Objective
have a position to acuire near coastal and offshore Days to upgrade my licence to offshore
Experience
I am currently manager of twelve water taxi's and have been boating for twenty years
Education
GED
Certification
100 ton master , AB special , lifeboat man
Skils
2201 Thornwood Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091 847-853-3930 (H)
312-513-6151 (Mobile)
Conrad L. Rieckhoff
Objective To secure a management position in the marine industry
Experience 2007-Present Shoreline Sightseeing Company Chicago, IL
Director of Operations- Water Taxi Department
? Responsible for training new captains and deck hands on fleet of 12 water taxis 40-60 ft.
? Manage and oversee daily operations of 12 water taxis on 6 different dock locations
? Interface with customers and public to promote various tour opportunities
? Regular problem solving and interface with all levels of operations to include sales, maintenance, captains, deck hands and company management
? Excellent communication and problem solving skills
? Ability to supervise, direct and motivate others
? Ability to manage finances related to vessel operations
? Responsible for preparation of vessel pre-COI and liaison with USCG inspection for mechanical issues
? Ability to make sound decisions in high pressure and time-sensitive situations regarding operations
2006-2004 Captain/Self-Employed Commodities Trader
? 100 Ton Master USCG Captain
? Operate a sailboat charter business providing private charters on a 41 ft. Sailboat
1987–2004 Partner- Marquette Partners, LLC Chicago, IL
? Trading firm partner participating in worldwide trading in futures markets
? Member of Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchanges
? Duties included Human Resource Director for 50 employees, training new employees in trading techniques on trading floor and computerized trading
2006-Present
Captain
• 100 Ton Master USCG Captain
• Operate a sailboat charter business providing private charters on a 41 ft Sailboat
Education
? 2008 completed Courses for Able body seaman 11/22/08
? 2005 USCG Courses for Masters Captain License
? 1987 Business and Commodities Trading Classes-Chicago Board of Trade
? 1969-Apprentice for Locomotive Engineer, Chicago-Milwaukee St. Paul Pacific Railroad
? Pius IX High School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Interests Gardening, Woodworking, PADI Certified Scuba Diver , Amateur Chef