Objective
I currently hold a 500-ton Master of Towing Oceans and an MBA in international business. Most of my experience is in the GOM, NY Harbor, and Caribbean. I'm currently employed, but considering seeking a permanent long term position as Captain or Mate in the following fields: Salvage, Marine Transportation, Towing, Diving, and Research. I prefer equal time 28/28
Experience
Chief Mate, Resolve Pioneer Dec 2010 – Present
206ft, 5,750BHP, 4-Point AHTS, 80-ton Bollard Pull, CPP
Resolve Marine Group, Salvage and Emergency Response
Gulf Coast, East Coast, and Caribbean
• Tow stranded ships up to 4,000 GT to safe harbor
• Set up 4-point anchor dive spreads to perform salvage operations
• Refloat vessels up to 450ft in length
• Anchor handling up to 30,000 lbs
• Oil skimming operations during BP oil spill (Ground Zero)
• Emergency Response to major fuel spills and fires in accordance with OPA 90
• Project manager during ABS inspections and dry dock (See below)
Project Manager, Resolve Marine Group
5-Year ABS inspections and Dry-dock
• Management of all steps involved with inspection including gas freeing tanks, ultrasound, and major steel renewal
• Hiring and oversight of contract labor and welding crew to renew supports and bulkheads
• Correspondence with inspectors to meet ABS regulations
• Insure safety with ventilation, hot work, confined space, and competent person
• Complete final report in accordance to ISO 9001
Salvage Warehouse Facility Manager: Aug 2009 – Dec 2011 Resolve Marine Group, Theodore, Alabama
• Manage a workforce of up to 20 personnel on-site: crane operators, welders, divers, captains, mechanics, laborers, and contractors
• Create and execute business plan to update and standardize facility
• Supervise all barge and truck load outs
• Prepare all salvage equipment and packages for immediate deployment
• Implement inventory, maintenance, and purchasing software (Timberline)
Tug Captain: Feb 2007 – Aug 2008 Resolve Marine Group, Gulf Coast, East Coast, and Caribbean
(Lana Rose 96ft, 800HP) (Summer Star 51ft 800 HP) (Lewis M. 40ft, 600 HP)
• Tow barges up to 980-tons / 180ft to perform salvage operations
• Position salvage barges on four point anchor spreads for dive ops and heavy lifts
• Emergency Response to fuel spills and fires in accordance to OPA 90
• Heavily involved with BP oil spill clean up on multiple projects (Entire gulf coast)
• Unlicensed engineer: maintenance and repair of engines and machinery
• Project manager during ABS inspections and dry dock
First Officer / Relief Captain Motor yacht Mariner III
122ft Wooden charter yacht. Built in 1926 and USCG certified Jun 2004- Jan 2007
(Summers in Manhattan, Winters in Palm Beach)
• Management of operations including staffing, training, payroll, provisioning, and safety
• Experienced in navigation of waters from Mississippi to Maine including Bahamas
• Supervision of Coast Guard inspections and dry dock operations
• Delegation of duties to a crew of up to 10
• Unlicensed engineer, maintenance and repair of engines and machinery
Relief Captain / Operations Manager Vessel Chelsea Screamer
52ft High-speed tour boat of New York Harbor Summer 2006
• Oversaw all coast guard inspections and dry dock operations
• Administrative tasks including hiring, purchasing, and payroll
Vessel Delivery Zantino III Dec 2005
107ft Private yacht
• Navigation of waters from Fort Lauderdale to St. Martin
Design & Engineering Assistant Summers 1994 – 2003
Marine Concepts, Cape Coral, Florida
• Assisted in prototyping of new boats and product testing
• Operate 3-axis cnc router
• Assisted in tooling of boat molds
Dock Hand Summer 2002
Marina One Yacht Club, Deerfield Beach, Florida
• Shift vessels up to 40ft in strong current between docks and fork lifts
• Prepare boats to get underway and proper stowage upon return
Public Relations Intern Spring 2004
General Motors, Delray Beach, Florida
• Conduct meetings to establish goals and objectives
• Develop time-line and delegate responsibilities to staff of 3
• Design professional media kit
Education
Master of Business Administration GPA 3.5/4.0 (Magna Cum Laude) June 2009
European University, Barcelona, Spain
Major: International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration GPA 3.3/4.0 April 2004
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
Major: Marketing Minor: Communications
Certificates: International Business
Certification
• GMDSS
• ARPA
• ISPS (Vessel Security Officer)
• 40-Hour Hazwoper
• Medical First Aid Provider
• Celestial Navigation
• AB Unlimited
• Bridge Resource Management
• Radar Observer Unlimited
• TWIC
• FCC (Marine Radio Operators Permit)
• USCG Advanced Fire Fighting
• STCW 95 Basic safety training
• OSHA Confined Space Entry
• O2 & AED Administration
• Padi Advanced
• Flashing Light
• Lifeboat man
• Welder Certificate
Skils
-Setting 4-point anchors
-Anchor Handling
-OPA 90 Emergency Response, Salvage / Firefighting
-Unlicensed Engineer: Experienced with Detroit Diesels: assist changing heads, kits, and full engines.
-Comfortable maintaining pneumatic, hydraulic, water, and mechanical systems of a vessel
Travel Experience:
• Independently traveled over 30 countries throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America
• Circumnavigated the globe as a passenger in 2002