Objective
Obtain a position which allows me to effectively utilize my knowledge, skills, and certifications.
Experience
2001 – 2010 40’ Riviera/60’ Viking Newport Beach, CA
Captain – Private Family
• On-call 24/7 for private family’s yachting excursions, including Catalina and San Clemente Islands
• Complete upkeep and maintenance on both vessels
• Sport fishing tournaments
2004 – 2006 30’ Black Watch Express Dana Point, CA
Owner/Captain – “Redemption Sport Fishing”
• Private charters
• Private 6-pack fishing charters, local, offshore, and island overnight trips
• Sport fishing tournaments with complete tournament winning crew
• Handled all aspects of running a business, including scheduling, marketing, payroll, human resources, and inventory
2001 – 2004 31’ Express Sport Fisher Dana Point, CA
Captain – “Reel Thing Fishing Charters”
• Private charters
• Private 6-pack fishing charters, local, offshore, and island overnight trips
• Sport fishing tournaments with complete tournament winning crew
• Fresh water charters in Montana
1992 – 2001 Various Boats Domestic and International
Private Captain for Multiple Families and Companies
• Private charter and sport fishing charters in:
Florida Keys
British Virgin Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
West Indies
Venezuela
Panama
Costa Rica
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Southern California Coast and Islands
1991 – 1992 Irvine, CA
Quality Control – Shimano America Corp.
• Field test new equipment in Southern California and Mexico
• Investigated warranty defects on fishing gear
Education
1988 San Clemente High School San Clemente, CA
1989 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA
Certification
• Graduated Maritime Institute 100 Ton Masters
• United States Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer Masters License
• Marine Towing Endorsement
• Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Endorsement
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) through the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Coast Guard
• Adult and Infant CPR and First Aid
Skils
• 27 years experience on domestic and international waters
• Extensive knowledge of marine electronics and navigation systems
• Instructional yachting and boat safety experience with an extensive background in sport and tournament salt and fresh water fishing
• Currently in process of obtaining Yacht and Ship Broker License through Department of Boating and Waterways