1. Colton James Wenstrom
28223 N Lakeview Circle cwenstrom15@gmail.com
McHenry, IL 60051 Cell: (847)-650-5672
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a ship’s officer in order to advance my professional license and career within the
maritime industry
EDUCATION
United States Merchant Marine Academy
 Bachelor of Science, Logistics & Intermodal Transportation (Expected June 2016)
 3rd Mate Unlimited Tonnage (Expected June 2016)
 Ensign, U.S. Navy Reserve, Strategic Sealift Officer Program (Expected June 2016)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Deck Cadet (November 2012 – July 2015)
M/V North Star RO-RO USNS Washington Chambers, T-AKE 11 USNS Rappahannock, T-AO 204
Tote Military Sealift Command Military Sealift Command
Involved in all aspects of bridge and deck operations onboard:
 Including navigational bridge watches and vessel administration
 Responsible for assisting the deck officers perform required maintenance, stand watch and conduct
cargo operations
 Gained experience in maintaining lifesaving and rescue equipment, using all navigational
equipment, GMDSS, ship-handling, seamanship and cargo operations
Intern
FTS International Express Bensenville, Illinois, December 2015
Interned at a freight forwarding company. Learned the details of how cargo is transported and the
proper paperwork. This internship included the office side of the shipping industry and the strategic planning
involved.
HONORS
Silver Star Dean’s List: 3.25 - 3.5 GPA: (2012), (2015)
CERTIFICATIONS
Tankerman Person in Charge
CPR and First Aid Letter
Basic Marine Firefighter
FCC GMDSS License
All Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) (Expires 2020)
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Varsity Football (2012-2015)
Company Fitness Officer (2015-Present)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club (2015-Present)