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Thomas C. Benton |
RESUME of Thomas C. Benton: | |
| CAREER OBJECTIVE | Accredited and Certified Marine Surveyor, Marine Consultant, Damage Assessment |
| EDUCATION | CHAPMAN SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP, Stuart, Florida YACHT AND SMALL CRAFT SURVEYING Graduated - April 1993 Received 180 hours in theory and field experience in Hull Design & Construction, Support Systems, Propulsion & Auxiliary Systems and Business, Professional & Legal considerations. |
| CONTINUING EDUCATION (Major Classes) | ABYC Accident Investigation Training 1993 ABYC DC Electrical Systems Training 1993 IAMI Theft & Fraud Investigations Training 1995 Insurance Institute of America - Intro to Claims - National Test 1995 First Marine Watercraft Damage and Claims Evaluation 1998 Pennco Tech - Mercury/MerCruiser training 2000 IAMI Marine Investigation Training 2001 & 2005 |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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| January 2005 to Present | SELF EMPLOYED MARINE SURVEYOR Damage Consultant Vessel inspections |
| April 2003 to January 2005 | Marine Claims Specialist Licensed Adjuster Farmers Exchange |
| July 1991 - April 2003 | SELF EMPLOYED MARINE SURVEYOR Damage Consultant Vessel inspections |
| January - July 1991 | PIER 51 MARINA Mannford, Oklahoma SHOP FOREMAN, SERVICE WRITER Managed repair shop, 250 slip marina |
| January 1989 - January 1991 | BOATS ETC., INC. - Owner Tulsa, Oklahoma Retail boat sales, power & sail up to 30', Full service repair facility. |
| November 1987-December 1989 | PIER 51 MARINA Mannford, Oklahoma Boat Sales, Rigger, Repair Technician, Dock Maintenance |
| 1985-1987 | Keystone Sailing - Owner Cleveland, Oklahoma Sail Boat repairs, parts & service |
CERTIFICATES & INTERESTS |
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| License: | Licensed Property Adjuster - Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana |
| Member: | The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) Accredited Marine Surveyor - AMS # 305 1998-2000 Board of Directors - VP Testing 2005-2006 Gulf Regional Director |
| Member: | National Association of Marine Surveyors Certified Marine Surveyor CMS # 136-790 |
| Member: | International Association of Marine Investigators (IAMI) Certified Marine Investigator - CMI# 890-032 |
| Member: | American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) |
| Personal Information: | United States Citizen - DOB 7-30-50 |
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Installed January 3, 1996, Last Revised July 19, 2008
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