Objective
Commercial marine position
Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Captain & Chief Engineer Bowen Fisheries, Inc., New Bedford, MA
1998-2011 Capt./Engineer 85’ M/V Jessica Marie
1989-1998 Capt./Engineer 53’ M/V Shelley & Meagan
1984-1989 Capt./Engineer 42’ M/V Suzanne Marie
• Fisheries participation included: Tuna, Lobster, crab, gillnetting, long-lining.
• Delegated and maintained sales relations.
• Managed workflow and productivity amongst crew.
• Developed business strategies to adapt to government regulations.
• Administered all mechanical systems’ maintenance.
General Contractor Bowen Fisheries, Inc., New Bedford, MA
Executed construction of three custom-designed, commercial fishing vessels for operations in offshore waters range of 100 miles plus. Provided design specifications for optimal operation of offshore fishing activities
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
• Principal Investigator:
Through NMFS DAS Monkfish Set-Aside Program, designed and performed gear selectivity study. All science and data collected and formatted with MA DMF assistance. Worked collaboratively with DMF scientists on completing statistical analysis.
• Captain & Chief Engineer:
For A.I.S. Inc., NMFS, and NEFSC. Assisted with by-catch reduction study in gillnet fisheries. Oversaw deployment and retrieval of fishing gear. Participated in post-study debriefings.
Education
Certification
• USCG 200-Ton Master Captain’s license, Northeast Maritime Inst., Fairhaven, MA
• Able Seamen Unlimited
• Radar Observer Unlimited
• Proficiency in Survival Craft
• STCW (02/01/2011)
• TWIC Card
~ Massachusetts Producers License- Property & Casualty Insurance
Skils
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Experience with over 30 years as Captain.
• Extensive involvement as Engineer with diesel engines, specifically:
? Caterpillar, Cummings, Perkins, Detroit, Lugger
? Including all electronics and other critical vessel systems.
• Qualified and licensed in complete management and safety of crew and vessel.
• Possess effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, strong initiative, goal and detail oriented.
• Engaged in intensive training as a tri-athlete