Amerious Brown
Starkville
Summary
Hardworking and safety-focused maritime professional with experience as a towboat deckhand, end welder, and slick deck operator. Skilled in deck operations, barge make-up/break-up, end welding, cargo handling, and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to work in physically demanding environments, follow strict safety protocols, and collaborate effectively with diverse crews. Dedicated, reliable, and adaptable, with a strong commitment to operational efficiency and risk-free work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Deckhand
Marquette Transportation Company
Paducah
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted with towboat operations on inland waterways
- Loaded, secured, and handled lines, cables, and equipment
- Performed heavy physical labor in all weather conditions
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of the deck and work areas
- Followed captain and crew instructions to ensure safe operations
- Supported crew with daily tasks to keep operations running smoothly
- Built, broke, and rearranged tows according to voyage and lock requirements
- Handled lines, wires, ratchets, and rigging equipment to secure barges
- Assisted in lining up barges and making tow configurations safely and efficiently
- Conducted safety checks on life-saving equipment and gear.
- Participated in safety drills and training sessions for emergency preparedness.
- Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Responsible for loading and unloading cargo, supplies, and passengers on the vessel.
- Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
- Followed strict guidelines related to hazardous materials handling aboard ship.
Slick deck operator
Southeastern timber products
Ackerman
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Operated machinery for timber processing and product manufacturing.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe and organized environment.
- Aligned, straightened, and positioned logs to prevent jams and maintain workflow
- Assisted with general production and cleanup duties as needed
End welder
Plymouth Tube Co
Eupora
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Conducted quality inspections to meet company standards.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Performed end welding operations to join and finish materials according to specifications
- Ensured weld quality met production and safety standards
- Measured, inspected, and verified materials before and after welding
- Collected and recorded production data on materials, welds, and output
Education
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS 01.2019 - 04.2020
Skills
- Vessel maintenance
- Safety drills
- Hazardous material handling
- Towboat and barge deck operations
- Line handling, knot tying, and rigging
- Barge make-up and break-up procedures
- Operate machinery while also having to watch cameras
- Collect accurate data to ensure proper production
- Attention to detail
- Management skills
- Strong work ethic
- Problem solving
- Time management
Timeline
Deckhand
Marquette Transportation Company
10.2024 - 07.2025
Slick deck operator
Southeastern timber products
09.2022 - 09.2024
End welder
Plymouth Tube Co
01.2021 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
East Mississippi Community College
01.2019 - 04.2020