Callam Gordon
36 Ackers Hall Avenue
Liverpool
L14 2DZ
3rd of November 2017
To whom it may concern
I am applying for the position of Deck Cadet with your company that was recently advertised on your website. I feel I would be the ideal candidate for this position based on my experience. I have listed below some of my key strengths that I would bring to the role.
- 6 years’ experience in the Sea Cadets
- Excellent communicator
- Eager and enthusiastic to learn new roles
- Thorough at what I do
- Confident in my own ability and knowledge
- Once I understand the process I am able to relay the process to others either on a one to one basis or in a group situation in a structured and controlled manor
I am a very approachable person and I believe my current skills will help complete the tasks and training offered in this sponsorship
I hope you consider me for this position and I look forward to hearing from you in the future.
Yours hopefully
Callam Gordon
Callam Gordon
D.O.B: 29.09.1998
36 Ackers Hall Avenue, Dovecot, Liverpool, L14 2DZ
Telephone: 07925 899170 / 0151 259 9535
Email:
Personal Statement
As a highly enthusiastic, calm and motivated student my time with the Sea Cadets has given me a lot of confidence working in large or small groups of people. I have also gained superb leadership skills and gained many useful qualifications along with precious life experience. I take an interesting and enthusiastic approach to new and old activities, hobbies and adventures I face. I strongly believe that my disciplined approach to new events and problem solving skills match my desire for knowledge and adventure in all I do. I am a quick learner and always seeking learning opportunities, working well in teams as well as individually. This I hope will enable me to achieve my lifelong passion to progress up the ranks of a Deck Officer.
Work Experience
Agility Logistics, Liverpool July 2014-September 2014
Agility Logistics are a logistics company involved in shipping containers all over the world. My role within the company was a Data Clerk which involved adding clients to databases and checking and rechecking shipping details with the carriers and ensuring details were correct and accurate. I worked in a small team of 6, this meant that getting on with everyone within the team was important as was speed and taking great detail in my work. I was often called upon with short notice to do more hours to get the work completed on time.
Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited, September 2015 – October 2017
Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited are a shipping company based in Barrow-in-Furness who’s ships specialise in delivering nuclear cargos across the world. I was a deck cadet with the company for just over 2 years and during my time I learned many skills including celestial navigation, stability and many more surrounding the day to day workings of a merchant vessel. I have navigated coastal waters as well as open ocean navigation.
Qualifications
West Derby School, Liverpool September 2010-Present
Currently studying GCSE’s in;
English Literature / Predicted B / Biology / Predicted B
Chemistry / Predicted B / Physics / Predicted B
ICT / Predicted B / Geography / Predicted A
French / Predicted C / Art / Predicted A
Catering and Hospitality / Grade B
Blackpool and the Fylde College, Fleetwood Nautical Campus, September 2015 – Present
SQA Level 3 Diploma in Shipping and Maritime Operations (Deck)
STCW in Designated Security Duties
STCW in Entry into Enclosed Spaces
STCW in Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
STCW in Signals
STCW in GMDSS Radio Communications
STCW in Advanced Fire Fighting
STCW in Medical First Aid
Hobbies and Interests
I have been in the Sea Cadets for 6 years and have worked my way up to APO cadet this is the highest rank a cadet can achieve before becoming a member of staff. I recently took part in crewing T.S. Royalist on a week long voyage around the South West coast. My time at the Cadets has given me experience and qualifications in snorkelling and also a BTEC qualification in Public Services. I am committed to cadets meeting twice a week and often give up most of my weekend volunteering and raising money for my unit.
Job References
Agility Logistics:
Janet Cooper
Email:
Tel: 0151 494 5945
Address;
1 hurricane court
Hurricane Drive
Speke
Liverpool
L24 8RL
Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited:
Victoria Bonner
Email:
Tel: 01256 744315
Address:
Serco Marine Services
Furness Gate
Peter Green Way
Furness Business Park
Barrow-In-Furness
LA14 2PE