Marine Surveys By Tom Benton

Thomas C. Benton
Marine Surveyor


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

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

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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