watch, Safety Meetings, Prototype, Machine Repair, Inspect Parts, Aluminum, Aerospace, Micrometers
Education:
2013 - 2013
Some College Courses Marine Transportation / Massachusetts Maritime Academy / Buzzards Bay, MA
 

Machinist Mate Resume

 
Janice Snyder
Machinist Mate
phone:(260) 555-4164
address:15501 N. Cedar Ave., Redondo Beach, CA
Employment History
Machinist Mate
2020
Northrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA

• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as portable metal cutters, drill presses, shapers, and grinders.

• Served as a liaison between shipyard employees and naval personnel.

• Used hand tools, calipers and micrometers.

• Supported successful Sea Trials for multiple Aircraft Carriers.

Machinist Mate
2017 - 2020
Deltron · Rosemead, CA

• Use of comparator and fabricate parts using GD &T.

• Use of measuring tools include: dial calipers, verneer calipers, depth micrometer, micrometers, and GO-NO-GO gauges.

• Entered NNPTC (Naval Nuclear Power Training Course).

• Qualified in the operation and maintenance of a pressurized water reactor, nuclear power plant.

Nuclear Plant Operator
2015 - 2017
Southern California Edison · Rosemead, CA

• Qualified Mentor, senior plant equipment operator and human performance coach.

• Operated manually controlled equipment and equipment remotely controlled from locations other than the main control room.

• Provide direct supervision to nuclear plant equipment operators to perform equipment clearances and scheduled plant evolutions.

Skills
Auxiliary Equipment
Clearance
Turbo Generators
Water Pumps
Engine Room Equipment
Electrical Systems
High Pressure
Auxiliary Units
Diesel Generators
Nuclear Power
Education
Associate's Degree Nuclear Engineering Technology
2013 - 2015
Excelsior College · Albany, NY
 

Relief Mate Resume

 
Jason Alexander
Relief Mate
17678 S. Cedar St., Saint Louis, MO | (850) 555-9796 | jalexander@example.com
Work Experience
Relief Mate, Lewis & Clark Marine - Saint Louis, MO
2020

Transported hazardous materials from Houma, Louisiana, to Brazil.

Maintain 10 crew member line haul boat Order supplies Maintain welfare and discipline of crew members

Direct and coordinate the safety and security of 22 crew members.

documented by USCG I have worked my way up the ladder from deckhand.

Conducted safety meetings and training for the crew members.

Relief Mate, ARTCO - Saint Louis, MO
2016 - 2020

Maintain 10 crew member line haul boat Order supplies Maintain welfare and discipline of crew members

Produced and executed annual security exercise involving BP, Resolve Marine, and the USCG.

Manage the vessel maintenance plan and supervise the execution of crew members vessel tasks.

Marine Pipefitter Helper, FedEx - Saint Louis, MO
2011 - 2016

Adhere to all safety regulations corresponding to wearing all proper PPE for the task at hand.

Maintain, repair and replace signal communication circuitry, graphs, and texts.

Assisted with preparation of 2 inch stainless steel pipe.

Skills
Job Specifications, Plumb Bobs, Pump Alignment, Mates, Plate Sections, Necessary Tools, Hand Tools, Paper Mill, Crew Members, PVC
Education
Some College Courses Human Resources Management
2011 - 2011
Webster University - Saint Louis, MO
 

Third Mate Resume

 
Bruce Gardner
Third Mate
Contact Info
63529 S. Cedar Rd., Port Arthur, TX
(810) 555-8620
Skills
Navigational WatchFuel DockCustomer ServiceOutgoing PackagesForkliftsBoat OwnersElectrical SystemsYard HandUscgUnload Trucks
Employment History
Third Mate
2016
Moran Towing
Port Arthur, TX

• Directed fuel transfers between vessels, supervised vessel maintenance and conducted safety inspections.

• Utilize bridge resource management to ensure the safe navigation of the vessel.

• Executed drills for proper use of all safety equipment outfitted on a SOLAS class vessel, organized company paperwork.

• Navigated offshore tugboats and barges in the Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.

Third Mate
2012 - 2016
Dillard's
College Station, TX

• Train and develop Crew Members via Situational Leadership Guidelines and Bowen Systems Theory.

• Crew Member Development: * Regular conversations with all of the crew members about their talents, goals, and interests.

• Experience with various liquid cargo operations and loading: 6 oil, asphalt, and other cargo blends.

Dock Hand (Part-Time)
2011 - 2012
Dillard's
College Station, TX

• Delivered new merchandise to the appropriate department for placement on the selling floor or stock area.

• Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise.

• Unload trucks, separate items, take where needed and help customers with carry outs.

Education
Associate's Degree Marine Transportation
2010 - 2012
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
 

Training Mate Resume

 
Carl Lewis
Training Mate
phone(710) 555-3546
address68175 W. Elm Ave., New Orleans, LA
Experience
2014
Training Mate
The Wood Company · New Orleans, LA

• Managed training and supervision of new crew members.

• Certified in CPR and first aid and was ship's medical officer while on duty.

• Monitor GPS and plot location of crab traps and chart course.

2012 - 2014
Training Mate
Marquette Transportation Company · New Orleans, LA

• Maintain 10 crew member line haul boat Order supplies Maintain welfare and discipline of crew members

• documented by USCG I have worked my way up the ladder from deckhand.

• Worked in extreme weather conditions.

• Gained practical experience of detailed preventive maintenance to shipboard equipment.

2009 - 2012
First Mate
Marquette Transportation Company · New Orleans, LA

• documented by USCG I have worked my way up the ladder from deckhand.

• Maintain 10 crew member line haul boat Order supplies Maintain welfare and discipline of crew members

• Worked in extreme weather conditions.

Skills
• Mates
• Passenger Safety
• Vessel Maintenance
• Engine Room
• Emergency
• RAN
• Crew Members
• Daily Activities
• Gmdss
• Fuel Consumption
Education
2009 - 2009
Some College Courses Maritime Studies
The University of West Florida · Pensacola, FL
 

Tugboat Mate Resume

 
Carolyn Morgan
Tugboat Mate
42119 N. Maple St., Farmington, CT | (470) 555-6799 | cmorgan@example.com
Work Experience
Tugboat Mate, Trader Joe's - Farmington, CT
2019

Train and develop crew members using store-level learning experiences as well as the Passport protocol.

Interviewed, Hired, Motivated, and Lead fellow Crew Members to meet deadlines and drive sales throughout our Flagship Store.

Mentored and coached crew members on how to create an outstanding experience for our customers each day.

Manage crew members while meeting customer needs.

Train and develop Crew Members via Situational Leadership Guidelines and Bowen Systems Theory.

Relief Mate, Merry Maids - Farmington, CT
2015 - 2019

Trained new employees to adhere to company policies and procedures.

Officer in charge of navigational watch for at least 3 hours a day.

Second in command aboard 70 foot wooden sailing vessel sailing in the Caribbean.

Supervised a team of 10 crew members in ensuring ships safety, security, cleanliness, and assigned daily tasks.

Monitored all crew members and ensured tasks were completed.

Boat Deckhand, SEACOR Holdings - New York, NY
2012 - 2015

Maintain daily and scheduled maintenance of marine diesel engines (Cummings KTA 50, KTA 19 etc.)

Performed Rigging and Daily Diesel Engine Maintenance Responsible for All Documentation and Maintenance Logs

Oversee daily operations and conduct safety meeting

Served as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, conducting both routine and non-routine law enforcement.

Skills
Chart Corrections, Fire Hose, Mates, Safety Drills, Portable Pumps, Coast Guard, CPR, PPE, Navigational Watch, Safety Meetings
Education
Some College Courses Health Sciences And Services
2012 - 2012
Cleveland State University - Cleveland, OH
 

How to write a mate resume

Craft a resume summary statement

Your resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to writing the most important 2-4 sentences of your resume:

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in mate-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some mate interviews.

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List the right project manager skills

Many resumes are filtered out by hiring software before a human eye ever sees them. A robust Skills section can let recruiters (and bots) know you have the skills to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section:

  1. Look at the job listing and skills listed. You need to include the exact keywords from the job description to get your resume in front of an actual human. Do you have those skills? Fantastic! Be sure to list them.
  2. Include as many relevant hard or technical mate skills as possible for each job you apply to.
  3. Be specific with the skills you have and be sure you are using the most up to date and accurate terms.
These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some mate interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a mate resume:

  • Safety Equipment
  • Vessel Maintenance
  • Mates
  • Management System
  • DP
  • Groceries
  • USCG
  • DPO
  • Cargo Operations
  • Vessel Operations
  • Coast Guard
  • Engine Room
  • Firefighting
  • Emergency Drills
  • Standing Orders
  • Blowers
  • Deck Equipment
  • SMS
  • PIC
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Safety Procedures
  • General Maintenance
  • Deck Operations
  • GRT
  • Safety Drills
  • GPS
  • Mooring Lines
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Ecdis
  • Booms

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How to structure your work experience

A work experience section is a vital part of your resume because it shows you have the experience to succeed in your next job.

  1. Put your most recent experience first. Prospective employers care about your most recent accomplishments the most.
  2. Put the job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
  3. Include only recent, relevant jobs. This means if you're a fairly experienced worker, you might need to leave off that first internship or other positions in favor of highlighting more pertinent positions.

How to write mate experience bullet points

Effective job bullet points do more than just describe your job duties. Instead, they should be specific and measurable accomplishments. Here are some strategies to mastering job bullet points:

  • Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
  • Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
  • Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.

Here are great bullet points from mate resumes:

Work History Example #1

Ship Steward

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores

  • Facilitated the Data Monitoring Group in escalating data quality issues to Data Owners, Operational Data Stewards, and Data Custodians.
  • Assessed impacts including universe changes and SQL changes through the full project life cycle.
  • Executed daily operations of cleaning tables, washing dishes, and taking out the trash.
  • Cleaned and setup dining room both before and after service.
  • Worked as a dish washer keeping the dishes all caught up, and help cooks prep the food

Work History Example #2

Captain

American Cancer Society

  • Instructed and monitored student workers; assisted facility managers with opening/closing cafeteria College Leadership Experience:
  • Participated in intramural volleyball, basketball and indoor and outdoor soccer.
  • Developed and administered objectives, operating policies, and procedures to elicit operational safety improvements.
  • Served in increasing positions of responsibility beginning from platoon leader up through battalion operations and intelligence officer (S2/3).
  • Directed compliance with Department of Defense and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety, operational, and terminal procedures.

Work History Example #3

Ship Steward (Part-Time)

Union Mission

  • Documented patient care and progress, patient instructions, worker communication, and communication from other providers in patient chart.
  • Gained experience in great team work along with great communications.
  • Executed data standardization and validation tools including setup and scheduling periodic updates.
  • Hired temporarily and transitioned into a permanent position.
  • Supported Microbiologists at all BSC sites and assured communication between the BSC sites on microbiology issues.

Work History Example #4

Mate

Trader Joe's

  • Transferred to Illinois river where I advanced to second mate.
  • Operated and managed all electrical equipment aboard the USS Providence including turbine generators, motor generators, and instrument equipment
  • Assigned to electrical maintenance on USS O'Brien DD-975.
  • Assisted the Captain in maintaining vessel and supervising crew activities, Began working on first DP vessel.
  • Complied with stringent local, federal, USCG and international regulations.

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Add an education section to your resume

The education section should display your highest degree first.

Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.

If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries from mate resumes:

Some College Courses In Marine Transportation

Niagara University, Niagara, NY

2013 - 2013

Highlight your mate certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications, add them to the certification section.

Start simple. Include the full name of the certification. It's also good to mention the organization that issued the certification. Next, specify when you obtained the certification.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your mate resume:

  1. GMDSS Radio Operator (DO)
  2. National 2nd Mate Unlimited OC or NC
  3. OSHA Safety Certificate
  4. Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP)

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