Objective
Secure a position as Captain/Engineer on a private yacht (60' to 100')operating on the US east Coast (NE to FL) including the Bahamas and Caribbean waters or commercial vessel operating on the US East Coast.
Experience
USCG 200-Ton Master’s License US Citizen
Maritime Experience
Captain/Engineer: Mon Amie 65’ Marlow Trawler Yacht.
May 2006 to June 2007
• Performed routine maintenance on all systems.
• Managed/Operated yacht for all sale related activities. Yacht Sold.
Captain/Engineer: Stein Song 70’ Hatteras CPMY.
December 2005 to April 2006
• Performed routine maintenance on all systems.
• Managed/Operated yacht for all sale related activities. Yacht Sold.
Service Team Leader: Associated Marine Technologies - Dania, FL
May 2005 to November 2005.
• Managed a team of 15-yacht repair associates.
• Had bottom line financial responsibility for yachts/projects assigned to my team.
Self Employed: Correct Yacht Services, Inc.: Captain & Owner
June 2004 to May 2005
• Deliveries, and maintenance of yachts ranging from 60’ to 120’.
Captain/Engineer: Aurelia Ann 94’ Broward CPMY.
April 2002 to June 2004.
• Based at Ocean Reef Club - Key Largo, FL.
• Cruised yacht in Florida, Bahamas, two summer cruises to Chesapeake & New
England, and a winter cruise to the British Virgins Islands.
• Owners representative for development and execution of work orders.
• Personally responsible for all aspects of safe operation of vessel, crew management,
daily, & weekly maintenance, & service.
Maritime Training: Maritime Technical Institute - Fort Lauderdale, FL.
November 2001 to April 2002.
• Completed training for upgrade to 200-Ton Master’s License.
Captain/Engineer: Seas the Moment 81’ Cheoy Lee SMY
November 2000 from November 2001.
• Fort Lauderdale, FL & Portland, ME, cruised Florida Keys, Bahamas, & New England.
• Commanded vessel through commissioning, warranty repairs, & first year of operation.
• Teamed with spouse.
Captain/Engineer: Seanile 60’ Guy Couach MY.
December 1999 to November 2000.
• Jupiter, FL - cruised Bahamas, and US east coast from Florida to New England.
Captain/Engineer: Lady Jane 78’ Hatteras CPMY.
September 1998 to December 1999.
• Jupiter, FL - cruised Caribbean, Puerto Rico to St. Bart’s, & US East Coast to Maine.
Captain/Engineer: Stein Song 70’ Hatteras CPMY.
May 1997 to June 1998.
• Ocean Reef Club & Falmouth, MA cruised the Keys, East/West Coast of Florida & NE
Business Experience
Correct Yacht Services, Inc. - Providing crew & maintenance services to the yachting industry.
February 2000 to present.
• Owner & USCG licensed Captain.
Correct Aviation Services, LLC - Cirrus Certified Flight School & Aircraft Rental Company.
April 2007 to February 2009.
• Manager of Ground Operations, initial point of contact for clients and prospects.
• Coordinated resolution of “squawks” & routine maintenance with service department.
• Managed customer billings & collections.
COMMAR Sales - Manufacturer’s Representative for Marine Products
July 1996 to April 1997.
• Salesman & Sales Trainer for state of Florida.
Pinpoint Systems International - Manufacturer of PC based Marine Chart Plotters.
January 1995 to March 1996.
• Director & Vice President of Sales
Eastman Kodak Company - Microfilm and Digital Document Imaging Systems.
February 1968 to January 1995.
• Territory Sales Rep. • Advanced System Sales Rep. • Marketing Specialist,
• Sales Manager • District Sales Manager • Region VAR/VAD Manager
Education
Education & Training
Maritime:
Marine Technical Institute - Fort Lauderdale, FL - USCG Course & training requirements.
100 -Ton & 200-Ton licenses, STCW 95 certification. April 1996 through June 2003.
Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Factory Authorized Training Programs.
Model V71 & V92 Diesel Engine Training Program. October 1998.
Military:
United States Marine Corps Reserves: June 1968 - June 1963.
Academic:
Nichols College - Dudley, MA. June 1968: BBA degree in Marketing.
Greenfield Community College - Greenfield, MA. June 1966: AS degree in Business.
Certification
USCG Master 200-Ton Issue #3 Maimi, FL 30 April 2007.
STCW 95 Issued Maimi, FL 30 April 2007.
Detroit Diesel Captain Training V71 & V92 15 October 1998.
Skils
A “hands on” professional Captain since May 1996, I have logged over 75,000 nm in New England, the Southeast, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.
As captain, I have been responsible for all aspects of safe yacht operations and maintenance including performing service and repair of all vessel systems.
I am a native of New England, with college degrees, service in USMC, a 30-year career in sales & marketing, and experience in the management of aviation ground operations. I am the owner of Correct Yacht Services, Inc.
I have an extensive background in business having spent 30 years in a variety of sales and marketing positions at Eastman Kodak Company and several marine related firms.
In addition to the Marine and Business expirience note sbove, I have also had two years expirience in managing ground operations and accounting functions for a Flight School and Aircraft Rental Company, Correct Aviation Services, LLC at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE).