Objective
As a young man growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, it was always a dream of mine to be employed on the water. I have pursued this dream and spent 14 years working in the boating industry. My objective - becoming the complete captain, knowledgeable in all aspects of the operation of vessels and their equipment. I would like to continue my education and utilize my experience in the hopes of some day reaching that goal.
Experience
Sept. 2005-Present
Project Senior Safety Technician – New Orleans Parish, LA
Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Evans Environmental, New Orleans, LA
Senior field safety member with 15 member field safety team governing the safe work practices of the cleanup efforts in New Orleans parish.
2005-2005
Private Yacht Captain
CANYON EXPRESS Huntington, New York
Captain and maintain all aspects on a 52' buddy Davis sport fishing vessel for private owner.
2003-2005
Charter fishing captain / owner
Stars and Stripes Charters Outer Banks, North Carolina
Own and operate seasonal six passengers for hire charter fishing vessel on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
2004-2005
Vessel exterior finish carpenter
Sculley Boat builders Wanchese, North Carolina
Construction and installation of exterior teak including toe rail, bow pulpit, cover boards and teak decks on Sculley custom offshore fishing vessels.
1995-2003
Chief operations officer / lead captain
Kai Bear Sportfishing Charters Kauai, Hawaii
In charge of the day to day operations of a three boat, six passenger for hire charter fishing company on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.
Captain of the vessel “Grander” a 42' Bertram sport fisher operating more than 325 days per year.
Management of eight employed captains and mates. Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all vessels including mechanical, electrical and appearance.
Transport and oversee all annual yard periods conducted on Oahu, Hawaii including scheduling, parts procurement and repair of all vessels.
Conduct public relations with all local hotels and activities’ desks, as well as the happiness of all Kai Bear guests.
1992-1995
Boatswains mate / Coxswain
United States Coast Guard Maritime Safety Office Portland, Oregon
Coxswain (boat operator) of search and rescue vessels on the Columbia and Willamette rivers.
Federal law enforcement officer conducting boardings of vessels. Rescue swimmer and survival specialist.
1990-1992
Vessel engineer
United States Coast Guard Cutter Polar Sea Seattle, Washington
Engineer aboard the 400' polar class icebreaker “Polar Sea”
A scientific research vessel operating in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
In charge of the maintenance and repair of all shipboard systems including three Pratt and Whitney jet turbines,
Six Alco 12 cylinder diesels, three ship service generators, hydraulics, boilers, a/c units, pumps, motors and various other equipment.
Crewed two Antarctic expeditions and one Arctic.
Education
U.S. Coast Guard 50 ton Master near coastal (100 ton submitted to USCG)
Graduate Maritime Damage Control and Firefighting School North Bend, Washington
Graduate U.S. Coast Guard Surfman School Cape Disappointment, Washington
Graduate U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer School San Diego, California
Certification
Skils