Objective
To be the captain on a large vessel and handle all duties that go with that responsibility.
Experience
Experience
March 2008 –Marco Island Ski & Watersports, Inc
2nd Captain/1st Mate
49’ 49 passenger vessel.
Concierge to all passengers.
Education of safety aboard vessel.
Communication & Education of Florida Sea Life and Eco System to all passengers.
Helping all passengers to board and disembark. Help Captain with maintenance of the vessel.
August 1996 – October 2007 Shady Acres Banquet Facility Lowell, MI
General Manager/owner
First contact with all potential customers.
Scheduled events.
Staffing.
Coordinated any special needs for events.
Host and greeter.
May 2005 – Oct. 2007 Charlevoix Fitness Center Grand Rapids, Mi.
General Manager/owner
Member services.
Corporate event coordinating.
Personal trainer.
Staffing.
Scheduling of all club house events
Nutrition.
Answer phones, greet guest.
June 2006 – Oct. 2007 Cinnabar Restaurant Grand Rapids, Mi.
General Manager/owner
Coordinated with manager.
Staffing.
First contact with guest booking events.
Host and bartender.
1979 – 2007 Key Transit Grand Rapids, Mi.
Relocation Specialist
Relocating pianos
Responsible for very expensive Instruments.
First contact with potential customers.
Coordinated all moves/ local and worldwide.
Education
Education
1975 Creston High School graduated Grand Rapids, MI.
1976-1977 William James University Liberal Arts Allendale. MI.
2008 The Captain School USCG approved
56 Hour – Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels Naples, Fl.
Assistance Towing Naples, Fl.
80 Hour – Master not more than 100 Gross tons Naples, Fl.
Crisis Management & Human Behavior St. Thomas, UVI
STCW / Basic Safety Training
(for vessels not more than 199 gross tons) St. Thomas, UVI
Crowd Management St. Thomas, UVI
8 – Hour First Aid & CPR St. Thomas, UVI
Certification
2008 The Captain School USCG approved
56 Hour – Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels Naples, Fl.
Assistance Towing Naples, Fl.
80 Hour – Master not more than 100 Gross tons Naples, Fl.
Crisis Management & Human Behavior St. Thomas, UVI
STCW / Basic Safety Training
(for vessels not more than 199 gross tons) St. Thomas, UVI
Crowd Management St. Thomas, UVI
8 – Hour First Aid & CPR
Certified Naui Instructor (not active)
Lean for Life Facilitator
Neta certified personal trainer
Tips certified
Certified pool operator
US Merchant Marine Officer
Skils
US Citizen, non-smoker, no tattoos, drug free, excellent health. Married for 29 years to Sue. Have three children. Just relocated to Florida in December 2007.Interests: boating, scuba diving, health & wellness