1. Jason M. Merchant
105 Graces Drive • St. Gabriel, LA 70776
504-312-1386
Email: jmmerchant@gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT:
INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE/GROQUIP/JOHN H CARTER (A CONTROLWORK COMPANY) – GEISMAR, LA
04-2015 TO PRESENT
• Work with Territory Managers to prepare and/or assist in the preparation of proposals and quotations
• Interact with customers, manufacturers and Territory Managers to develop process improvements and increase
customer satisfaction
• Analyze engineering specifications through the process of sizing and selection of valves and instruments to meet
customer needs
• Diagnose problems within reason as described by customer and recommend solutions
QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONSTROL MANAGER, GROQUIP – GEISMAR, LA
06-2014 TO 03-2015
• Formulated, maintained, and communicated quality assurance objectives consistent with corporate policies
• Interpreted and communicated OEM and customer specifications, job orders, and company quality policies and
procedures
• Investigated, addressed, and resolved internal and external customer complaints regarding quality
• Responsible for calibrating all measuring and test equipment
WAREHOUSE CLERK, GROQUIP – GEISMAR, LA
09/2010 TO 06/2014
• Organized and maintained pool valve inventory program
• Recorded weekly inventory of shop supplies and relief valves
• Inspected all incoming valves and documentation in accordance with Groquip’s policies and procedure to insure
customer requirements were met
OPERATOR, KINDER MORGAN – ST. GABRIEL, LA
8/2009 TO 07/2010
• Monitored pressure gauges, recorded temperature readings, took samples from liquid storage tanks
• Completed product transfer alignments to include piping, pumps, and associated valves
• Drafted reports and prepared written documentation in order to record shipping weights and seal numbers
BOARDING OFFICER (MACHINERY TECHNICIAN SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICER), UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
– SEARCH AND RESCUE STATION NEW ORLEANS
6/2006 TO 7/2009
• Patrols, safety compliance inspections, search and rescue, and conducted investigations
• Supervision and coordination of 4-man boat crews
• Oversaw scheduling and performance of crew members
• Procurement, budgeting, and recording
• Equipment and facility maintenance
POLLUTION INVESTIGATOR (MACHINERY TECHNICIAN SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICER), UNITED STATES
COAST GUARD – MARINE SAFETY OFFICE BUFFALO, NY
10/2003 TO 6/2006
• Criminal and administrative investigations associated with federal environmental laws and regulations

2. • Conducted shore-side patrols
• Member of Maritime Transportation Security Plan Review assessment team
• Safety and Security Zone permit processing Petty Officer
EDUCATION / TRAINING:
Louisiana State University 5/2014
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies – Concentrations in Disaster Science Management, Leadership Development,
and Sociology
Basic Military Training, U.S.C.G. 6/2003
United States Coast Guard Training Center
Cape May, NJ
Port Operations Course, U.S.C.G. 9/2004
(Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response)
United States Coast Guard Training Center
Yorktown, VA
Incident Command Systems Training 7/2004
State of New York Emergency Management System Office
12 hours, ICS Basic, I-200, ICS Intermediate and ICS-300
Certified Harbor Safety Officer 3/2005
Certified Pollution Investigator 10/2004
Certified Boarding Officer 1/2007
MILITARY SERVICE AWARDS:
Good Conduct Medal (2x)
Coast Guard Achievement Medal (2x)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
CG Unit Commendation Award
CG Pistol Ribbon
CG Rifle Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation Award