Objective
To obtain a long term position where I can utilize my skills, education and experience to contribute to the vessel and enhance my knowledge of the mariner's industry.
Experience
2006-2010 Seasonal Commercial Salmon Fisherman Alaska
~ Live aboard position with a four man crew averaging ten to twelve hour days and at sea for up to two months.
~ Manipulated heavy equipment for salmon fishing.
~ Performed routine engine maintenance.
~ Worked as a team to do whatever job needed to be done aboard the vessel whether it be cooking, washing down, cleaning, behind the wheel, etc.
~ Daily log of vessel maintenance and tides.
~ Worked on the vessel "Rockin" with Captain Pete Rockness.
2005-2008 Crew/Commercial Diver Puerto Rico
~ Responsible to participate in all aspects of the diving operations on a fish harvesting vessel.
~ Working as a team with a six to ten person crew daily.
~ Implementing a safety dive plan foe each dive.
~ Maintaining daily log on board vessel.
~ Harvesting fish one mile off shore and processing fish according to sanitation guidelines once aboard the vessel.
~ Participating in up to three dives a day.
~ Responsible for cleaning, maintenace and repair of all diving and harvesting equipment.
~ Thorough wash down of the vessel daily.
~ Proper handling, packaging and shipping of harvested fish according to customer instructions.
~ Snapperfarm, Inc under Capt. Barry Drexler
2008-Present Self-Employed Water Charter and Taxi PR
~ Own and operating a self run water taxi and charter business off the island of Culebra in Puerto Rico.
~ Responsible for up to six people on a 20' center console. Services include sightseeing tours to neighboring islands, water taxi to boats and beaches and charters for small groups.
~ Have chartered for researchers from the University of PR.
~ Perform daily required maintenance of my boat and engine.
~ In charge of all aspects of this business such as advertising, public relations, accounting and all manual labor duties.
2009 Yachting Vessel "Miracle" Captain Tony Goodwin
~ Crew aboard a yacht for three weeks.
~ Delivery of a yacht from Ft. Lauderdale to St. Maarten.
~ Responsible for night watches.
~ Keeping the vessel clean.
~ Crossings of up to 6-8 days.
~ Responsible for driving the tender. Docking procedures, etc.
Education
2008 MPT Ft. Lauderdale
Captain's License
Masters 100 ton with towing endorsement.
2005 Puerto Rico
PADI Advanced Open Water Diving
2000 Charleston, South Carolina
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor's Degree
Hospitality Management
1998 Charleston, South Carolina
Johnson & Wales
Associates Degree
Culinary Arts
Certification
PADI open water diving certification
100 Ton Captain's License with Towing endorsement
TWIC
Skils
Strong leadership skills, problem solving and avoiding, great communicator.
I am a personable outgoing team player with desire to excel in any undertaking.