James Thomas Kaiser is a student at Texas A&M University studying Marine Transportation. He previously attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy where he earned an associate's degree in Logistics of Intermodal Transportation. Kaiser has work experience as a Deck Cadet on several vessels, where he was responsible for tasks like safety inspections, navigation, and cargo operations. He held a student leadership position of Cadet Day Mate during his training cruise, overseeing maintenance duties and safety practices for cadets.

1. James Thomas Kaiser
14511 Cart Gate Ct | Houston, Texas 77095 | jimmykaiser1991@gmail.com | 713-598-9060
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University 8/2013-8/2015
Marine Transportation
 Current Student
 Graduation: August 2015
 Honors: Cum Laude: GPA 3.5
United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY 7/2010 - 5/2013
Logistics of Intermodal Transportation
Resigned in Good Standing
St. Thomas High School Houston, Texas 8/2006 – 6/2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
Deck Cadet on the following vessels:
 Maersk Line Limited - Alliance Norfolk 2/2013 - 4/2013
 Horizon Lines - Horizon Producer 11/2012 - 2/2013
 Keystone Shipping Co. - M.V. Cape Rise 2/2011 - 3/2012
 Maersk Line Limited - Maersk Iowa 11/2011 - 2/2012
As a Deck Cadet I was responsible for performing:
Safety inspections, leading weekly safety meetings, navigation of the vessel, ballast
operations, supervision of loading and discharging of cargo, implementing the safety
management system, preparation of the vessel for inspections and audits,
administrative duties, and numerous other functions and tasks.
Training Cruise
California Maritime Academy T/V Golden Bear
Student Leadership Position: Cadet Day Mate
As the Cadet Day Mate, I was responsible for the assignment and supervision of the deck
department maintenance duties and the utilization of safe practices for cadets.
ATHLETICS
USMMA Varsity Offshore Sailing Team 8/2010-5/2013