Objective
Further my career in the maritime industry utilizing my diverse skills
Experience
CAPTAIN, Tropical Island Getaways 8/08-present Captain of the Quest I, a 40 foot monohull with a single screw, and of the Quest II, a 50 foot monohull with a single screw. Transported up to 50 clients on a sightseeing, snorkeling tour. Commanded a crew of one deckhand. Responsible for routine maintenance, assisting owner in passing coast guard inspections for both vessels. Navigation of channels in intracoastal waterways.
DECKHAND, Tropical Island Getaways 4/05-8/08
Assist captain in monitoring safety of all passengers on vessels, navigation of channels. Routine maintenance, docking vessels and placement of vessels in designated locations.
PRESSMAN St. Petersburg Times Publishing Company 9/97-2/08
Responsible for set up, routine maintenance, running Goss Metroliners Printing Press. Monitored quality of product. Worked in maintenance department for two years.
ASSISTANT CAPTAIN/DECKHAND The Diving Dutchman 4/04-7/07
Assisted captain in monitoring safety of up to 6 divers, navigation of channels, docking vessel and placement of vessel in designated areas. Assist divers with equipment, diving procedures. Responsible for deck scrubbing and routine maintenance of vessel.
PRESSMAN Suncoast Print Finishing 12/02-8/07
Set up, running, and routine maintenance of Bobst Digital Press. Monitored quality of product.
RED IRON WORKER Suns Erectors 1990-1996
Erected metal buildings of up to four stories high.
DECKHAND Captain Red's fishing Charters 6/83-8/87
Assisted passengers with baiting hooks, equipment set up, cleaning fish. Assisted captain with navigation, docking vessel. Responsible for deck scrubbing.
Education
Certification
50 Ton Master Captain
NAUI Scuba Certified
CPR/First Aid Certified
Skils
Fishing and Diving the waters of Florida
Routine maintenance of marine vessels
Nautical Navigation