Objective
To find a position which will suit the employer's needs and will make the best use of my skills.
Experience
** Please see my website: www.captaingregkyle.com for more detailed information, history and photos.
Owner-Operator, Mad Beach Action Sports, Inc. , Madeira Beach, FL, March 2007 - Present
* Established and operated Banana Boat watersports recreation company. (Sold company.)
Captain, Yacht Charters Hawaii , Honolulu, HI, November 2006 - February 2007
* Responsible for all daily operations and maintenance and upkeep of the 1929 motor yacht "Vida Mia."
Port Captain, Morning Star Cruises, Honolulu, HI, November 2004 - February 2007
* Responsible for all daily operations and maintenance and upkeep of an eight vessel fleet.
Assist and Boom Boat Captain, Smith Maritime, Honolulu, HI, March 2004 - November 2004
* Operator of the assist boat for the fuel barges entering Barbers Point Harbor. Responsible for booming those barges as well as booming bunkering ships in both Barbers Point and Honolulu Harbors.
Owner and Boat Mechanic, G & M Boat Maintenance and Repair, Madeira Beach, FL, May 2003 - February 2004
* Owned and operated my own boat repair business.
* Responsible for diagnosing, estimating and repairing mechanical, electrical and plumbing problems with various types of boats. Repaired both gas and diesel engines.
Parasail Captain/Mechanic, Siesta Key Parasail, Siesta Key, FL, February 2003 - May 2003
* Captained 12-passenger Premium parasail boat
* Performed boat repairs when needed
Manager/Parasail Captain/Mechanic, Gold Coast Parasail, Cape Cod, MA, May-September 2001, May-September 2002
* Captained 12-passenger Ocean Pro and Premium parasail boats
* Performed boat repairs when needed
* Responsible for sales, reservations and bookkeeping.
Parasail Captain/Mechanic, Gators Parasail, Treasure Island, FL, February 2002 - May 2002
* Captained 12-passenger Premium parasail boat
* Performed boat repairs when needed
Boat Mechanic, Accu Boat, Gulfport, FL, September 2001 - February 2002
* Responsible for repairing and maintaining various gas and diesel boats for private owner.
Parasail Captain/Manager/Mechanic, Parasail City, Clearwater Beach, FL, June 1999 - September 2001
* Captained 12-passenger Premium parasail boat
* Performed boat repairs when needed
Crew Boat Captain, CHS Launch Services, Galveston, TX, January 1999 - June 1999
* Captained 110' crew boat (Peggy Lea)
* Supported offshore tanker operations by transporting cargo and personnel to and from the ships.
First Captain, Ryan Marine Services, Galveston, TX, November 1997 - December 1998
* Captain - First Captain of various utility and crew boats servicing the oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico.
Co-Pilot, Voyager Submarines Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, July 1997 - November 1997
* Responsible for pre- and post-operational inspections on board two submarines, their support vessels, and for all related equipment.
Captain/Manager, Pacific Water Taxi/Uaukawai Diving and Salvage, Honolulu, HI, October 1994 - July 1997
* Responsible for the daily operation of three crew boats, including maintenance, upkeep, scheduling and safe transport of shipping agents, US Customs and Immigrations officials, and assisting with diving and salvage operations.
Deckhand, P & R Water Taxi, Honolulu, HI, January 1993 - October 1994
* Responsible for the daily upkeep of five crew boats and the safe transport of various officials.
Education
Background and Education
United States Navy
Pearl Harbor, HI
1985 - 1992
* Leading Petty Officer/Public Relations Officer of the USS Arizona Memorial:
Responsible for daily operation and safe transport of 1.5 million visitors annually, and for maintenance and upkeep of six vessels and their crews.
* Leading Petty Officer, USS Goldsborough DDG-20: Responsible for supervision of over 50 deck personnel and various daily ship operations.
Horn Lake High School
Horn Lake, MS
1985 Graduate
Electronics Technology Certificate
South haven, MS
Certification
* Master 100 Ton Near Coastal USCG Captain's License with Commercial Assistance Towing and STCW 1995 Endorsement
* FCC Marine Radio Permit
* Open Water Diver Certification
Skils
I have been the Captain of a wide range of vessel types and sizes, including single, twin, and triple screw engines up to 120 feet. Experienced in detecting and repairing problems with various gas and diesel boat engines, installation of marine electronics, plumbing, electrical wiring, etc.
Having worked in the marine field throughout my adult life, I have always enjoyed taking on new challenges. Learning to operate new vessels has always seemed to come easy for me. I have developed strong, productive relationships with every crew, finding that leading by example is best. My skills in detecting and repairing mechanical problems assure that the boats I am responsible for are well-maintained.
I have good people skills, and an excellent understanding of business. You will find me to be dependable, self-reliant, and never afraid of hard work.