1. Darin L. Zacharias
Midshipman First Class
United States Merchant Marine Academy
300 Steamboat Road, Box 926
Kings Point, NY 11024-1699
(757) 705-5289 email:
darin.zacharias@gmail.com
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS / LICENSES
 Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, US Merchant Marine Academy, anticipated June 2017
 Third Assistant Engineer’s United States Coast Guard License, anticipated May 2017
 Current United States Merchant Mariner Credential
- Credentialed to serve as: Cadet (Deck and Engine), Ordinary Seaman, Wiper, Steward’s Department
(F.H.)
 Universal Refrigeration Technician Certification
EMPLOYMENT
 319 days at sea with Maersk, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and Keystone Shipping Co.
- Maersk Line Limited – Engine Cadet, 68 Days at Sea aboard Maersk Utah, US-to-Middle East route
- Military Sealift Command – Engine Cadet, 118 Days at Sea aboard USNS Spearhead T-EPF 1
- Supported U.S. Military operations with the Africa Partnership Station (APS) alongside Navy,
Coast Guard and Marine Personnel in West Africa
- Keystone – Engine Cadet, 35 Days at sea aboard SS Seakay Spirit, U.S. East Coast route; 10 days
aboard USNS Denebola; 37 days aboard USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak (T-AK 3005)
- Assisted with USNS Kocak activation when in Reserved Operating Status (ROS), October 2014
 Técnico Corporation Marine Industrial & Ship Repair Internship (Chesapeake, VA)
- Granted 50-day internship by CAPT Poliseno, USMS (USMMA Dept. head for Marine Engineering)
upon recommendations from Professors
- Worked in Production, Project Management and Habitability shop under guidance of Corporation CEO,
Mr. Ray Wittersheim and Managers such as Mr. Robert Taylor and Mr. Danny Oertel (VP).
- Gained valuable work experience and knowledge working on sub and primary contract projects for the
Naval fleet such as the USS Normandy (CG-60), USS Jackson (LCS-6), USNS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB-
3), USS San Jacinto (CG-56), USS Stout (DDG-55), USS Winston Churchill (DDG-81), and the USS
George H.W. Bush (CVN-77).
- Worked directly under Master Electrician, Mr. Louis Rivera, and other tradesmen with overseeing motor
removal on the San Jacinto; going through the budgeting process of a project from start to finish, and
expanding my knowledge of the Maritime Industry.
- Worked directly on designing and remodeling a habitability modification for coffin racks in Sheet Metal
Shop using AutoCAD and the shop equipment.
- Aluminum MIG and TIG welding experience under guidance of Shop Foremen; Mr. Will Early and Mr.
Paul Bennett. Completed test plate preparation for 5083-H116 and 6061-T6 Aluminum.
- Acquired Security clearances for several shipyards, and access to sensitive information for Ship Repair
Projects
- Received outstanding recommendation from Company CEO and Vice Presidents upon completion of
internship.
LEADERSHIP
 Company Commander (Summer Session 2015)
- In charge of 54 midshipmen for 6 weeks as a 2/C
- Conducted mast and ensured all midshipman adhered to policies and regulations
- Midshipman Petty Officer to Company Commander – served three trimesters (2015-2016)
 Academic Section Leader accountable for 15 engineering students’ class attendance and scheduling
 Selected to serve as Acting Company Honor Board Chairman
- Responsible for fulfilling a Superintendent selected officer position; tasked with conducting leadership
discussions for Regiment of Midshipmen and reviewing honor board cases with fellow board members
- Was personally selected by the Regimental Honor Board Members
 Member of USMMA Women’s Volleyball Team
- Valuable member of volleyball team for three years; starting Libero 3 consecutive seasons
COMMUNITY SERVICE
 Served with Cross Cultural Solutions in Cartago, Costa Rica (2015)

2. - Supported language practice for ‘English as a Second Language’ (ESL) training to students with special
needs, and orphaned children and teens in Paraíso, Costa Rica
- Assisted with activities and crafts in elderly home in San Rafaél, Costa Rica