Objective
A position of responsibility utilizing my skills as a Boat Captain and/or skills in Mechanics auto and marine, electrical, guest interactions, sales, labor, and management. Capable of working side-by-side men and women with various ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds. Excellent boat-handling capabilities. Good mental stamina to remain alert and calm so as to make sound decisions in a constantly changing environment such as severe weather and ever changing seas.
Experience
2008 Summer Season Port Captain, Alaska Travel Adventures / Alaska Cruises, Ketchikan, Alaska
Responsible for day-to-day operation for three different tour operations for cruise ship passengers. Operated an authentic steam driven paddle wheeler
2007 Summer Season Captain, Alaska Travel Adventures / Alaska Cruises, Ketchikan,
Responsible for day-to-day operation for tour operation for cruise ship passengers on a 140-mile daily roundtrip tour through the Misty Fjords National Monument.
2007 Winter Season Mate / Captain, Lost Coast Explorer, Panama
Responsible for day-to-day operation and safe passage of passengers, onboard a 12 passenger, five-crew overnight, fishing, scuba, and surfing yacht adventure cruise.
2006 Summer Season Captain, Alaska Travel Adventures / Alaska Cruises, Ketchikan,
Tour operation for cruise ship passengers on a 140-mile daily roundtrip tour through the Misty Fjords National Monument
2006 Winter Season Captain, Gulf Resource Management, New Iberia, La
Captain of a seismograph Vessel working cables on and off the ocean floor, in search of natural gas and oil. Crew / supply boat operations.
2005 Summer Season Captain, Sea Wolf Adventures, Glacier Bay Alaska
Responsible for day-to-day operation and safe passage of passengers, onboard a 12 passenger, five-crew overnight yacht adventure cruise.
2005 Winter Season Captain / Dock Master Key West Hilton Resort and Marina, Key West, Fl
Part time Captain of Private water taxi from Hilton Hotel to Sunset Key, A private residential island. Part time dock master for Hilton marina. Also security for the cruise ship pier.
2004 Summer Season Captain, Alaska Cruises, Ketchikan, Alaska
Tour operation for harbor cruises, and a 140-mile daily roundtrip tour through the Misty Fjords National Monument.
2002 - 2004 Captain, River Jet Tours, Laughlin, Nevada
Responsible for a fun and safe transportation of 34 passengers. On a 134-mile daily roundtrip tour. Via the Colorado River from Laughlin, NV to Lake Havasu City, AZ.
2002 - 2004 Captain, Americana River Rides, LLC, Laughlin, Nevada
Responsible for scheduling Captains, boat maintenance, and passenger safety. Directed and coordinated five water taxies operating between five casinos via the Colorado River.
2002 - 2002 Captain, Anna Maria, Florida
Responsible for the maintenance, care, and safety of various types of vessels from sail to power motor yachts. Implemented programs to insure the safety of personnel and equipment. Planned, budgeted, coordinated, and executed vacations and trips to accommodate a diverse clientele of guests/owners.
2001 – 2002 Ordinary Seaman, American Classic Voyages, New Orleans, Louisiana
Responsible for security, maintenance, fire safety, and various other functions involved in the operation of an American registered 300-foot cruise ship.
2000-2001 Line Service, Reading Flite Academy, Reading PA.
Fuel and inspect all academy aircraft before and after every flight. Maintain academy building and property. Lead trainer.
1999-2000 Captain, Marco Island, Florida
Responsible for the maintenance, care, and safety of various types of vessels from sail to power motor yachts. Insured the safety of passengers and equipment. Planned, budgeted, coordinated, and execute vacations and trips to accommodate a diverse clientele of guests/owners.
1996 - 1999 Detention Service Officer, Dallas Co. Sheriff’s Dept.
A major team player in a force of detention officers responsible for the care, custody, and control of over 6500 inmates. Responsible for enforcement of laws promulgated by the state of Texas Commission on Jail Standards. Maintained a high level of fire and emergency preparedness training by meeting or exceeding state standards.
Education
Seafarers Harry Landenberg School of Seamanship- Piney Point, Maryland - 2001
Sea school - St. Petersburg, Florida - 2002
36 Semester hours, Reading Area Community College - Reading, Pennsylvania – 2000
Reading Flite Academy DOT, FAA Private Pilot
Diploma, Chapman’s School of Seamanship - Stuart, Florida - 1999
Diploma, Trinity High School - Euless, Texas - 1996
Certification
Master 200 Ton near coastal waters, 2007
U.S. Merchant Mariner’s Document, 2007
STCW 95, 2001
Radar Observer (Unlimited) 2007
Adult CPR & First Aid Basics, 2006
Basic Safety- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities Course, 2001
Basic Safety- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Course, 2001
37- Hour Proficiency in Survival Craft/Personal Survival Techniques, 2001
Private Pilot License, 2000
Marine Radio Operators Permit, 1999 renewed, 2004
Master 100 Ton near coastal waters certificate, 1999
Boating Safety Course, 1999
Open Water Diver, 1999
Adult CPR & Advanced First Aid Afloat, 2005
Basic Corrections Officer License, 1997
Skils
MARITIME EXPERIENCE
My work experience with vessels includes both East and West coasts including various waterways. East coast; Intercostal Water Way from Key West to Cape Cod, Hudson River, East River (Hells Gate), Chesapeake Bay, Delaware River, C & D Canal, Cape Cod Canal, Long Island, Martha’s Vineyard, Erie Canal, Oswego canal, Lake Erie, Gulf of Mexico from Galveston, TX to Tampa Bay, including Okeechobee Waterway. Alaska's Southeast inside Passage, Glacier Bay to Seattle, WA. West coast of Panama.